Death of the Mantis: A Detective Kubu Mystery
“DEATH OF THE MANTIS is the best book I’ve read in a very long time. A fantastic read. Brilliant!” (Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author of Bury Your Dead)“DEATH OF THE MANTIS is the best book yet in one of the best series going: a serious novel with a mystery at its core that takes us places we’ve never been, thrills and informs us, and leaves us changed by the experience. I loved this book.” (Timothy Hallinan, author of The Queen of Patpong and A Nail Through the Heart)“Assistant Superintendent Kubu is back! A page-turner from start to finish. Michael Stanley’s enthralling series is a must-read for anyone who enjoys clever plotting, terrific writing, and a fascinating glimpse of today’s Africa. Kubu—DEATH OF THE MANTIS—Michael Stanley: the perfect mystery trifecta for any crime fan.” (Charles Todd, New York times bestselling author of A Matter of Justice)“Impossible to put down, this immensely readable third entry. . . delivers the goods. Kubu’s painstaking detecting skills make him a sort of Hercule Poirot of the desert. . . . This series can be recommended to a wide gamut of readers.” (Library Journal (starred review))“Kubu’s third recorded case is again alive with local color and detail and, refreshingly, offers his fullest mystery plot yet.” (Kirkus Reviews)