Stephen Spotswood je uznávaný autor, který se ve své novinářské práci posledních dvacet let soustředil na dopady válek v Iráku a Afghánistánu a na životy zraněných veteránů. Jeho dramatická tvorba, která byla uvedena po celé zemi, často zkoumá složité lidské vztahy a společenské problémy. Využívá silný vypravěčský styl a pronikavé dialogy, aby vytvořil působivá a nezapomenutelná divadelní díla. Jeho debutový román navazuje na jeho talent pro hluboké ponory do lidské psychiky.
Set in 1947 New York City, this gripping installment of the Pentecost and Parker series follows Willowjean "Will" Parker as she races against time to exonerate her boss, detective Lillian Pentecost, who has been arrested for the murder of wealthy financier Jessup Quincannon. With a mountain of evidence stacked against Lillian, Will navigates a web of suspects, including a murder club, a jilted lover, and a missing mob hit-man. As Lillian's health deteriorates in prison, both women must uncover the truth before it's too late.
The fourth installment in the Pentecost & Parker mystery series continues to deliver thrilling action and intrigue. Readers can expect a compelling blend of suspense and clever storytelling from the Nero Award-winning author, known for engaging narratives that captivate fans of the genre. This adventure promises to deepen the characters' development while unraveling a new and exciting mystery that challenges their skills and wit.
The dynamic detectives Lillian Pentecost and Willowjean 'Will' Parker are back
in another hugely entertaining and gripping 1940s Manhattan murder mystery
In this latest installment of the Nero Award-winning Parker & Pentecost Mystery series, Lillian and Will pursue a serial killer whose gruesome acts mirror the fiction of pulp detective magazines. Set in New York City, 1947, Holly Quick, a writer known for her chilling tales of murder, finds herself in danger as someone begins to enact her stories, leaving a trail of blood. Faced with the threat of more killings and hesitant to involve the police, Holly seeks the expertise of Willowjean "Will" Parker and her boss, the renowned detective Lillian Pentecost. The duo is tasked with investigating three murders simultaneously while keeping the connections hidden from law enforcement and the press. Complicating matters, Will is already undercover as a secretary, trying to gather intel on an old rival, Dr. Olivia Waterhouse. Determined to contribute, Will immerses herself in a dark world obsessed with murder. As they delve deeper, they explore leads involving the enigmatic Black Museum Club and Holly's editors, who might not be revealing the whole truth. With victims seemingly selected at random and a killer thriving on spectacle, Lillian is forced to reevaluate her methods. Time is of the essence, as Holly harbors a secret that could bring danger directly to their door.
Set in post-war New York, the story follows Will Parker, a detective haunted by her past. When her friend Ruby Donner from the circus is murdered, Will is drawn back to her former life to uncover the truth, despite the risks involved. Teaming up with Ms. Pentecost, she infiltrates the circus in Stoppard, Virginia, where she confronts a web of lies and dark secrets. As she races against time to save the prime suspect, Will must navigate danger and deception, risking everything to find justice for her friend.
Set against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense, this murder mystery captivates readers with its clever plot twists and engaging characters. It combines humor and tension, appealing to fans of both Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood. The narrative is rich with unexpected developments, making it a thrilling read for those who enjoy unraveling complex mysteries.
"When scrappy circus runaway Willowjean "Will" Parker saves the life of New York's best, and most unorthodox, private investigator, Lillian Pentecost, she doesn't expect to be offered a life-changing proposition: Lillian's multiple sclerosis means she can't keep up with her old case load alone, so she wants to hire Will as her right-hand woman. Three years later, in 1945, Will and Lillian are called in on the case of Abigail Collins, whose dead body has just been found slumped in the same chair where her steel magnate husband shot himself the year before. With rumors flying that Abigail was bumped off by the vengeful spirit of her husband, the family has tasked the detectives with finding answers. But that's easier said than done in a case involving messages from the dead, a seductive spiritualist, and the deceased's beautiful daughter, Becca Collins. When Will and Becca's relationship dances beyond the professional, Will finds herself in dangerous territory--and discovers she may have become the murderer's next target."-- Provided by publisher
