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The Diamond Chain: A Major Vince Hamilton Investigation 2nd Edition
Author(s): Patrick Slaney (Author)
- Publisher: Patrick Slaney
- Publication Date: 17 Sept. 2014
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: B00NP7C1T8
- ISBN-13: 9781782345701
Book Description
The investigation takes Vince to South Africa where he discovers that raw diamonds are being stolen from a mine in Limpopo province in the northern part of the country. He follows the ‘chain’ from Limpopo through Cape Town back to Europe and finally via Rotterdam to London. Murder and mayhem surrounds him as he moves from place to place. He is lucky to survive on a number of occasions as the smugglers attempt to terminate his investigation.
Chief Inspector Baird of the London Metropolitan police also becomes heavily involved in helping Vince to solve this case when the youngest Fortiscue son is murdered. His men rescue Vince from the Thames when he is thrown in having been captured by the enemy.
Follow Vince as he unravels the diamond chain and see whether he is able to save Fortiscues from disaster.
Join Major Vince Hamilton as he solves his first case as a Private Investigator. The business of Fortiscues, Diamond Dealers to the Queen, is about to collapse. A rival dealership is selling diamonds at ridiculously low prices and the directors of Fortiscues contract him to prove that the gems are being obtained illegally, and, to stop the flow of the cheap gems. Murder and mayhem follow him.
Interview with the Author
Q – Why have you written the Vince Hamilton series?
A – When I was growing up I loved reading books written by Hammond Innes, Neville Shute, Alistair Maclean, etc. as they were good adventure stories but without the sex and violence. I have tried to replicate this style in my books so as the reader can feel that they are involved in the investigation.
Vince Hamilton, the hero, is an ordinary happily married man who has been invalided out of the SAS at the age of forty-two after being injured in Iraq. He becomes a private investigator by accident but turns out to be very successful. You will easily be able to identify with him.
Q – This is the first book in the series; do I have to read The Diamond Chain first?
A – There is no need to read The Diamond Chain first as each book stands by itself and is the account of a totally different case.
Q – So why should people read your books?
A – The stories are fast and action packed. As you read, you can become the investigator and try and work out what is going on and who is responsible. Have a go at solving the crime before Vince can. The investigation takes you right across Europe and Africa, with all the places being accurately portrayed. In The Diamond Chain, you will visit South Africa, Holland, France and of course London. You will feel that you have been there by the time the story is finished.
Q – Have you published any other books?
A – Yes I have a number of other works of fiction. You can find all the details on my website www.patrickslaney.com.
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