{"product_id":"big-breath-in-hardcover","title":"Big Breath IN - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Straley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA retired marine biologist turned amateur sleuth has an ax to grind--and a child to save--in this new standalone mystery from the author of the acclaimed Cecil Younger series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiagnosed with terminal cancer, retired marine biologist Delphine is on the brink of throwing in the towel. She has outlived her PI husband and worries she's become a burden to her son and his growing family. One night, while contemplating how to go on, Delphine witnesses a violent argument between a man and his girlfriend. When Delphine discovers the woman has gone missing along with her young child, Delphine embarks on a quest to find them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat begins as a chance encounter balloons into a rescue mission across the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, Delphine encounters the dregs of humanity--grappling with schemers, kidnappers, and murderers--as well as its joys. With the help of a few friends, a retired PI, and a queer biker gang, Delphine is determined to see her mission through . . . knowing full well it may be her last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile \u003ci\u003eBig Breath In\u003c\/i\u003e stands alone, longtime Straley fans will recognize the characteristic wit, heart, and contemplation of life that threads through every one of his books--and discover a new heroine to fall in love with.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Straley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of thirteen previous crime novels. He has won a Shamus Award and a Spotted Owl. His books have been featured on \u003ci\u003eCBS Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e and on \u003ci\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/i\u003e with Terry Gross. He has worked professionally as a wilderness guide, a horseshoer, and for thirty years as a private investigator in Alaska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50329686835437,"sku":"9781641296540","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/dqlzJb5plI9781641296540.webp?v=1784914168","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-au\/products\/big-breath-in-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}