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Book SynopsisDiscovered after more than 40 years, a vintage action-adventure novel set on Domino Island a Caribbean paradise toppling under murder, corruption and organised crimeLike a dream come true an undiscovered Desmond Bagley novel and it's a great one!' LEE CHILDBill Kemp, an ex-serviceman working in London as an insurance investigator, is sent to the Caribbean to determine the legitimacy of an expensive life insurance claim following the inexplicable death of businessman David Salton. His rapidly inflated premiums immediately before his death stand to make his young widow a very rich lady! Once there, Kemp discovers that Salton's political ambitions had made him a lot of enemies, and local tensions around a forthcoming election are already spilling over into protest and violence on the streets. Salton also had friends in unexpected places, including the impossibly beautiful Leotta Tomsson, to whom there is much more than meets the eye. Kemp realises that Salton's death and the local unre
Trade Review‘What a wonderful book! Domino Island ticks all the boxes for top-notch thriller writing: a plot that unfolds quick as a race car (or I should say Learjet?), exotic locales, intrigue that draws us into manor houses, posh hotels, and the high seats of government, and a protagonist for all time, Bill Kemp—part James Bond, part Philip Marlowe, and all hero. A brilliant and timeless novel.’
JEFFERY DEAVER, author of The Bone Collection and The Never Game
‘A vintage Bagley scenario of siege, jeopardy and explosive action’
MIKE RIPLEY, author of Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
‘Bagley has become a master of the genre – a thriller writer of intelligence and originality.’ SUNDAY TIMES
'Bagley is a master storyteller … has the skill to grab your heart or your bowels.’ DAILY MIRROR
‘From word one, you’re off. Bagley’s one of the best.’ THE TIMES
'Literate, exciting, knowledgeable adventure stories … Bagley has no equal at this sort of thing.' SUNDAY MIRROR
‘Unbeatable for sheer gripping excitement’ DAILY TELEGRAPH
‘Stories charged with suspense.’ FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Bagley hit upon a winning combination of craftsmanship, authenticity and excitement.’ CHRISTOPHER FOWLER
‘I’ve read all Bagley’s books and he’s marvellous, the best.’ ALISTAIR MACLEAN
‘As long as meticulous craftsmanship and honest entertainment are valued, and as long as action, authenticity, and expertise still make up the strong framework of the good adventure-thriller, Desmond Bagley's books will surely be read.' REGINALD HILL
