Paradise Exhumed (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781507842317)

Two reporters. A relentless killer. A desperate race to stop the slaughter.

In an exclusive English village for millionaires, residents believe their safety is guaranteed... until the infamous celebrity Gemini Hart is found horrifically murdered in her own home.

Reporters Ray Hammett and Jessica Summers investigate. They are shrewd, courageous and caring, and share a humorous camaraderie. Ray is a seasoned reporter, bringing knowledge, expertise and a wealth of useful contacts to the team. He is hindered by low blood sugar and the threat of a hard-to-diagnose illness. Jessica is a rookie, who makes up for inexperience with a sharp mind, boundless enthusiasm and kick-ass fighting skills. Occasionally, her zeal can prove problematic and hazardous. Their new partnership is soon tested to its limits.

Inside the village, the pair find eccentricities, deceptions, hatreds and dark secrets, which reveal that this suburban paradise is rotten to the core. As more murders compound the mystery, Ray and Jessica struggle against vicious gangsters, disbelieving police and murderous attacks.

Nothing makes sense. Many people lie about knowing Hart. Everyone is hiding something. Hart's enemies form a huge list of suspects. Some of the killer's new victims are ex-lovers of Hart, others enemies, others seem to have no link to her. Hart's past, from beginnings as a prostitute to her rise to fame and fortune, proves vital to the case. As the bodycount rises, every suspect is alibied for at least one murder...

If Ray and Jessica work fast and hard, they might just stop the slaughter - if they live long enough.
A twisting whodunit that blends vibrant characters, investigation, lethal danger and thrilling action.

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"...a thriller... you can't stop reading"
"I went back to Sherlock Holmes, this was awesome"
"The mystery combined with the action and murder made it something I couldn't resist"
"...characters were interesting and real... full of twists and turns"
"...a fantastic whodunit thriller... Highly recommended"
"...an absolutely awesome, intense read."

"The concept for Paradise Exhumed was to combine several elements which are widely loved: the quirky character-style of classic Midsomer Murders; the twisting mystery of Sherlock Holmes; and the action and danger of a hard-boiled private detective tale. I wanted a fast-paced, baffling whodunit with an atmosphere of dire threat. Once I began writing, the novel evolved quickly into a form of its own and I hope readers really enjoy the result."

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Author: Ian Thompson
ISBN-10: 1507842317
ISBN-13: 9781507842317
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/14/2015
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.89d