The first three novels of the popular Jake Scarne thrillers, the Alton Rhode mysteries, and the Cole Sudden C.I.A. thrillers.
- SOUND OF BLOOD: Tragedy ensues as Scarne is caught between a woman he loves and his client.
THE CAPRIATI CONSPIRACY: Rhode's attempts to save a dying waif spark a mob war.
SUDDEN KILL: An agent 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)
INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM
GREAT BRITAIN
THE 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.’
FRANCE
A 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.’
GERMANY
ALAS, 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.
INDIA
THE 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.
SPAIN
ALL RHODES LEAD TO MURDER (Box Set): ‘I have just finished the 5-volume series, and wished there were more.’
Genre: Mystery
- SOUND OF BLOOD ("A great read, with a shocking ending" -- Janet Evanovich)
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