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Michael Stanley

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Detective Kubu Series

“[An] impressive debut. . . . The intricate plotting, a grisly sense of realism and numerous topical motifs . . . make this a compulsively readable novel.” — Publishers WeeklyA Carrion Death offers a gritty, authentic look at modern-day Africa teeming with poachers, deadly diamond dealers and the aftermath of apartheid.They found the first body—what the hyena didn’t ravage, that is—near a waterhole considered magical by th...

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Michael Stanley

"Kubu" Bengu is a detective in the Botswana Criminal Investigation Department. A large man with big appetites - his nickname Kubu means hippo in the Setswana language. He is happily married and lives in the capital, Gaborone.Twenty-first century Botswana is a country with real issues and real murders. In this collection of stories - one never previously published - Kubu investigates three mysterious deaths. A man is stabbed outside a bar. Is it just a jealous fight or is there some...

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Michael Stanley.

The second collection of Michael Stanley short stories following on from the highly successful DETECTIVE KUBU INVESTIGATES and featuring more twisty cases from Botswana and elsewhere. There's also an exclusive excerpt from the new Kubu novel FACETS OF DEATH to be released next January. Best-selling British mystery author Peter James wrote of Michael Stanley's work, "I was gripped and entranced from the first page. A wonderful, original voice—McCall Smith with a dark edge and even darker un...

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Michael Stanley

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Detective Kubu

Something secret is hidden deep in the Kalahari desert. People will kill for it. But does it even exist?When the body of a Bushman is discovered near the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the death is written off as an accident. But all is not as it seems. An autopsy reveals that, although he's clearly very old, his internal organs are puzzlingly young. What's more, an old bullet is lodged in one of his muscles... but where is the entry wound?When the body is ...

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Michael Stanley

“[An] impressive debut. . . . The intricate plotting, a grisly sense of realism and numerous topical motifs . . . make this a compulsively readable novel.” — Publishers WeeklyA Carrion Death offers a gritty, authentic look at modern-day Africa teeming with poachers, deadly diamond dealers and the aftermath of apartheid.They found the first body—what the hyena didn’t ravage, that is—near a waterhole considered magical by th...

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Michael Stanley

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Detective Kubu

A new collection of four southern African mystery short stories from Michael Stanley, author of the award-winning Detective Kubu series, including a never-before-published Kubu mystery.Serial Killer is set in 1999, when Kubu is a brand new detective, wet behind the ears and trying to find his role in the Botswana Criminal Investigation Department. As a new detective, Kubu is assigned a trivial case trying to catch a prankster. But then the pranks start to escalate and seem...

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Michael Stanley

What if you knew exactly when you would meet the love of your life—but had to wait ten years to discover who he was?At eighteen, Katy Bennett experiences a mysterious vision revealing that she will meet her future husband at twenty-eight. She knows the date, the time, and the place. But his identity remains hidden.For the next decade, Katy navigates college, heartbreak, betrayal, friendships, and the challenges of becoming the woman she wants to be. While o...

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Michael Stanley

THE BEAUTIFUL ENEMY: THE AWAKENINGSome powers can save the world. Others can cost you everything.What if the power to change the world came at the cost of your ability to love?In a world where extraordinary abilities are awakened through the power of thought, a generation of young people discovers that being special comes with a devastating price.As mysterious crystals unlock hidden memories and powerful humanoid beings emerge, the ...

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Michael Stanley

Discover the beauty of nature and the power of a peaceful mind in Nature Vibing Reading: A Journey Through Nature and Relaxation.Take an inspiring journey through tropical shores, beautiful flowers, peaceful forests, waterfalls, and breathtaking sunsets. Each chapter offers a gentle reminder that life is filled with opportunities for growth, renewal, happiness, and inner strength.Through nature-inspired reflections and illustrations, readers are encouraged to embra...

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Michael Stanley

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Detective Kubu Series

In the southern Kalahari area of Botswana—an arid landscape of legends that speak of lost cities, hidden wealth, and ancient gods—a fractious ranger named Monzo is found dying from a severe head wound in a dry ravine. Three Bushmen surround the doomed man, but are they his killers or there to help? Detective David “Kubu” Bengu is on the case, an investigation that his old school friend Khumanego claims is motivated by racist antagonism on the part of the local police. But when a second biz...

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Michael Stanley

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Detective Kubu

In this BOXED SET of all the Michael Stanley short stories included in the successful Detective Kubu Investigates 1 & 2 and African Mysteries collections, there are thirteen twisty cases from Botswana and elsewhere. There's also an interview with Kubu himself, and exclusive excerpts from the new Kubu novel A Deadly Covenant to be released in 2022.A man is killed while rhino poaching, but is it as straightforward as it appears? A garbage collector makes a horrifying discove...

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Michael Stanley

This cookbook is a collection of southern Africa recipes that are favorites of Detective Kubu - the gourmet detective in Botswana who features in the mysteries by Michael Stanley.The book covers special drinks from southern Africa and a number of recipes for appetizers. There is a collection of main courses that are popular in the region - and favorites of Kubu - but may be unusual and exotic for western cooks. Finally several interesting desserts that make Kubu's mouth water....