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A Sudden Death in Cyprus

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A Sudden Death in Cyprus follows David Mitre, a criminal with a unique skill set who has long evaded law enforcement. While living covertly among the ex-pat community on a Greek island, his life is upended when he witnesses a stabbing on a Cyprus beach. Pressured by the FBI to solve the murder under threat of imprisonment, David is forced to navigate a deadly investigation, uncovering a far more sinister criminal enterprise than he anticipated.
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Introducing David Mitre, a fugitive forced into solving his first case by the FBI, from the no.1 bestselling author Michael Grant.

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David Mitre has a very unusual set of skills, skills he has acquired over a long criminal career. Skills that make him an irritant for people like the FBI. Hiding among the ex-pat community of the Greek islands, his cover is blown when he is witness to a stabbing on a Cyprus beach.

The FBI want answers and David is given an ultimatum; solve the murder or face imprisonment for his own crimes. Coerced into playing detective, David unwittingly uncovers a criminal enterprise far worse than anything he could have imagined.

A Sudden Death in Cyprus delivers a thrilling adventure with unexpected twists and a gripping narrative.

Series: David Mitre thrillers

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  • A Sudden Death in Cyprus
    David Mitre has a very unusual set of skills, skills he has acquired over a long criminal career. Skills that make him an irritant for people like the FBI. Hiding among the ex-pat community of the Greek islands, his cover is blown when he is witness to a stabbing on a Cyprus beach. The FBI want answers and David is...
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ISBN: 9781786898418

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Thorn

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Michael Grant, in another life, was a fugitive from justice for 22 years. So he knows first-hand about life on the run and that is what inspired A Sudden Death in Cyprus. He is also the author of more than 150 books for children and Young Adults, including the No. 1 bestselling Gone series, which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

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