WAKE OF THE HORNET

Davis, Val (pseud. of Robert and Angela Irvine)

ISBN 10: 0553578049 / ISBN 13: 9780553578041

Published by Bantam Books, N.Y., 2000

About this Item

First edition, so stated, with complete number line beginning with 1. PAPERBACK ORIGINAL. Fifteen miles long, bordered by pristine white beaches, Balesin is an emerald paradise in the blue waters of the South Pacific--and home to a bizarre religious cult. Since World War II, the people of Balesin have worshiped airplanes and the rich cargo they carry. Hoping to obtain the spoils of the modern world, they have spent decades trying to lure aircraft down out of the sky with a homemade airstrip and mock planes. But for those who know it, Balesin has an even darker side.one shrouded in a legend of death and cannibalism. For Nicolette Scott, an expedition to Balesin brings together her life's twin passions--archaeology and airplanes. But soon two members of the expedition are dead, and from thousands of miles away, a powerful noose of intrigue is tightening around natives and visitors alike. And now Nicolette's life is in danger too, as her research brings her closer to uncovering this strange island's long-held mysteries.secrets from the past that have the power to kill. -- Publisher.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: WAKE OF THE HORNET
• Publisher: Bantam Books, N.Y.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0553578049
• ISBN 13: 9780553578041
• Binding: Pictorial Wrappers
• Illustrator: Lovell, Rick
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Amateur Sleuth
  • Island
  • Mystery and Detective
  • Paperback

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Synopsis

A mission to murder....

Fifteen miles long, bordered by pristine white beaches, Balesin is an emerald paradise in the blue waters of the South Pacific--and home to a bizarre religious cult. Since World War II, the people of Balesin have worshiped airplanes and the rich cargo they carry. Hoping to obtain the spoils of the modern world, they have spent decades trying to lure aircraft down out of the sky with a homemade airstrip and mock planes. But for those who know it, Balesin has an even darker side...one shrouded in a legend of death and cannibalism.

For Nicolette Scott, an expedition to Balesin brings together her life's twin passions--archaeology and airplanes. But soon two members of the expedition are dead, and from thousands of miles away, a powerful noose of intrigue is tightening around natives and visitors alike. And now Nicolette's life is in danger too, as her research brings her closer to uncovering this strange island's long-held mysteries...secrets from the past that have the power to kill.

From the Back Cover

"Move over Patricia Cornwell, Val Davis is here!"
--Lia Matera, author of Havana Twist

"An intelligent, game heroine whom readers will want to meet again."
--Publishers Weekly

Don't miss the other Nicolette Scott Mysteries by Val Davis:

Track of the Scorpion:

"A stunning debut. Joining archaeologist Nicolette Scott on a deadly dig in the scorching New Mexico desert is the most exciting thing I've done in years."
--Lia Matera, author of Last Chants

"A riveting series debut...A harrowing suspense-filled journey into the heat of the desert and the darkness of men's souls."
--Karen Kijewski, author of Alley Kat Blues

Flight of the Serpent:

"WOW! This intense thriller leads you on a merry chase as a carefully crafted mystery unfolds."
--Rendezvous

"Mysterious doings with secret government programs, hired assassins, and 'black money' funding are just some of the things Nick...experience[s]."
--The Plain Dealer, Cleveland