The Madeiran Double Cross
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (701 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B010BLYV6Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Spencer's latest offers an enjoyable combination of caper novel and policeprocedural. Characters are well developed, the story moves at a good pace, andSpencer uses her two settings --England and Madeira-- evocatively. John Rowen, Booklist (Review of The Paradise Job, the hardback version of The Madeiran Double Cross, originally published by Severn House). The novel isreminiscent of those suave and funny crime movies of the 1950s starring CaryGrant or David Niven
"funny and very clever" according to Mike H.. The seemingly insoluble problem – if you rob a bank on an island hundreds of miles from the mainland, how do you escape? – is only the starting point for this book. The Madeiran Double Cross is crammed with characters who are larger than life, yet really believable, and are all intent on double-crossing and triple-crossing not only the book&. "This was a fun British crime book in which Frank plans the ultimate" according to Wendy Soliman. 'Without a sawn-off shotgun in his hand, Frank Mason always felt vulnerable in banks.' That's the first line in this book. How could one possibly not read on?This was a fun British crime book in which Frank plans the ultimate bank job on the island of Madeira, fed up with his wife always being the brains behind their criminal activities and constantly p. "Enjoyable, fast moving *crimie" novel" according to Pedro dM. Great insight into the mind and actions of a bank robber and his gang; lots of twists and turns in the plot, kept up the suspense until the last page. Enjoyed the clever plot and dialogue, Sally Spencer has the remarkable ability to put dialect into the mouths of his characters.This mystery is a change from the author's previous books.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. But luckily Frank has The Plan: a full-blown, international crime caper. She now writes full time. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.. Trapped in a loveless marriage, a loveless affair with his mistress Linda, and with the pressure of Elsie’s gangster father looming over him, Frank needs a miracle to maintain his reputation in the criminal underworld. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. She is also the author of the Blackstone Victorian crime series. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at endeavourpress. Can Frank pull off his scheme before it’s too late?Or will the Madeiran plan fall foul at the feet of the Double Cross?‘The Mad