Curtin Express

By Mike Dixon
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Published: March 15, 2012
Words: 82,734 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476257709

Short description

Some things are best left unopened. David Paget should have thought of that when he agreed to collect a suitcase from Hong Kong and take it to Australia. The contents appear too old to be threatening but appearances can be deceptive. Like a genie from a bottle, the past rushes in and David is propelled on a mad flight through the vastness of Australia, pursued by hired killers.

Extended description

Some things are best left unopened: particularly when they contain dark secrets. David Paget should have thought of that when he agreed to collect a suitcase from Hong Kong and take it to Australia. The contents appear too old to be threatening but appearances can be deceptive. Like a genie from a bottle the past rushes in. Events develop with alarming speed and David is propelled on a mad flight through the vastness of Australia, pursued by hired killers. His friends mount a rescue operation. To succeed, they must delve into the past and uncover the reason for David’s plight.

What the Critics Say

Mike Dixon offers a taste of Australian history, geography, political intrigue, assassins and blackmail. With non-stop action, he mixes historical fact with fiction. His carefully-crafted plot keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. Five stars out of five. (Pat McGrath Avery, ForeWord Clarion Review, USA).

A multi-layered story, masterfully written with historical fac.. (Read more) Some things are best left unopened: particularly when they contain dark secrets. David Paget should have thought of that when he agreed to collect a suitcase from Hong Kong and take it to Australia. The contents appear too old to be threatening but appearances can be deceptive. Like a genie from a bottle the past rushes in. Events develop with alarming speed and David is propelled on a mad flight through the vastness of Australia, pursued by hired killers. His friends mount a rescue operation. To succeed, they must delve into the past and uncover the reason for David’s plight.

What the Critics Say

Mike Dixon offers a taste of Australian history, geography, political intrigue, assassins and blackmail. With non-stop action, he mixes historical fact with fiction. His carefully-crafted plot keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. Five stars out of five. (Pat McGrath Avery, ForeWord Clarion Review, USA).

A multi-layered story, masterfully written with historical fact and imagination. A tale of political power, seduction, blackmail and family liaisons. Throw in secret service agents, hitmen and a treasure map and it takes wings. Mike Dixon has created a great novel with all the elements of a best seller. (Wendy O'Hanlon, Acres Australia).
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Tags

thriller, mystery, seduction, detective, blackmail, female sleuths, mens adventure, political power, toy boy, family liaisons

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