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It's doing something," the boatman said, hooking a thumb towards the shed. "It's bad enough when it was just a dead body, man. Now, it's like... doing things." "Doing things?" Black stared at him, his rich, drunk-guy schtick forgotten. "It's a dead body. What could it possibly be doing?" Miri just wanted a vacation... a little alone-time with her mate. After months of separation, after Black's struggles with his recent "transformation," after Miri doing her part, ridding the world of evil, including her crazy uncle and his dreams of enslaving the human race, she really just wanted to hang in Hawaii with Black and drink mai tais out of pineapples. But not a day passes before the body of a strange soldier washes up on shore, a body whose very existence raises disturbing questions, and not only because he's part machine. When an old friend asks Black to find answers, Black reluctantly agrees, even as paparazzi hound Black and Miri's every move, making it impossible to blend with the other rich celebrities at the exclusive resort where they're staying. Then more soldiers show up, alive ones this time. Black discovers something more sinister at work, putting him and Miri in the crosshairs once again. THE QUENTIN BLACK SERIES encompasses a number of dark, gritty paranormal mystery arcs with science fiction elements, starring brilliant and mysterious Quentin Black and forensic psychologist Miriam Fox. For fans of realistic paranormal mysteries with romantic elements, the series spans continents and dimensions as Black solves crimes, takes on other races and tries to keep his and Miri's true identities secret to keep them both alive.
A mysterious, partially mechanical corpse washes ashore, disrupting a much-needed vacation and drawing paranormal investigator Quentin Black into a dangerous conspiracy. Miri just wants a peaceful getaway with her mate, Quentin Black, after a period of intense separation and his recent transformation. However, their attempt to relax at an exclusive Hawaiian resort is shattered by the discovery of a soldier's body, which is not only dead but also part machine. When an old friend enlists Black's help to uncover the truth behind this anomaly, he reluctantly agrees, even as their celebrity status makes them a target for paparazzi and a sinister organization. The situation escalates with the arrival of more living soldiers, thrusting Black and Miri back into a perilous investigation that threatens their lives and their secret identities.
The Quentin Black Series is characterized by its blend of dark, gritty paranormal mysteries with science fiction elements, appealing to fans of realistic paranormal investigations with romantic subplots. This installment appears to continue the series' established formula, focusing on Quentin Black's brilliant investigative skills and his relationship with forensic psychologist Miriam Fox. The narrative is set against a backdrop of exotic locations and high stakes, where the protagonists must solve crimes while protecting their secret identities from both the public and dangerous adversaries. The premise suggests a fast-paced plot with elements of suspense and romance, typical of the series' established appeal.
Page Count:
482
Publication Date:
2020-02-20
Publisher:
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
ISBN-13:
9798615847608
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