Bonded

Experience the riveting world of crime and family dynamics in 'Bonded', a gripping thriller by Ian Austin. This paperback masterpiece spans 350 pages and dimensions of 153 x 254 mm, immersing readers in a fast-paced plot that intertwines wealth, power, and family secrets. Set against the backdrop of a terrorist bombing plot at Auckland International Airport, protagonist Dan Calder finds himself in a race against time as he untangles a web of deceit. Desperate to locate his missing sister, Calder's journey takes him from New Zealand to St. Louis, revealing the complex ties that bind families together, even amidst turmoil. 'Bonded' is captivatingly inspired by the rare Plate 77 Penny Reds, the most sought-after postage stamps that hold secrets of their own. This crime thriller seamlessly integrates Ian Austin's wealth of police experience with a narrative that hooks readers from the first page to the last. If you crave an edge-of-your-seat read, 'Bonded' is a must-have addition to your collection. Perfect for fans of international crime fiction, this novel promises to engage and thrill with its intricate storylines and rich character development. Dive into this unmissable literary journey today!

Author: Ian Austin
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 153 x 254 mm
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 19-11-2021

Some families shouldn’t stick together. When unlimited wealth and power are incorporated into the mix too, no boundaries are safe from being crossed to get what you want. Dan Calder’s thrown in at the deep end to help Police make some sense of all the evidence about the terrorist bombing plot at Auckland International Airport, but the one thing he needs most of all is the one thing he doesn’t have… Time! When Calder challenges the authorities view, he’s summarily dumped altogether from the investigation. Aggrieved and hell bent on solving the outrageously audacious crime, he takes off to St Louis in search of a missing sister and preventing the family reunion to end all reunions. One insatiable desire passed down through four generations in America’s broken heart city, a mercenary entirely focused on the job, unbreakable family bonds and Dan Calder’s career covering up a domestic life in turmoil. Everything is on the line with multiple stories interwoven by time and blood… Bonded. Taking inspiration from arguably the most famous, rare and sought after postage stamps ever, Ian Austin has created a brand new crime thriller using the real life stories and histories of those few Plate 77 Penny Reds known to exist . From being lost in earthquakes to stolen from auction houses, the fabled Plate 77's are accepted as the 'Holy Grail' for philatelists across the globe. Using his vast police experience, including undercover and specialist surveillance stints. Austin's Dan Calder character has embedded himself into New Zealand's crime writing culture, with his previous books The Agency, The Second Grave and Frozen Summer. Bonded sees Calder become a truly international crime busting traveller for the first time. Taking his skills and his internal struggles across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States and thereby opening the potential for a whole new audience. Bonded is an edge of the seat thriller and Ian Austin's best yet.