Cuba, 1957: When American PI Henry Gore snaps the wrong man's photo, he gets a fist in the face for his troubles - and a dark warning not to ply his trade in Havana in future. With money tight, Henry grabs a lucrative offer from Batista's military government with both hands - setting in motion a chain of events with dark and deadly consequences.
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Darkly atmospheric writing, an action-packed plot, plenty of suspense, and a sometimes-hapless hero caught between saving his own life and doing the right thing drive this outstanding, packs-a-punch thriller * Booklist Starred Review of Havana Highwire *
Keyse-Walker captures the feel and power dynamics of pre-Castro Cuba. Readers will eagerly await the sequel * Publishers Weekly on Havana Highwire *
A tropical treat like no other * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Palms, Paradise, Poison *
Keyse-Walker smoothly integrates Caribbean lore and culture into the narrative, which is peopled with distinctive, well-wrought characters . . . Readers will look forward to Teddy's further adventures. * Publishers Weekly on Palms, Paradise, Poison *
A principled hero, solid details of police work and the practices of Palo Mayombe and Sateria, and lushly described settings permeated by unease and possible supernatural phenomena combine to distinguish this ambiguous, unusual mystery * Booklist on Palms, Paradise, Poison *
Plenty of action, entertaining and appealing characters, and colorful depictions of island life . . . A solid read-alike of AGATHA CHRISTIE's A Caribbean Mystery and BOB MORRIS's "Zack Chasteen" series * Library Journal Starred Review of Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
An intriguing look at island life with a likable hero whom readers will want to get to know better * Booklist on Beach, Breeze, Bloodshed *
Spectacular as a Caribbean sunset, Keyse-Walker's debut is a well-paced puzzler no one should miss * Kirkus Reviews Starred Review of Sun, Sand, Murder *
Features a beautiful Caribbean setting, vibrant characters, lively plotting and pacing, and a memorable villain who will surprise you * Library Journal on Sun, Sand, Murder *
A strong debut that vividly evokes its Caribbean locale * Booklist on Sun, Sand, Murder *
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