Hot House
E&A Investigations, Book 1
by Lisa Towles
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Pub Date 15 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 14 Jun 2022
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Description
When a former CIA operative and private investigator Mari Ellwyn starts digging into the blackmail case of a federal appellate judge, she becomes targeted by a van following her, threatening notes in her mailbox, and a breach of her home. Teaming up with seasoned investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pair begin looking into the wrongful death of a mentally-ill college student, Sophie Michaud, as well as two journalists – one dead, one missing, who were writing a story on the dead college student with allegations of her connection to the federal judge. The two investigators must uncover the truth about Sophie Michaud before her killer makes them their next target. But more importantly, Mari needs to find her missing father and reconcile her broken past and family.
Advance Praise
The plot is propelled forward by the clever use of suspense, measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is a moving and delightful read with cinematic scenes and characters that will stick with readers for a long after they turn the last page.
- The Book Commentary
An exceptional read with a powerfully unexpected conclusion, leaving the door more than ajar for a follow-up. This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres.
- Midwest Book Review
"Towles has produced a knockout novel with Hot House. Nowhere will thriller fans find a more engaging keep-you-on-your-toes read."
- Literary Titan, 5 Star Review
"A dark, edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly recommended!"
- Chanticleer Reviews, 5 Star Review
This meticulously constructed, remarkable mystery deftly explores people's darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hidden workings of the world. A fast-paced and psychologically astute thriller."
- Prairies Book Review
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Featured Reviews
Nigel A, Reviewer
A cracker of a book that reminded me of Connelly’s Bosch series.
The main character Mari Ellwyn couldn’t be further removed from the Bosh character but the settings, the writing style, and the story were all reminiscent of Connelly.
Hopefully the start of a series.
One slight, and it is slight, criticism, I’d have loved it to be longer
Tracy M, Reviewer
So much going on and all of it good!
Mari is a gallery owner to please her family but private investigation is her real calling now that she has left the FBI. A simple case of a murdered college student quickly spirals into foreign intrigue, multiple law enforcement agencies, an ex-boyfriend, a new partner, and of course, a dog.
Already looking forward to more from Lisa Towles!
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