Stealing the Dragon: A Cape Weathers Mystery (Cape Weathers Mysteries Book 1)

Soon after an ancient talisman is smuggled out of Hong Kong, a container ship filled with Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz, the crew murdered. The Chinese Triads suspect one of their own, a female assassin named Sally known to have complex relationships with a San Francisco detective named Cape Weathers. But when Sally goes missing, Cape becomes the focus of the Triad's attention, and soon the FBI have him on their radar. Cape quickly realizes he's screwed if he doesn't find out what really happened on board the ship. From Booklist When the crew of a ship carrying hundreds of Chinese refugees is murdered, PI Cape Weathers, a former cop, immediately suspects it's the work of a professional assassin. But Cape's investigation is hampered by the fact that his partner, Sally (who happens to be a trained assassin), is missing. Soon Cape is locked in a deadly battle with the ruthless Chinese organized crime organization, the Triads. It's an intriguing story, marred somewhat by overwriting. Still, there are flashes of flair and inspiration in this promising first novel. David Pitt Copyright В© American Library Association. All rights reserved Review "Tough, original, compelling—a perfect thriller debut."    —Lee Child, NY Times bestselling author of One Shot and The Hard Way, of Stealing the Dragon "Maleeny gives readers a fresh and fast take that enthralls."      — Crimespree Magazine of Stealing the Dragon "Readers will want to see more of Cape and Sally."    — Library Journal of Stealing the Dragon "Readers will want to see more of Cape and Sally."— Library Journal "Tough, original, compelling—a perfect thriller debut."—LEE CHILD, New York Times bestselling author After an ancient talisman is smuggled out of Hong Kong, a container ship filled with Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz, the crew murdered. The Chinese Triads suspect one of their own, a female assassin named Sally known to have a complex relationship with a San Francisco detective named Cape Weathers. But when Sally goes missing, Cape becomes the focus of the Triads' attention, and soon the police and FBI have him on their radar. Cape quickly realizes he's screwed if he doesn't find out what really happened on board the ship. He seeks the aid of two neurotic cops, a drug lord, an autistic computer genius, a mayoral candidate, and a reporter with sentient hair. From there, it all goes to Hell. Soon after an ancient talisman is smuggled out of Hong Kong, a container ship filled with Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz, the crew murdered. The Chinese Triads suspect one of their own, a female assassin named Sally known to have a complex relation-ship with a San Francisco detective named Cape Weathers. But when Sally goes missing, Cape becomes the focus of the Triads? attention, and soon the police and FBI have him on their radar. Cape quickly realizes he?s screwed if he doesn?t find out what really happened on board the ship. He soon seeks the aid of two neurotic cops, a drug lord, an autistic computer genius, a mayoral candidate, and a reporter with sentient hair. From there, it all goes to Hell He will take seventeen to the match - how many will he bring back? In Cibola football is a matter of life and death. Sir Tristram must reunite his Blood City teammates - Knights, Pirates and Westerners - to win the prestigious Seskie tournament against their oldest rivals. Behind the match is a bigger power play, a king's mission to bring down his greatest rival by persuasion, trickery or force. Needing a squad of soldiers as well as footballers, Sir Tristram must also find a place on tour and in his heart for the teenage child he has not addressed by name since infancy... When an ancient talisman is smuggled out of Hong Kong, a container ship full of Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz and the crew is murdered. The Chinese Triad believe a female assassin named Sally who was trained by the Triad is to blame but when Sally goes missing, they turn their attention to her sometimes partner, a San Francisco detective named Cape Weathers