Deadly Descent
By (Author) Charlotte Hinger
Poisoned Pen Press
Poisoned Pen Press
28th February 2011
United States
General
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
304
Width 1mm, Height 1mm, Spine 1mm
1g
Layers of deadly intrigue bind generations of families in historian Lottie Albright's Western Kansas community. When false accusations threaten senatorial candidate Brian Hadley's political career, secrets whispered to Lottie as editor of the county history books spur a personal search for his aunt's murderer. Ignoring warnings from her twin, clinical psychologist Josie Albright, Lottie dons a badge to gain access to information. She delves into a horrifying cold case to prove her merits as a deputy and impresses Sheriff Sam Abbot with her ability to combine historical research methods and police procedure. Soon Josie and her sister add their helpful expertise in untangling the web of families bound by a lethal legacy of prideful secrets.
Fast-paced, intelligent, and as cunningly woven as a spider's web, Deadly Descent is a mystery-lover's dream. * W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear, New York Times best-selling authors *
...holds your attention every exciting step of the way. (starred review) * Kirkus Reviews *
Charlotte Hinger is an award-winning novelist and Kansas historian. The first book in her Lottie Albright series, Deadly Descent, won the Arizona Book Publishers award for Best Mystery/Suspense. Fractured Families is the fourth. Come Spring, a historical novel, won the Western Writers Medicine Pipe Bearers award, and was a Spur finalist.