Golden Gate: An Alton Rhode Mystery

A New York private investigator is asked by his lover to probe the "suicide" of her ex-husband in San Francisco.

He never expects to wind up ensnared in a web of bitcoin-fueled murder and international intrigue

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Alton Rhode knows a lot about murder and almost nothing about bitcoins. He soon gets educated about the latter with the help of an unorthodox but brilliant young woman. But his own expertise comes in very handy when he runs into a bunch of Russians and Chinese whose motives are both murderous and mercenary. With scenes in New York, San Francisco and Florida, GOLDEN GATE is a typical Alton Rhode mystery, full of mayhem, but with just enough biting humor to please every literary palate.

INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM

GREAT BRITAIN
THE END OF US (Cole Sudden Thriller): "Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable."
HOPE (Jake Scarne Thriller): "Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories."
SISTER (Alton Rhode Mystery): "Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end."

GERMANY
ALAS, PARIS (Thriller): "I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection.

INDIA
THE VIRON CONSPIRACY (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.