Wildcat Play A Mystery
Wildcat Play A Mystery by Helen Knode is a First Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2012. This 311-page novel follows hipster movie critic Ann Whitehead, who, after a harrowing experience in Hollywood, relocates to the San Joaquin Valley. There, she takes a job with an oil company owned by her grandfather’s friend, Joe Balch. Ann’s new life takes a dark turn when a crew member is killed, and while local authorities deem it an accident, Ann’s instincts tell her otherwise, prompting her to investigate further.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and humor as Ann navigates the complexities of her new job and the dangers that arise. The narrative features a cast of colorful oil-field characters and captures the essence of small-town life. As Ann pursues the truth behind the death, she encounters challenges that test her resolve and wit. This book delves into themes of investigation and resilience, showcasing a determined heroine who embraces her new environment while confronting unexpected threats.
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Hipster movie critic Ann Whitehead pushed a Hollywood murder case to a bloody climax and almost died herself. Changed forever–less stupid and more fun–she has moved on to a place she knows well: the San Joaquin Valley, where her grandfather’s closest friend, Joe Balch, owns the oil company that keeps one town alive.
Balch gets Ann a job with the Oklahoma contractor drilling his wildcat well. It’s hard work, but Ann loves both it and her crusty old boss, Emmet. Then a guy on her crew is killed by a falling hammer. Sheriffs rule it an accident but Ann’s LAPD squeeze, Detective Doug Lockwood, says it’s murder. Ann can’t resist the challenge of chasing a killer–and then the killer starts chasing her . . .
From a writer whose first novel was praised as “highly literate, exceptionally action-packed and occasionally harrowing” (Chicago Tribune), this is a wild ride full of bad behavior and laughs, oil-field characters, and small-town atmosphere, starring a heroine who never does anything halfway.
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