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When the Devil Bird Cries
A female detective mystery
Series: Bernadette Callahan Series
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A honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a detective uncovers a sinister plot aboard a luxurious ship. Mysterious deaths plague a luxury cruise ship as it sails from Singapore to Sri Lanka with only two hundred wealthy passengers. With the ship's security seemingly powerless to investigate and...
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A honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a detective uncovers a sinister plot aboard a luxurious ship. Mysterious deaths plague a luxury cruise ship as it sails from Singapore to Sri Lanka with only two hundred wealthy passengers.
With the ship's security seemingly powerless to investigate and the captain reluctant to alarm the guests, newlywed Detective Bernadette Callahan takes it upon herself to uncover the truth. Having no authority and risking her own life, she races against time, navigating a web of secrets and intrigue among the wealthy passengers.
But as the elegant cruise ship sails into the Bay of Bengal, Callahan and her husband become targets themselves. A page-turning crime thriller which will keep you guessing until the final page.
When the Devil Bird Cries is a gripping addition to the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries series, praised for its suspense and engaging storyline.
Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Twists and turns on the high seas!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another great read. Couldn't put this book down.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Superb Storyline with Twists and Turns!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good show for your heroine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bernadette is one of my favourite detectives
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Must read! Very entertaining.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781036703660
Publisher: Vinci Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vinci Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Lyle Nicholson is the author of ten novels, two novellas and two short stories, as well as a contributor of freelance articles to several newspapers and magazines in Canada. In his former life, he was a sales agent calling on oil and gas companies from the far north of Alaska's Arctic to Huston and Aberdeen in Scotland. After years of being on the road, he retired to write down the stories that had been bouncing around in his head for years. Now, he lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada with his lovely wife and enjoys writing detective fiction novels with a twist. He's happy he's off the road and following his passion.
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