Silent Auction
Apr 2010 · Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries Book 5 · Minotaur Books
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A scrimshaw tooth holds the key to solving a baffling crime in this irresistible blend of coziness, collectibles, and mystery.
Agatha finalist Jane K. Cleland brings us a captivating new installment in her beloved Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of Rocky Point, New Hampshire's fiery autumn foliage, antiques appraiser Josie Prescott arrives at the town's renovated lighthouse to conduct an appraisal. To her horror, she discovers the bludgeoned body of her neighbor Zoë's cherished nephew, Frankie.
As Josie delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect that a scrimshaw tooth from the lighthouse owners' antiques collection may hold the key to unraveling the shocking crime that has shaken the charming coastal town and left her dear friend heartbroken. With her keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of antiques, Josie must navigate a complex web of clues to catch the killer before they strike again.
Silent Auction is a character-driven mystery that seamlessly weaves together the charm of small-town New England with the thrill of the hunt for a clever murderer. Fans of whodunits, hobby cozies, and antiques will find themselves captivated by Cleland's masterful storytelling and endearing characters in this page-turning novel.
Agatha finalist Jane K. Cleland brings us a captivating new installment in her beloved Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series. Set against the backdrop of Rocky Point, New Hampshire's fiery autumn foliage, antiques appraiser Josie Prescott arrives at the town's renovated lighthouse to conduct an appraisal. To her horror, she discovers the bludgeoned body of her neighbor Zoë's cherished nephew, Frankie.
As Josie delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect that a scrimshaw tooth from the lighthouse owners' antiques collection may hold the key to unraveling the shocking crime that has shaken the charming coastal town and left her dear friend heartbroken. With her keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of antiques, Josie must navigate a complex web of clues to catch the killer before they strike again.
Silent Auction is a character-driven mystery that seamlessly weaves together the charm of small-town New England with the thrill of the hunt for a clever murderer. Fans of whodunits, hobby cozies, and antiques will find themselves captivated by Cleland's masterful storytelling and endearing characters in this page-turning novel.
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Elaine Dayton
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September 1, 2023
This is my second reading of this book. Having finished another in the series, I realized that I didn't remember what this one was about. Early on I remembered who the culprit was. I wanted to re-read an early scene & decided to read through that point & stop. The book "dragged me back in". I re-read the whole book over the course of three days. It was so enjoyable. Even knowing the bad guy, it was so much fun to get into Josie's world again. I love the characters & the good writing. One learns so much as well. This book was about scrimshaw, Homer Winslow & pickers. A very entertaining read, as is the whole series. I highly recommend this book & all the others in this series.
About the author
JANE K. CLELAND once owned a rare book and antiques store in New Hampshire and now lives in New York City. An Anthony Award and two-time Agatha Award finalist, she is a past president of the New York chapter of Mystery Writers of America and chair of the Wolfe Pack literary awards.
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