2024 John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger (shortlist)
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER AWARD • A remote lodge. A stormy night. A shot in the dark. You may think you’ve read this story before. Think again. • Fans of The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and Magpie Murders, look no further.
“Potent. . . . McDorman's knowledge is abundant, as is his cleverness.”—Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review
When private detective Adam McAnnis joins an old college friend for the Bicentennial weekend at the exclusive West Heart club in upstate New York, he finds himself among a set of not-entirely-friendly strangers. Then the body of one of the members is found at the lake’s edge; hours later, a major storm hits. By the time power is restored on Sunday, two more people will be dead . . .
Genre: Mystery
“Potent. . . . McDorman's knowledge is abundant, as is his cleverness.”—Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review
When private detective Adam McAnnis joins an old college friend for the Bicentennial weekend at the exclusive West Heart club in upstate New York, he finds himself among a set of not-entirely-friendly strangers. Then the body of one of the members is found at the lake’s edge; hours later, a major storm hits. By the time power is restored on Sunday, two more people will be dead . . .
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Phenomenal... totally unique . . . a treat for every murder mystery fan." - Janice Hallett
"A thoroughly original suspense novel that hops across elements of the genre - a diabolical locked-room mystery interspersed with a fascinating primer on the form - while always being tremendous fun to read." - Chris Pavone
"A brain-teaser and a crowd-pleaser. I loved it." - Benjamin Stevenson
"Fun, clever, and innovative. A remarkable novel by a major talent, who has created a crime novel that feels entirely unique." - Stuart Turton
"A thoroughly original suspense novel that hops across elements of the genre - a diabolical locked-room mystery interspersed with a fascinating primer on the form - while always being tremendous fun to read." - Chris Pavone
"A brain-teaser and a crowd-pleaser. I loved it." - Benjamin Stevenson
"Fun, clever, and innovative. A remarkable novel by a major talent, who has created a crime novel that feels entirely unique." - Stuart Turton
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