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Declared Dead: A completely unputdownable crime thriller
John Carlyle is back!
In his 19th outing, this dogged investigator takes a thrilling PI role that sees him entangled in high-stakes jeopardy in Florida.
Having left the Metropolitan police force - somewhat under a cloud - John Carlyle is forced to become a private investigator when the widow of his former best friend, art gallery owner and cocaine smuggler Dominic Silver, asks him to travel to Florida, the place of Dominic's murder.
She can't claim his vast estate until he is officially declared dead; a simple task of picking up some paperwork, or so Carlyle thinks - but on arriving in the US he finds the situation is anything but simple.
In fact, it proves to be bloody murderous...
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Praise for James
'A cracking read' BBC Radio 4
'Fast paced and very easy to get quickly lost in' Lovereading.com
'Craig writes like an angel' Crimefictionlover.com
In his 19th outing, this dogged investigator takes a thrilling PI role that sees him entangled in high-stakes jeopardy in Florida.
Having left the Metropolitan police force - somewhat under a cloud - John Carlyle is forced to become a private investigator when the widow of his former best friend, art gallery owner and cocaine smuggler Dominic Silver, asks him to travel to Florida, the place of Dominic's murder.
She can't claim his vast estate until he is officially declared dead; a simple task of picking up some paperwork, or so Carlyle thinks - but on arriving in the US he finds the situation is anything but simple.
In fact, it proves to be bloody murderous...
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Praise for James
'A cracking read' BBC Radio 4
'Fast paced and very easy to get quickly lost in' Lovereading.com
'Craig writes like an angel' Crimefictionlover.com
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2025
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James Craig
125 books67 followersJames Craig has lived in London for more than thirty years, working as a journalist and consultant.
He lives in Bloomsbury with his wife and daughter.
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May 24, 2025
Not his best, time to put this character to rest
May 26, 2025
I used to love this series but the storylines have drifted over the last two books, to the point of being absurd with this latest book. If you’re looking for a British detective novel this isn’t it. If you want a gun toting US ‘thriller’ that goes beyond belief this is your book.
June 16, 2025
Fact or Fiction
Quite an end to the tales, of Mr Carlyle's extremely chequered career in the police force.
Every book an (unable to put down) and waiting for the next one.
Enjoyed all of the series, and a great read.
Quite an end to the tales, of Mr Carlyle's extremely chequered career in the police force.
Every book an (unable to put down) and waiting for the next one.
Enjoyed all of the series, and a great read.
March 20, 2025
disspointing
I’ve read all the books
This is the worst on
Character not recognizable in this book
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I’ve read all the books
This is the worst on
Character not recognizable in this book
Just n
My 2 cents worth
March 27, 2025
Carlisle has gone all Rambo, just not right. As he says, he's not Jack Reacher
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