Publisher's Synopsis
The first three novels in the popular Jake Scarne, Alton Rhode, and Cole Sudden series.
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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.
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All three novels feature humor, crackling dialogue, and memorable characters.
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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)
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FOREIGN ACCLAIM
"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 CONSPIRACY
As 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 KILL
A 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)
