A Dark and Deadly Deception
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- $14.99
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
A Gripping Tale of Murder and Deception in the Heart of Chicago
In Dark and Deadly Deception, Chicago detective Marti MacAlister finds herself entangled in a complex web of murder and intrigue. When the body of a Hollywood film star is discovered along the shores of the Des Plaines River during a movie shoot, Marti must navigate the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world to uncover the truth behind the shocking crime.
As if one murder wasn't enough, the skeletal remains of another gunshot victim are found in a century-old building undergoing renovations. As Marti delves deeper into both cases, she begins to unravel the tangled threads that connect them. But with each passing day, the killer grows more dangerous and elusive.
In this captivating addition to Eleanor Taylor Bland's acclaimed series, readers will be drawn into a world of suspense and wit as they follow Marti MacAlister, a brilliant and determined African American female cop, in her quest for justice. With its masterful blend of mystery, thriller, and police procedural elements, Dark and Deadly Deception promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Unspoken fears, guilty secrets and divisions between rich and poor serve as the unsettling backdrop for Bland's well-crafted 13th Marti MacAlister mystery (after 2004's A Cold and Silent Dying), set in Lincoln Prairie, Ill. When the body of Savannah Payne-Jones, a 43-year-old black actress and known gambler, washes up on the shore of the Des Plaines River, Marti and her detective partner, Matthew "Vik" Jessenovik, investigate. Marti and Vik are also under pressure to identify the skeleton of a 28-year-old mixed-race male, apparently shot in the chest and sealed in the closet of an old building for more than 50 years. To make matters worse, Marti and Vik must each cope with the illnesses of their respective spouses. Meanwhile, several elderly residents of Lincoln Prairie guard family secrets that could provide important clues to solving the two murders. Bland's deft use of flashbacks not only builds suspense but adds complexity to her characters.
