A Painted Doom (Magna (Large Print)) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Kate Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2002 | Series: Magna (Large Print)

Teenager Lewis Hoxworthy discovers a disturbing painting in a medieval barn that excites archaeologist Neil Watson, who is excavating an ancient manor house nearby. When former rock star Jonny Shellmer is found shot in the head in Lewis's father's field and Lewis himself goes missing after contacting a man on the internet, Detective Sergeant Wesley Peterson suddenly faces one of his most intriguing cases yet. Is Jonny's death linked to Lewis's disappearance? And does Jonny's best-known song, "Angel," contain a clue? It soon becomes clear to Neil that the painting—a portrayal of hell and judgment more than half a millennium old—holds the key to the mystery. As events reach a terrifying climax, Wesley has to act swiftly in order to save a young life.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"'The resourceful DS Wesley Peterson returns in this latest by Ellis, a beguiling author who interweaves past and present. Like its predecessor... the book works well on both levels' The Times 'detective fiction with a historical twist - fans?will love it' Scotland on Sunday" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Kate Ellis is the author of the Wesley Peterson Series and the Joe Plantagenet Murder Mysteries, and has twice been nominated for the Crime Writers’ Association Short Story Dagger Award.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 491 pages
• Publisher: Magna Large Print Books (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750519207
• ISBN-13: 978-0750519205
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,803,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well done, September 12, 2010

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This review is from: A Painted Doom: A Wesley Peterson Murder Mystery (The Wesley Peterson Murder Mysteries) (Paperback)

Another in the Wesley Peterson series by Kate Ellis, this title continues following the life and work of DI Peterson, his co-workers, family and friends--especially archeologist Neil Watson. The characterization in these books is strong, and Ellis gives us enough of the personal lives of the characters that we are invested in them. All told, a well plotted, well written series.