Skeleton in the Attic: An Historic Crime Novella (The Brooklyn Heights Crime Series) - Softcover

Manbeck, John B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500847631 ISBN 13: 9781500847630

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

Two young women researchers uncover a mystery in the long Island Historical Society that baffles the staff as well as the police. Set in 1930 Brooklyn, the case involves an uncatalogued skeleton in need of an accession number. The bones are guarded by a mysterious caretaker who emerges from the penthouse office of the venerable 75 year old repository. With the appearance of a lawyer, the case escalates into a complicated yarn that weaves history, murder and racial prejudice into the design. Lt. Jared Lewis of the Brooklyn Heights police precinct assists the women to find clues as he directs the investigation. He is aided by his new temporary assistant, Sgt. Jerry Burns, who adds his unique investigative techniques to his questionable musical talent. The finale plays out in the Society's reading room, revealing a complicated answer to an historical question.

About this title

About the Author:

John B. Manbeck is the author/editor of over nine books on Brooklyn. For over eight years, he served as the official Brooklyn Borough Historian. While professor of English at Kingsborough Community College, he founded the Kingsborough Historical Society. His weekly newspaper column, "Historically Speaking," ran in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle for eight years. He lives in Brooklyn Heights, the setting of his novellas. His website is www.johnbmanbeck.net.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1500847631
• ISBN 13: 9781500847630
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 62
• Editor: Manbeck Virginia B.
• Illustrator: Smollon Gail