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Book SynopsisThe perfect murder mystery for fans of Richard Osman and Robert Thorogood.
''Spotswood understands that [...] spending time with unforgettable characters is paramount.'' - New York Times
''A loving, intricately plotted tribute to the great days of American noir.'' - Daily Mail
New York, 1946: The last time Will Parker let a case get personal, she walked away with a broken face, a bruised ego, and the solemn promise never again to let her heart get in the way of her job. But she called Hart and Halloway''s Travelling Circus and Sideshow home for five years, and Ruby Donner, the circus''s tattooed ingenue, was her friend. To make matters worse the prime suspect is Valentin Kalishenko, the man who taught Will everything she knows about putting a knife where it needs to go.
To uncover the real killer and keep Kalishenko from a date with the electric chair, Will and Ms. Pentecost join the circus in sleepy Stoppard, Virginia,
Trade Review
It's a pleasure to watch [Pentecost and Parker] sifting through red herrings and peeling secrets back like layers of an onion, all while revealing even more of themselves without guilt or shame. Just like his mystery-writing ancestor [Rex Stout], Spotswood understands that the detective story should be sound, but spending time with unforgettable characters is paramount. * New York Times *
A loving, intricately plotted tribute to the great days of American noir. * Daily Mail *
An excellent plot and brilliant characters * NB Magazine *
Spotswood fluently blends vintage mystery and noir with a dash of old Hollywood - his wisecracking, side-of-the-mouth dialogue is first rate. * Irish Times *
