{"product_id":"big-breath-in-9781641296540","title":"Big Breath IN","description":"\u003cb\u003eA retired marine biologist turned amateur sleuth has an ax to grind--and a child to save--in this new standalone mystery from the author of the acclaimed Cecil Younger series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiagnosed with terminal cancer, retired marine biologist Delphine is on the brink of throwing in the towel. She has outlived her PI husband and worries she's become a burden to her son and his growing family. One night, while contemplating how to go on, Delphine witnesses a violent argument between a man and his girlfriend. When Delphine discovers the woman has gone missing along with her young child, Delphine embarks on a quest to find them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat begins as a chance encounter balloons into a rescue mission across the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, Delphine encounters the dregs of humanity--grappling with schemers, kidnappers, and murderers--as well as its joys. With the help of a few friends, a retired PI, and a queer biker gang, Delphine is determined to see her mission through . . . knowing full well it may be her last. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile \u003ci\u003eBig Breath In\u003c\/i\u003e stands alone, longtime Straley fans will recognize the characteristic wit, heart, and contemplation of life that threads through every one of his books--and discover a new heroine to fall in love with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Straley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of thirteen previous crime novels. He has won a Shamus Award and a Spotted Owl. His books have been featured on \u003ci\u003eCBS Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e and on \u003ci\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/i\u003e with Terry Gross. He has worked professionally as a wilderness guide, a horseshoer, and for thirty years as a private investigator in Alaska.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Soho Crime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874657669394,"sku":"9781641296540","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe83f9ba-37fc-48ba-adc4-3afd5f092569.jpg?v=1773150223","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/big-breath-in-9781641296540","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}