Danger in Plain Sight

Callie and Cash, the first thriller in the series, is now available in trade paperback. It is a Seattle Noir novel that follows celebrated restaurateur Callie James, who is stunned when her estranged ex-husband, French investigative reporter Daniel Odile-Grand, stumbles into her restaurant. Callie is forced to change and become authentically self-aware, with stunning consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Rare Bird Books

The eagerly awaited first installment in the thrilling Callie and Cash series is now available in trade paperback format! This captivating thriller has been crafted by author Weissbourd, drawing inspiration from the likes of Scott Turow, Lee Child, and Raymond Chandler.

Set in the vibrant city of Seattle, the novel revolves around celebrated restaurateur Callie James, who is left stunned when her estranged ex-husband, French investigative reporter Daniel Odile-Grand, unexpectedly reappears after fourteen years. What follows is a tale that is even more extraordinary than his sudden appearance. As Callie attempts to throw him out into the darkness, her nightmare begins.

Unbeknownst to her, Daniel is deliberately hit by a car, thrown through the front window of her restaurant, and left broken, bloody, and unconscious. Overwhelmed and desperate, Callie reluctantly hides him. However, her troubles only escalate when she is confronted by two assassins, demanding that she produce Daniel or face deadly consequences.

In a moment of sheer desperation, Callie hires the only man she knows who can help her: Cash Logan, a soldier of fortune and her former bartender, whom she had arrested for smuggling ivory through her restaurant two years earlier. Callie can't help but feel a sense of distrust and uncertainty, as she has never been able to fully trust Cash, who still harbors resentment towards her for his past actions.

As the plot unfolds, Callie and Cash find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, facing kidnappers, murderers, weapons dealers, and treachery at every turn. Their journey takes them through the seedy underbelly of Seattle, where they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own motivations and secrets.

Through their perilous adventures, Callie and Cash are forced to confront their own demons and vulnerabilities. Callie is compelled to change, to become authentically self-aware, and to face the consequences of her actions. The journey is a transformative one, filled with heart-pounding action, emotional depth, and unexpected twists.

In conclusion, the Callie and Cash series is a thrilling and captivating addition to the crime fiction genre. Author Weissbourd has masterfully crafted a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, with a unique blend of suspense, mystery, and character development. If you are a fan of Scott Turow, Lee Child, and Raymond Chandler, or if you are simply seeking a compelling and engaging read, this novel is a must-read. Prepare to be transported to the dark and dangerous world of Seattle Noir, where nothing is as it seems, and where the stakes are higher than ever before.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644282984