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PublisherSOHO Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101569479941

ISBN-139781569479940

eBay Product ID (ePID)99590825

Product Key Features

Book TitleMortal Terror : a Billy Boyle World War II Mystery

Number of Pages348 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicMystery & Detective / Historical, War & Military, Crime

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorJames R. Benn

Book SeriesA Billy Boyle WWII Mystery Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight21.8 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-018081

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingA

Reviews"A fast-paced saga set in a period when the fate of civilization still hangs in the balance."-- Wall Street Journal "Captivating.... Benn does a superb job of simultaneously capturing the personal anguish of war and creating a splendid adventure novel."-- Library Journal , Starred Review "Solid wartime adventure, well grounded in historical detail, and boasting a challenging mystery to boot."-- Booklist "A thrilling, fast-paced book, a great yarn wonderfully told. The mystery ploy is top notch with the 'who,' 'why,' and 'how' aspects of the murders as puzzling and suspenseful as anyone could wish...Author Benn skillfully blends the mystery of the murders and the violence of the war into one fantastic, satisfying whole. If you haven't already been hooked by this series, this book will do it and have you reaching back for the previous five."-- Mystery Scene Praise for the Billy Boyle series: "Spirited wartime storytelling."-- The New York Times Book Review "An instant classic."--Lee Child, Gone Tomorrow "What a great read, full of action, humor and heart."--Louise Penny, Still Life "Terrific.... Razor sharp."--Joseph Finder, Vanished, "Captivating.... Benn does a superb job of simultaneously capturing the personal anguish of war and creating a splendid adventure novel."- Library Journal , Starred Review, "A fast-paced saga set in a period when the fate of civilization still hangs in the balance."- Wall Street Journal "Captivating.... Benn does a superb job of simultaneously capturing the personal anguish of war and creating a splendid adventure novel."- Library Journal , Starred Review "Solid wartime adventure, well grounded in historical detail, and boasting a challenging mystery to boot."- Booklist "A thrilling, fast-paced book, a great yarn wonderfully told. The mystery ploy is top notch with the 'who,' 'why,' and 'how' aspects of the murders as puzzling and suspenseful as anyone could wishâ€¦Author Benn skillfully blends the mystery of the murders and the violence of the war into one fantastic, satisfying whole. If you haven't already been hooked by this series, this book will do it and have you reaching back for the previous five."- Mystery Scene Praise for the Billy Boyle series: "Spirited wartime storytelling."- The New York Times Book Review "An instant classic."-Lee Child, Gone Tomorrow "What a great read, full of action, humor and heart."-Louise Penny, Still Life "Terrific.... Razor sharp."-Joseph Finder, Vanished, "A fast-paced saga set in a period when the fate of civilization still hangs in the balance."- Wall Street Journal "Captivating.... Benn does a superb job of simultaneously capturing the personal anguish of war and creating a splendid adventure novel."- Library Journal , Starred Review "Solid wartime adventure, well grounded in historical detail, and boasting a challenging mystery to boot."- Booklist Praise for the Billy Boyle series: "Spirited wartime storytelling."- The New York Times Book Review "An instant classic."-Lee Child, Gone Tomorrow "What a great read, full of action, humor and heart."-Louise Penny, Still Life "Terrific.... Razor sharp."-Joseph Finder, Vanished

Dewey Decimal813/.6

SynopsisIn his time investigating crimes for both the Boston cops and General Ike's European forces, Lieutenant Billy Boyle hasn't encountered a serial killer. But now it looks like he may--a serial killer with a particularly frightening agenda. Two officers from the American troops stationed in Caserta, Italy, not far from Naples, have been found murdered. Lieutenant Norman Landry was found behind a supply tent with his neck snapped. Captain Max Galante, MD, was strangled on the same night, and his body left in a garden outside HQ. The MOs are completely different, and it seems like the officers had no connection to each other, but one frightening fact links the murders: each body was discovered with a single playing card: the Lieutenant, the ten of hearts; the Captain, the jack of hearts. The message seems to be clear--if the murderer isn't apprehended, the higher ranks will be next. Billy is sent to Italy for the investigation, which grows increasingly sinister. But he has other things on his mind, too. His girlfriend, Diana, is on a very dangerous spy mission, and Billy doesn't know when--or if--he'll see her again. To make matters worse, Billy's just learned that his baby brother, Danny, is being sent over to Europe as an infantry replacement, an incredibly dangerous assignment. And all around him, he sees GIs suffering from combat fatigue preparing for another battle. As the invasion at Anzio begins, Billy needs to keep a cool head amidst fear and terror as the killer calculates his next moves., Two officers from the American troops stationed in Caserta, Italy, have been found murdered. The Mos are completely different and it seems like the officers had no connection to each other except for one frightening fact - each body was discovered with a single playing card: the lieutenant, the ten of hearts; the captain, the jack of hearts. The message appears to be clear: if the murderer is not apprehended, the higher ranks will be next. Billy is sent to Italy for the investigation, which grows increasingly sinister...

LC Classification NumberPS3602.E6644