A Match Made for Murder
A Match Made for Murder by Iona Whishaw is a mystery novel published by TouchWood Editions on April 28, 2020. This edition spans 408 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lane Winslow, an ex-British secret service officer, and her new husband, Inspector Darling, as they embark on their honeymoon at the Santa Cruz Inn in Tucson, Arizona. Their plans for a relaxing getaway are abruptly disrupted when a wealthy guest is shot, drawing them into a complex investigation filled with intrigue and danger.
As Lane and Darling navigate the web of suspects surrounding the shooting, they find themselves entangled in a series of seemingly perfect marriages marred by jealousy and violence. Meanwhile, back in Nelson, Sergeant Ames deals with a separate investigation involving vandalism that leads to unexpected consequences. This narrative intertwines the personal and the perilous, exploring themes of marriage and deception against the backdrop of the American Southwest. Readers will find a blend of cozy mystery elements and amateur sleuthing as the characters confront both external threats and their own relationships.
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Winner of the the 2021 Bony Blithe Light Mystery Award
“An intriguing mix of character, plot, time, and place. Highly recommended.” –Ian Hamilton, award-winning author of the Ava Lee novels
Lane Winslow, the ex British secret service officer and her new husband Inspector Darling travel to Arizona to honeymoon at a historic Inn when gunshots ring out in the newest Lane Winslow mystery, a series that Kirkus Reviews calls “relentlessly exciting.”
It’s November, and Lane and Darling have escaped the chilly autumn in the Kootenays for a honeymoon at the posh and romantic Santa Cruz Inn in sunny Tucson, Arizona. But despite her very best intentions to relax, soon after their arrival Lane’s plans to spend the holiday poolside with a good mystery are interrupted by gunfire. One of the hotel’s wealthy guests has been shot point blank and Lane is second on the scene.
Though Lane and Darling attempt to distance themselves from the investigation, the longer they stay at the Santa Cruz Inn, the deeper they are drawn into a web of suspects and bystanders, and a collection of seemingly perfect marriages fraught with jealousy and violence. The situation threatens first their honeymoon and then their lives when Lane puts herself directly in the sights of local criminals who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Back in Nelson, Sergeant Ames has been left in charge of the department during Darling’s absence. As he investigates a case of vandalism at the Van Eyck garage, it seems to lead directly to the death of the suspected vandal himself. Working with Constable Terrell, the new recruit, to piece together what happened in this strange and unsettling murder, Ames finds his romantic interest in mechanic Tina Van Eyck creates complications that are more than awkward; they could be deadly.
Fans of Maisie Dobbs and the Kopp sisters will delight in the latest Lane Winslow, a study of matrimony and mirage in the American Southwest.
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