Out of Control (The Duncan Maclain Mysteries #6)

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Synopsis
Murder disrupts a blind PI&’s honeymoon in this mix of detective novel and psychological thriller from the author of Death Knell.The wife of a wealthy Tennessee mining tycoon, Marcia Fillmore has worked hard to get to where she is in life. She&’s also a woman with a dark past, one she&’s put behind her . . . until a man walks into the Black Pigeon in Gatlinburg and takes a seat beside her at the bar. Marcia doesn&’t take kindly to him threatening her with blackmail, following her home—or seeing her kiss a man who isn&’t her husband. Everything could fall apart. No, something must be done . . .A former intelligence officer in the army, Capt. Duncan Maclain lost his sight in World War I. Since then, he&’s honed his other senses and become a successful private detective whose unique skills are sought after frequently. So it&’s no surprise when he arrives in the Smoky Mountains with his new bride and the sheriff asks him for help investigating a suspicious car wreck. With evidence that points to foul play, the sheriff and Maclain know they&’ve got a killer to catch—but she&’s not going to go down without a fight . . .&“Ingenious.&” —Kirkus Reviews&“The most completely evil and yet interesting woman you&’ve read about in a long time . . . Superlative!&” —Chicago Daily News Baynard Kendrick was the first American to enlist in the Canadian Army during World War I. While in London, he met a blind English soldier whose observational skills inspired the character of Capt. Duncan Maclain. Kendrick was also a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America and winner of the organization&’s Grand Master Award.
Copyright:
1945

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
232 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781504065610
Publisher:
MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
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Copyrighted By:
Baynard Kendrick
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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Bookshare Staff
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