Merryll Manning: Trapped on Mystery Island

The first of a series of mystery thrillers, featuring Police Sergeant Merryll Manning of the Paradise Police Department. (Paradise is the author's fictional capital city of Florida, and is not based on Miami). The action takes place on an otherwise deserted island in the Florida Keys, where a number of guests assemble in an old Dominican Priory for a "mystery weekend."

ISBN 1435720857   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9781435720855 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 299 Publisher Lulu.com   Published in Morrisville Imprint Lulu.com   Height (mm) 229 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 152 Publication date 13 Sep 2008   Spine width (mm) 12 Pages 199   Academic level General

Merryll Manning would rather be anywhere but Cross Keys Island. The only reason that this police sergeant is here is his girlfriend Susan. For some reason, Susan has in her head that shes going to win the five thousand dollar prize during this Mystery Weekend. <br><br>Merryll really isnt up for a murder mystery drama. After all, he has plenty of real police work at home. Still, Susan has a way. <br><br>The weekend starts off pretty well. Merryll correctly identifies the first victim. Unfortunately, the second victim turns up actually dead. Now, Merryll and Susan are stuck on the island and theres a murderer on the loose. <br><br>Merryll Manning: Trapped on Mystery Island is very entertaining. Merryll has a charming wit and a sharp eye for detail. Hes a great character. - TCM Reviews

This series of mystery suspense thrillers made quite a hit when they were published in Australia 15 years ago. Critics fell all over themselves to heap praises on later novels in the series. Oddly, this book, which is actually the first 'Merryll Manning' in story chronology, was published last (under the title, 'Death Is An Island'). Rights were sold for a fabulous sum to an American publisher, but the publisher was absorbed by a larger firm and none of the books were ever placed on sale in the U.S.A. The author still had to wait twelve years before the rights reverted, but now these critically-praised novels are finally making their appearance on the world market -- and in their correct chronological order! - Marianne Nixon



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