Inspector Sam Blackstone Mysteries
by Sally Spencer
The new Inspector Sam Blackstone mystery set in August, 1900. William Holt, a reclusive millionaire businessman, has been kidnapped from his grand Coney Island home after the brutal murder of his two bodyguards. Soon, a huge ransom is demanded, and the victims two sons are given just days to find the money. Inspector Sam Blackstone, now seconded to the New York Police Department, and his partner, Alex Meade, are charged with solving the case, but theyll need to keep their wits about them if they are to solve it in time ...
"Starred Review. [Spencer] gets everything right in his excellent eighth historical ... A plausible and resourceful hero complements a sophisticated plot." - Publishers Weekly
"Clever plotting, well-developed characters, and realistically drawn period detail make this a solid choice for historical-mystery fans." - Booklist
"The case of the banker in the bunker provides enough wit, puzzlement and class warfare to delight the most devoted Blackstone fan." - Kirkus
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