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Independent Press Award
2026 Distinguished Favorite
Gerry Burke
Sunbeams from Siberia / The Hitman from Honolulu
"Sunbeams from Siberia"
The story begins with the murder of Delia Deschamps in an English village. Delia, an undercover MI5 agent, was investigating a Russian plot to detonate a dirty bomb at Oxford University.
The local police, led by Sergeant Don Armstrong and Inspector Sandy Beech from Scotland Yard, uncover Delia's true identity and the larger conspiracy involving Russian espionage. As they piece together the connections between Delia's murder and the espionage activities, it leads to high-stakes confrontations and revelations.
"Sunbeams from Siberia" involves a dramatic showdown, and key operatives are apprehended or neutralized. The resolution brings a sense of closure to the intricate plot, with the main characters reflecting on the impact of their actions and the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
"The Hitman from Honolulu"
A retired gangster is drawn back into the criminal underworld for one last job. The narrative introduces a complex web of double-crosses involving American gangsters, MI5 agents, and CIA operatives. The protagonist's mission becomes increasingly complicated as he navigates loyalty and betrayal.
"The Hitman from Honolulu" ends with an execution of a hit, followed by the hitman's efforts to secure his payment and avoid CIA retribution. The ending leaves the reader contemplating the intricate plots and the moral ambiguities of the characters' actions.


