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Speaking of Murder
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Series: A Lauren Rousseau Mystery, Book 1
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ISBN10: 1958384925
ISBN13: 9781958384923
Publisher: Beyond the Page Publishing
Published: Jul 21 2020
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781958384923
Publisher: Beyond the Page Publishing
Published: Jul 21 2020
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In this suspenseful mystery by Agatha Award-winning author Edith Maxwell, a startling murder exposes dark dealings in a quiet New England town . . . When a talented student asks her to endorse his controversial thesis on race and language, linguistics professor Lauren Rousseau cautiously agrees to take up the cause-so long as no one at their small New England college finds out about the romantic bonds they've formed. But just days later she discovers the student's been murdered following an acrimonious meeting with the department chair, and Lauren's concerns go from academic to criminal as she's thrust into a search for the killer.
A determined Quaker with an ear for accents, Lauren won't be deterred by the escalating danger surrounding her, and she's soon confronted with alarming small-town bigotry, academic blackmail, and a trail of clues that all lead to a community center for underserved youth. And when her investigation reveals a web of shadowy connections deeply entrenched in her small community, she uncovers a motive and a murderer far more menacing than she had ever imagined . . . This book was originally published under the name Tace Baker. Praise for Speaking of Murder:
Entertaining, innovative and suspenseful . . . just the ticket for those relishing a contemporary puzzler. -Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author of Hid from Our Eyes: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery
Clever, compelling and terrifically smart, [Maxwell's] intelligent writing-and wryly wonderful sleuth-gives a hip, contemporary twist to this traditional mystery. -Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha-, Anthony-, and Macavity-winning author of The Murder List [Maxwell] combines convincing, diverse characters, a vividly described setting, and a plot that picks up speed until it reaches a surprisingly intense confrontation. -Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of the Orchard Mysteries, the Museum Mysteries, and the County Cork Mysteries
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