Synopses & Reviews
“Stellar...pitch-perfect.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Twelve years ago, Chester Morton disappeared from his hometown with barely a trace and was never heard from again. For the past twelve years, his mother has kept the search for her son alive—paying for a billboard overlooking the local community college, putting up fliers around town every week, hounding law enforcement agencies. Mrs. Mortons determination has not only made Chesters disappearance very high profile, its also been damaging to her marriage, her remaining children, and herself.
“another engaging…story with characters who could walk right off the page.”—Charlotte Observer
Now, long after everyone else has given up hope, Chesters body is finally found—hanging from the very billboard that has been advertising his disappearance. Chesters corpse, however, is fresh—meaning that he had been alive, somewhere, until very recently. Under pressure and with limited resources, the local police turn to Gregor Demarkian, a former FBI agent and a frequent consultant, to find out once and for all what really happened all those years ago…and to unravel the truth buried within this very complex and tragic case.
“Ought to establish Haddam as Americas P. D. James once and for all.” —Baltimore Sun
Review
"The re-creation of the fishbowl that is smalltown life is pitch-perfect and shaded by a chilling glimpse of human darkness."--
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) PRAISE FOR JANE HADDAMS GREGOR DEMARKIAN NOVELS
WANTING SHEILA DEAD “Outstanding...Haddam has few peers at misdirection, and she celverly satirizes the reality show industry while continuing to add depth to her lead.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Haddams series characters are engaging as always, including Demarkians quirkly Armenian neighborhood, which has enough character to count as one.”—Charlotte News Observer
“Her take on reality TV, its egos and backstage battles, is fresh and entertaining, and (as usual) the mystery is sharply plotted. Eventually Haddam may have to deal with the fact that Demarkians age will prevent him from continuing to solve crimes, but lets hope thats not for a while yet.”—Booklist
"Haddam gleefully satirizes reality TV and offers a well though out appreciation of Agatha Christies novels, which she lets Demarkian savor for the first time.”—Kirkus Reviews
LIVING WITNESS
“Haddam offers her typically razor-sharp mystery concerning a highly contentious issue, but also does so without taking sides, treating all of her characters, from devout Christians to agnostics (and all points in between), with respect and understanding. Haddam is a fine writer, exhibiting skills rarely glimpsed in the mystery genre.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Haddams excellent novel takes a nuanced look at the debate over teaching evolution in public schools… Haddam makes characters on both sides of the issue sympathetic, explores the inner life of her detective hero—and offers an ingenious fair-play puzzle.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
CHEATING AT SOLITAIRE
“A stellar whodunit.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Cheating at Solitaire has a sharply satirical edge as it takes on the cult of celebrity.”—Boston Globe
“Haddam is at her best.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“[This] series keeps getting better, each novel just a little more dramatic, more thought provoking, and more entertaining than the last...It's about time she gets the A-list status she so richly deserves.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Ought to establish Haddam as Americas P.D. James once and for all.”—Baltimore Sun
“Haddam is clearly having a good time.”—Charlotte Observer
“More compelling than most mysteries, Cheating at Solitaire manages a good sense of humor and tight, sharp writing. Haddam lets us ponder celebrity and its meaning, the powerful symbiosis between stars and the public, and our own complicity in the frenzy.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
Review
"The re-creation of the fishbowl that is smalltown life is pitch-perfect and shaded by a chilling glimpse of human darkness."--
Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) PRAISE FOR JANE HADDAMS GREGOR DEMARKIAN NOVELS
WANTING SHEILA DEAD “Outstanding...Haddam has few peers at misdirection, and she celverly satirizes the reality show industry while continuing to add depth to her lead.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Haddams series characters are engaging as always, including Demarkians quirkly Armenian neighborhood, which has enough character to count as one.”—Charlotte News Observer
“Her take on reality TV, its egos and backstage battles, is fresh and entertaining, and (as usual) the mystery is sharply plotted. Eventually Haddam may have to deal with the fact that Demarkians age will prevent him from continuing to solve crimes, but lets hope thats not for a while yet.”—Booklist
"Haddam gleefully satirizes reality TV and offers a well though out appreciation of Agatha Christies novels, which she lets Demarkian savor for the first time.”—Kirkus Reviews
LIVING WITNESS
“Haddam offers her typically razor-sharp mystery concerning a highly contentious issue, but also does so without taking sides, treating all of her characters, from devout Christians to agnostics (and all points in between), with respect and understanding. Haddam is a fine writer, exhibiting skills rarely glimpsed in the mystery genre.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Haddams excellent novel takes a nuanced look at the debate over teaching evolution in public schools… Haddam makes characters on both sides of the issue sympathetic, explores the inner life of her detective hero—and offers an ingenious fair-play puzzle.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
CHEATING AT SOLITAIRE
“A stellar whodunit.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Cheating at Solitaire has a sharply satirical edge as it takes on the cult of celebrity.”—Boston Globe
“Haddam is at her best.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“[This] series keeps getting better, each novel just a little more dramatic, more thought provoking, and more entertaining than the last...It's about time she gets the A-list status she so richly deserves.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Ought to establish Haddam as Americas P.D. James once and for all.”—Baltimore Sun
“Haddam is clearly having a good time.”—Charlotte Observer
“More compelling than most mysteries, Cheating at Solitaire manages a good sense of humor and tight, sharp writing. Haddam lets us ponder celebrity and its meaning, the powerful symbiosis between stars and the public, and our own complicity in the frenzy.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer
Synopsis
Haddam manages to produce each time a layered, richly peopled, and dryly witty book with a plot of mind-bending complexity. --Houston Chronicle on Glass Houses Twelve years ago, Chester Morton disappeared from his hometown in Mattuck, New York, leaving no trace and never to be heard from again. For the past twelve years, his mother has kept the search for her son alive--paying for a billboard overlooking the local community college, putting up new flyers every week, hounding every law enforcement agency she can get to listen. Her determination has made his disappearance very high profile but it's also been damaging to her family, her children and to herself.
Now, Chester's body is finally found--hanging from the very billboard that has been advertising his disappearance. Chester's corpse, however, is recent--meaning that Chester had been alive, somewhere, until very recently. Under pressure and with limited resources, the local police turn to Gregor Demarkian--a former FBI agent and a frequent consultant on such cases--to try and unravel the truth buried within this very complex and tragic case and find out once and for all what really happened all those years ago.
Synopsis
Flowering Judas
Jane Haddam
Twelve years ago, Chester Morton disappeared from his hometown with barely a trace and was never heard from again. For the past twelve years, his mother has kept the search for her son alive—paying for a billboard overlooking the local community college, putting up fliers around town every week, hounding law enforcement agencies. Mrs. Mortons determination has not only made Chesters disappearance very high profile, its also been damaging to her marriage, her remaining children, and herself.
Now, long after everyone else has given up hope, Chesters body is finally found—hanging from the very billboard that has been advertising his disappearance. Chesters corpse, however, is fresh—meaning that he had been alive, somewhere, until very recently. Under pressure and with limited resources, the local police turn to Gregor Demarkian, a former FBI agent and a frequent consultant, to find out once and for all what really happened all those years ago…and to unravel the truth buried within this very complex and tragic case.
About the Author
JANE HADDAM, author of more than twenty novels, has been a finalist for both the Edgar® and the Anthony Award. She lives in Litchfield County, Connecticut.