Product Description

The new Kate Kinsella mystery - After the tragic death of her boyfriend, private investigator Kate Kinsella needs a break, so her partner Hubert despatches her to a rural retreat in deepest Wales: Peace Haven, which turns out to be a New Age therapy centre. There Kate meets Fran who, it turns out, has been in prison accused of murdering her baby son. But there is more to her story than meets the eye, and soon Kate finds herself embroiled in a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #867625 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 204 pages

From Booklist
PI Kate Kinsella is deeply depressed over the recent murder of her boyfriend. Her longtime friend Hubert decides she needs a change of scene and books Kate into a rural retreat. When she arrives, she finds the "retreat" more like a prison--no telephones, recent magazines, or newspapers; no contact with the outside world; and a group of decidedly oddball guests. One of the guests is Fran Rowley, a former high-flying lawyer who has just been released after serving six years in prison for killing her infant son. Her husband, sister, and surviving daughter have abandoned her, but Kate finds herself feeling sorry for Fran. The more she talks to her, the more Kate believes she's innocent. But if Fran didn't murder her son, who did? Kate's PI instincts kick in, and almost without realizing it, she's investigating Fran's case. This low-key, low profile female PI series deserves wider recognition: the plots are original, there's always a bit of gentle humor, and Kate is definitely charismatic. A good pick for all collections. Emily Melton
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Review
"Kate is a feisty, sassy heroine, able to hold her own with any of America's tough-yet-tender female sleuths, and this fourth entry in the series is perhaps the best so far" Booklist on Deadly Night "A highly suspenseful plot combined with Kate and Hubert's witty repartee makes this one deadly fun" Booklist on Deadly Choice "An inventive plot and healthy helping of humor make this an enjoyable and intriguing read" Booklist on Deadly Echo "Kate's an appealing heroine, and Green's inventive, suspenseful story writing makes this a fine addition to the entertaining Kate Kinsella series" Booklist on Deadly Web"