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Death by Design at Alcatraz - by Anthony Poon (Paperback)

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  • A mystery of obsession exploring the heights and depths within the world of architecture: Who would you kill to satisfy your creative ego?
  • Author(s): Anthony Poon
  • 330 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective

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Book Synopsis



A mystery of obsession exploring the heights and depths within the world of architecture: Who would you kill to satisfy your creative ego?

On a fog-enshrouded morning, a famous architect plunges to his death off a San Francisco cliff. Architects are being murdered as they compete for developer Magnar Jones's prized commission: a new art museum at the notorious Alcatraz Island. Magnar's devious plan? Turn his design competition into a spectator sport, where architects soon find themselves prisoners.

Tormented architect, Parker A. Rand, confronts the police as the prime suspect, and Magnar's alluring girlfriend, Celadonna Kimm, has her sights on this "friendly neighborhood" architect. With Parker's ambition spiraling into darkness, can this beloved hero win the contest without losing his mind and soul? A tale of intrigue examines arrogance and redemption. Who will succeed--and at what cost?



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"I devoured Death by Design at Alcatraz. What a ride! I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it--from the writing to the story line, the character development--really, just the whole thing. Will be excited to see what kind of buzz it creates out there. Congratulations."

--Grant C. Kirkpatrick, FAIA, Founding Partner, KAA Design



"Knowing San Francisco well, I will never see the city in the same way. It was a great read."

--Ruth Bartron



"The Fountainhead meets Squid Game in this mystery of obsession and murder set in the fancy but cut-throat world of contemporary architecture. . .With lofty ideals succumbing to greed and ambition, this allegory of the world of modern architecture is written by an insider of the trade. . ."

--Shana Nys Dambrot, Arts Editor, LA Weekly



"What a thrilling read, especially if you're an architect or know one! The character development flows seamlessly while giving you a peek into the complex psyche of both the architects and their vainglorious clients. Don't put it down!"

--Nicole C. Williams, AIA



"Ego, arrogance, money, fame, and spilled blood: all in the name of a high-profile architectural competition. A gripping, suspenseful tale that pulled me in right from the opening page. This is a truly compelling read by a gifted novelist."

--Thomas W. Schaller, artist/architect/author



"I found it impossible to put down! An intriguing psychological architectural thriller--the reader grasps the mystique and drama within fierce competition. A must read!"

--Sherry Eagle Ed.D, Executive Director Emerita, Institute for Collaboration, Aurora University



"The intrigues of Alcatraz Island and the obsessed architects seeking to imprint it with their own ambitious and deadly stamp--look no further. A fast-paced and exciting read."

--Jerri Levi, Publisher, FORM: Pioneering Design Magazine


Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 330
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Goff Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Anthony Poon
Language: English
Street Date: February 2, 2022
TCIN: 84907163
UPC: 9781954081284
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-8617
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.3 inches length x 6 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds
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