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Title details for Blackman's Coffin by Mark de Castrique - Available

Blackman's Coffin

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by Mark de Castrique
William Dufris
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Sam Blackman is an angry man. A chief warrant officer in the criminal investigation detachment of the US military, he lost a leg in Iraq and has been outspoken in his criticism of his medical treatment. Then, ex-marine and fellow amputee Tikima Robertson walks into his hospital room, hinting that she has an opportunity for Sam to use his investigative skills. But before she can return, Tikima is murdered, her body found floating in the French Broad River.

When a journal dating to 1919 is found in Tikima's home, detailing a ninety-year-old crime that foreshadows Tikima's death, Sam must delve into the area's rich history, the legacy of the Vanderbilts at the Biltmore estate, and author Tom Wolfe to uncover the murderous truth.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Sam Blackman Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 10, 2008

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781481567046
      • File size: 242752 KB
      • Duration: 08:25:43

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Text Difficulty: 9-12

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from April 7, 2008
      At the start of this outstanding first in a new series from de Castrique (Final Undertaking
      ), Sam Blackman, a feisty army vet who lost part of a leg in the current Iraq War, is in his last days of rehab at a V.A. hospital in Asheville, N.C., when he meets Tikima Robertson, a black woman and fellow amputee who invites him to apply for a job at her security firm. Soon after, Sam phones the firm and learns Tikima is dead. Sam speaks at Tikima's funeral, during which her apartment is ransacked. Tikima's sister, Nakayla, later finds that the intruders overlooked a diary from 1919 bookmarked with Sam's name and number. The diary vividly brings to life the intrepid journey of a white funeral director and the Robertson sisters' great-great-grandfather, Elijah Robertson, that ends in Elijah's murder. Suspecting a connection between the long-ago murder and Tikima's untimely drowning, Sam decides to investigate, but he must overcome hurdles of body and mind as he pursues the truth. A wealth of historical detail, an exciting treasure hunt and credible characters distinguish this fresh, adventurous read.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      William Dufris delivers de Castrique's historical novel about disabled veteran Sam Blackman's struggle to solve a ninety-year-old cold case, as well as the recent murder of a fellow amputee. Blackman is a likable hero, and the various characters supporting him are well drawn and intriguing. In a strong, deeply resonant voice Dufris nimbly shifts gears, allowing listeners to easily follow the two plot lines and realistic dialogue. Veteran narrator that he is, Dufris makes each quirky character instantly recognizable and crafts Blackman's voice with attentive detail. High adventure, including lost treasure, and historical detail about Asheville, North Carolina, and residents Thomas Wolfe and the Biltmore family, all combine to keep listeners engaged. S.C.A. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Text Difficulty:9-12

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