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Summer of Blood

By Dave Warner
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Summer of Blood by Dave Warner is a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue set against the backdrop of a sultry summer. The story unfolds as a journalist stumbles upon a nearly forgotten crime that begins to unravel the threads of a seemingly idyllic community. As secrets emerge and tensions rise, the characters find themselves grappling with the past and its haunting ramifications.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a gripping tale that weaves together elements of crime and mystery, set against a richly detailed backdrop. It offers a captivating blend of historical intrigue and character-driven narrative, making it perfect for readers who appreciate a well-crafted, suspenseful story that keeps them guessing.

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Get ready for a wild ride through the Summer of Love with Dave Warner's newest crime novel, Summer of Blood.

Two Australian police officers travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles in the summer of 1967 in search of a missing young man, only to find themselves fully immersed in the world of music, free love, drugs, and hippie counterculture. They soon realise this isn't just any ordinary missing person investigation. A big gig is the perfect place to get away with murder, and their search becomes a thrilling journey through the seamy side of the 1960s counterculture.

This book is not to be missed for fans of gripping crime fiction and rock'n'roll.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760992200

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Dave Warner is an author, musician and screenwriter. He is the author of eleven adult novels. Dave first came to national prominence in 1978 with his gold album, Mug's Game, and his band Dave Warner's from the Suburbs. He has been named a Western Australian State Living Treasure and has been inducted into the WAMi Rock'n'Roll of Renown.

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