Anjali
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Minerva Spencer:
Hi Shantal/Minerva SM Goodwin’s Absence of Mercy was a phenomenal read for the first in the historical murder mystery genre. Absolutely entered the book. But the icing is the audiobook. Narrated by Rupert Degas, it’s a great listen. My first favorite male narrator. I’m an fan now. When can be expect the next book?
Minerva Spencer
Yet another question that I missed! Thanks so much for your kind words about ABSENCE OF MERCY. Mr. Degas is outstanding!!
Book 2 in the series, CROOKED IN HIS WAYS is scheduled for release September 7, 2021.
Here is the blurb for book 2 to whet your appetite:
Albert Beauchamp disappeared just before Christmas in 1856. When he reappears more than a year later, he's in several pieces, packed in salt in a shipping crate in New Orleans. NYC inspectors Jasper Lightner and his partner, Hieronymus Law, are called in to investigate--but the further they dig into the wealthy financier's background, the dirtier the story gets. On the surface, Beauchamp had a lot of friends. But, as they discover, each had a good reason to hate him.
Beauchamp's last will and testament--stashed away in a safety deposit box, along with a king's ransom in jewels--yields few clues, but Jasper and Hy discover something even more valuable: a little black book filled with names, dates, and a cache of damning details.
Following a trail of leads that reaches back to the early 1840s, the detectives uncover a sordid litany of high society scandals that still threatens the city's moneyed establishment. And the shadowy figure who knows their dirtiest secrets re-emerges with a devious new plan that goes far beyond simple blackmail.
The dark shadows grow longer as Jasper and Hy close in on the truth--and a killer lies in wait for his ultimate prey.
Thanks for being such a supportive reader!!
Book 2 in the series, CROOKED IN HIS WAYS is scheduled for release September 7, 2021.
Here is the blurb for book 2 to whet your appetite:
Albert Beauchamp disappeared just before Christmas in 1856. When he reappears more than a year later, he's in several pieces, packed in salt in a shipping crate in New Orleans. NYC inspectors Jasper Lightner and his partner, Hieronymus Law, are called in to investigate--but the further they dig into the wealthy financier's background, the dirtier the story gets. On the surface, Beauchamp had a lot of friends. But, as they discover, each had a good reason to hate him.
Beauchamp's last will and testament--stashed away in a safety deposit box, along with a king's ransom in jewels--yields few clues, but Jasper and Hy discover something even more valuable: a little black book filled with names, dates, and a cache of damning details.
Following a trail of leads that reaches back to the early 1840s, the detectives uncover a sordid litany of high society scandals that still threatens the city's moneyed establishment. And the shadowy figure who knows their dirtiest secrets re-emerges with a devious new plan that goes far beyond simple blackmail.
The dark shadows grow longer as Jasper and Hy close in on the truth--and a killer lies in wait for his ultimate prey.
Thanks for being such a supportive reader!!
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Cyndi
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Minerva Spencer:
Minerva, Dont worry about what "Lorie" said about your heroine's dress. I love the covers on your books and not going to quibble over the proper dresses My question to her would be , " are you an author? have you published a book ? Did YOU get to decide what , who when would be used on the new book? IF she can say yes to all these, then bow to a superior "person" orherwise " go fly a kite,
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