Taken by the Wind
Taken by the Wind by Ellen Hart is a reprint edition published by Bywater Books on June 2, 2015. This 336-page novel is presented in English and features the character Jane Lawless, a lesbian sleuth who faces a challenging case involving the mysterious disappearance of a twelve-year-old boy. The narrative skillfully weaves backstory for new readers while showcasing Lawless’s expertise as a part-time private investigator, setting the stage for a suspenseful investigation.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and character development as Jane navigates the complexities surrounding the missing boy, Jack, and his cousin Gabriel, who is dealing with personal challenges. The story delves into themes of friendship and the potential dangers that lurk beneath seemingly innocent adventures. With elements of cozy mystery and a focus on women sleuths, this book engages those interested in LGBTQ+ fiction and detective narratives.
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“Absorbing . . . unexpected twists and turns . . . and the activities of her irrepressible best friend, Cordelia Thorn (a treasure of mystery fiction), will keep the reader guessing.”–Publishers Weekly
“A judicious balance of long-term development and short-term storytelling; even readers who come for the ongoing characters will stay for the mystery.”–Kirkus Reviews
“An engrossing mystery with captivating characters”–Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
Lesbian sleuth Jane Lawless confronts one of her most frightening situations: children gone missing. Seamlessly integrating enough backstory to orient readers new to the series, Ellen Hart also quickly establishes restaurateur Lawless’s professional skills as a part-time PI as she deftly secures the details pertaining to the disappearance of Eric and Andrew’s hot-headed, charismatic twelve-year-old son, Jack, and develops a search strategy. Jack has previously masterminded risky situations with his less volatile cousin, Gabriel, who is troubled, having recently consented to genetic testing since his father died of ALS. But have the boys escalated their adventures?
Jane’s first impression of the case isn’t good–in fact, she’s not convinced the boys ran away at all. She thinks they may have been abducted . . . or worse.
Ellen Hart is a five-time winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Mystery and a three-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award for Best Popular Fiction.
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