Death in the Cards
Death in the Cards by Ann T. Smith, published by Wildside Press, LLC in April 2010, is a mystery novel that delves into the peculiar world of an eccentric Boston landlady. Carrie O’Toole Selton is discovered strangled with her own red scarf, leaving behind a cryptic note. The setting of her ancient house on Brattle Street adds to the sinister atmosphere, as does the collection of tenants she gathered based on her superstitions and visions from the cards.
In this narrative, Inspector Green of Boston Homicide faces the daunting challenge of identifying the murderer among a cast of suspects, each with their own quirks and potential motives. The story unfolds within the realms of fiction and mystery, exploring themes of superstition and the complexities of human behavior. With 258 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with a tale that intertwines the supernatural with the investigative process, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of Mrs. Selton’s unusual household.
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Carrie O’Toole Selton, an eccentric and superstitious Boston landlady, was found strangled by her own red scarf. In her had was a note: “”The Stroke of Death. May it forever part our ways.”” Her ancient house on Brattle Street was sinister enough at best; a corpse did not help the abience. Nor were the assorted tenants Mrs. Selton had collected (because she had “”seen them in the cards””) calculated to inspire confidence. Inspector Green of Boston Homicide was given the thankless task of plucking a murderer out a group of suspects, any of whom could have been legitimately judged insane!
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