A Judgment of Whispers A Novel of Suspense |
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| Author:
| Bissell, Sallie |
| Series title: | A Mary Crow Novel Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7387-4361-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2015 |
| Publisher: | Llewellyn Publications
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| Imprint: | Midnight Ink |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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Whispers abound at the ancient Spanish Oak. To those who know how to listen, it tells secrets of vanquished conquistadors, Cherokee witches, and the long-unsolved murder of ten-year-old Teresa Ewing. Whispers also thrive in the town of Hartsville--rumors that Teresa's killer still walks free.
While running for District Attorney, Mary Crow finds the whispers starting to swirl around her. Did one of her friends cover up that twenty-year-old murder? Does her campaign have blood...
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Whispers abound at the ancient Spanish Oak. To those who know how to listen, it tells secrets of vanquished conquistadors, Cherokee witches, and the long-unsolved murder of ten-year-old Teresa Ewing. Whispers also thrive in the town of Hartsville--rumors that Teresa's killer still walks free.
While running for District Attorney, Mary Crow finds the whispers starting to swirl around her. Did one of her friends cover up that twenty-year-old murder? Does her campaign have blood on its hands? As new evidence is discovered, Mary realizes that the only way to save her reputation is to find the true killer and silence the vicious gossip that has trapped so many people in lies.
Praise:
"The intricate plot, compelling, well-drawn characters...and Southern setting will appeal to readers of Ron Rash and John Hart."--Library Journal
"[Bissell's] mysteries are always good company."--Knoxville News Sentinel
"The pace was just right, the characters well drawn, and the story was intriguing and interesting."--Suspense Magazine