Eden Palms Murder (Thorndike Press Large Print Mystery Series) - Hardcover

Francis, Dorothy Brenner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410412938 ISBN 13: 9781410412935

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2009

Synopsis

Five Star Mysteries are standard print, first editions from award-winning authors as well as up-and-coming authors of the Mystery genre. These hardcover first editions will consist of new novels and short story collections plus novels that have been restored from original typescripts.

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From Booklist

Veteran youth author Francis’ fourth fast-paced mystery-thriller for adults once again takes place in Key West. Past efforts have featured a rookie private detective and a foot reflexologist, and now we have singer-songwriter Bailey Green. Each of these spunky and complex heroines is in the process of remaking her life. Just as Bailey arrives at the Key West airport, the body of her benefactor, Francine Shipton, is found lying at the foot of a stairway in her Eden Palms mansion. As usual, Francis has assembled an interesting and eclectic mix of suspects, including a doctor operating a private clinic, a funeral director, a real-estate salesman, the victim’s son, and Bailey’s brother. The motive seems to be pretty clear, however, as Francine had plans to donate her mansion as a safe house for the homeless. When a homeless man also goes missing, Bailey tries to get police help and nearly ends up a victim herself. This is an enjoyable page-turner with quite appealing and realistic characters and a well-delivered social message. Any of Francis’ three sleuths would be welcomed back in future novels. --Judy Coon

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1410412938
• ISBN 13: 9781410412935
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 407