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The Life Assistance Agency

by Thomas Hocknell
₱600.00 Now ₱500.00 Save 17%
The Life Assistance Agency
The Life Assistance Agency

Chasing immortality uncovers historical, ghostly secrets.

If you're drawn to a blend of contemporary intrigue and historical mystery, "The Life Assistance Agency" could be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf. It takes you on an adventure through Europe, intertwining Ben's modern-day escapades with enthralling Elizabethan history. Perfect for those who appreciate a narrative that weaves the past with the present, leading to a climax as unexpected as it is revealing.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Life Assistance Agency

by Thomas Hocknell
₱600.00 Now ₱500.00 Save 17%
ISBN: 9781911129035
Authors: Thomas Hocknell
Publisher: Urbane Publications
Date of Publication: 2016-09-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 55 readers)

Description

Do you want to live forever? Ben Ferguson-Cripps is a struggling writer with a surname that gets more comments than his waning blog. In desperation, Ben sets aside his literary ambitions to join the newly established and enigmatic Life Assistance Agency. The agency's first case is to trace a missing person with links to the Elizabethan angel-caller Dr John Dee. Pursued by a shadowy organisation - and the ghosts of Ben's past - the trail leads them on a white-knuckle ride through Europe into the historic streets of Prague. As forces meet in a deadly climax, the long-buried secrets of Dr Dee's achievements are finally revealed...and Ben will discover there is always more to life.
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Chasing immortality uncovers historical, ghostly secrets.

If you're drawn to a blend of contemporary intrigue and historical mystery, "The Life Assistance Agency" could be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf. It takes you on an adventure through Europe, intertwining Ben's modern-day escapades with enthralling Elizabethan history. Perfect for those who appreciate a narrative that weaves the past with the present, leading to a climax as unexpected as it is revealing.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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