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The Muhammad Amalfi Mysteries #4
A Graveyard in Algiers: Book four in the Muhammad Amalfi Mystery Series
Exciting action in the home of the fearless Barbary Corsairs.
An inexperienced investigator’s first case of murder upon murder plunges him headlong into the underworld of the Mediterranean’s most notorious city.
A riveting historical mystery that plays out on the coast of North Africa.
Following an exorcism gone wrong, Chief Commissioner Muhammad finds evidence of alchemy, debauchery, religious excess, and murder at a lonely hillside villa outside the city of Algiers leased to a British baron and his naturalist wife in the year 1794. On his first case since his appointment to high office by the mercurial Dey of Algiers, Muhammad’s investigation is thwarted by his inexperience, crafty Arab tribesmen, scheming European women and greedy sea captains. When the bodies begin to pile up, amidst a devastating onslaught of locusts, Muhammad realizes his new position and his life are in jeopardy if he’s unable to deliver justice to the guilty.
A Graveyard in Algiers was Runner Up in the UK’s prestigious Beverly Prize for Literature.
An inexperienced investigator’s first case of murder upon murder plunges him headlong into the underworld of the Mediterranean’s most notorious city.
A riveting historical mystery that plays out on the coast of North Africa.
Following an exorcism gone wrong, Chief Commissioner Muhammad finds evidence of alchemy, debauchery, religious excess, and murder at a lonely hillside villa outside the city of Algiers leased to a British baron and his naturalist wife in the year 1794. On his first case since his appointment to high office by the mercurial Dey of Algiers, Muhammad’s investigation is thwarted by his inexperience, crafty Arab tribesmen, scheming European women and greedy sea captains. When the bodies begin to pile up, amidst a devastating onslaught of locusts, Muhammad realizes his new position and his life are in jeopardy if he’s unable to deliver justice to the guilty.
A Graveyard in Algiers was Runner Up in the UK’s prestigious Beverly Prize for Literature.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 8, 2024
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February 17, 2024
Book 4, it might help to read the previous books and gain better insight into Chief Commissioner Muhammad's character. It takes a bit of time to get into the story, particularly as this is a lengthy read. Muhammad has a big case to investigate as there is alchemy and a murder. The majority of the book is written in the present tense so readers read the narrative in real time. This is a personal pleasant way to read since nothing in the future can be foreseen and readers learn what happens at the same time as the characters. It also means readers can follow the investigation alongside Muhammad. There are plenty of characters featured and lots to investigate.
I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author.
I received a free copy and am leaving a review voluntarily.
Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author.
February 15, 2024
He is about to be sent into the dark world of murder. It is not going to be an easy case for him to find te answers he needs to solve the murders. How will he get on? Can he solve it all? See how he gets on
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I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I want to review
February 20, 2024
An intriguing mystery and an enjoyable read. Some lovely characters and some not so nice. A clever twist at the end
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