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No, the murder of a child is not a pleasant subject, but author Kelly Marshall handles the story with compassion. Although some parts of the book are gritty, she balances that with sexy scenes and flashes of wry humor. Marshall kept me guessing "whodunit" until the very end.
In today's TEASER, Emily Chatburn's father makes a startling accusation: "She's killed another one. And I'm not letting her get away with it." (At 14% on my Kindle.)
Genre: Murder Mystery
Length: 289 Pages
Amazon Link: Millstone
Website: Kelly Marshall Books
Blurb from Amazon:
Seattle homicide detectives Nick Winston and his female partner Pat Strom have seen it all, but there’s one call every cop hates to get—a child’s murder. When the child’s father bursts into the sanctuary and accuses his estranged wife Elizabeth of killing their daughter, the man is arrested by the detectives. But the case against Cole Chatburn is stymied when a babysitter offers him an alibi for the night.
Disclaimer: Kelly Marshall is a member of my writing group, and I helped edit MILLSTONE.
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away -- you don't want to ruin the book for others)
- Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers
- Leave a comment on MizB's Teaser Tuesday post (HERE) and include your link so everyone can find your post.
I do love this kind of story, even though child killings are horrific and hard to handle. But you grabbed me with the teaser and synopsis, and the setting is one I always enjoy: Seattle!
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Thank you for stopping by. I think you'll like Winston and Strom.
DeleteWinston and Strom are my favorite characters to write!
DeleteLove the setting.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Even though I write with a Texas twang, I live in the Pacific Northwest and adore stories set here.
DeleteThis sounds hard hitting! Child murder is never easy to read no matter the book. The synopsis does grab you though so Ill definitely have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteThe vast majority of the book focuses on catching the killer, as well as Nick Winston's attraction to a major character in the story.
DeleteOoh, this one sounds intense! Sounds like something I would enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my TT @ Addicted Readers! :)
Looks like a gritty story. Glad there are other elements to it too.
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Yes, there's definitely more to the story than murder. The relationship between Winston and Strom results in some snarky dialogue, and there are some WOW sexy scenes too.
DeleteA mystery..Wow..I love mysteries and this book sounds pretty intriguing.. Nice pick.. :)
ReplyDelete-Nikita @Njkinny's World of Books
another mystery fan here, so this one's got me going with the one word, 'another' !
ReplyDeletegood play, Sandra !
Thank you for stopping by today.
DeleteI love reading and writing mysteries. I think you'll like Millstone!
DeleteSounds intense. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by my site.
ReplyDeleteI think you picked a great book to help edit from the sound of this teaser and I do love a good mystery. Here is my TT http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/03/18/teaser-tuesday-march-18/
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky to be involved in a couple of terrific writing groups with talented writers.
DeleteSounds good, Sandra! Night Broken
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds deep, disturbing, and dark - but good that the author seems to be handling it well - thanks for mentioning that!
ReplyDeleteYou already stopped by - but here is mine from You Should Have Known
It sounds interesting, but way out of my comfort reading zone. So glad you enjoyed your friends book.
ReplyDeleteIt's set in Seattle? I'm very interested!
ReplyDeleteYes, both of the Winston/Strom books are set in Seattle. The first one is called THE RADIO MURDERS.
DeleteJust grabs you, doesn't it? I'll have to look at that one. Here's mine: http://pdworkman.com/teaser-from-looking-over-your-shoulder-teasertuesdays/
ReplyDeleteIt's a tough subject to read but the teasers are really intriguing. Thanks for visiting my TT today :)
ReplyDeleteI don't generally go in for gritty, but with enough humor I'm good. This sounds fun, dead kids not withstanding.
ReplyDeleteOne of Kelly's scenes involves a chase on horseback. So unexpected.
DeleteSounds like a book I would like. Thanks for visiting.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book I would enjoy, despite the fact that it centres on the murder of at least one child, although it sounds from your teasers, that there may be more than one murdered child in this story.
I am wondering whether Cole Chatburn suspects his estranged wife, or his alibi providing babysitter, of the murder?
This sounds like another great series I should be following, so thanks for sharing.
Yvonne
Sounds like I did a good job of teasing you!
DeleteVery good teaser! I think I'd enjoy this book since I've been in a rom suspense mood recently.
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds very intense. I'm glad you enjoyed Millstone. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA very strong teaser! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and that the author handled the dark theme well.
ReplyDeleteThank for sharing!
Cyn @ Bookmunchies
I certainly can't imagine investigating a child's murder, but this sounds interesting. Great teaser!
ReplyDeleteRachel @ Paper Cuts
Enticing teaser!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun read... You have me curious about the teaser!
ReplyDeleteThanx for visiting my TT
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
sounds like something that would keep you turning pages, that's for sure! Thanks for visiting my TT.
ReplyDeleteKym @ http://justasecondblog.blogspot.com/
I don't think I'd be able to read this one, but it sounds like you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteGreat Teaser! This sounds like it could be a good book. Thank you for sharing and visiting mine.
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! I don't read many murder mysteries though. :(
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