{"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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Soho Crime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641296540\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2024 pg. 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John Straley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44637784834229,"sku":"9781641296540","price":24.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_28bd95df-789d-4d2a-a05b-e46044f43600.jpg?v=1726582568","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/big-breath-in-9781641296540","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}