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The Death Of Me: A Novel by Carolyn M. Bowen.
Book 1 of 1: Legacy Series.
He’d rather save the Earth than exploit it. But buried bloodline secrets could force this man of peace into a life he dreads…
David Jones moved to Tuscany to claim some much-needed headspace. Hoping to focus on his philanthropic efforts and find love, he vows to steer clear of his family’s underworld business. But he’s dragged into an ugly web of organized crime when a good friend is heartbreakingly murdered…
Thrust into a leadership role, David navigates the treacherous mob world while becoming romantically entangled with a stunning young female intelligence agent. But even as he faces traitorous threats from within, his new love interest’s standing with Italian authorities might be his fatal undoing.
Will this struggling humanitarian get his happily ever after or end up sleeping with the fishes?
The Death of Me is the sweeping first book in the Legacy series of mafia thriller novels. If you like morally gray characters, expansive European settings, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll adore Carolyn M. Bowen’s gritty tale.
Buy The Death of Me to settle old scores today!
Five Stars: Are Humanitarian goals in danger!
In the opening scene of book one in ‘The Death of Me’ (Legacy Series), humanitarian David Jones and his best friend Jason arrive at the Italian estate (inherited from David’s Mother) in Florence, Italy. The estate is the perfect back drop for David’s funding ideas and research into global climate change initiatives with the hopes of finding solutions that “would forever change the world’s environment and lead to credible steps for the estate’s continued production of excellent wines and olives”.
Jason is eager to study under the estate’s master vintner. The goal of “developing a hybrid by blending his native sea grapes with Tuscan vines. And build a distillery to take the indigenous plants and herbs and use them for making diverse flavors of liqueurs. This craftmanship would diversify the island’s spirit offerings. The apprenticeship would provide directions for his becoming a successful producer.
What is good organized crime fiction without a sexy spy named Lilia Siciliano, works for the Italian Intelligence Agency, The Agenzia Informazioni e Sicurezza Esterna known as AISE/AISI?
As David and Jason settle into their routines, David becomes increasingly distressed about his family secrets, kept even from his partner. Secrets buried in the Italian underworld. Romance and murder soon become the distraction that forces David to follow up on on all the Italian Clans. David’s dilemma ultimately hinges on how can the family safe, while maintaining their abilities to produce products and services the public has come to expect. Can this younger generation of bosses and clan members bring real change from within?
Author Carolyn M. Bowen has done the research to breathe a new perspective on the fictional portrayal of the Italian mafia. If you enjoy organized crime fiction, ‘The Death of Me’ is a great beginning to this ‘Legacy Series’. I enjoyed the characters and story that unfolded. I am looking forward to the development of this series, as the author promises more crime mysteries to come. I invite you to read ‘The Death Of Me’ and this author’s ‘Sydney Jones’ Psychological Thriller Trilogy.
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Review by Shirley: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Just Awesome! Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023. Verified Purchase. The Death of Me has an intriguing premise with its aim to help fight climate change mixed with the mob world, along with romance. There’s a little something for most readers in this novel. The design of the book, from its covers to its page layouts, is beautiful and the book is easy to read. Short chapters make it easy to continue flipping through the book quickly.
Review by Elle Alouette: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Must read romantic murder mystery. Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022. Verified Purchase. This is a thrilling close-up encounter with Italian culture in the shadows of the mafia. It’s a romantic murder-mystery with characters that grow and change over time. An adventure that twists and turns about the time you think you’ve got it figured out. An edge of your seat thriller and a must read for romantic mystery fans. 5 stars
Review by Rachel: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. For lovers of “The Godfather” Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022. Bowen eases you into the inner-workings of the Italian mob when the new heir to the Tuscany estate is forced to take command. You’ll find yourself rooting for David to win against family enemies. He’s capable of continuing the agricultural business he inherited, but the family secrets were much trickier with their links to organized crime.
You’ll experience Italian culture throughout the tale with emphasis on green energy to benefit the producing of their products. The global market was their forte with their olives and wines shipped domestic and abroad for generations.
The tug-of-war between mafia families with diverse interests has destructive power. David’s focus is challenged when his interest in a female foreign intelligence agent complicates his running of the family business.
You can expect twists and turns just about the time you’ve solved the puzzle. Keep reading for an unexpected stellar finish. A must-read.
Review by Kimber: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Kept me up past my bedtime! Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022. This first book of the Legacy series found me turning pages well into the night. The in-depth character descriptions made me feel a connection to David and Lilia and I needed to see where the story lead, which was down a windy path in Tuscany involving the Italian mafia. Quite the page turner, this will be a favorite for any crime/mystery/romance lover to devour!
Review by Jotherynn Halterman: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great Read! Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2022. Very great world building along with interesting character development. An overall great read that will keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more!
Product Details:
Paperback: 416 Pages
Publisher: Carolyn Bowen (January 12, 2022)
Language: English
Thrillers: Legal (Spies, Politics and Terrorism)
Thrillers: Suspense Crime Fiction
Thrillers: Murder Crime Fiction
Thrillers: Organized Crime
Fiction: Psychological Thriller
Fiction: Crime Mystery
Fiction: Cultural Heritage
Fiction: Organized Crime Thrillers
Mysteries: International Crime Fiction
Women’s Literature
Women’s Action-Adventure Fiction
Women’s Crime Fiction
Women’s Psychological Thriller Fiction
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About The Author: Carolyn M. Bowen is a mystery author who calls on her life escapades and an adventurous, imaginative spirit to inspire and entertain. Bowen uses travel as a muse to explore cultures and dialogue to bring her stories to life.
Her writing credits include Cross-Ties (a romantic adventure); The Long Road Home (a contemporary crime fiction mystery), Cross-Stepping Your Way To Success; Primed For Revenge: Sydney Jones Novel Series Book 1, Chance: Sydney Jones Series Book 2, and One: Sydney Jones Series Book 3).
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