Nantucket Sawbuck
Nantucket Sawbuck by Steven Axelrod, published by Poisoned Pen Press in 2014, is a mystery novel that introduces readers to a complex crime on the island of Nantucket. The story revolves around the murder of Preston Lomax, a homeowner with a troubled past, leading Chief of Police Henry Kennis, a newcomer from California, to investigate the case. As Kennis delves into the lives of the island’s residents, he encounters a web of debts and secrets that complicate the investigation.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a two-part story structure that invites them to piece together clues alongside Kennis. The book features an eclectic cast of characters, including journalists, carpenters, and wealthy homeowners, each contributing to the unfolding drama. As Kennis navigates through scandals and intrigues, he grapples with the realization that the truth may be obscured by the relationships within this small community. With 320 pages, this edition offers a detailed exploration of crime and suspense in a rural setting.
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“Axelrod’s promising debut introduces a protagonist who will remind readers of Robert Parker’s sleuths. The two-part story structure (“Premeditation”and “Post Mortem”) also gives readers an Ellery Queen type of opportunity to “help solve” the crime.” –Library Journal
When Nantucket homeowner Preston Lomax is killed, everyone on the island could be a suspect. Lomax lived large, owed money, and the word was spreading he was planning to stiff them all and disappear. Chief of Police Henry Kennis, a newcomer from California, investigates with help from the State Police. Together they solve the case–or so it appears. But Kennis can’t shake the feeling that they’ve missed something.
Kennis soon discovers scandals, intrigues and an eclectic cast of local characters–oddball journalists, surfing carpenters, drug dealers, wealthy homeowners and their slacker children. Kennis uncovers a truth that lies somewhere between the bad blood and the good neighbors.
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