WAKE OF THE HORNET
Davis, Val (pseud. of Robert and Angela Irvine)
Language: English
Published by Bantam Books, N.Y., 2000
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: MURDER BY THE BOOK, Warwick, RI, U.S.A.MURDER BY THE BOOK
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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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- Title
- WAKE OF THE HORNET
- Author
- Davis, Val (pseud. of Robert and Angela Irvine)
- Publisher
- Bantam Books, N.Y.
- Publication year
- 2000
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Pictorial Wrappers
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0553578049
- ISBN 13
- 9780553578041
- Illustrator
- Lovell, Rick
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Amateur Sleuth, Island, Mystery and Detective, Paperback
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.
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From the Back Cover
--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
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