Three Strikes, You’re Dead
Three Strikes, You’re Dead by Elena Hartwell is a cozy mystery published by Chicago Review Press Incorporated DBA Independent on March 12, 2024. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows private investigator Eddie Shoes and her unconventional mother, Chava, as their holiday weekend takes an unexpected turn into crime-solving. When Eddie discovers a gravely wounded stranger amidst a wildfire, she is thrust into a race against time to fulfill his last wish of finding his missing daughter.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and family dynamics as Eddie navigates her investigation with the help of her mother, whose questionable past adds an intriguing layer to their quest. The story explores themes of familial loyalty and moral ambiguity, particularly as Eddie grapples with the involvement of her mob-connected father. Set against the backdrop of rural Washington, this book offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women sleuths in the mystery genre.
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This cozy mystery about a mother-daughter duo whose holiday weekend turns to crime-solving offers an “appealing portrait of rural Washington” (Publishers Weekly).
It was supposed to be a mother-daughter getaway but nothing is ever ordinary for private investigator Eddie Shoes and her unconventional mom, Chava. Especially when Eddie stumbles upon a stranger who is gravely wounded. As a wildfire sweeps through the forest, Eddie struggles to save the man, who begs her to help him find his missing daughter before succumbing to his injuries. Now on assignment for a dead man, Eddie is short on clues. Of course, that doesn’t stop her mom from wanting to help out. After all, Chava’s own illegal behavior makes her a criminal expert of sorts. And when Eddie’s mob-connected dad joins the search, Eddie starts to wonder if she and her family are the good guys or the bad guys. Either way, Eddie’s determined to get to the bottom of this mystery–even if it kills her.
Praise for One Dead, Two to Go
“Smart, page-turning fun, with the most feisty and likable P.I. since Kinsey Millhone.” –Deb Caletti, National Book Award finalist and author of He’s Gone
“Plunge[s] the reader into a tale of fractured relationships, mayhem, and thrills.” –Deborah Turrell Atkinson, author of the Storm Kayama Mysteries
“The writing is cinematic and vivid, the characters well-drawn. [For] fans of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.” –Max Everhart, author of the Eli Sharpe series
“Memorable and entertaining.” –Scott Driscoll, author of Better You Go Home
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