Bøker av Lawrence De Maria

The first three novels in the popular Jake Scarne, Alton Rhode, and Cole Sudden series.***SOUND OF BLOOD: Tragedy ensues as Jake Scarne is caught between a woman he loves and his client.THE CAPRIATI CONSPIRACY: Alton Rhode's attempts to save a dying waif sparks a mob war.SUDDEN KILL: C.I.A. agent Cole Sudden finds himself the target of the mob and a hurricane.***All three novels feature humor, crackling dialogue, and memorable characters.***SOUND OF BLOOD ("A great read, with a shocking ending" -- Janet Evanovich)THE CAPRIATI CONSPIRACY ("DE MARIA HAS WRITTEN A STUNNER OF A PRIVATE EYE MYSTERY, WITH AN INCREDIBLE TWIST AT THE END." -- John Crudele, NEW YORK POST)SUDDEN KILL ("MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY." -- Florida Weekly)***FOREIGN ACCLAIM SOUND OF BLOOD"I really enjoyed this book with all the twists the author must have a fantastic imagination to come up with some of the methods used by Garza & Keitel. I would definitely read more of his books." (Great Britain)THE CAPRIATI CONSPIRACYAs some reviewer pointed out, this is a shade like a Chandler tale only the PI is a touch more soft-boiled than Marlowe. Certainly, no worse for that. A good read and a well-formed piece of escapism. The light-hearted asides entertain without becoming irksome as sometimes happens when it's overdone. Alton Rhode is an easy man to pass a little time with. This is not great literature but perfect if you've got to wait at an airport or head out on a long flight. (Great Britain)SUDDEN KILLA great book, exciting from beginning to end with an interesting twist that you don't expect when you start reading it. Totally recommended. (Great Britain) AND FROM A RECENT DE MARIA STANDALONE NOVEL ALAS, PARIS (English Edition)I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. This book, which I approached with quite a bit of skepticism, also entertained, as it slowly drew me in. While I initially found the story line improbable, De Maria always adds enough fact with fiction, to force a suspension of disbelief, and takes you along for the ride. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. (Stories perfect for a Netflix series.) And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection. (Germany)

FRENCH WOMAN POLICEMAN HELPS SAVE PARIS FROM DESTRCTION! "Starts off fast paced and never slows down. Good mix of history, science and Paris and never bogs down." *** "I was on the edge of my seat reading this book! First, just the thought that a bomb of this magnitude could be sitting in the store room for decades was petrifying. Second, Paris is my favorite city so the thought of it being destroyed literally made me hold my breath throughout the book."***"A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY." (Florida Weekly) *** In 1945, Nazi Germany collapsed faster than the crazed dictator expected. With little time to spare, Hitler, a failed and bitter artist, wants to destroy the Louvre, and Paris along with it. But his plan goes awry, and his secret "vengeance weapon", the one remaining crude atomic device his scientists created, lies forgotten in a dusty museum storeroom. Then, more than 70 years later, a curator with ties to ISIS discovers it. The Caliphate, reeling from recent battlefield defeats, sends two of its experts to detonate the bomb. Standing in their way are an American journalist, an Italian priest, and a French policewoman. At first, this unlikely trio have only one thing in common: a desire to help restore Notre Dame Cathedral after its catastrophic fire. But their efforts include visits to the Louvre, where rescued artifacts from the cathedral are temporarily stored -- hidden in the same room as the Nazi nuclear bomb! ALAS, PARIS is an action-packed race between those wanting to save the City of Light, and the fanatics who want to destroy it! *** "A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE." (Washington Independent Review of Books);"WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL." (Naples Daily News) INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM GREAT BRITAINTHE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories."SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."FRANCEA JAKE SCARNE ACTION THRILLER BOX SET: "Good paced stories with interesting characters. Enjoyed and will read more. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to more by author."GERMANYALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.INDIATHE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.SPAINALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): "I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more."

HOW CAN A DEAD MAN SHOOT A COP HANDING OUT HALLOWEEN CANDY? Private eye Alton Rhode is stunned when a close friend, an N.Y.P.D. detective, is gravely wounded.At first, the police pull out all the stops looking for the gunman, even enlisting Rhode's help. But the trail hits a dead end. Literally. Then, a perverted maniac begins a horrible spree.The cops must now concentrate on finding a child killer.But Rhode uncovers clues that indicate the two cases are related. What he learns during his cross-country investigation is scarcely believable.With the crazed child-killer always one step ahead, Rhode knows he needs a lucky break.And he gets one. The pervert has made a mistake during his nationwide rampage. The net starts to close in on him.But the mysterious madman has one more trick up his sleeve. And it almost costs Rhode his life!If you like a great mystery full of stunning twists - with even a little Hitchcock thrown in - then SHADOW OF THE BLACK WOMB is for you! And it's only a click away!***"Another Alton Rhode stunner from De Maria. This is a great series." (John Crudele, NEW YORK POST)"A Lawrence De Maria title gives you more bang for your buck than just about anything in the book marketplace today." (FLORIDA WEEKLY)"A master of thriller dialogue." (WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF BOOKS). INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM GREAT BRITAINTHE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories."SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."FRANCEA JAKE SCARNE ACTION THRILLER BOX SET: "Good paced stories with interesting characters. Enjoyed and will read more. Would definitely recommend. Look forward to more by author."GERMANYALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.INDIATHE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.SPAINALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): "I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more."