| Category: | Detective & Mystery |
|---|---|
| Author: | Michael Stanley |
| Publisher: | White Sun Books |
| Publication Date: | August 28, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| ISBN-10: | 0997968982 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0997968989 |
A Deadly Covenant by Michael Stanley is the
eighth entry in the Detective Kubu mystery. The young Detective Kubu has just
joined the Botswana Criminal Investigation Department and is eager to
prove himself. In rural Botswana, a backhoe unearths the skull of a long-dead
Bushman and Kubu accompanies Ian MacGregor, a Scottish pathologist to watch and
learn. When eight more skeletons are uncovered, Ian and Kubu are aware they
might not be dealing with a cold case. The locals claim to know nothing about
the massacres, but when an elderly person is murdered at his home in a nearby
village everything challenges. While the local police think it is robbery, Kubu
believes there is something else at work. The mystery deepens when a woman who
has claimed the killing was orchestrated by an angry river spirit turns up
dead. The investigation turns up something even more sinister, a deadly
covenant, and Kubu and his team become painfully aware that they are running
against time and that if the mystery isn’t solved quickly, other dead bodies
might turn up. Worse still, they could be the next victims.
Michael Stanley plots like a pro, successfully
ignites doubt and puts questions in the minds of the readers. It is hard to
guess what happens next in this enthralling crime mystery. The setting in
Africa offers a dazzling portrait of rural life and politics. The intersection
between the mysterious and reality is excellently designed in this mesmerizing
tale. A Deadly Covenant features characters that are richly
drawn, believable, and genuinely flawed. The young detective is smart but
naïve, and readers want to know what happens to him. While readers are moved by
his intelligence, they worry that he might commit a blunder that will be costly
to him and his investigation. The sparkling prose balances the engaging
dialogues to create an enjoyable reading experience. Michael Stanley’s novels
stand out in their originality and the author comes across as a master
entertainer, transporting readers to worlds filled with mystery and intrigue.
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