A Thing of Blood: A William Power Fiasco

Discover 'A Thing of Blood: A William Power Fiasco,' the gripping sequel to 'Good Murder' that intricately weaves a tale of suspense, humor, and wartime tension in Australia. This page-turner follows the flawed yet endearing detective William Power, who must navigate military intelligence conspiracies and personal turmoil as he faces off against belligerent in-laws and a town teeming with G.I.s. Set against the backdrop of Melbourne, this expertly crafted narrative dives deep into the chaos of a post-war society grappling with fear and uncertainty.

In 'A Thing of Blood,' Power returns to his childhood home, only to find it engulfed in darkness when his sister-in-law, Darlene, goes missing under the shadow of a blood-soaked kitchen. As Power retreats to the chaotic world of unconventional characters, from bohemian thinkers to black marketeers, he must use his meager detective skills to unravel the mystery of Darlene's kidnapping. Can he match wits with the nefarious players in this dangerous game and bring about justice?

This B-format paperback, published by Scribe Publications, beckons mystery enthusiasts and fans of Australian literature alike. With 288 pages of rich storytelling, 'A Thing of Blood' is not just a thrilling read but also a vivid portrayal of life's unpredictability during one of Australia's tumultuous eras. Perfect for book clubs and solo readers alike, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Grab your copy today and indulge in a captivating journey that combines wit, tragedy, and detective work in a way that only William Power can deliver. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order from Smartfox NZ—your ultimate destination for books that engage, entertain, and enlighten.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925321098
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 288


Description:
The fatally over-confident hero of Good Murder returns to pit his meagre detective skills against military intelligence, belligerent in-laws, a town full of G.I.s, and a creepy conspiracy to bring on an Australian sectarian nightmare.
Failed Shakespearean actor and would-be private detective William Power returns to Melbourne in disgrace after his disastrous brush with theatre and murder in Maryborough. Bloodied, broken, but somehow unbowed, he arrives in a town struggling under war rationing and full of cocky American soldiers, and lands squarely in the bosom of his childhood home in Carlton - a home now dominated by his sister-in-law, the odious Darlene. But even Will's contempt is tempered when, in the early hours of the morning, Darlene is kidnapped, and Will finds his mother's kitchen splattered with blood and scattered with broken crockery.
Needing to escape the maternal home and the growing police investigation, Power rents a room in the spacious, Parkville home of wealthy, charismatic, and obsessively neat Paul Clutterbuck and is introduced to his strange society of bohemians, black marketeers, and neanderthal henchmen. Will Power is fascinated but, before he can begin to enjoy his new home, a savage murder is discovered. Just when modesty and good sense threaten to intervene, Will realises that only he can solve the murder and the mystery of his kidnapped sister-in-law, and save the nation from impending catastrophe.
A Thing of Blood is a brilliant, wry sequel which perfectly recreates the tension and fear of wartime Australia.


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