Richard Krause

The Mystery of the Deadly Provenance

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Produktbeschreibung

Mystery of the Deadly Provenance / Book # 7 A Jamie Blackwood Mystery When ancient artifacts become modern murder weapons, archaeology professor Jamie Blackwood faces his most dangerous case yet. A peaceful morning at Jamie's West Virginia cabin is shattered when Dr. Sarah Brennan arrives with disturbing news: Pre-Columbian pottery at the university shows signs of sophisticated forgery. What begins as academic curiosity quickly escalates into a deadly conspiracy when graduate student Alex Waters is found dead, staged to look like suicide. Detective Sandra Elkfoot's investigation reveals a chilling truth: someone is systematically eliminating witnesses to an international artifact smuggling operation that reaches from university collections to European private collectors. As bodies pile up and evidence points in every direction, Jamie and Sandra realize the killer has been inside their investigation from the beginning. With Jamie's reputation destroyed and his life threatened, the team from the Java Bean must navigate a web of academic corruption, tribal artifact theft, and international crime. When sacred Native American pieces begin disappearing from supposedly secure locations, Jamie faces an impossible choice: expose the conspiracy and risk everything, or watch irreplaceable cultural heritage vanish forever into private collections. In a case where trust becomes betrayal and allies reveal themselves as enemies, Jamie and Sandra must risk their lives to protect treasures that connect past and future, before the killer silences them permanently. From the mountains of West Virginia to international smuggling networks, Mystery of the Deadly Provenance delivers heart-pounding suspense, complex characters, and the high-stakes world of cultural heritage crime. The seventh installment in the Jamie Blackwood series combines archaeological expertise with pulse-pounding thriller elements that will keep readers guessing until the final revelation. Praise for The Jamie Blackwood Mysteries: "Blackwood combines the intellectual intrigue of archaeological mystery with the heart-pounding action of a thriller. A winning combination." "The West Virginia setting comes alive in these pages, populated by characters so real you'll want to join them for coffee at the Java Bean." "Jamie Blackwood is the archaeologist hero we've been waiting for, complex, flawed, and utterly compelling."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Richard Krause
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 194g
• ISBN-13: 9798232635060
• Artikelnr.: 75471872

Autorenporträt

Meet Mr. Richard D. Krause, a seasoned wordsmith and lifelong adventurer now nestled amidst the misty peaks of West Virginia alongside his devoted wife of 43 years and their cherished four-legged companions, Lexi, Aesop, and Kodi. With over 60 years rooted in the sunshine state of Southwestern Florida, Mr. Krause's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Having traversed multiple foreign countries and all fifty states during his military tenure, Mr. Krause brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his writing. A retired government worker with a robust background in Environmental Protection, he holds a Degree in Network Engineering and Administration with a specialization in Computer Security, alongside a deep-seated passion for both public and private security. A prolific writer since 1982, Mr. Krause's journey in publishing has been as dynamic as his life's adventures. Despite initial attempts with mainstream publishing, he found his niche in the indie scene.. Now expanding his horizons, Mr. Krause is set to captivate readers worldwide with his latest releases, "The Spice Cabinet Apothecary: Natural Health at Your Fingertips" and "EBook Entrepreneur: Crafting Your Path To Profits." With an exciting lineup of forthcoming titles exploring topics ranging from freelance writing mastery to the art of coffee, Mr. Krause's literary legacy continues to unfold. Beyond the written word, Mr. Krause is a passionate angler and an adept craftsman, finding joy in the meticulous art of building military figures, cutting gemstones, crafting jewelry, and restoring vintage weapons. Despite health concerns curtailing his martial arts practice, his spirit remains undimmed, infusing every facet of his life with boundless enthusiasm and creativity. Join Mr. Krause on his literary odyssey as he invites readers to explore the boundless wonders of the written word and embark on a journey of self-discovery, adventure, and endless possibility.