{"product_id":"9781444003253","title":"The P. K. Pinkerton Mysteries: The Case of the Deadly Desperados : Book 1","description":"By: Lawrence, Caroline \u003cbr\u003e Format: Paperback \/ softback \u003cbr\u003e Published By: Hachette Children's Group \u003cbr\u003eDate of Publication: 05\/07\/12 \u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781444003253 \u003cbr\u003e Dimensions in mm: 146 x 196 x 23 \u003cbr\u003e Description: From the author of the bestselling Roman Mysteries, a new series set in the Wild West, packed with danger and deadly desperados at every turn!Virginia City in 1862 is a mining camp sitting above a rich vein of silver in America's Wild West. It's a dangerous place, full of gamblers, hurdy girls and gunmen - all of them on the make!When twelve year-old P.K. Pinkerton arrives there, homeless, penniless and hunted, things don't look good. But  P.K. soon finds allies in Sam Clemens, a newspaper reporter, Poker Face Jace, a gambler who can tell when someone is bluffing, and Ping, a Chinese photographer's apprentice. With the help of these friends - and armed with a Smith \u0026amp; Wesson seven-shooter and a knack for disguises - P.K. takes on the tricksters and desperados and tries to become a detective.   Fast, furious and funny - an utterly entertaining mystery adventure from an author who knows exactly how to grip and thrill her readers.","brand":"Scotia Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45244712878263,"sku":"9781444003253","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5629\/7143\/files\/9781444003253.jpg?v=1757055630","url":"https:\/\/www.scotiabooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781444003253","provider":"scotia-books-online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}