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Falling in Death and Love
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Love hit when they met. Murder came later
The year: 1977. No internet, no mobile phones; tablets cure headaches not boredom.
The place: Mallorca, Spain. The Dictator is Dead, Long Live Tourism
David falls hard for Aurora and vice versa, but the holiday is over. When she returns she isn’t alone, the deadly chase already underway.
First the hitmen then the police.
‘Falling i ...more
The year: 1977. No internet, no mobile phones; tablets cure headaches not boredom.
The place: Mallorca, Spain. The Dictator is Dead, Long Live Tourism
David falls hard for Aurora and vice versa, but the holiday is over. When she returns she isn’t alone, the deadly chase already underway.
First the hitmen then the police.
‘Falling i ...more
ebook, 298 pages
Published
December 10th 2015
by Magnus Stanke
(first published December 2015)
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3.5-4.00 Stars from me.
Love hit when they met. Murder came later.
The year: 1977. No internet, no mobile phones; tablets cure headaches not boredom.
The place: Mallorca, Spain. The Dictator is Dead, Long Live Tourism
David falls hard for Aurora and vice versa, but the holiday is over. When she returns she isn’t alone, the deadly chase already underway. First the hitmen then the police.
‘Falling in Death and Love’ is a hard-boiled, heartfelt thriller, a breathless ride through times of change.
Lov ...more
Love hit when they met. Murder came later.
The year: 1977. No internet, no mobile phones; tablets cure headaches not boredom.
The place: Mallorca, Spain. The Dictator is Dead, Long Live Tourism
David falls hard for Aurora and vice versa, but the holiday is over. When she returns she isn’t alone, the deadly chase already underway. First the hitmen then the police.
‘Falling in Death and Love’ is a hard-boiled, heartfelt thriller, a breathless ride through times of change.
Lov ...more
David is just off a boat, ready to settle down as a sushi chef in Mallorca, Spain. Aurora has won a week’s vacation there. It was love at first sight and they spent a magical week together.
But some things have to end, and Aurora has to go home. They make a promise to meet back in 3 months if they both feel the same about each other.
Three months pass and there is Aurora. David is so excited he can hardly stand it. Only Aurora isn’t alone.
As they go to the cabin that David has rented, you can fee ...more
But some things have to end, and Aurora has to go home. They make a promise to meet back in 3 months if they both feel the same about each other.
Three months pass and there is Aurora. David is so excited he can hardly stand it. Only Aurora isn’t alone.
As they go to the cabin that David has rented, you can fee ...more
An interesting and entertaining read that gripped me for the most part. Some slight issue with signposting POV changes at chapter beginnings but this is a minor consideration when placed along side the strong authorial voice and intriguing characters.
Not quite a four star read for me, but close at around 3.75
Not quite a four star read for me, but close at around 3.75
A fun thriller set in Mallorca in post-Franco Spain. This author does a great job of setting the scene not only in time, but also space. Mallorca really comes alive as do the supporting cast.
Not only are the supporting characters there to act and be acted upon, but they come alive and are three dimensional.
The plot is interesting and the action really moves. Looking forward to more from this author.
Not only are the supporting characters there to act and be acted upon, but they come alive and are three dimensional.
The plot is interesting and the action really moves. Looking forward to more from this author.
Synopsis (spoiler-free)
The year is 1977 and David returns to Mallorca after roaming the oceans as a chef on the five-mast schooner the Evolution. He has missed the smell of Majorcan pines and is now back with the mission to become the first sushi chef on the island. When he pitches his idea for raw fish in the Boutique Hotel on the island, his eyes meet Aurora who is staying as a guest in the hotel. When he looks into her green eyes, the ground moves for him. Call it coincidence or fate but the ...more
The year is 1977 and David returns to Mallorca after roaming the oceans as a chef on the five-mast schooner the Evolution. He has missed the smell of Majorcan pines and is now back with the mission to become the first sushi chef on the island. When he pitches his idea for raw fish in the Boutique Hotel on the island, his eyes meet Aurora who is staying as a guest in the hotel. When he looks into her green eyes, the ground moves for him. Call it coincidence or fate but the ...more
Falling in Death and Love by Magnus Stanke is a great read. The plot was interesting. It intrigued me from beginning to end. So many ways everything could have happened. The writer, Magnus Stanke. Surprised me many times. The characters were good. However, as I was reading this new thriller I felt like I was being told everything more so than shown what is happening. I felt like I was being told everything and the story felt flat due to that. I would have loved it if I got to see, hear and feel
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This is a good suspense thriller written with an easy read style and a good deal of wit. The 1970s setting in Mallorca works very well, as do the bunch of main characters. All of who are unique enough that one has little danger of confusion. We read into a holiday romance that promises to be so much more, and then for tragic reason proves to be life changing for one and life ending for the other.
This is a plot easily ruined by knowing too much, like so many popular films one sees a week too late ...more
This is a plot easily ruined by knowing too much, like so many popular films one sees a week too late ...more
What begins as a love story quickly accelerates into a murder and pursuit through the wilds of Mallorca in 1977, with flashbacks filling in key points of the backstory and characters. References to the novel being a retro-thriller shouldn't cause hesitations that either the story or style of writing might be dated, as this is a very modern and compelling tale that just happens to take place in a bygone decade.
A dash of history - 1977, an exotic locale like the island of Mallorca, and a thrilling story about an innocent young man who loses his new love, but acquires a young child he must protect. He can't go to the police - they're in league with the hitmen. Will he be able to survive long enough for he and the child to get off the island to safety? You'll have to read "Falling in Love and Death" to find out. I wouldn't dream of spoiling the pleasure of finding out for the next reader.
TOP PICK! I wholeheartedly recommend Falling in Death and Love, for anyone who enjoys and appreciates intricate plotting, who has an affinity for Spain, or who needs a reason to stay up late. Once you start this novel, you won’t want to stop.
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A thrilling plot, unexpected turns and not overdone. This was a truly enveloping story, and well put together. Overall the story had no large plot holes-but there were a few minor scenes that didn't line up. Oh well. The characters made up for it. All the Characters had a unique voice and were interesting to read. The author was adept at switching POV and tenses and even switching time frames, which can be done badly, but when done well makes for an excellent read.
1977, David hopped aboard the Evolution (5-mast schooner) bound for Balearics then onto Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Aurora Vasquez (30+, divorced widow) had won a radio call-in contest; a free paid trip to Palma de Mallorca (island).
It was David 29th. Birthday, & he decided to do something unusual, skydive.
It just so happened that was part of Aurora’s (aka Green Eyes) package deal also.
José (Balearic Adventure inc., trainer/organizer) instructed the 8 participants on the do’s/don’t’s, & the ...more
Aurora Vasquez (30+, divorced widow) had won a radio call-in contest; a free paid trip to Palma de Mallorca (island).
It was David 29th. Birthday, & he decided to do something unusual, skydive.
It just so happened that was part of Aurora’s (aka Green Eyes) package deal also.
José (Balearic Adventure inc., trainer/organizer) instructed the 8 participants on the do’s/don’t’s, & the ...more
Though smoke plays prominently, this was a breath of fresh air.
Initially, Stanke sets the scene with a beatnik flavor reminiscent of Wolfman Jack piping over the AM radio.
Herein is offered a microcosm; time, place, and politics in a bowl filled to the brim with artistic license-garnish. It not only works; it is welcoming and transcends the era.
With likable characters, (sans two, but they 'get theirs') clever character development, and depth of gentlemanly wit, Stanke introduces the reader to le ...more
Initially, Stanke sets the scene with a beatnik flavor reminiscent of Wolfman Jack piping over the AM radio.
Herein is offered a microcosm; time, place, and politics in a bowl filled to the brim with artistic license-garnish. It not only works; it is welcoming and transcends the era.
With likable characters, (sans two, but they 'get theirs') clever character development, and depth of gentlemanly wit, Stanke introduces the reader to le ...more
Magnus Stanke’s Falling in Death and Love is set in the heat and dust of the Balearic Islands, a couple of years after the death of the Spanish dictator Franco. David is an itinerant sushi chef, by his results the first ever to set foot in Mallorca, because the restaurants and hotels aren’t buying. However, his unsuccessful job hunt leads him to cross paths with a beautiful Spaniard on holiday, and he realises that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to see more of her – although he expects tha
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a little text heavy at first, but once underway it became an impressive thriller
David falls in love only to experience death in his path.
It all happens in Mallorca Spain - beautiful country.....
David falls hard for Aurora and when she returns home for a few months, she comes back with a little girl and some hit men following her.
The book follows what happens - who is crooked - what they are looking for and how David manages to keep both him and the little girl, Alba, alive.
While it is a good story it was very very slow moving and I had a hard time keeping track of what was ...more
It all happens in Mallorca Spain - beautiful country.....
David falls hard for Aurora and when she returns home for a few months, she comes back with a little girl and some hit men following her.
The book follows what happens - who is crooked - what they are looking for and how David manages to keep both him and the little girl, Alba, alive.
While it is a good story it was very very slow moving and I had a hard time keeping track of what was ...more
I really liked this book. What a wild ride. Murder, mayhem, hippies and skydiving. What a combination.
I found the book hard to get into at first because the pace was very slow. It does pick up later on. It starts off with a sweet love story and then develops into a heart in your mouth chase to the death.
Feb 23, 2016
Magnus Stanke
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it was amazing
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