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The MacKay Mysteries, Book 1
by Carol Amorosi
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He signed on to map the New World, not solve a cold-blooded homicide. But his dream job just became his worst nightmare…An outcast with no formal education, Angus MacKay's dream comes true when he sails to the Colonies to assist Mason and Dixon on their ground-breaking expedition.
However, the contentious Maryland-Pennsylvania border has seen plenty of turmoil following eighty years of skirmishes pitting neighbors against each other. Tensions reach a boiling point when Angus stumbles over a dead body.
When an incompetent sheriff is determined to arrest Angus, the game changes from drawing a line on the ground to defining the line between good and evil. Will he catch the real culprit before it's too late? Or will it be his head in the noose?
From the treacherous crossing of the stormy Atlantic to the wild, untamed wilderness of Colonial Pennsylvania, Death on the Line is a rich, entertaining tale of a moment in American history and a young man's quest to make something of himself. Book 1 of The MacKay Mysteries, a series of historical murders.Read moreReview"The author's portrayal of 18th-century America is a delight. Through Angus' eyes, readers feel the fresh wonder of early settlement—the hard work and boundless opportunities; the conflicts and injustices."— Kirkus Reviews
"Death on the Line is a thrilling murder mystery, and the first book in The MacKay Mysteries historical fiction series. Extensively researched, and based on real events cleverly crafted from Charles Mason's own journals, this book provides a fascinating insight into colonial America and the experiences of the Native Americans and the early settlers. With wonderful descriptions of the landscape, rich characterisation with authentic dialogue, and a unique and gripping plot, this is an excellent book and will appeal to readers of both historical fiction and murder mysteries."—Reader's Choice Book Awards 5 stars
"History buffs are going to love this one, but they're not the only ones. Amorosi combines factual inspiration with her own inventive storytelling to create this thrilling historical murder mystery. Though the characters are fictionalized, many of the places and subjects in this story are based off of true events. Charles Mason was a real person who surveyed the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania in the mid 1700s, and it was from his journals that Amorosi acquired many of the plot points for her story. The true historical events that inspired this story really help bring this story to life for readers, but it's made most memorable with Amorosi's creative spins on history." - Independent Book ReviewRead more
He signed on to map the New World, not solve a cold-blooded homicide. But his dream job just became his worst nightmare…An outcast with no formal education, Angus MacKay's dream comes true when he sails to the Colonies to assist Mason and Dixon on their ground-breaking expedition.
However, the contentious Maryland-Pennsylvania border has seen plenty of turmoil following eighty years of skirmishes pitting neighbors against each other. Tensions reach a boiling point when Angus stumbles over a dead body.
When an incompetent sheriff is determined to arrest Angus, the game changes from drawing a line on the ground to defining the line between good and evil. Will he catch the real culprit before it's too late? Or will it be his head in the noose?
From the treacherous crossing of the stormy Atlantic to the wild, untamed wilderness of Colonial Pennsylvania, Death on the Line is a rich, entertaining tale of a moment in American history and a young man's quest to make something of himself. Book 1 of The MacKay Mysteries, a series of historical murders.Read moreReview"The author's portrayal of 18th-century America is a delight. Through Angus' eyes, readers feel the fresh wonder of early settlement—the hard work and boundless opportunities; the conflicts and injustices."— Kirkus Reviews
"Death on the Line is a thrilling murder mystery, and the first book in The MacKay Mysteries historical fiction series. Extensively researched, and based on real events cleverly crafted from Charles Mason's own journals, this book provides a fascinating insight into colonial America and the experiences of the Native Americans and the early settlers. With wonderful descriptions of the landscape, rich characterisation with authentic dialogue, and a unique and gripping plot, this is an excellent book and will appeal to readers of both historical fiction and murder mysteries."—Reader's Choice Book Awards 5 stars
"History buffs are going to love this one, but they're not the only ones. Amorosi combines factual inspiration with her own inventive storytelling to create this thrilling historical murder mystery. Though the characters are fictionalized, many of the places and subjects in this story are based off of true events. Charles Mason was a real person who surveyed the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania in the mid 1700s, and it was from his journals that Amorosi acquired many of the plot points for her story. The true historical events that inspired this story really help bring this story to life for readers, but it's made most memorable with Amorosi's creative spins on history." - Independent Book ReviewRead more
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Book Details
| ASIN | B09K7SHJJ1 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | 1736837222 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781736837221 |
| ISBN-10 | 1736837222 |
| Author(s) | Carol Amorosi |