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Deadly Depths

John F. Dobbyn

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Oceanview Publishing
08 November 2023
A notable archaeologist, close to finding a priceless artifact, meets his untimely demise-
Matthew Shane vows to find his murderer

Matthew Shane is a law professor in Salem, Massachusetts, where he enjoys a rewarding mentorship with Professor Barrington Holmes, a well-known archaeologist. So when Professor Holmes is found dead in his office and the police rule it a suicide, something doesn'

t sit right with Matthew. He becomes determined to find the true cause of Holmes'

death and bring closure to his widow.

Matthew soon learns that Professor Holmes belonged to a group of notable archaeologists dubbed ""

The Monkey'

s Paw,""

who were all entangled in an expedition to find an unknown object of unprecedented historical and financial value. Each member had been given one piece of the instructions to find the object, but some of the men had encountered horrific twists of fate before the group could reunite to continue in their search. Joining forces with the remaining members, Matthew'

s quest for the cause of the apparent curse of The Monkey'

s Paw leads him on a global wild goose chase that culminates in a turn of events not even Professor Holmes could have predicted.

Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown
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Imprint:   Oceanview Publishing
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 158mm,  Spine: 27mm
Weight:   562g
ISBN:   9781608095483
ISBN 10:   1608095487
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Best-selling authorJohn F. Dobbyn, a graduate of Harvard College, Boston College Law School, and Harvard Law School, is a former professor of law at Villanova Law School where he taught criminal, constitutional, and corporate law. Prior to his teaching career, Dobbyn served three years in the Air Force and practiced criminal and civil trial work. Twenty-five of his short stories have been published inEllery Queen's Mystery Magazine. Dobbyn is the author of the award-winning Michael Knight and Lex Devlin legal thriller series. He is a Boston native and now resides in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Lois.Deadly Depthsis his seventh novel.

Reviews for Deadly Depths

Praise for Deadly Depths Deadly Depths gives readers characters they care about and gets hearts pumping as the mystery and adventure unfold! --Janet Hutchings, Editor, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Praise for John F. Dobbyn This rapid pace adventure [High Stakes] delivers equal quantities of action, history, secrets, and conspiracies. Definitely an entertaining romp. --Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author John Dobbyn knows how to write a thriller, with intriguing characters, well-timed wit, and suspense that doesn't quit. --Lisa Scottoline, New York Times best-selling author John F. Dobbyn's thriller Fatal Odds does everything right: a nail-biting plot to keep you turning pages, characters that shine brighter with every twist and turn, and a ripped-from-the-headlines authenticity that will leave you shocked. Here is a novel that expertly mixes thrills and smarts and will have you clamoring for more from this author. I know I want more. --James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author Knight has a sharp wit and a gift of gab that he uses to exploit the enmity between and within the rival gangs . . . it's difficult to believe that anything terrible could happen to a clever lad flashing so much good old Irish blarney. --Publishers Weekly Readers of early John Grisham and Jeremiah Healy will enjoy Dobbyn's debut [Neon Dragon] for his insider knowledge of the legal system and the defense strategy his protagonists use in court. --Library Journal Once again, John F. Dobbyn grounds thrilling action in a fascinating subject--in this case, a possible lost cultural treasure linked to the historical Dracula. Attorney Michael Knight relies on quick wits, strong friendships, and deep personal integrity in globe-hopping engagements with Russian and Chinese gangs. High Stakes is spellbinding from page one to the end. --Linda Landrigan, Editor in chief of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine


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