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Pictures To Die For (John Kite Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Stuart Doughty (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 622 ratings
In Florida, a multi-million dollar painting is vaporised by a rocket-propelled grenade. Why is someone destroying priceless artworks? That’s what PI John Kite has to discover. At the same time, Kite’s hired by an ex-lover to trace her missing husband. The sparky Kite, an ex-cop, works both cases simultaneously, criss-crossing the Atlantic and chasing around Europe. There’s unresolved tension between him and his kooky ex-lover, but she’s an ex-cop too, and together they follow leads which take them to Delaware. Where it’s an explosive crisis time as they become embroiled in a vicious, private war between billionaires.
Alongside crime, thrills and action there's snappy dialogue, quirky characters, perky humour, and a bit of romance. A "feelgood thriller". If you like John Sandford's 'Prey' series or Robert Crais' Elvis & Cole books, try Pictures To Die For. Download it now.
"This runs the whole gamut of emotions. Fantastic book." (Amazon review)
"John Kite is a new favorite series." (Amazon Review.)
"Made me want to read more by Doughty" (Amazon reviewer.)
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    John Kite
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08SLB6SNH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (February 14, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 953 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
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"There’s a lot going on in my crime thriller books," says author Stuart Doughty, "but there's also stuff you may not find in other writers' books. There are murders, heists, chases, but also quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and a sense of humour. My main character, British PI John Kite, is a tough guy who can fight, climb, drive fast and is a police-trained marksman, but he's also intelligent, amusing and thoughtful - even sensitive - on occasions. At age 19, Kite discovered his father was a professional criminal, so he changed his name, and changed his life to join the police. Now, as a PI, he still strives to atone for his father’s crimes. Specialising in hunting stolen artworks, he crosses continents to fight crime – and save the world from the mayhem threatened by despots, tycoons, warlords, and foreign agents.”

Stuart was born in London, England. He spent most of his life working as a Television Producer, making popular drama series and soaps.

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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it kept them interested until the last page. The story receives positive feedback for its suspenseful plot, and customers appreciate the fabulous characters. They also enjoy the entertainment value, with one noting it serves as a great escape from sci-fi genres.

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Customers find the book readable, with one describing it as a real page turner that kept them interested until the last page.

"...The story line is fast moving and believable. Worth reading!" Read more

"...This runs the whole gambit of emotions. Fantastic book. I need to go back and read the others...." Read more

"...Kite is a likeable, believable hero who is no super human, a real pleasure these days." Read more

"...I have read the first 3 and they are really well written and fast paced. I recommend this series!!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of the book, with one customer noting its fast-moving plot and another describing it as gripping.

"...The story line is fast moving and believable. Worth reading!" Read more

"Lots of fluff inside a good suspenseful plot. I read the last quarter over two days. There was one twist at the end I didn’t like by omission...." Read more

"...There is action and mystery. There are great characters. I love the art angle and characters. There were times I laughed so hard...." Read more

"A well told story that kept you interested until the last page. And it was like meeting old friends with Kite and Rochelle." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one specifically appreciating the art angle.

"...There are great characters. I love the art angle and characters. There were times I laughed so hard. There was mystery and danger...." Read more

"...The twists and turns were not predictable. The cast of characters was well played. It was a great getaway from my usual sci-fi." Read more

"Exciting, entertaining, gripping story with fabulous characters, and interesting info on the world of art. John Kite is a new favorite series!" Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining and fantastic, with one mentioning it serves as a great escape from their usual sci-fi genre.

"This is a fun romp through the world of art ownership and theft...." Read more

"...The cast of characters was well played. It was a great getaway from my usual sci-fi." Read more

"Exciting, entertaining, gripping story with fabulous characters, and interesting info on the world of art. John Kite is a new favorite series!" Read more

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  • VickyD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Action adventure &romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
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    Jon Kite is a wonderfully adept detective with just the right amount of sex appeal. The story line is fast moving and believable. Worth reading!
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  • Brian T.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
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    Lots of fluff inside a good suspenseful plot. I read the last quarter over two days. There was one twist at the end I didn’t like by omission. One of the ladies…
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pictures to Die For
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
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    This author has a good writing style. His books move along at a good place. My only gripe is the incredibly unrealistic scenarios he uses.
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  • CathyLynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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    I got this book because it had Florida in it. This was way more than I thought it was. It took us from Florida to Europe, the imagery was wonderful. There is action and mystery. There are great characters. I love the art angle and characters. There were times I laughed so hard. There was mystery and danger. This runs the whole gambit of emotions. Fantastic book. I need to go back and read the others.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Roman Dealer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Kite worth flying
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
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    This is a fun romp through the world of art ownership and theft. Kite is a likeable, believable hero who is no super human, a real pleasure these days.
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  • Joseph R. McNeil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
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    Another great John Kite adventure. Theses books are awesome and get better with each one. I have read the first 3 and they are really well written and fast paced. I recommend this series!!
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  • KRISTINE E FORAN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a lot of twists!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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    I thought that the beginning was a little slow, but I kept on with it. After a while, the piece’s started to come together. Good book!
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  • Keith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced who dunnit!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
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    From start to finish, this book was absolutely entertaining. The twists and turns were not predictable. The cast of characters was well played. It was a great getaway from my usual sci-fi.
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  • Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read 📚
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2023
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    Loved this book
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  • Doddo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2021
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    A big jump to the initial Mr X and Y solution but otherwise a good enjoyable easy read for a wet day
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Outrageous
    Reviewed in Australia on February 3, 2023
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    When greed and self importance overtake common sense
    then the outcomes become unruly, outrageous and unbelievably devastating. When egotistical art collectors clash in a game iof
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