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list price: $9.95
edition:Paperback
category: Fiction
published: Mar 2018
ISBN:9781459818194
publisher:
Orca Book Publishers
imprint:
Rapid Reads
Description
This is the third book in the Maxine Benson mystery series.
Small-town police chief Maxine "Max" Benson is just settling into her new life when her ex appears on the scene. Apparently, he and his new young lover just happen to be visiting her area on holiday. Max left her marriage and the Toronto police to become chief in Port Ainslie, where she runs a three-person department with few problems and enjoys a different pace of life. That's all about to change when Max's ex-husband is accused of killing his young lover right in Max's own backyard. It seems that only Max's superior detection abilities can save him from an almost certain conviction.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for older teen readers and adults who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Awards
- Winner, The Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Award - Best Crime Novella
Editorial Reviews
"Plucky Maxine Benson is an engaging and triumphant character. I welcome even more of these Maxine Benson Mysteries. Highly Recommended."
— CM Magazine
"Reynolds provides a neat primer on how to solve a crime in double-quick time."
— Kirkus Reviews
