Everything in Texas is bigger...even murder.Meet Tres Navarre...tequila drinker, Tai Chi master, unlicensed P.I., with apenchant for Texas-size trouble.Jackson "Tres" Navarre and his enchilada-eating cat, Robert Johnson, pull into San Antonio and find nothing waiting but trouble. Ten years ago Navarre lefttown and the memory of his father's murder behind him. Now he's back, looking for answers. Yet the more Tres digs, trying to put his suspicions to rest, the fresher the decade-old crime looks: Mafia connections, construction site payoffs, and slick politicians' games all conspire to ruin his homecoming. It's obvious Tres has stirred up a hornet's nest of trouble. He gets attacked, shot at, run over by a big blue Thunderbird--and his old girlfriend, the one he wants back, turns up missing. Tres has to rescue the woman, nail his father's murderer, and get the hell out of Dodge before mob-style Texas justice catches up to him. The chances of staying alive looked better for the defenders of the Alamo...."A standout...A crooked construction company, corrupt cops, oldenemies--you can almost feel the summer storms rolling over South Texas." "---Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
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Diese Serie begleitet einen Tai Chi-Meister und inoffiziellen Privatdetektiv, der sich auf den lebhaften Straßen von San Antonio, Texas, bewegt. Jede Folge verbindet komplexe Mysterien mit fesselnden persönlichen Erzählungen und aufschlussreichen kulturellen Beobachtungen. Der Protagonist, der eine einzigartige Ruhe und scharfen Intellekt besitzt, taucht in komplizierte Fälle ein und konfrontiert oft die dunkleren Seiten des texanischen Lebens. Es ist eine unverwechselbare Mischung aus Kriminalliteratur und nachdenklicher Auseinandersetzung mit menschlicher Erfahrung.






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The Widower's Two-Step
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
Tres Navarre has just hours of apprenticeship time to serve before he can go for his P.I. license. Staking out a musician suspected of stealing a demo tape should be a piece of pan dulce. But his attention wanders just long enough for fiddle player Julie Kearnes to be gunned down before his eyes. He should just back away and let the cops investigate, but backing away has never been Tres's strong point.The missing demo and Julie's murder are just two of the problems besetting Miranda Daniels, a pint-sized singer with Texas-sized talent. She's the prize in a tug-of-war between two music hotshots who want to manage her career. One has a habit of making bad things happen to people he doesn't like. The other has just vanished without a trace. As Tres looks into the dirty dealings surrounding Miranda, it becomes clear he's stepped into a rattlesnakes' nest of greed, double cross, and murder—and he may be the next to be snakebit.
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The Last King of Texas
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Multiple-award-winning author Rick Riordan brings back smart-mouthed Texas P.I. Tres Navarre for his most dangerous case yet. If you think the academic world is deadly dull, you're half right....When a controversial English professor is found shot to death, Tres Navarre — P.I. and Ph.D. — is the only local academic crazy enough to accept the emergency opening at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Police assure him they already have a suspect, so while they wrap up the open-and-shut case, all Tres has to do is teach three classes, grade on a curve ... and walk in a dead man's shoes.It should be an easy assignment — but one thing Tres doesn't do is easy. When the evidence in the case starts looking a little too perfect, when the killing doesn't stop, Tres takes on some extracurricular research into the heart of an assassin — and lands in a high-stakes game of gangster honor on the darkest streets of San Antonio's West Side....Don’t miss any of these hotter-than-Texas-chili Tres Navarre BIG RED TEQUILA • THE WIDOWER’S TWO-STEP • THE LAST KING OF TEXAS • THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO AUSTIN • SOUTHTOWN • MISSION ROAD • REBEL ISLAND
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The Devil Went Down to Austin
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The book features a captivating blend of adventure and mythology, crafted by a bestselling author known for the Percy Jackson series. Readers can expect a rich narrative filled with engaging characters, thrilling quests, and elements drawn from ancient myths, making it a compelling read for fans of fantasy and young adult literature. The storytelling promises humor, heart, and a journey that resonates with themes of friendship and courage.
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Southtown
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
The book features a captivating narrative from a bestselling author known for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. It promises an engaging blend of adventure, mythology, and humor, appealing to both young readers and fans of the genre. The story likely introduces memorable characters and explores themes of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery, all set against a backdrop of rich mythological elements. Expect a thrilling journey that intertwines modern life with ancient legends.
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Mission Road
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The narrative follows Tres Navarre as he revisits a cold case to uncover a murderer who has evaded justice. Set against a backdrop that promises intensity and intrigue, the story blends suspense with the unique flair of Rick Riordan's storytelling. As a triple-crown award-winning author, Riordan delivers a gripping crime drama that keeps readers on the edge of their seats while exploring themes of justice and redemption.
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Rebel Island
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The story, crafted by a bestselling author known for the Percy Jackson series, invites readers into a vibrant world filled with adventure and mythology. It features engaging characters who navigate challenges and discover their identities against a backdrop of rich lore. Themes of friendship, bravery, and the quest for belonging resonate throughout, promising an exciting journey that captivates both young and adult readers alike.