Madison Square Murders
Madison Square Murders by Carroll S. Poe, published by Emporium Press on September 18, 2021, is a captivating work of fiction that intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and police procedural. The narrative follows Everett Larkin, a skilled detective in the Cold Case Squad of New York City, as he investigates a chilling discovery made during a spring thunderstorm. When human remains are unearthed in Madison Square Park, Larkin’s unmatched deduction skills are put to the test, especially when he uncovers a death mask linked to historical missing persons cases.
Readers will find a complex investigation that delves into the intricacies of forgotten deaths and the challenges faced by law enforcement. As Larkin collaborates with Detective Ira Doyle, whose contrasting personality adds depth to the story, the plot unfolds with a mix of factual reasoning and forensic artistry. The book explores themes of LGBTQ+ identity and relationships within the context of a gripping mystery, making it a multifaceted read. With 288 pages, this edition offers a thorough exploration of the case and the dynamics between its characters, all presented in English.
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Everett Larkin works for the Cold Case Squad: an elite-if understaffed and overworked-group of detectives who solve the forgotten deaths of New York City. Larkin is different from others, but his deduction skills are unmatched and memory for minute details unparalleled.So when a spring thunderstorm uproots a tree in Madison Square Park, unearthing a crate with human remains inside, the best Cold Case detective is assigned the job. And when a death mask, like those prominent during the Victorian era, is found with the body, Larkin requests assistance from the Forensic Artist Unit and receives it in the form of Detective Ira Doyle, his polar opposite in every way.Factual reasoning and facial reconstruction puts Larkin and Doyle on a trail of old missing persons cases and a murderer obsessed with casting his victims’ likeness in death. Include some unapologetic flirting from Doyle, and this case just may end up killing Everett Larkin.
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