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Book SynopsisMark de Castrique grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina where many of his novels are set. He's a veteran of the television and film production industry, has served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte teaching The American Mystery, and he's a frequent speaker and workshop leader. He and his wife, Linda, live in Charlotte, North Carolina. www.markdecastrique.com
Trade Review"Nicely plotted...intelligent, kind protagonists and an eye-opening historical background help make this one winner. " -
Publishers Weekly"Someone trying to bury the past kills again and threatens Blackman and Robertson before the full, convoluted scheme involving more decades-old murder and espionage, is revealed." -
Booklist"The seventh "Sam Blackman" mystery (Hidden Scars) has the right amount of action, humor, and intrigue." -
Library Journal"Mark de Castrique fabricates an elaborate, multi-layered mystery that... makes for a fascinating read at a compelling pace." -
Reviewing the Evidence"MURDER IN RAT ALLEY is definitely a very compelling mystery with some surprising twists and unexpected connections!" -
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