Death in the Abstract: A Katherine Sullivan Mystery - Hardcover

Barnes, Emily

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683311221 ISBN 13: 9781683311225

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, 2017

Synopsis

When a young teenage girl is found brutally murdered in East London, veteran Detective Inspector Elaine Hope catches the case alongside her superior, Marcus Benford. Benford suspects Peter Willend, an ex-military surgeon from Texas and one of the last people to see the victim alive, but Elaine isn''t so sure. But when Benford is taken ill, and Elaine takes over the case, she''s given the chance to develop a new line of enquiry. But now she''s in charge of a bungled case and has released the only suspect. Her superiors are doubtful, and London''s tabloids are screaming for a scapegoat. With her protégé, Liz Barker, Elaine chases leads that entangle her in a web of secrets tied to a multi-national criminal organization. And as she tracks her prime suspect through wintery London boroughs, other, darker hunters come out from the shadows. Elaine''s life gets even more complicated when Willend, her former suspect, shows romantic interest, despite personal tragedies he won''t reveal to anyone—but Elaine has her own secrets to match. Souls of Men, A. R. Ashworth''s masterful debut, is sure to appeal to readers of Sharon Bolton and Deborah Crombie.

About this title

About the Author

Emily Barnes lives in Laughlin, NV. An artist herself, she has published more than sixty mystery short stories and six novels.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Fine Art of Murder:
“Fans of cozy mysteries and well-seasoned sleuths will hope that this debut is the first of a long series.”
--Booklist

"This entertaining debut...will please cozy readers hungry for more mysteries in the style of Steve Forman’s 'Boca Knight' series."
--Library Journal

"Engaging and well written...tension and development within the story...make this book hard to put down."
--San Francisco Book Review starred review

"The author doesn't allow you time to be bored. New things are forever happening. The ending will amaze you."
--Night Owl Reviews

“The Fine Art of Murder is a true delight! ...Katherine is a smart, intriguing new heroine, full of compassion and good humor, but also hard-nosed enough to follow the twists and turns of a complex murder investigation. Writing with a light touch, Barnes gives us an engaging new mystery series. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read.”
--Ellen Hart, award-winning author of the Jane Lawless series

“A very nuanced mystery that pulls the reader into the daily life of former Chief of Police Katherine Sullivan. Detail by detail, Emily Barnes builds the tension and ultimately leads the reader to the satisfying conclusion.”
--Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Book Delaney mystery series

"A retired police chief with an artistic bent uses all her skills when murder interrupts her return to her hometown. Appealing, genuine, engaging."
--Carolyn Hart, author of Ghost to the Rescue

"Not many grandmas can cook, dispense good advice--and solve crimes. But retired cop Kate Sullivan can and she joins Jessica Fletcher as a sleuth of a certain age who proves some skills never get old. When Kate returns to her hometown in Minnesota she's thrust into a murder investigation involving one of the town's most prominent citizens--and her own daughter. In The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes has created a likeable, no-nonsense character who can juggle friends, family and felons.
--Rosemary Harris, author of Pushing Up Daisies

From the Inside Flap

Praise for Fine Art of Murder:
“Fans of cozy mysteries and well-seasoned sleuths will hope that this debut is the first of a long series.”
--Booklist

"This entertaining debut...will please cozy readers hungry for more mysteries in the style of Steve Forman’s 'Boca Knight' series."
--Library Journal

"Engaging and well written...tension and development within the story...make this book hard to put down."
--San Francisco Book Review starred review

"The author doesn't allow you time to be bored. New things are forever happening. The ending will amaze you."
--Night Owl Reviews

“The Fine Art of Murder is a true delight! ...Katherine is a smart, intriguing new heroine, full of compassion and good humor, but also hard-nosed enough to follow the twists and turns of a complex murder investigation. Writing with a light touch, Barnes gives us an engaging new mystery series. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read.”
--Ellen Hart, award-winning author of the Jane Lawless series

“A very nuanced mystery that pulls the reader into the daily life of former Chief of Police Katherine Sullivan. Detail by detail, Emily Barnes builds the tension and ultimately leads the reader to the satisfying conclusion.”
--Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Book Delaney mystery series

"A retired police chief with an artistic bent uses all her skills when murder interrupts her return to her hometown. Appealing, genuine, engaging."
--Carolyn Hart, author of Ghost to the Rescue

"Not many grandmas can cook, dispense good advice--and solve crimes. But retired cop Kate Sullivan can and she joins Jessica Fletcher as a sleuth of a certain age who proves some skills never get old. When Kate returns to her hometown in Minnesota she's thrust into a murder investigation involving one of the town's most prominent citizens--and her own daughter. In The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes has created a likeable, no-nonsense character who can juggle friends, family and felons.
--Rosemary Harris, author of Pushing Up Daisies

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Retired police chief Katherine Sullivan moved away from Edina, Minnesota to feed her artistic soul in New Mexico. But when she receives an urgent call, her serenity is shattered. Nathan Walker, her best friend and former colleague from her days on the police force, is missing and his crew of security experts hasn’t seen him in days. Now it’s up to Katherine to fly home and track him down.

Meanwhile, Edina is reeling from the murder of a local woman, which looks more and more like it could have a connection to Nathan's disappearance. And as Katherine digs deeper into the investigation, locating Nathan’s abandoned car and compiling a list of potential kidnappers, another body is found--and Katherine fears time is running out for her friend.

Finding herself reluctantly pulled into a new case, Katherine must set aside her artistic pursuits and tear herself away from her darling grandchildren in order to save her best friend in Death in the Abstract, the compelling sequel to Emily Barnes' The Fine Art of Murder.

Edition details

• Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1683311221
• ISBN 13: 9781683311225
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336