A Hard Bargain, Jane Tesh
A Hard Bargain, Jane Tesh
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A Hard Bargain

Author: Jane Tesh

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Unabridged: 7 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/13/2012


Synopsis

After solving her first big murder case in the small town of Celosia, North Carolina, Madeline Maclin hopes at last to be taken seriously as a private investigator. She has opened an office in the home of her best friend, Jerry Fairweather, a man haunted by his past who enjoys running harmless scams. Jerry doesnt feel worthy of anyones love, which is bad news for Madeline. Secretly, Madeline has questions about the accident that killed Jerrys parents and suspects that Jerrys sister Harriet knows more than shes willing to admit. But for now,Madeline is occupied with finding Kirby Willet, an eccentric inventor who left behind boxes of his belongings, including one filled with money. Meanwhile, the town is hopping with Pageantoids, rabid fans from Madelines days as a beauty queen who have come to Celosia to produce more pageants. And then theres Rick Rialto, one of Jerrys shady con-artist friends. Josh Gaskins, the director of Voltage Films, is also in town and thinks Jerrys old house is the perfect setting for his horror film about Celosias mythical beast,Curse of the Mantis Man. When there is a murder on the set, Madeline uncovers several suspects and is forced to investigate some hard bargainsat least one of which is with Jerry.

About Jane Tesh

Jane Tesh, a library media specialist at an elementary school for thirty years, retired to write and is the author of several plays and two mystery series. She also plays the violin and the piano, is an occasional orchestra conductor for community theater, and is a certified kickboxing instructor. She lives and writes in Mount Airy, North Carolina.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Marcia on March 25, 2014

This is the second in the series. The story underscores the old saying, "You can't go home again" as Josh Gaskins goes back to small town Celosia to film a movie about Mantis Man, a local legend. Gaskins has several reasons. He wants to show off, he needs financing, and he has subject matter that ha......more

Goodreads review by Julie on October 06, 2017

Not up to snuff with the Grace Street Mysteries. Need lots more of those. I'll continue to read these though. Does Goodreads have a way to notify us when your work comes out? I'd like that. It'd also be great if they listed series in order & added published dates. Keep them coming!......more

Goodreads review by Cindy B. on June 25, 2017

Nice beach read; romance, mystery, well plotted and narrated. No offensive stuff.......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on October 12, 2020

Another great book by Jane Great story line, and an enjoyable read. Mac is a character you can visualize. I’m ready to begin book 3!......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 03, 2019

Madeline Maclin and her best friend (would that he were something more!) Jerry are back, solving crimes in the little southern town of Celosia. A graduate of the local high school is returning to film a horror movie, using Jerry's house in the exterior shots. Private investigator Madeline also has o......more