Why a Booktrail?
2000s: The fourth in the Lieutenant Josef Slonský series
Field of Death (Josef Slonský 4)
What you need to know before your trail
Josef Slonský is preparing to take up his promotion as Captain when a spanner is thrown in the works. He has to pass a medical, and a lifetime’s supply of beer and sausage is not helping his chances of passing. Faced with a strict diet and exercise regime, Slonský is even less amenable than usual.
But, his attention is caught when reports come in of a Second World War bomb detonating in a nearby field. It seems four metal detectorists were killed in the blast upon discovering it.
But the pathologist Slonský works with suspects foul play…
Locations
Reset- Czech Republic - Prague
- A: Prague police HQ
- B: Prague parliament
- C: Letná park
- D: Holešovice
- E: Coffee shop
- Czech Republic - Holice
- F: Holice
Travel Guide
Booktrail travel to Prague
It’s quite apt that this series is set in Prague – an old city, full of colour, history and culture. The author also gives the city an impression of a gothic, bygone era at times – and the bygone grumpy cop to roam the streets is Josef Slonský.
Image of the Prague police:
“’Give me an example of diversity in the police,’ she commanded.
Slonský responded at once. ‘We employ officers ranging from the highly competent to the downright bloody useless,’ he said.”
Holice
There is an explosion in a field just outside of the rural town of Holice. The mystery deepens when the remains of four bodies are found. This small town is about a two hour drive from the capital Prague.
History:
The books also contain many snippets of Prague’s history and it’s explained how the characters fit into these events, which in turn explains their actions.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Field of Death (Josef Slonský 4)
Destination: Prague, Holice Author/Guide: Graham Brack Departure Time: 2000s
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