A Sinister Consequence by Paul W Feenstra

A Sinister Consequence by Paul W Feenstra

A Gripping Victorian-Era Mystery Set in Colonial New Zealand

Step into the shadowy streets of 1879 Wellington, New Zealand, where secrets lurk behind every door and danger waits in the dark. Leonard Hardy, an enterprising but troubled junior reporter for the Evening Standard, is haunted by personal tragedy and driven by a relentless curiosity. When an unidentified body is discovered near his colonial cottage on Mount Victoria, Leonard's quest for the truth plunges him into a world of crime, corruption, and conspiracy.

As he investigates, Leonard confronts ruthless Asian gangs, white supremacists, and corrupt police-powerful forces determined to keep the colony's darkest secrets buried. With the help of the newspaper's resources, he uncovers a sinister web of social injustice, immigrant exploitation, and the criminal underworld. The stakes increase when a mysterious stranger appears and he discovers how his beautiful Mae's fate becomes intertwined with his own.

Caught between slavery, violence, and betrayal, Leonard must unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim. Will he survive the perilous streets and expose the truth, or will the colony's secrets claim another life?

Perfect for fans of historical fiction, crime thrillers, and atmospheric mysteries, "A Sinister Consequence" is an emotional, page-turning adventure into New Zealand's ominous past.

Feenstra, Paul W.: - Paul W. Feenstra is a historical fiction novelist. Meticulously researched and detailed, his character driven novels create a dramatic window into our chronicled and complex past. Set in beautiful and mysterious New Zealand, Paul's first novels, 'Boundary, ' 'The Breath of God' and 'For Want of a Shilling', detail early colonial life and the controversial impact colonialism had on native Maori. Says Feenstra, History is about the untold story, and writing historical fiction is a wonderful way to present the past in a compelling and entertaining way. The medieval 'Falls Ende' eBook series- 'The Oath', 'Courser' and 'The King', have proven to be equally successful. Originally written as three short stories, they are emotional and captivating and been seamlessly compiled together to create a full-length print book, 'Falls Ende - Primus'. Since then Paul has completed a much-anticipated full length sequel, 'Falls Ende - Secundus' and a third, 'Falls Ende - Tertium is anticipated for release in early 2021. His latest project, Gunpowder Green, is a lighthearted collection of New Zealand short stories that chronicle New Zealand life as it once was. Humorous and even thought provoking, each story is varied and highlights rural living, a diverse culture and a forgotten yet very familiar lifestyle.

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ISBN 13	9781991182418
ISBN 10	1991182414
Title	A Sinister Consequence
Author	Paul W Feenstra
Series	Leonard Hardy's
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Mellester Press
Year published	2022-11-01
Number of pages	416
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.