Synopses & Reviews
The chase begins when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agent Venus Diamond is summoned by local authorities to the scene of a bloody ambush: Eight men are dead and one woman is missing from one of Canada's prestigious diamond mines. Along with the woman, presumed to be a hostage, one of the world's priceless diamonds, the 384-carat Lac de Lune, has disappeared.
The rare blue diamond was recently mined from the Zone Mine Big Jim Hardy and his little mine on the map in the diamond industry. But now Big Jim is dead and he left one word behind: Venus.
Stolen before it could be cut and shown to the world, the priceless diamond leaves a trail for Venus to follow, as a ruthless killer methodically eliminates the people helping him steal, smuggle, cut, and sell the most valuable diamond in the world.
The Good Diamond is a rollicking, fast-paced crime novel that promises to intrigue fans and newcomers alike.
Review
"You will not be bored by this book. It is filled with interesting diamond lore, and it clips along, jumping with often comic cunning among its various plots." Paul Skenazy, The Washington Post Book World
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"Great outdoor adventure and a plucky heroine; for fans of Nevada Barr and Jessica Speart." Library Journal
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"A bit of an odd duck within a series that usually appeals directly to the Nevada Barr crowd, this one nevertheless offers an insider's look at a fascinating subject." Booklist
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"Fans of the series know to expect complex plots, and they won't be disappointed. New readers may not be so forgiving, for little of Venus's usually admirable personality manages to squeeze through the dense plot layers." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
The chase begins when U.S. Fish and Wildlife Agent Venus Diamond is summoned by local authorities to the scene of a bloody ambush: Eight men are dead and one woman is missing from one of Canada's prestigious diamond mines. Along with the woman, presumed to be a hostage, one of the world's priceless diamonds, the 384-carat Lac de Lune, has disappeared.
The rare blue diamond was recently mined from the Zone Mine Big Jim Hardy and his little mine on the map in the diamond industry. But now Big Jim is dead and he left one word behind: Venus.
Stolen before it could be cut and shown to the world, the priceless diamond leaves a trail for Venus to follow, as a ruthless killer methodically eliminates the people helping him steal, smuggle, cut, and sell the most valuable diamond in the world.
The Good Diamond is a rollicking, fast-paced crime novel that promises to intrigue fans and newcomers alike.
About the Author
Writer, photographer and former East Africa bush guide,
Skye Moody lives at Wits End on Seattle's Alki Beach. This is her seventh mystery novel in the Venus Diamond Series.