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Wiki Mystery #1
Minotaur Books
October 2005
Featuring: Wiki Coffin
292 pages
ISBN: 0312334427
Paperback (reprint)
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Mystery Historical
The year is 1838, and after more than ten years in the
planning, the famous United States Exploring Expedition is
set to launch into uncharted waters from the coast of
Virginia. A convoy of seven ships filled with astronomers,
mapmakers, naturalists, and the sailors charged with
getting them around the world, the "Ex. Ex." is finally
underway, with much fanfare. Aboard the convoy as ship's linguist is Wiki Coffin. Half
New Zealand Maori and half American, Wiki speaks numerous
languages and is expected to help the crew navigate the
Pacific islands that are his native heritage. But just
before departure Wiki, subject to the unfortunate bigotry
of the time, is arrested for a vicious murder he didn't
commit. The convoy sails off, but just before the ships are out of
reach Wiki is exonerated, set free to catch up with his
ship and sail on. The catch: the local sheriff is
convinced that the real murderer is aboard one of the
seven ships of the expedition, and Wiki is deputized to
identify the killer and bring him to justice.
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