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Seattle after Midnight

A dozen roses...then you’ll be mineGeorgia Lamont, host of a late-night radio show in Seattle, is used to secret admirers. Her sultry voice gets lonely hearts through the night-especially during the holiday season. But this note-stuck to a single rose-has her spooked. Then you’ll be mine. Georgia doesn’t like the sound of that.And neither does private investigator Pierce Harding, one of Georgia’s fans. When she asks for his help, Pierce is amazed by his reaction to Georgia, who is more homespun innocent than sexy vixen. He’s always been all business and kept his emotions under control, but as the letters get more threatening, Pierce has trouble maintaining his distance. His head is telling him to treat Georgia like a client. His heart is telling him something else....

Seattle Noir (Akashic Noir)

Brand new stories by: G. M. Ford, Skye Moody, R. Barri Flowers, Thomas P. Hopp, Patricia Harrington, Bharti Kirchner, Kathleen Alcalá, Simon Wood, Brian Thornton, Lou Kemp, Curt Colbert, Robert Lopresti, Paul S. Piper, and Stephan Magcosta.Early Seattle was a hardscrabble seaport filled with merchant sailors, longshoremen, lumberjacks, rowdy saloons, and a rough-and-tumble police force not immune to corruption and graft. By the mid-50s, the town had added Boeing to its claim to fame, but was still a mostly blue-collar burg that was infamously described as "a cultural dustbin" by the Seattle Symphony's first conductor. Present-day Seattle has become a pricey, cosmopolitan center, home to Microsoft and Starbucks. The city is famous as the birthplace of grunge music, and possesses a flourishing art, theatre, and club scene that many would have thought improbable just a few decades ago. But some things never change--crime being one of them. Seattle's evolution to high-finance and high-tech has simply provided even greater opportunity and reward to those who might be ethically, morally, or economically challenged (crooks, in other words). But most crooks are just ordinary people, not professional thieves or crime bosses--they might be your pleasant neighbor, your wife or lover, your grocer or hairdresser, your minister or banker or lifelong friend--yet even the most upright and honest of them sometimes fall to temptation.Within the stories of Seattle Noir, you will find: a wealthy couple whose marriage is filled with not-so-quiet desperation; a credit card scam that goes over-limit; femmes fatales and hommes fatales; a delicatessen owner whose case is less than kosher; a famous midget actor whose movie roles begin to shrink when he starts growing taller; an ex-cop who learns too much; a group of mystery writers whose fiction causes friction; a Native American shaman caught in a web of secrets and tribal allegiances; sex, lies, and slippery slopes . . . and a cast of characters that always want more, not less . . . unless . . .Curt Colbert is the author of the Jake Rossiter & Miss Jenkins mysteries, a series of hard-boiled, private detective novels set in 1940s Seattle. The first book, Rat City, was nominated for a Shamus Award in 2001. A Seattle native, Colbert still resides in his hometown.

The Seattle Puzzle (Boxcar Children #111)

The Aldens are on vacation in Seattle! On their first day of sightseeing a mystery falls right into their laps when Benny finds a riddle taped to the bottom of a table. What does the riddle mean, and where will it take them? Follow Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they crack the mysterious riddle on their way through the Emerald City.

Seaview House: A chilling and unforgettable mystery suspense you don't want to miss

The unearthing of a long-hidden body stirs up a woman&’s memories of a troubled relationship—and teenage trauma—in this suspenseful, emotional novel. When she was just fourteen, Jill&’s family moved to Walney Island. Initially intoxicated by the freedom of the seaside setting—and fifteen-year-old Andrew Brownstone—she came to learn that her first impressions were very wrong. After making a shocking discovery in Seaview House, Jill fled the scene—a guilty secret she&’s carried with her ever since. Now, thirty years later, when the decrepit Seaview House is being demolished, a body is found buried in the garden. But who is the deceased? Jill is soon drawn back into the past when police question her about the relationship she had with Andrew all those years ago. Yet as the pieces of the puzzle start falling into place, she discovers she&’s not the only one hiding something . . .

Seawitch

There were ten of them. Oil magnates. All in a secret meeting to plot the destruction of Lord Worth, England's famous oil billionaire. They hired the notorious trouble shooter, Cronkite--violent, ruthless, deadly. Cronkite was not above using nuclear weapons. The target: Seawitch. Lord Worth's massive ocean oil rig. But Lord Worth had a few tricks of his own. The most deadly being two crackerjack private investigators who just happened to be in love with Lord Worth's daughters. So when Cronkite decided his first move was to kidnap the girls he was unaware that he had made a very dangerous mistake...

Seawitch: A Greywalker Novel

Harper Blaine was your average small-time PI until she died—for two minutes. Now Harper is a Greywalker, treading the thin line between the living world and the paranormal realm. And she’s discovering that her new abilities are landing her all sorts of “strange” cases. A quarter century ago, the Seawitch cruised away from her dock and disappeared with everyone on board. Now the boat has mysteriously returned to her old berth in Seattle and the insurance company has hired Harper to find out what happened—but she’s not the only one investigating. Seattle police detective Rey Solis is a good cop, albeit one who isn’t comfortable with the creepy cases that always seem to end up in Harper’s lap. As Solis focuses on the possible murder of a passenger’s wife, Harper’s investigation leads her to a powerful being who may be responsible for the Seawitch’s disappearance. While their searches lead Harper and Solis in different directions, they will need to put aside their differences to solve a mystery twenty-five years in the making.…

Seawolf Class (Silent Service Series #3)

The attack on America has changed everything. And the new war has sparked another-igniting a devastating fire that could consume the world. In the chaos of the first major conflict of the twenty-first century, an old enemy sees the opportunity to strike. Seeking to exploit America's preoccupation with its foes in the Middle East, the People's Republic of China sets out to "reclaim" by force the territories it considers its own: the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea... and Taiwan. China's arsenal is awesome and deadly, including a pair of Akula nuclear-powered subs purchased from a cash-hungry Russia. As Chinese missiles fly across the Straits of Taiwan, the casualties mount at an alarming rate-with American servicemen numbered among the many dead. World War Three now seems inevitable. And the fate of the Earth suddenly rests with the commander and crew of the U.S.S. Seawolf, lead boat of America's newest class of ultra-silent attack submarines. For this battle can only be won beneath the surface of a turbulent sea-where the enemy rules in firepower and numbers... and will not relent, even at the cost of the future.

Sebastian

A child-sized doll is the object of his mother's obsession. He's beginning to wonder why..."Decidedly creepy, insidious and unsettling, but even more important, it's such a mature, perceptive and compassionate novel."Thomas Tessier, author of Fog Heart and Bram Stoker Award finalistThe son of a world-renowned photographer, Morgan Riley is familiar with his mother&’s creative eccentricities. Having been the subject of one of her photographic series, he knows all too well how focused she can become with a new project. So he&’s not overly concerned when his mother shows him her newest series that spotlights a small, featureless white plastic manikin the size of a two-year-old child that his mother has named Sebastian. However, as Morgan watches his mother&’s obsession with the manikin grow, he begins to question her sanity and fear for her safety…FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.

Sebastian and the Santa Claus Caper (Sebastian (Suuper Sleuth Mystery #5)

John patted Sebastian's big, furry head. "Sorry, Sebastian," John said. "You can't come Christmas shopping with me. No dogs allowed in the mall. You'll have to stay here, boy." But as soon as John left the house, Sebastian pushed open the doggie door. He ran as fast as he could toward the mall. Sebastian had to know what John was getting him for Christmas. But how could Sebastian get into the mall unnoticed? Most of the books about the funny, always hungry, sheep dog who dresses in amazing disguises to help his police officer owner to solve crimes are in Bookshare's Library. Find them under the author's name: Mary Blount Christian. The titles contain Sebastian (super Sleuth) and the ___ mystery #1 Hair of the dog, #2 Crummy Yummies, #3 Bone to Pick, #4 Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Perloined Sirloin, #8 Stars in His Eyes, #12 Mystery Patient, #13 Impossible Crime and #14 Copycat Crime, with more coming.

Sebastian Bergman

The massive Swedish international bestseller and the first in the Sebastian Bergman series. Now a hit BBC4 TV drama starring Rolf Lassgård, the original WALLANDER, as Bergman.Sixteen-year-old Roger has vanished. Days pass and Västerås Police do nothing, blaming his disappearance on teenage antics. Then Roger's pale, mutilated body is found floating in a shallow marshland pool, his heart missing, and the experts descend.They need Sebastian Bergman: widower, psychologist, top criminal profiler and one of Sweden's foremost experts on serial killers. Since losing his wife and child Sebastian has become numb to the outside world and has no interest in taking on the murder case - until he is blindsided by a secret from his past. Desperate for access to confidential police files, he agrees to join the investigation and it's not long until the brittle web of lies and deception seizes his full attention...A page-turning, atmospheric thriller to rival Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson.This book was published in the USA under the title Dark Secrets.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Bone to Pick Mystery (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #2)

While investigating a case of breaking and entering at the local museum, the canine detective uncovers a fraud involving dinosaur bones. That four-legged detective, Old English Sheepdog Sebastian, is at it again--up to his furry eyes in a mystery. Sebastian lives with his "roommate" John Quincy Jones, a detective on the city police force. But Sebastian is a dog who really earns his keep, because although John is the one actually paid as a detective, Sebastian feels that he does most of the work. An incredibly keen mind, a mastery of disguise, and a fantastic nose to sniff out clues are invaluable assets. This time, when a new case comes up, Sebastian is right on the job. His nose leads him straight to the Bosworthington Museum, which has been broken into. The problem is--nothing's missing! Undaunted, Sebastian decides to pursue the case. The fact that the mystery involves a lot of bones--even if they are ancient woolly mammoth bones--only provides a further incentive for the old super sleuth. Sebastian's detective work leads him all over town, from a fancy French restaurant to an archeological dig. Finally, in true hawkshaw fashion, he unmasks the villain and reveals his nasty scheme at the museum. All in a day's work for the incomparable Sebastian! Look in the Bookshare library for many more silly detective stories about Sebastian, the dog who snitches food whenever he can, sheds everywhere, dresses up as humans and solves crimes. Look for Sebastian and the: #1 Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Crummy Yummies Caper, #4 Secret of the Skewered Skier, #5 Santa Claus Caper, #6 Clumsy Cowboy and #7 Purloined Sirloin, with many more coming soon. Pictures are described.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Clumsy Cowboy (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #6)

Dog detective Sebastian goes on an enforced vacation to a seemingly haunted dude ranch. How can Chief do it? Imagine taking police detective John Quincy Jones off the biggest case in recent history! And all because Sebastian, his canine counterpart, has wreaked havoc in the stable of a horsenapped Thoroughbred. Relieved of duty for the weekend, John accepts Maude Culpepper's invitation to her aunt and uncle's dude ranch. Sebastian would rather stay in the city and look for the horsenapper unofficially {he's accustomed to working that way), but the thought of barbecued beef and ranch grits oozing with cheese is powerful persuasion. Besides, there may be an interesting mystery at the Bucking Bronc Dude Ranch. Maude says the guests are being frightened away by a glowing ghost! Before he knows it, Sebastian (Super Sleuth) is up to his furry ears in his sixth mindboggling mystery. And this time he has not one but two cases to solve! Pictures are described. There's a lot more Sebastian where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery and #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin , with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Copycat Crime (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #14)

While speaking at a crime writers' conference, bumbling detective John Quincy Jones is aided by his capable canine in solving the mystery of two missing manuscripts. When the chief of police comes down with a cold, Detective John Quincy Jones takes his place as guest instructor at a mystery writers' conference. Sebastian, of course, is not invited. But has that ever stopped the clever canine? There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy dog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin and #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime, with more on the way. John and Sebastian find the class hard at work, solving a pretend crime. It isn't long, though, before they have a real crime on their hands as first one manuscript disappears, then another. What's a dog to do? Why, just what his fans would expect: find the stories--and the culprit. Sebastian the dog detective once again comes to the rescue & this time solves the mystery of the stolen manuscript.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Crummy Yummies Caper (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #2)

The world's greatest four-legged detective goes underground, posing as an ordinary dog in order to foil a dognapping at a local dog show. That four-legged master detective, Old English Sheepdog Sebastian is back fighting crime in his preposterous, preposterously successful way. Leaping to the aid of his police detective owner, Sebastian, that canine master of disguise, goes undercover--as an ordinary dog!--to sniff out dastardly deeds (including a bomb scare, a dog food scandal and a kidnapping) at the local dog show. Wild and wacky and wonderfully antic, Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Crummy Yummies Caper is a doggone funny mystery adventure that will have young readers panting for more. Pictures are described. Have more fun reading the 15 book series about Sebastian [Super Sleuth] including #11 Sebastian and the Baffling Bigfoot and #15 Sebastian and the Flying Elephant with more on the way.

Sebastian [super Sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery (Sebastian Super Sleuth Mystery Series #1)

A clever dog helps his owner solve a case involving a missing Gypsy necklace; an evil curse; and a kidnapped, larcenous cat. Police detective John Quincy Jones is in deep trouble. His boss's cat, left in John's care, has been kidnapped and a priceless Gypsy necklace he was guarding has disappeared. It's time for Sebastian, John's gluttonous Old English Sheepdog and self-proclaimed star detective, to leap into action. And leap he does--right into a wild and wacky shaggy dog adventure that finds the intrepid canine super sleuth and master of disguises battling for his life under the threat of a dreadful Gypsy curse. Zany humor, hilarious hijinks, and a blundering but brilliant dog detective combine in Sebastian [super sleuth] and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, a sidesplitting romp that's as easy to swallow as Sebastian's favorite pizza. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Impossible Crime (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery #13)

Clever canine cop Sebastian and his human John take on the finding of an art masterpiece stolen in the very presence of the chief of police. Each Sebastian mystery is more baffling than the last. But the four-footed Super Sleuth never expected to face a crime that couldn't have happened. Right in the middle of a black-tie reception at the museum--in a room filled with guests and reporters--the highlight of the art exhibition disappears. No one could have carried out the huge painting unnoticed. And yet it's been stolen! What's more, if Sebastian can't solve the mystery pronto, his dear human, Detective John Quincy Jones, will be out of a job. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy dog detective who wears crazy costumes, where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy and #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin , with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Mystery Patient (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #12)

Dog detective Sebastian helps his master protect a mystery patient at City Hospital at a time when an attempted coup has just occurred in a nation friendly to the United States. This time he's completely on his own since John falls ill and becomes a patient himself. Sebastian disguises himself as a Candy Striper. Will this impersonation be believed? There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Purloined Sirloin (Sebastian[Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #7)

It's a big day for Sebastian. He and his human, Detective John Quincy Jones, are scheduled to pick up their practically new Camaro from the dealer. And, before they can take off, a letter arrives, proclaiming Sebastian heir to an eccentric dog breeder. To celebrate their good fortune, John buys Sebastian a sirloin steak on their way home from the car lot. Then the detective duo makes one more stop. Sadly it's their last, for they've hardly stepped away from the Camaro when they discover it's gone! Will Sebastian take this lying down? No! Instantly up on all four, the hairy hawkshaw hightails it after a ring of daring car thieves. He's sure they have the Camaro and--more important--his purloined sirloin! In top form, Sebastian delights readers once again in his seventh adventure. There's a lot more Sebastian where this came from. Check the Bookshare library for #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick and #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Secret of the Skewered Skier (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #4)

While on a ski trip to the Frozen Dreams resort, Sebastian, dog detective, and his master John run into a case of jewel theft. Once more Sebastian has to do the detecting to find the jewel thief because John is busy flirting with a movie star named Lotta Diamonds. To solve this case Sebastian has to disguise himself as a rug, take a wild downhill ride on skis and smell a man's toes. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.

Sebastian [Super Sleuth] and the Stars-in-his-Eyes Mystery (Sebastian [Super Sleuth] Mystery Series #8)

Mysterious attacks on Chummy the Wonder Dog lead canine detective Sebastian to go undercover as a stunt performer in the making of Chummy's new movie. Sebastian is off to Hollywood where he finds a mystery instead of stardom. The bad news is that Sebastian the English Sheepdog can't be discovered as a super star if he's dressed up to look like Chummy, a Saint Bernard and he'll only be seen falling through the air, and worse yet, he's afraid of heights! The good news is that there's a serious mystery to solve in which fake accidents are happening which are dangerous to people and dogs. Pictures are described. There are a lot more silly Sebastian mysteries starring the shaggy Sheepdog detective who wears crazy costumes. Check the Bookshare library for#1, Sebastian and the Hair of the Dog Mystery, #2 Sebastian and the Crummy Yummies, #3 Sebastian and the Bone to Pick Mystery, #4 Sebastian and the Secret of the Skewered Skier, #6 Sebastian and the Clumsy Cowboy, #7 Sebastian and the Purloined Sirloin, #13 Sebastian and the Impossible Crime and #14 Sebastian and the Copycat Crime with more on the way.

Secluded at Broken Spur Ranch (Way Out West #6)

Originally published in in 1999 as The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom, this story is a classic by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne and combines her trademark warmth and emotion with a dash of suspense!When a terrified Dr. Maggie Rawlings saw her ex-husband killed, she feared her little boy might be next. They started running, with every man a potential threat—even if her son was constantly in search of a daddy. And a cowboy. And he found both in Colt McKendrick…FBI agent-disguised-as-rodeo-cowboy Colt knew the drill: protect Maggie and her son, and then, when the danger passed, move on. But with each trusting look from the adorable little boy—notto mention each sizzling moment spent with Maggie—Colt was finding a hands-off policy harder and harder to live by…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Maverick’s Baby-In-Waiting by Melissa SenateAfter dumping her cheating fiancé, mom-to-be Mikayla Brown is trying to start fresh—without a man!—but Jensen Jones is determined to pursue her. He’s not ready to be a daddy…or is he?

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six: A Novel of Thrilling Suspense

"A deliciously tense ride." —Ruth Ware, New York Times bestselling author of One By OneINSTANT BESTSELLERThree couples rent a luxury cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to die for in this chilling locked-room thriller.What could be more restful than a weekend getaway with family and friends? An isolated luxury cabin in the woods, spectacular views, a hot tub and a personal chef. Hannah&’s generous brother found the listing online. The reviews are stellar. It'll be three couples on this trip with good food, good company and lots of R & R.But the dreamy weekend is about to turn into a nightmare. A deadly storm is brewing. The rental host seems just a little too present. The personal chef reveals that their beautiful house has a spine-tingling history. And the friends have their own complicated past, with secrets that run blood deep.How well does Hannah know her brother, her own husband? Can she trust her best friend? Meanwhile, someone is determined to ruin the weekend, looking to exact a payback for deeds long buried. Who is the stranger among them?• People Magazine Book of the Week • PopSugar Best Thriller and Mystery• CrimeReads Best Psychological Thrillers• Goodreads Editor&’s and Readers Most Anticipated Book • BookPage Best Mysteries of November • BookBub Best Mysteries and Thrillers • Scary Mommy Best Fall Releases • St. Paul Pioneer Press Top Reads • The Saturday Evening Post Best Books to Cozy Up with this Fall Don't miss The New Couple in 5B, Lisa Unger's newest psychological thriller about a couple that inherits an apartment with a truly chilling past.Looking for more spine-tingling thrillers? Check out these other titles by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger: Under My Skin The Stranger Inside Confessions on the 7:45 Last Girl Ghosted The New Couple in 5B (coming March 2024!)

The Secluded Village Murders

The Second Assassin

From Christopher Hyde, a rising star of international suspense, comes an electrifying novel based on actual events. Two unlikely allies are in a desperate race to stop the perfect assassin. Tense, powerful, and startlingly authentic, The Second Assassin is a masterpiece of World War II intrigue. <P><P> The year: 1939-and the world readies itself for a war that is sure to come. The conspirators: A group of powerful men who want to keep America out of the approaching conflict-at all costs. The plan: Assassinate the King and Queen of England on American soil, destroying any hope of an alliance between Great Britain and the United States-and ensuring victory for the Nazis in World War II.

The Second Biggest Nothing (A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery #14)

In this dark, quirky fourteenth Dr. Siri Paiboun mystery set in Communist Laos in the early '80s, a death threat sends Dr. Siri down memory lane, from Paris in the ’30s to war-torn Vietnam in the ’70s, to figure out who's trying to kill him now. Vientiane, 1980: For a man of his age and in his corner of the world, Dr. Siri, the 76-year-old former national coroner of Laos, is doing remarkably well—especially considering the fact that he is possessed by a thousand-year-old Hmong shaman. That is, until he finds a mysterious note tied to his dog’s tail. Upon finding someone to translate the note, Dr. Siri learns it is a death threat addressed not only to him, but to everyone he holds dear. Whoever wrote the note claims the job will be executed in two weeks. Thus, at the urging of his wife and his motley crew of faithful friends, Dr. Siri must figure out who wants him dead, prompting him to recount three incidents over the years: an early meeting with his lifelong pal Civilai in Paris in the early ’30s, a particularly disruptive visit to an art museum in Saigon in 1956, and a prisoner of war negotiation in Hanoi at the height of the Vietnam War in the ’70s. There will be grave consequences in the present if Dr. Siri can’t decipher the clues from his past.