The Deadly Ackee and Other Stories of Crime and Catastrophe
  • Published:
    Dec-2003 (Hardcover)
  • Formats:
    Print
  • Main Genre:
    Mystery
  • Pages:
    294
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Agatha and Macavity Award-winning Author

In the title novel, The Deadly Ackee, retired florist Theo Bloom lucks into what appears to be a perfect situation -- escorting his teenage niece and her five friends to lush Jamaica, where he can study the tropical flora to his heart's delight. But there are serpents in paradise; his squabbling charges are enough to drive even mild-mannered Theo to drink, and when an old friend from the CIA turns up, it's more than coincidence. But when a body is found floating in the resort pool, Theo's vacation turns murderous, and only he can solve the mystery before another victim is found. Also included is a selection of short stories, including one from The Maggody Files.

Joan Hess lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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    • First Edition
    • Dec-2003
    • Five Star
    • Hardcover
    • ISBN: 1594140790
    • ISBN13: 9781594140792



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