Murder the Tey Way
by Marilyn Levinson
…a fantastic mystery…
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Murder the Tey Way
by Marilyn Levinson
- Cozy Mystery – 300 pages
The sequel to Murder a la Christie. The book will be out in mid-October!!
Synopsis:
Professor Lexie Driscoll is leading a Golden Age of Mystery book club discussion of Josephine Tey’s novels, when her sister arrives in a state of agitation. The sisters aren’t close, and Lexie wonders why Gayle has driven from Utah to Long Island to stay with her. The following morning, Gayle awakens Lexie to say there’s a dead man lying in her backyard. Gayle confesses she’s on the run because she witnessed a murder and the murderer is out to get her. Gayle takes off after begging Lexie not to tell the police she’s been there. This presents a problem because Lexie’s boyfriend, homicide detective Brian Donovan, is initially put in charge of the investigation. The murder victim turns out to be a minor criminal suspected of having burgled several homes in the area. Lexie wonders if her sister killed the man, believing he was sent to kill her.
Lexie and her friend Joy Lincoln, a former FBI agent and now a stay-at-home mom, soon discover that all of the book club members either have secrets or are in situations involving the wrong side of the law. An older couple, Marge and Evan Billings, are at the mercy of the criminals they’ve hired to extricate their young granddaughter from Peru. Tim Draigon has lost his attorney’s license for illegal activities. He and Sadie Lu, a guidance counselor, owe money and have borrowed large sums from money lenders connected to the murdered man. Lexie’s neighbors, the Roberts sisters, are strange birds. Corinne dominates her slow sister, Felicity, and berates Lexie whenever she comes to Felicity’s aid. And who is this Johnny Scarvino Felicity fears? Another club member is murdered, one is knocked unconscious, and old and new secrets impact the lives of the members of the book club. Lexie must find the murderer before more lives are destroyed.
My review:
Lexie and the book club ladies are back and better than ever in this installment of the Golden Age of Mystery series. This was such a great book I couldn't put it down. When Lexie's sister finds a dead man in her backyard things take a turn that Lexie didn't want. Her sister Gayle doesn't want the police to know she is there and Lexie has to find out what is going on before they both find themselves in jail. The characters are strong and the story line is so intense and captivating you will not want to stop reading! This is one whodunit that will have you up late and wanting more.
About This Author
A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, romantic suspense, and books for kids.
Her latest mystery, Murder a la Christie, is out with Oak Tree Press. Untreed Reads has brought out new e-editions of her Twin Lakes mysteries: A Murderer Among Us, awarded a Suspense Magazine Best Indie, and Murder in the Air. Uncial Press e-publishes her ghost mystery, Giving Up the Ghost, and her romantic suspense, Dangerous Relations. All of Marilyn’s mysteries take place on Long Island, where she lives.
Her books for young readers include No Boys Allowed; Rufus and Magic Run Amok, which was awarded a Children’s Choice; Getting Back to Normal, & And Don’t Bring Jeremy.
Marilyn loves traveling, reading, knitting, doing Sudoku, and visiting with her granddaughter, Olivia, on FaceTime. She is co-founder and past president of the Long Island chapter of Sisters in Crime.
Author Links
Webpage: http://www.marilynlevinson.com
Blog: Makeminemystery the first and third Monday of every month.
http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarilynLevinson
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/marilev/
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ReplyDeleteWow this sounds like a really great story. One that will be added to by TBR list.
ReplyDeleteSounds thrilling!
ReplyDeleteIt does indeed sound like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThis book was great! Can't wait to read the 1st one in the series!
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