
The Armada Boy
Book 2 in the DI Wesley Peterson crime series
Kate Ellis(Author)
Piatkus Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7499-5340-9 (ISBN)
Description
A murder that echoes across the years . . .
When archaeologist Neil Watson finds the body of an American veteran of the D-Day landings in the ruins of an old chapel, he turns to his old friend DS Wesley Peterson for help.
Both men are researching an invading force: Wesley, a group of American veterans on a sentimental journey to their wartime base; and Neil, a group of Spaniards killed by outraged locals as they limped from the wreckage of the Armada.
Four hundred years apart, two strangers in a strange land have died violently. Could the same motives of hatred, jealousy and revenge be at work? Wesley is running out of time to find out . . .
The second gripping installment in the Wesley Peterson series by acclaimed crime writer Kate Ellis.
Why readers love Kate Ellis:
'I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never have guessed 'whodunnit'!' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times
'Kate Ellis and Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
'Haunting' Independent
'Enjoyed the first in the series but through this was even better!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves
'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'Unputdownable' Bookseller
'It's fast paced with twists and turns guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page' York Evening Press
'A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended!' In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
When archaeologist Neil Watson finds the body of an American veteran of the D-Day landings in the ruins of an old chapel, he turns to his old friend DS Wesley Peterson for help.
Both men are researching an invading force: Wesley, a group of American veterans on a sentimental journey to their wartime base; and Neil, a group of Spaniards killed by outraged locals as they limped from the wreckage of the Armada.
Four hundred years apart, two strangers in a strange land have died violently. Could the same motives of hatred, jealousy and revenge be at work? Wesley is running out of time to find out . . .
The second gripping installment in the Wesley Peterson series by acclaimed crime writer Kate Ellis.
Why readers love Kate Ellis:
'I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never have guessed 'whodunnit'!' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times
'Kate Ellis and Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis' Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
'Haunting' Independent
'Enjoyed the first in the series but through this was even better!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves
'The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end' Closer
'Unputdownable' Bookseller
'It's fast paced with twists and turns guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page' York Evening Press
'A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings a-plenty...an outstanding read. Highly recommended!' In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Kate Ellis: A beguiling author who interweaves past and present * The Times * Haunting * Independent * I loved this book . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception -- Ann Cleeves The chilling plot will keep you spooked and thrilled to the end * Closer * Star author. Unputdownable * Bookseller * For anyone who enjoys a traditional detective story with an intriguing historical twist . . . Ellis is a fine storyteller, weaving the past and present in a way that makes you want to read on * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-A)
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 110 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
124 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7499-5340-9 (9780749953409)
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01/2011
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The Armada Boy
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Person
Kate Ellis was born and brought up in Liverpool and studied drama in Manchester. She is the award-winning author of the DI Wesley Peterson detective novels, as well as the Albert Lincoln trilogy and the Joe Plantagenet mysteries.
In 2019 Kate won the CWA Dagger in the Library Award for her crime writing. It was the second time she had been shortlisted for the award, and she has also twice been shortlisted for the CWA Short Story Dagger.
Visit her online at: www.kateellis.co.uk
In 2019 Kate won the CWA Dagger in the Library Award for her crime writing. It was the second time she had been shortlisted for the award, and she has also twice been shortlisted for the CWA Short Story Dagger.
Visit her online at: www.kateellis.co.uk