Death of a Siren

Death of a Siren
Death of a Siren

Death of a Siren

A Novel
By William Schaill

FICTION

256 Pages, 5.5 x 8.5

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $14.99 (US $14.99) (CA $17.99)

ISBN 9781613734261

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Apr 2016)
Academy Chicago Publishers

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Overview

A cop on the run, a baroness dead, and an island full of secrets. In the Galapagos Islands, 1938, Fred Freiman seeks refuge from the law and the mob, only to find himself embroiled in a murder investigation.

When the enigmatic Baroness von Arndt is found dead, Freiman is coerced into solving the crime by a corrupt official. As he navigates a web of international politics and local passions, he meets the captivating Ana de Guzmán, who joins him in unraveling the truth. But in this remote paradise, can Freiman trust anyone, or will his past catch up to him before he uncovers the secrets of a siren's death?

Reviews

"A deftly crafted and compelling read from beginning to end." —Midwest Book Review


“Death of a Siren is the latest in a long tradition of whodunit sleuthing, but the complex cast of characters and unique setting help it to stand out from the pack.” —The Strand


"[A] well-paced detective story." —Historical Novel Society


"Readers will enjoy spending time in the company of this unlikely hero." —Publishers Weekly

Author Biography

William S. Schaill is the author of seven nautical thrillers including Cabot Station, Seaglow, The Wreck of the Misericordia, and MacHugh and the Faithless Pirate. He spent a month living on the Galapagos Islands in 1961. After serving in the US Navy as a lieutenant, he had a long career in educational publishing before becoming a novelist.