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The Race
Historical adventure thriller
The Race
Book 4 of the Isaac Bell series
464 pages · First published 2012
In 1910, newspaper magnate Preston Whiteway offers $50,000 to the first aviator who can fly across America in less than fifty days. Determined to see daring pilot Josephine Frost win, he hires Van Dorn detective Isaac Bell to protect her from her violent husband, Harry Frost, who has already committed murder and is determined to stop her. As Josephine and her competitors brave the unpredictable dangers of early aviation, Harry employs his criminal connections to pursue them across the country, leaving sabotage and destruction in his wake. With lives at stake and a ruthless killer closing in, Bell must outwit his old enemy before the spectacular race becomes a deadly catastrophe. Perfect for readers craving a high-flying historical adventure filled with daring competition, dangerous pursuits, and suspense at the dawn of aviation.
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Murder and attempted murder · Domestic violence and threats against a woman by her husband · Criminal intimidation and pursuit · Aircraft sabotage and dangerous early aviation · Threats to competitors and bystanders · Violence, weapons, and deaths · Sustained suspense and life-threatening peril
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Honey Lemon Fizz
Bright lemon, golden honey, and lively bubbles capture the excitement of a coast-to-coast flying race at the dawn of aviation.
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- Stir the lemon juice and honey syrup together in a highball glass. Add ice, then top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Aviation
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
This early twentieth-century gin classic celebrates Josephine Frost's daring cross-country flight and the dangerous new age of aviation.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/4 oz crème de violette
- Ice
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- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Brandied cherry.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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