Stealing the Dragon (Cape Weathers Investigations, Bk. 1)

Macavity Award nominee for Best First Novel

Soon after an ancient talisman is smuggled out of Hong Kong, a container ship filled with Chinese refugees runs aground on Alcatraz—and the entire crew is found murdered. The Chinese Triads suspect one of their own: Sally, a female assassin with a complex relationship with San Francisco private investigator Cape Weathers. But when Sally goes missing, Cape becomes the focus of both the Triads’ and the FBI’s attention. He quickly realizes that if he doesn’t unravel what happened onboard the ship, he’s as good as dead. In his hunt for answers, he enlists two neurotic cops, a drug-lord, an autistic computer genius, a mayoral candidate, and a reporter with “sentient hair.” From there, it all goes to hell.

“Tough, original, compelling—a perfect thriller debut.” — Lee Child

“Maleeny gives readers a fresh and fast take that enthralls.” — Crimespree Magazine

“San Francisco comes alive in Tim Maleeny’s engaging and confident debut thriller… a crime-noir tour of San Francisco’s Chinatown.” — Bookreporter.com