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The Spare Man

The Spare Man

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Tesla Crane, an inventor and heiress, is on her honeymoon when someone is murdered, and she is arrested. Armed with banter, martinis, and her small service dog, she is determined to solve the crime and keep the real killer from striking again.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Rebellion


Tesla Crane, a brilliant inventor and an heiress, is on her honeymoon on an interplanetary space liner, cruising between the Moon and Mars. She's traveling incognito and is reveling in her anonymity. Then, someone is murdered, and the festering chowderheads who run security have the audacity to arrest her spouse. Armed with banter, martinis, and her small service dog, Tesla is determined to solve the crime so that the newlyweds can get back to canoodling and keep the real killer from striking again.

With her quick wit and resourcefulness, Tesla navigates through the ship's complex social hierarchy, interrogating suspects, gathering evidence, and unmasking the truth behind the murder. Along the way, she encounters a cast of quirky characters, including a seductive space pirate, a mysterious AI, and a group of conspiracy theorists who believe the murder is part of a larger plot.

As Tesla closes in on the killer, she discovers that the motive for the murder is more complicated than she initially thought. The victim was a wealthy businessman with ties to powerful organizations, and the killer was someone who wanted to gain control of his assets. Tesla must navigate through a web of lies, deceit, and danger to uncover the truth and bring the real killer to justice.

In the end, Tesla emerges as a hero, using her intelligence and bravery to save her spouse and solve the crime. She proves that even in the most extraordinary circumstances, a woman can be both a brilliant inventor and a fearless detective. And as the space liner continues its journey towards Mars, Tesla and her spouse can finally enjoy their honeymoon, knowing that the danger has passed.


Dimension: 198 x 128 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786188335

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