{"title":"Series: DI Erika Piper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDI Erika Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e series offers a captivating journey through complex investigations led by a sharp, intuitive detective. Readers can expect intricate storytelling that intertwines elements of mystery, human psychology, and a deep sense of place, engaging those who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven crime narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond crime fiction, the series resonates with themes found across philosophy, psychology, and history, appealing to readers who enjoy reflective and layered plots. Each installment presents a fresh challenge that showcases keen observation and intellectual rigour within richly crafted settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roses-for-the-dead-by-chris-mcdonald-9780008744267","title":"Roses for the Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOMETIMES, MURDER CAN BE MAYHEM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2013\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockstar Johnny Mayhem sits on his bed, holding a bloody baseball bat. On the floor, clutching a lavender rose in her fist, is his wife, Amanda, who he has just beaten to death. Erika Piper knows this because she is one of the first on the scene. Mayhem is arrested and led away, screaming that they've got the wrong man. But the evidence is irrefutable and when Mayhem is sentenced to life in prison, no one is surprised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to new evidence, Johnny Mayhem is a free man. During a television interview, he issues a thinly veiled threat to those involved in the original case before seemingly disappearing off the face of the Earth. When the body of Mayhem's dealer is found, Erika Piper is pulled from the safety of her desk job and thrown into the hunt for the Rockstar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan she find Mayhem before he enacts his revenge on everyone involved, including Erika? Or, has he been telling the truth all along? Did the police really get the wrong man?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoses for the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e is the third book in the DI Erika Piper series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617237090540,"sku":"9780008744267","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008744267-roses-for-the-dead.jpg?v=1778496114"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-di-erika-piper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}