A Nye of Pheasants: Birder Murder Mysteries

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Prior to assuming his new role with a different constabulary, Danny Maik has taken a short holiday in Singapore to reconcile with an old friend, Guy Trueman (from A Pitying of Doves). When a street brawl turns deadly, Danny is facing a charge of manslaughter, but when evidence emerges that he may have planned the victims murder, Danny Maik is looking at the death penalty. He isnt sure whether his lawyers questionable methods are due to inexperience or something more sinister, but either way, his only hope seems to be reaching out to those he can trust back in the UK. Back in Saltmarsh, Norfolk, Maiks replacement is trying to resurrect his career after a catastrophic earlier error caused permanent injury to a fellow officer. At first, the signs are promising. His astute observations of clues even DI Domenic Jejeune has missed turns the apparent suicide of a local pheasant farmer into murder. Domenic should be monitoring his new charges progress closely, but he is too distracted by Dannys plight. Others are watching, though, and they are disturbed by what theyre seeing. With the situation heading to a deadly climax, Domenic must decide whether his duty lies in helping his new partner or his old one. The fate of both men lies in his hands. But he can help only one.

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Praise for theBirder Murder Mysteries:

'A murder plot built around birdwatching doesnt, at first, seem plausible or even possible. But Burrows pulls it off... Riveting from first page to final line.'Globe and Mail

'Skillfully written, full of moral ambiguities and artful puzzles, with a spine-tingling final sentence.'Kirkusstarred review

Author Bio

Steve Burrows has pursued his birdwatching hobby on six continents. He is a former editor of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society magazine and a contributing field editor for Asian Geographic. Steve lives with his wife in Oshawa, Ontario.