Stiletto A Novel
Stiletto by Brenda Peterson is a novel published by She Writes Press on May 30, 2023. This 272-page book presents a fast-paced mystery through the perspectives of Detective Anna Crane and her prime suspect, biochemist Eleanor Kiernan. Both women grapple with the haunting loss of a sibling, setting the stage for a tense investigation following the fatal stabbing of a Big Pharma executive.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of psychological tension and moral ambiguity as Detective Crane delves into a web of potential suspects, including activists and family members connected to the victim. The story explores the complexities of their relationship, raising questions about trust and attraction amidst the backdrop of international crime and the pharmaceutical industry’s impact. Stiletto offers a unique blend of mystery and character exploration, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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Stiletto is a timely, fast-paced, feminine mystery told in two diverse voices—a tense, erotic duet between the sharp, intuitive Detective Anna Crane and her prime suspect, the brilliant biochemist Eleanor Kiernan. Both women are haunted by the tragic loss of a sibling, but Kiernan’s twin brother died of an overdose of the opiate she helped to create.
When a Big Pharma exec, Leo Cushman, is fatally stabbed, there are many other suspects: Obliterate Opiates activists, a disinherited ex-wife and stepson, a secret lover, an addict vowing vengeance. But Detective Crane prioritizes investigating Kiernan in her first high-profile case, even as she is unexpectedly drawn to her suspect. Can an antagonist also be an ally? Can a young detective be seduced by a murderer?
A cinematic, stylish psychological thriller, Stiletto is a suspenseful cross between the sensual obsessions of Killing Eve and the compelling drama of the award-winning TV series Dopesick that exposes the greed of Big Pharma and its guilt in marketing an opiate that kills over 100,000 a year. But the real mystery in Stiletto is what its two protagonists discover as its twisting plot unfolds—about the real crime and about themselves.
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