{"title":"Series: Sergeant Frank Hardy Mysteries","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSergeant Frank Hardy Mysteries\u003c\/strong\u003e series invites readers into a world of gripping crime and suspense, where sharp wit and keen observation unravel complex cases. These stories balance thrilling investigations with a nuanced look at human nature, appealing to fans of classic detective fiction and modern thrillers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a compelling blend of tension and character-driven storytelling, making each mystery not just a puzzle to solve but an engaging journey. This series is essential reading for those drawn to crime narratives that challenge the mind while exploring the darker shades of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"not-the-faintest-trace-by-wendy-m-wilson-9781976815867","title":"Not the Faintest Trace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe war is over but his fight is just beginning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand, 1877: Fear haunts a small Scandinavian settlement near Palmerston, in the North Island of New Zealand. The children have spotted a troll lurking in the bush, a large man clutching a hatchet and carrying a bag over his shoulders, the kind of troll that steals small children away from their families; the women are afraid it's a bad man intent on harming them. Meanwhile, two teenaged boys are missing after crossing the river in search of illegal drinks. The inhabitants of the settlement, who have sailed from Schleswig to escape the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, can't get the police to take their fears seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the settlers ask Sergeant Frank Hardy, once a sharpshooter with the 57th Regiment, to search for the boys, he's not interested. He misses his old life and is bored with his new life as a mail coach driver, but looking for the bodies of two drowned boys is not the excitement he craves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen he recalls his brother who went missing a decade ago after crossing a different river, and he changes his mind. But as he begins his search, an event from his army days resurfaces, and his danger increases. And now he has a young woman to protect: the attractive cousin of the missing boys, who assigns herself the task of helping him search.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the picturesque New Zealand countryside, \u003cem\u003eNot the Faintest Trace\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping mystery with a touch of romance, is the first of eight books in The Sergeant Frank Hardy Mystery series. Based partly on a true family story of two young men who crossed a river and disappeared, and partly on a little known but brutal atrocity, this book, as well as the entire series, is a product of the author's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67943134429420,"sku":"9781976815867","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781976815867-not-the-faintest-trace-1.jpg?v=1793062844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-sergeant-frank-hardy-mysteries.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}