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Michael Stanley

    Michael Stanley è lo pseudonimo della collaborazione di scrittura di Michael Sears e Stanley Trollip. I loro romanzi polizieschi, ambientati in Botswana, una regione che hanno imparato ad amare attraverso lunghi viaggi nell'Africa meridionale, presentano il detective Kubu. Soprannominato per la sua stazza e tenacia (Kubu significa ippopotamo in Setswana), indaga su omicidi complessi. La coppia di autori intreccia abilmente trame avvincenti con esplorazioni approfondite di temi locali, dalla corruzione politica e casi irrisolti alla ricerca dell'immortalità, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo avvincente su questa regione affascinante.

    A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1)
    Death of the Mantis (Detective Kubu Book 3)
    Dead of Night
    A Deadly Covenant
    Deadly Harvest
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    • A Deadly Covenant

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      When a human skeleton is discovered at the site of a controversial new dam in remote northern Botswana, rookie Detective Kubu is drawn into a terrifying local feud, and discovers a deadly covenant that could change everything...

      A Deadly Covenant2022
      4,2
    • Deadly Harvest

      • 388pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      The fourth mystery in the beloved and critically acclaimed Detective Kubu series tracks a series of murders and the mysterious witch doctor whose nefarious potions might hold the key to a web of missing persons.

      Deadly Harvest2020
      4,4
    • Dead of Night

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      A fast-paced, relevant, standalone thriller from bestselling, award-winning author Michael Stanley. Freelance journalist Crystal Nguyen heads to South Africa to research a feature on rhino hunting, with devastating results...

      Dead of Night2018
      4,1
    • This internationally acclaimed detective series will delight everyone who loves African crime fiction: 'I was gripped... McCall Smith with a dark edge and even darker underbelly' Peter James

      Death of the Mantis (Detective Kubu Book 3)2012
      3,9
    • A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1)

      Introducing Detective Kubu

      • 576pagine
      • 21 ore di lettura

      Offering a grittier perspective on Botswana, this book appeals to fans of the Number One Ladies series seeking a more realistic narrative. It delves into the complexities of life in the region, exploring themes of culture, resilience, and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. The story promises to provide a deeper understanding of Botswana, moving beyond the charm of its predecessors to reveal a more nuanced reality.

      A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu Book 1)2008
      3,7