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A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1)

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In A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1), a macabre discovery of a body in the Kalahari desert sets the stage for a gripping mystery. Detective Kubu, a cunning investigator with a sharp mind and a keen sense of justice, is drawn into a web of corruption and deceit. The novel weaves through complex personal and professional dynamics, delivering a thrilling and atmospheric exploration of crime in the African landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate crime thrillers set against a vivid African backdrop. The story entwines intriguing detective work with a rich cultural atmosphere, following the clever and persistent Detective Kubu as he unravels a complex crime involving murder and corporate corruption. This book offers an intellectual and captivating journey into the heart of Botswana, perfect for those who love a mix of mystery and exotic locales.

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A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1)

'Just the thing for lovers of those Number One Ladies looking for a darker, more realistic view of Botswana' Sue Baker, Publishing News

'Just the thing for lovers of those Number One Ladies looking for a darker, more realistic view of Botswana' Sue Baker, Publishing News

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They find the first body near a waterhole considered magical by the local bush people. A string of clues suggests that the victim was murdered and his identity hidden.

For Assistant Superintendent David 'Kubu' Bengu, it's obvious from the start that sinister forces are at work. A convivial figure on the surface, Kubu is a clever and resourceful lawman, well-versed in Botswana's deadliest secrets.

As he follows a blood-soaked trail, he uncovers a chain of crimes linked to the most powerful figures in the countryβ€”influential enemies who will stop at nothing to remove those who stand in their way...

A Carrion Death provides an enthralling journey into a land of mystery and intrigue, where the stakes are deadly, and the clues are rare. Join Detective Kubu as he navigates this perilous path in this enthralling debut of the Detective Kubu series by Michael Stanley.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755344062

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Michael Stanley is the writing team of native Africans Michael Sears and Stanley Trollip. The two friends have had many adventures together, including tracking lions at night, fighting bush fires on the Savuti plains in northern Botswana, surviving a charging elephant, and losing their navigation maps while flying over the Kalahari. Sears lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. Stanley divides his time between South Africa and Minneapolis, MN. Visit their website: www.detectivekubu.com.

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