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Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 368 |
Release |
: 2018-04-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781786072344 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1786072343 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Shimmer of Hummingbirds by : Steve Burrows
Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune hopes an overseas birding trip will hold some clues to solving his fugitive brother’s manslaughter case. Meanwhile, in Jejeune’s absence his long-time nemesis has been drafted in as cover to investigate an accountant’s murder. And unfortunately Marvin Laraby proves just a bit too effective in showing how an investigation should be handled. With the manslaughter case poised to claim another victim, Jejeune learns an accident back home in Britain involving his girlfriend, Lindy, is much more than it seems. Lindy is in grave danger, and she needs Jejeune. Soon, he is faced with a further dilemma. He can speak up on a secret he has discovered relating to Laraby’s case, knowing it will cost his job on the north Norfolk coast he loves. Or he can stay silent, and let a killer escape justice. Turns out that sometimes the wrong choice is the only one there is.
Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Dundurn |
Total Pages |
: 353 |
Release |
: 2014-03-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459708440 |
ISBN-13 |
: 145970844X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Siege of Bitterns by : Steve Burrows
Domenic Jejeune is a reluctant police hero but an enthusiastic birdwatcher. After he's promoted to a post in the heart of Britain's birding country, his first case involves the murder of an environmentalist. Torn between loyalties to his job and his hobby, Jejeune faces mistrust from his colleagues and self-doubt as he works to solve the case.
Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 317 |
Release |
: 2022-06-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780861541768 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0861541766 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Foreboding of Petrels by : Steve Burrows
On suspension and unable to work, DCI Domenic Jejeune finds his attention snared by an unexplained death at an Antarctic research base. Meanwhile, DS Danny Maik investigates a string of arson attacks in Norfolk. When a corpse is discovered in a bird hide, Danny’s investigation escalates. It appears the body links the two enquiries, but the men are unable to share information. As they attempt to unravel a twisted web of leads involving Antarctic researchers, uncompromising climate scientists and billionaire philanthropists, Jejeune is forced to decide how much he is willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of truth. Praise for the series ‘One of the most delightful mysteries of recent years.’ Daily Mail ‘A most entertaining read.’ The Times
Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Dundurn |
Total Pages |
: 369 |
Release |
: 2015-05-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459731073 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1459731077 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Pitying of Doves by : Steve Burrows
When a senior attaché with the Mexican Consulate is found dead alongside the director of a local bird sanctuary, many details pique Inspector Jejeune’s interest, including a vacant field research position — a full-time job studying birds. Is this the escape from policing that he has been looking for? But first there’s a murder to solve.
Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 368 |
Release |
: 2016-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781780749488 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1780749481 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Cast of Falcons by : Steve Burrows
The threat from above casts a dark shadow. A man falls to his death from a cliff face in western Scotland. From a distance, another man watches. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man’s pocket, and leaves. When the Scottish police show visiting Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognizes it as a call for help. But he also knows that answering that call could destroy the life he and his girlfriend Lindy have built for themselves in the village of Saltmarsh, in north Norfolk. Back in Saltmarsh, the brutal murder of a researcher involved in a local climate change project has everyone looking at the man’s controversial studies as a motive. But Sergeant Danny Maik, heading the investigation in Jejeune’s absence, believes a huge cash incentive being offered for the research may play a crucial role. With their beleaguered Chief Superintendent blocking every attempt to interview the project’s uber-wealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together to find their answers. But will the men’s partnership survive when the danger from above begins to cast its dark shadow?
Author |
: Henry Sotheran (Londres). |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 42 |
Release |
: 2009 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:430083697 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Shimmer of Hummingbirds by : Henry Sotheran (Londres).
Author |
: Jon Dunn |
Publisher |
: Basic Books |
Total Pages |
: 361 |
Release |
: 2021-04-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781541618183 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1541618181 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Glitter in the Green by : Jon Dunn
An acclaimed natural history writer follows the trail of the remarkable hummingbird all over the world. Hummingbirds are a glittering, sparkling collective of over three hundred wildly variable species. For centuries, they have been revered by indigenous Americans, coveted by European collectors, and admired worldwide for their unsurpassed metallic plumage and immense character. Yet they exist on a knife-edge, fighting for survival in boreal woodlands, dripping cloud forests, and subpolar islands. They are, perhaps, the ultimate embodiment of evolution's power to carve a niche for a delicate creature in even the harshest of places. Traveling the full length of the hummingbirds' range, from the cusp of the Arctic Circle to near-Antarctic islands, acclaimed nature writer Jon Dunn encounters birders, scientists, and storytellers in his quest to find these beguiling creatures, immersing us in the world of one of Earth's most charismatic bird families.
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: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1091221610 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Shimmer of Hummingbirds A Birder Murder Mystery by :
A Calgary Herald Bestseller! Sometimes, the wrong choice is the only choice you have. Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune is hoping an overseas birding trip might hold some answers in his fugitive brother’s manslaughter case. But there are people on the tour who seem keen to keep their secrets, and the rainforest can be a dangerous place for those who ask too many questions. Back in the U.K., in Jejeune’s absence, Marvin Laraby, his former boss and longtime nemesis has been brought in to investigate the murder of an accountant. He is proving so effective that Superintendent Colleen Shepherd is considering making his replacement of Jejeune a permanent arrangement. With the manslaughter case poised to claim another victim, Jejeune learns that an accident back home involving his girlfriend, Lindy Hey, is much more than it seems. Lindy is in imminent danger. And only Jejeune can help her. But to do so, he must sacrifice his working relationship with Shepherd, opening the door for Laraby’s appointment as Saltmarsh’s new DCI. When Jejeune discovers the truth about Laraby’s current case, he is faced with a dilemma. He can speak up, knowing it will cost him his job on the north Norfolk coast he loves. Or he can stay silent, and let a killer escape justice. As he weighs his alternatives, Domenic Jejeune begins to realize that, sometimes, the wrong choice is the only choice you have.
Author |
: Steve Burrows |
Publisher |
: Dundurn |
Total Pages |
: 376 |
Release |
: 2018-06-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781459737631 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1459737636 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Tiding of Magpies by : Steve Burrows
It is in the silent spaces between the facts that the truth often lies. When his most celebrated case is suddenly reopened, Detective Chief Inspector Jejeune‘s long-buried secrets threaten to come to light. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Lindy, faces an unseen threat of her own, one from which even Jejeune may not be able to protect her. Between fending off inquiries from the internal review and an open murder case that brings more questions than answers, Jejeune will have to rely on the help of the stalwart Sergeant Danny Maik more than ever. But Maik is learning things that cause him to question his DCI‘s actions, both past and present. In the current case, and in the former one, the facts seem clear enough. But it is in the silences, those empty spaces between the facts, that the truth is to be found.
Author |
: Jeanette Larson |
Publisher |
: Charlesbridge |
Total Pages |
: 67 |
Release |
: 2011-02-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781607342724 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1607342723 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hummingbirds by : Jeanette Larson
Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures that have captured the imagination of people for thousands of years. Since they are only found in the Americas, the myths and legends about this tiny bird originated from the peoples of North and South America. These native cultures wrote stories to offer explanations for the behavior and physical characteristics of this graceful species: Why does the hummingbird drink nectar? What accounts for its amazing flying abilities? Why is the hummingbird attracted to the color red? Jeannette Larson and Adrienne Yorinks have compiled facts and folklore about these intriguing fliers that will answer these questions and many more. Readers will also get a glimpse into the different cultures that have been transfixed for centuries by this bird, as well as learn many interesting scientific facts discovered by modern-day ornithologists. Adrienne?s bold and unique mixed-media quilts illustrate the hummingbird in nature and the mystery of these birds in ancient folklore. Substantial back matter includes an index, a glossary of terms, suggested further reading and websites, a bibliography, sources, resources, and a list of hummingbird sanctuaries.