One Too Many (The Rose Leary Mysteries) - Softcover

Jennings, Maureen Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0985283599 ISBN 13: 9780985283599

Publisher: Tough Prose Press, 2014

Synopsis

Rose Leary writes murder mysteries, but she never wants to see another real corpse. She tends bar to buy time to write in 1980s New York City, until her gruesome discovery of a murdered colleague derails those careful plans. As threats escalate, Rose fears for her next novel, her safety, and even her trust in Detective Frank Butler. Work lurches into chaos as inexperienced new bosses mismanage the restaurant, making accusations and blame seem like daily specials. Questions about guilt and innocence contaminate more than the crime scene, while jealousy and suspicion swirl in the oppressive August air. Infidelity lurks around all the couples she knows, and temptation hovers everywhere. Nothing feels safe. Whose story should she believe? When cruel doubt poisons Butler’s accusations, Rose wonders whom he’s trying to protect. Danger edges closer. She won’t survive unless she can outwit the murderer and find the weapon she needs to save everything that matters most. Written with wit, intelligence, and a distinctive style, One Too Many serves another round of Maureen Anne Jennings’ signature mix of humor, murder, and suspense. And cocktails.

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About the Author

About the Author

Maureen Anne Jennings has worn the hats of a journalist, copywriter, editor, publishing consultant, media relations manager, book festival director, and Fillmore East staffer. She owns more than 100 hats, not all of them work related. After the obligatory waitressing during college, she squandered a few years behind the bar at various dives in lower Manhattan. She also owned and operated a pub in northern California. Be careful what you write about.

Review

One Too Many works well as a murder mystery with a mix of murky atmospheres and compelling characters. Leary doesn't suffer fools, and she isn't afraid to tell you so. Yet at the same time, Jennings achieves a subtle level of detail throughout the novel in her brief but knowing descriptions of looks and drink orders that read volumes of character development between the lines. --C.S., The Bohemian, 4/17/15

About this edition

• Publisher: Tough Prose Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0985283599
• ISBN 13: 9780985283599
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364