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The Wife Line
Sydney Rye thought it would be an easy assignment: trail Nigel Willem, a software company executive because his boss suspects he’s up to something with mysterious trips across Europe. Sydney thinks he’s just a boring businessman.
Then Willem is poisoned in his own home. Van, a mysterious young man with long, scruffy blond hair brings Sydney the dead man’s laptop, saying he knows who ordered the murder. The laptop reveals why Willem travelled: he was expediting human trafficking.
As Sydney follows Willem’s trail eastward, she finds more proof about Willem’s underworld contacts in pornography, people smuggling, drugs and murder. But the presence of the unpredictable, aggravating and irresistible Van may be more of an obstacle than a help.
Then Willem is poisoned in his own home. Van, a mysterious young man with long, scruffy blond hair brings Sydney the dead man’s laptop, saying he knows who ordered the murder. The laptop reveals why Willem travelled: he was expediting human trafficking.
As Sydney follows Willem’s trail eastward, she finds more proof about Willem’s underworld contacts in pornography, people smuggling, drugs and murder. But the presence of the unpredictable, aggravating and irresistible Van may be more of an obstacle than a help.
123 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2016
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About the author
Scott Bury
34 books125 followersScott Bury can't stay in one category.
After a 20-year career in journalism, he turned to writing fiction. "Sam, the Strawb Part," a children's story, came out in 2011, with all the proceeds going to an autism charity. Next was a paranormal short story for grown-ups, "Dark Clouds."
The Bones of the Earth, a historical fantasy, came out in 2012. It was followed in 2013 with One Shade of Red, an erotic romance.
The Eastern Front trilogy tells the true story of Maurice Bury, a Canadian drafted into the USSR’s Red Army to face the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Army of Worn Soles, the first volume, was published in 2014, followed by Under the Nazi Heel in 2016 and Walking Out of War in 2017.
Scott Bury has been invited to contribute to three Kindle Worlds. For the Jet Kindle World, based on a character created by bestseller Russell Blake, he published Jet – Stealth: A Jet Kindle World Novella in July 2015.
The same week, he published Torn Roots: A Lei Crime Kindle World Novella featuring characters created by bestselling Hawaii crime author Toby Neal. He has since published three more Lei Crime Kindle World books: Palm Trees & Snowflakes (December 2015), Dead Man Lying (2016) and Echoes (2017).
Emily Kimelman, author of the Sydney Rye series, invited Scott to contribute to the Sydney Rye Kindle World. His answer was The Wife Line in 2016, and The Three-Way in 2017.
In between writing books and blog posts, Scott helped found an author's cooperative publishing venture, Independent Authors International. He is also President of author's professional association BestSelling Reads.
He lives in Ottawa with his two mighty sons, two pesky cats and a very understanding wife.
You can find more about Scott Bury, and contact him through his website, http://www.writtenword.ca, his blog, Written Words, and on Twitter @ScottTheWriter.
After a 20-year career in journalism, he turned to writing fiction. "Sam, the Strawb Part," a children's story, came out in 2011, with all the proceeds going to an autism charity. Next was a paranormal short story for grown-ups, "Dark Clouds."
The Bones of the Earth, a historical fantasy, came out in 2012. It was followed in 2013 with One Shade of Red, an erotic romance.
The Eastern Front trilogy tells the true story of Maurice Bury, a Canadian drafted into the USSR’s Red Army to face the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Army of Worn Soles, the first volume, was published in 2014, followed by Under the Nazi Heel in 2016 and Walking Out of War in 2017.
Scott Bury has been invited to contribute to three Kindle Worlds. For the Jet Kindle World, based on a character created by bestseller Russell Blake, he published Jet – Stealth: A Jet Kindle World Novella in July 2015.
The same week, he published Torn Roots: A Lei Crime Kindle World Novella featuring characters created by bestselling Hawaii crime author Toby Neal. He has since published three more Lei Crime Kindle World books: Palm Trees & Snowflakes (December 2015), Dead Man Lying (2016) and Echoes (2017).
Emily Kimelman, author of the Sydney Rye series, invited Scott to contribute to the Sydney Rye Kindle World. His answer was The Wife Line in 2016, and The Three-Way in 2017.
In between writing books and blog posts, Scott helped found an author's cooperative publishing venture, Independent Authors International. He is also President of author's professional association BestSelling Reads.
He lives in Ottawa with his two mighty sons, two pesky cats and a very understanding wife.
You can find more about Scott Bury, and contact him through his website, http://www.writtenword.ca, his blog, Written Words, and on Twitter @ScottTheWriter.
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March 23, 2016
A very well written book with a great cast of characters. The book is filled with intrigue and underworld dealings. Full of twists and turns. What Sydney Rye thought was an easy assignment turns out to be more than she bargained for. Will Van be an asset or prove to be a problem getting in the way? Read the book today for an exciting adventure.
January 7, 2018
This book fits in well with the Sydney Rye series and keeps Sydney well in character. Not quite as much violence as some of the "regular" series books but as usual there is a trail of injured folks and destroyed "things" when she and Blue are involved. She just cannot seem to resist helping anyone facing injustice even when Mulberry tells her the case is over for her...she and Van keep at it.
The ending adds an interesting tidbit about Elite Force and I wonder if Emily Kimelman will use it going forward....
The ending adds an interesting tidbit about Elite Force and I wonder if Emily Kimelman will use it going forward....
November 16, 2017
Sydney's complex character gains more depth in this Kindle World narrative. Sydney can't walk away from injustice; her grit inspires readers to not only cheer her on, but to stand up against injustices in our way. The spotlight on human trafficking alerts us to a reality we might rather pretend doesn't exist, showing the cost when we choose not to see. The return of Van from Jet: Stealth is a bonus, giving an added dimension to both the story and the character.
June 11, 2017
I had the great pleasure of being able to read the book. although it is ment to compliment the Sydney Rye books, i have to admit that i have not read the original books. this book stands on its own very well. i love the writing style of this writer. I love to be drawn into a book and geting lost in the story both i was able to do with this book.
November 11, 2017
Sydney Rye is a strong female investigator you I have enjoyed for several years. Scott Bury's did not fall short of the fast-paced drama we expect from an Emily Kimelman novel. The heroin was in rare form as she and a mysterious new partner try to bust a white slavery ring. This was a quick and fun read.
February 12, 2017
Great addition to the Sydney Rye/Blue series. We're introduced to Van, who could be very useful to Sydney in the future. He has a techie friend, very good with anything electronic, using several of his creative 'inventions'. An interesting read!
April 1, 2016
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. A fast-paced, exciting, and easy read, "The Wife Line" opens a window into the bleak and deadly dangerous world of human trafficking. There's constant give and take in this story and you're never quite sure if Sydney Rye and her cohorts are setting the trap or walking into one. I first became a fan of Scott Bury's writing after reading his excellent fantasy novel, "The Bones of the Earth." Now, I'm pleasantly surprised to discover he's mastered the suspense/thriller genre, too. Highly recommended.
April 5, 2016
Bury has been writing novellas for KW for at least three separate series. He has a way of jumping in and capturing the series vibe. When he wrote for Russell Blake's series Jet partnered with a surfer type guy named Van. We get to see Van again in action with Sydney and it's truly exciting and heart pounding. Battling the never ending crime of human trafficking the two lead a path across Europe of blood and bad guys.
October 28, 2016
I could not put this book down and read it all the way to Hawaii. I absolutely loved the interaction between Sydney and a new addition Van. The plot was relevant to today and there was enough action and suspense for two books. I do hope Scott plans on a sequel to this book I would be first in line to purchase it!
November 1, 2017
Great amazing. Couldn't put it down. Wow. Love the Sydney Rye series and now another superb author is part of this world. Jackie
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