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Matt Kile Mystery #5
The Maltese Pigeon
NEW BOOK RELEASE BY DAVID BISHOP
A shy, mysterious woman and a shadowy fat man put Matt Kile in the middle of Russian Romanov history, danger, murder, and enormous wealth.
All while Matt spars with two romantically competitive women.
A shy, mysterious woman and a shadowy fat man put Matt Kile in the middle of Russian Romanov history, danger, murder, and enormous wealth.
All while Matt spars with two romantically competitive women.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2015
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David Bishop
32 books140 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
I was born in Washington, D.C. From there my life likely mirrored that of a lot of my readers. We moved around. I got some education. Played some sports, and got some more education. Prior to becoming a novelist, I worked as a financial analyst determining the value of companies. But let's talk about my current and final career, writing mystery novels.
As a writer, I conjure up occurrences designed to quickly bring the story to a roiling boil. Along the way, I invent people. Victims and villains and heroes are needed, as well as a supporting cast. I make these people fun and interesting so you will welcome them and introduce them to your friends. Primary characters need habits and tics and talents, the qualities that bring them to life and make you love them or hate them. You'll want to see them humiliated or hunted down, be sucessful or seduced.
My mysteries offer you the opportunity to be challenged to find the villain from among the suspects. Clues as large as a log or as tiny as a bump thereon are salted throughout the stories. There are distractions in the form of false clues, called red herrings, which point to someone other than the real villain.
Take a journey with me. Laugh. Hold your breath. Cheer. Boo. The characters are rich and the plots are grabbers. I promise that you'll be glad you came along. Some people don't like golf or chocolate or even a hearty laugh. But I'll bet you like some of those things and I'll bet you'll like my mysteries. Yours very truly, David Bishop
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March 20, 2017
Reviewed by Neil A White for Readers' Favorite
The Maltese Pigeon by David Bishop is the most current installment in the successful Matt Kile Mystery novels. And although this is the fifth book in the series, those readers only just jumping aboard need not worry; The Maltese Pigeon reads very well as a stand-alone novel and will have many furiously searching out the first four while salivating over the release of a sixth.
Bishop’s creation, Matt Kile, is a wise-cracking ex-homicide cop, ex-con, part-time private investigator and wanna-be author. In The Maltese Pigeon, Kile is hired by Catherine Martin, who has just inherited an original and priceless Faberge egg from her grandmother, to both find a buyer and to provide protection. Enter, stage left, a shady character (and requisite muscle) that will do anything to add the egg to their private collection. Add a subtle link to the last of the Romanov family, the last Czar of Russia, and a backup team employed by Kile of mischievous ex-cons. The rollicking adventure quickly builds up a good head of steam.
David Bishop’s Matt Kile is a light-hearted homage to the gritty L.A. noir books of the 1950s, featuring a delicious dash of humor that keeps the storyline moving swiftly along like an L.A. county culvert after a heavy downpour. Needless to say, all is not how it seems, and a clever plot twist leaves Kile with a weighty decision to ponder. At just over 180 pages, The Maltese Pigeon is a quick read and will have the reader thirsting for more.
The Maltese Pigeon by David Bishop is the most current installment in the successful Matt Kile Mystery novels. And although this is the fifth book in the series, those readers only just jumping aboard need not worry; The Maltese Pigeon reads very well as a stand-alone novel and will have many furiously searching out the first four while salivating over the release of a sixth.
Bishop’s creation, Matt Kile, is a wise-cracking ex-homicide cop, ex-con, part-time private investigator and wanna-be author. In The Maltese Pigeon, Kile is hired by Catherine Martin, who has just inherited an original and priceless Faberge egg from her grandmother, to both find a buyer and to provide protection. Enter, stage left, a shady character (and requisite muscle) that will do anything to add the egg to their private collection. Add a subtle link to the last of the Romanov family, the last Czar of Russia, and a backup team employed by Kile of mischievous ex-cons. The rollicking adventure quickly builds up a good head of steam.
David Bishop’s Matt Kile is a light-hearted homage to the gritty L.A. noir books of the 1950s, featuring a delicious dash of humor that keeps the storyline moving swiftly along like an L.A. county culvert after a heavy downpour. Needless to say, all is not how it seems, and a clever plot twist leaves Kile with a weighty decision to ponder. At just over 180 pages, The Maltese Pigeon is a quick read and will have the reader thirsting for more.
March 25, 2017
Another great Bishop book
Characters are second to none and plots are truly to die for. Action is fast paced with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. Millions of dollars are at stake in not only one item, but two. With a very ironic hiding place for the more valuable item. Only two flaws in the book. Main character's ex-wife is a democrat, which should have led to her justifiable homocide. The other flaw is the main character identifies himself as a social conservative, which leaves a bad taste in any real conservative Americans mouth. That being said, the book is truly great and the only drawbacks are sleepless nights reading it.
Characters are second to none and plots are truly to die for. Action is fast paced with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. Millions of dollars are at stake in not only one item, but two. With a very ironic hiding place for the more valuable item. Only two flaws in the book. Main character's ex-wife is a democrat, which should have led to her justifiable homocide. The other flaw is the main character identifies himself as a social conservative, which leaves a bad taste in any real conservative Americans mouth. That being said, the book is truly great and the only drawbacks are sleepless nights reading it.
August 22, 2019
Another Excellent Matt Kile Mystery
I love reading David Bishop's Mysteries! Each one has
me anticipating each clue unfolding in his books. I have read many of his books and have enjoyed them all.
I love reading David Bishop's Mysteries! Each one has
me anticipating each clue unfolding in his books. I have read many of his books and have enjoyed them all.
January 1, 2021
An exciting read with a different twist around each corner. The Faberge eggs are a universal mystery that has people searching for many years and their are numerous rumors and avenues of investigation. Great reading and an enjoyable mystery
January 20, 2021
Another excellent book in this series but I feel, not quite so good as his earlier ones. The writing and plot were great but I just felt this book lacked a little something that was there previously. Having said that, I have downloaded the next book and already read the first few chapters.
July 13, 2022
WOW!
The 5th book in the Matt Kile series was the best so far! I love the way the characters came to life, Matt’s light, easy going, seductive personality continues in this book, leaving the reader wanting more!!
The 5th book in the Matt Kile series was the best so far! I love the way the characters came to life, Matt’s light, easy going, seductive personality continues in this book, leaving the reader wanting more!!
October 9, 2017
The Maltese Pigeon starts in the beginning 2% on Kindle & ends around 75% or page 34. Good story but short. Book also includes excerpts from Who killed Garson Talmadge & The Beholder.
June 23, 2018
Well you just can't go wrong with David Bishop. A completely new and different story. Enjoyed the history behind it all. Very interesting characters, good pace and compelling mystery.
February 22, 2020
Whose got the Egg?
This story of current day occurrences catapults you into a world of historical desires that no one owns , but the extremely rich.
This story of current day occurrences catapults you into a world of historical desires that no one owns , but the extremely rich.
October 29, 2020
Another Great book by David Bishop!
May 20, 2021
Kindle-Free the ending was a surprise
August 29, 2021
GOOD read until near the end, when he explains every tiny thing
August 13, 2022
Excellent, did not know the ending until the end!
July 7, 2021
Matt Kile is kind of a slut. Other than that, this was a good book with a serious twist or two. I rate it 4.5 stars.
October 9, 2016
The mark
One of the things I appreciate about this series, even with the small reruns of lines, random thoughts and scenes from prior books, is the varied storylines. If I weren't reading Bishop's books back to back, however, I may not have noticed these similarities. The author has kept me engaged and moving forward to the next book, having the series available on Kindle Unlimited has made that easy, and it's much appreciated.
In this book, Axel brings. Matt a new case and a new mystery to solve. A young woman has received a surprise inheritance, one coveted by a small, but wealthy and potentially ruthless group of collectors. She hires Matt to protect and guide her through the process of deciding what to do with the bequest. But the enemy is already in play. Or is it enemies? This is a KU library read b
One of the things I appreciate about this series, even with the small reruns of lines, random thoughts and scenes from prior books, is the varied storylines. If I weren't reading Bishop's books back to back, however, I may not have noticed these similarities. The author has kept me engaged and moving forward to the next book, having the series available on Kindle Unlimited has made that easy, and it's much appreciated.
In this book, Axel brings. Matt a new case and a new mystery to solve. A young woman has received a surprise inheritance, one coveted by a small, but wealthy and potentially ruthless group of collectors. She hires Matt to protect and guide her through the process of deciding what to do with the bequest. But the enemy is already in play. Or is it enemies? This is a KU library read b
October 25, 2015
A wonderful mystery novel. Written with a tongue-in-cheek attitude that makes it fun to read. Matt is hired by a woman, Catherine Martin, who tells him she has inherited a long-missing Faberge egg and needs his help with the security and sale of the egg. To provide for Cat's safety, Matt has her move in with his neighbor (and friend with benefits), Clarice Talmage. Clarice and Axel, Matt's helper and former cellmate are continuing characters in the series.
A Russian mogul, Gregory Kalma, wants the egg at all costs, including murder if necessary. His two gofers are referred to by Matt as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. They are bumbling idiots which makes the book even more entertaining.
I guessed the ultimate solution correctly, but not until near the end of the book.
A Russian mogul, Gregory Kalma, wants the egg at all costs, including murder if necessary. His two gofers are referred to by Matt as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. They are bumbling idiots which makes the book even more entertaining.
I guessed the ultimate solution correctly, but not until near the end of the book.
December 19, 2015
Matt Kile, ex cop and ex con and now exonerated and now a mystery author and sometime PI is approached by a young lady with a problem, she wants him to help her/protect her as she tries to get rid/sell an inherited Faberge Egg and its contents. There is a "Collector" who is also after the egg and he has no trouble to getting it by fair means or foul. Threats and a few murders keep Mat busy as he works to follow through with the contract, but in the end things turn out all together differently the expected.
November 30, 2015
Bishop's Kile scores again
Pretty interesting detective story, including references to Fabrege Eggs and a psychological malady that sent me to the Internet to learn more. Too much glorification of sex to suit me but otherwise a good read.
Pretty interesting detective story, including references to Fabrege Eggs and a psychological malady that sent me to the Internet to learn more. Too much glorification of sex to suit me but otherwise a good read.
July 31, 2016
Cheated!
For the first half of the book, the reader is given a lot of filler about an ex-con's life and mental workings. Then the reader gets a few chapters of interesting and revealing reading. The last quarter of the book is devoted to other works by the author.
For the first half of the book, the reader is given a lot of filler about an ex-con's life and mental workings. Then the reader gets a few chapters of interesting and revealing reading. The last quarter of the book is devoted to other works by the author.
November 25, 2015
An interesting book with a somewhat surprising ending. The reader is given clues to the murderer, but the story gets in the way. It was a good book and I recommend it.
November 16, 2016
Loved it. The title is intriguing and the book lives up to it.
April 13, 2017
Another great read
David Bishop writes with a flair all his own. A fast paced story that keeps you reading with a surprising ending
David Bishop writes with a flair all his own. A fast paced story that keeps you reading with a surprising ending
did-not-finish
October 19, 2017started reading it on a plane and didn't finish.
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