Janet Evanovich described SOUND OF BLOOD: "A great read with a shocking ending."

TRAGEDY STALKS A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LOOKING INTO A SUSPICIOUS DEATH WHEN HE FALLS IN LOVE WITH THE WOMAN RESPONSIBLE.

Bodies pile up from coast to coast as Jake Scarne uncovers a web of murder and fraud.

***"IF YOU LIKE THRILLING ACTION, CRACKLING DIALOGUE AND A TRAGIC LOVE STORY YOU WON'T SOON FORGET, THEN SOUND OF BLOOD, THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE JAKE SCARNE SERIES, IS JUST A CLICK AWAY!" (John Crudele, New York Post); "A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY." (Florida Weekly); "A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE." (Washington Independent Review of Books); "WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL." (Naples Daily News)
***"I read all the time, and though I haven't quite finished this book yet and cannot put it down. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author. It is hard to find a book that grips you from the very start and wont let you go, this is for sure one of those." (Amazon Review)

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR THIS AUTHOR!

GREAT BRITAIN
THE END OF US (A Cole Sudden C.I.A. Thriller): "This is a cracker of a H bomb terrorist plot. A story very well told and written. Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."
HOPE (A Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories. Never disappoints and with great characters reappearing, this book is highly recommended once again."
SISTER (An Alton Rhode Mystery): "Yet another classy read from the excellent pen of Mr. De Maria. Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."
GERMANY
ALAS, PARIS (A Women Sleuth Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.
INDIA
THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (A Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.

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• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime FictionNoir
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime FictionOrganized Crime
• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCrime FictionMurder

• Publication Date: December 18, 2013
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• Print Length: 361 Pages
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