The Red Carnelian
The Red Carnelian by Phyllis A. Whitney, published by Open Road Integrated Media on October 24, 2017, is a mystery novel that unfolds in a Chicago department store. The story follows Linell Wynn, a copywriter who discovers a corpse in a window display after hours. The victim, store manager Michael “Monty” Montgomery, has met a gruesome end, and Linell’s past connection to him complicates her situation as she becomes a suspect in his murder.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale filled with intrigue as Linell navigates the complexities of the investigation, which intensifies with a second murder. The narrative explores themes of suspense and amateur sleuthing, set against a backdrop of gothic elements. With 256 pages, this edition presents a gripping story that keeps the reader engaged as Linell races against time to uncover the truth while risking her job and safety.
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A Chicago department store is the scene of gruesome crime in this mystery by a New York Times-bestselling Edgar Award winner.
Linell Wynn, copywriter for Chicago department store Cunningham’s, knows how to put a clever spin on everything. But she’s at a loss for words when, after closing time, she finds a corpse in a window display. There he is, as cold and lifeless as a mannequin, his skull pulverized with a golf club: valued store manager Michael “Monty” Montgomery. And while red might be the color for the new spring season, Linell never expected to see quite so much of it . . .
Linell had a history with the too-charming-to-be-believed victim–and being intimately acquainted with his cruel side has made her a suspect in his murder. But as everyone at Cunningham’s knows, finding someone who didn’t want Monty dead would be tough. When a second murder throws the store detective off track, Linell is plunged into the investigation. Now, she’s working after hours to find a killer, and she has more to lose than her job.
The recipient of an Agatha Award for Lifetime Achievement, “Phyllis Whitney is, and always will be, the Grand Master of her craft” (Barbara Michaels).
This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author’s estate.
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