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Five Decembers
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You might enjoy this gripping novel if you love immersive historical mysteries with a thrilling storyline. Set in the tumultuous time of the Second World War in the Pacific, the tale follows a determined detective navigating personal and global upheavals. You'll be captivated by its mix of crime investigation, romance, and beautifully detailed settings.
Winner of the 2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel "War, imprisonment, torture, romance...The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase." -New York Times
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Winner of the 2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel
Nominated for Best Novel in the 2022 Edgar Awards
Nominated for Best Thriller in the 2022 Barry Awards
Finalist for the Hammett Prize 2021
Five Decembers is a gripping thriller, a staggering portrait of war, and a heartbreaking love story, as unforgettable as All the Light We Cannot See.
December 1941. America teeters on the brink of war, and in Honolulu, Hawaii, police detective Joe McGrady is assigned to investigate a homicide that will change his life forever. The trail of murder he uncovers will lead him across the Pacific, far from home and the woman he loves; and though the U.S. doesn't know it yet, a Japanese fleet is already steaming toward Pearl Harbor.
This extraordinary novel is so much more than just a gripping crime story—it's a story of survival against all odds, of love and loss, and the human cost of war. Spanning the entirety of World War II, Five Decembers is a beautiful, masterful, powerful novel that will live in your memory forever.
'Read this book for its palpitating story, its perfect emotional and physical detailing and, most of all, for its unforgettable conjuring of a steamy quicksilver world that will be new to almost every reader.' - Pico Iyer
'War, imprisonment, torture, romance... The novel has an almost operatic symmetry, and Kestrel turns a beautiful phrase.' - New York Times
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Five Decembers by James Kestrel has garnered high praise for its blend of crime, war, and rich historical detail. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific War, it is noted for its evocative settings and satisfying blend of mystery and romance, crafted with lyrical and suspenseful prose. Reviewers have described it as hardboiled fiction at its best and a gripping neo-noir odyssey, highlighting its emotional depth and intricate plotting as elements that distinguish it as a standout read.
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ISBN: 9781789098679
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hard Case Crime
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 369g
Pages: 432
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About the Author
Formerly a bar owner, a criminal defence investigator, and an English teacher, James Kestrel is now an attorney practicing throughout the Pacific. His writing has won advance praise from Stephen King, James Patterson, Dennis Lehane, Lee Child, Meg Gardiner, James Fallows, Pico Iyer, and numerous other authors.
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