Some crimes are bigger than others, and the same is true of crime
stories. Rogues Gallery brings together for the first time a series of
shorter Sebastian McCabe-Jeff Cody mysteries - three novellas and two
short stories. The many fans of the McCabe - Cody novels will be
delighted to find that these tales are characterized by the same dry
humor, solid plotting, and adroit characterization that distinguished
the novel-length adventures. This case book includes: Art in the Blood
- An art show in downtown Erin, featuring the works of Kate McCabe and
other female artists, goes horribly awry when murder stalks the
gallery. The Revengers - Halloween finds Jeff Cody and Lynda Teal
dressed as John Steed and Emma Peel. But before they get to the party,
they find themselves in an Avengers-like mystery. Santa Crime -
Sebastian McCabe, dressed as Santa Claus for a Christmas event at a
local charity, finds himself acting more like Sherlock Holmes to solve
a holiday theft. A Cold Case - House-hunting turns into a nightmare
for the newly married Jeff and Lynda when a body turns up in the
freezer chest of a house they'd like to call home. Dogs Don't Make
Mistakes - Nobody would blame Jeff and Mac's friend Ashley Crutcher
for shooting her estranged husband when he entered their home in the
middle of the night. But she insists she didn't do it. PRAISE FOR
ROGUE'S GALLERY Dan Andriacco hits it out of the park with Rogues
Gallery, a collection of short mystery stories featuring the two
unlikely brothers-in-law and modern day Holmes and Watson of Sebastian
McCabe and Jeff Cody. Narrator Cody is a sardonic, witty newlywed
everyman while McCabe (rotund in the tradition of Nero Wolfe) is an
avid, oddball Sherlockian with formidable powers of his own.
Andriacco's distinctive tone delights - in a similar manner to the
brilliant M.C.Beaton - with his combination of cozy, small town detail
and hilarious and pointed observations of its denizens.The cozy
elements are all in the settings, here including an all-female art
show, Christmas and Halloween parties, college politics and the
developing relations of Cody and his new bride as they navigate
newlywed issues. But unlike many mysteries with cozy elements,
Andriacco's plots are masterful. Like a skilled close-up magician,
Andriacco lulls you into what appears to be quiet Midwestern sense of
normalcy, only to turn up an ace from his sleeve with a murderous
surprise. You're in the hands of a master of mystery plotting here.
Rogues Gallery is a delightful read, hard to put down, and highly
recommended. And did I say fun? - Hollywood screenwriter Bonnie
MacBird, author of TRON
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781780927046
Publisert
2019
Utgave
5. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
MX Publishing
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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