The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes
The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes
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The Fine Art of Murder
A Katherine Sullivan Mystery

Author: Emily Barnes

Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie

Unabridged: 6 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2016

Synopsis

In this charming and smart series debut retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.Former police chief Katherine Sullivan has been called brilliant, brave, compassionate, and quirky, but after decades of crime fighting, this resilient grandmother with an artist’s soul is discovering that retirement can be just as deadly as being on the job.When Katherine returned to her hometown, her only thought was to comfort her recently divorced daughter. That was before a young woman was found murdered on the estate of the town’s richest family. Now, in order to track down the killer, Katherine must uncover the generations of secrets that at least one person has already killed to protect.

About Emily Barnes

Emily Barnes lives in Clarksville, Missouri. An artist herself, she has published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.

About Carrington MacDuffie

Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Grace on October 11, 2016

This book was merely...okay. It's truly a 2.5 star (when is Goodreads going to give us half stars!). Considering this the first book in what apparently is a planned series, I got a decent feel for the main character and the world she inhabits. However, it turns out she wasn't very interesting. Yes,......more

Goodreads review by Allison on August 10, 2016

The overall mystery was OK but not particularly challenging or mysterious. Too many characters for this short a book! I do have one major complaint: the main character confiscates the cell phone from her grand-daughter, EVEN THOUGH it's clearly stated that this is the grand-daughter's only way of con......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on August 02, 2017

This is an enjoyable mystery about former police chief Katherine Sullivan. She goes to stay with her daughter and grandchildren and gets involved in a mystery. interesting sidelines about her interactions with her grandchildren really add to the story.......more

Quotes

“A retired police chief with an artistic bent uses all her skills when murder interrupts her return to her hometown. Appealing, genuine, engaging.” Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author

“This entertaining debut introduces seasoned, older sleuths and will please cozy readers hungry for more mysteries in the style of Steve Forman’s ‘Boca Knight’ series, also featuring a retired police officer.” Library Journal

“Fans of cozy mysteries and well-seasoned sleuths will hope that this debut is the first of a long series.” Booklist

“The Fine Art of Murder is a true delight!…Katherine is a smart, intriguing new heroine, full of compassion and good humor, but also hard-nosed enough to follow the twists and turns of a complex murder investigation. Writing with a light touch, Barnes gives us an engaging new mystery series. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read.” Ellen Hart, award-winning author of the Jane Lawless series

“A very nuanced mystery that pulls the reader into the daily life of former Chief of Police Katherine Sullivan. Detail by detail, Emily Barnes builds the tension and ultimately leads the reader to the satisfying conclusion.” Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Book Delaney mystery series

“When Kate returns to her hometown in Minnesota she’s thrust into a murder investigation involving one of the town’s most prominent citizens—and her own daughter. In The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes has created a likeable, no-nonsense character who can juggle friends, family, and felons.” Rosemary Harris, author of Pushing Up Daisies

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