Epitaph for an Angel: A Connor Hawthorne Mystery (Paperback)

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Connor Hawthorne and Laura Nez travel to Boston to attend the funeral of Catherine Pettigrew, the mother of Connor’s college friend and former lover, Grace. Before the funeral, Grace reveals to Connor that she is troubled over the manner of her mother’s death, and Grace’s concern is made graver by the sudden appearance of a sibling she never knew she had. Even worse, the mysterious -sibling appears to have inherited the lion’s share of Catherine’s sizable estate. Connor’s attention, however, is diverted by the presence of her own mother, Amanda, with whom Connor has not spoken in years.

Matters take a horrifying turn when the limousine carrying Amanda and Grace’s aunt, Florence Earnhardt, is forced off the Fore River Bridge and plunges into the water, killing all the occupants. Joining forces to investigate the deaths of Catherine, Florence, and Amanda is the stalwart cast from the previous Connor Hawthorne mysteries, including Connor’s father, Benjamin; FBI agent Ayalla Franklin; and Washington, D.C., police captain Malcolm Jefferson. Their investigation uncovers a Pettigrew family conspiracy dating from 17th-century America through Hitler’s Third Reich into present day. What is the nature of the special gift of the Pettigrew family, and will Grace use it for good or for evil?

Lauren Maddison is the author of three previous Connor Hawthorne mysteries: Deceptions, Witchfire, and Death by Prophecy, all three of which were Lambda Literary Award finalists. She has lived in so many places even she has lost track of them, but she now makes her home in Southern California.

About the Author

Lauren Maddison is the author of four previous Connor Hawthorne mysteries: Deceptions, Witchfire, Death by Prophecy, and Epitaph for an Angel. She makes her home in Southern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Alyson Books; 1 edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155583812X
• ISBN-13: 978-1555838126
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #907,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading!, March 7, 2004

By	ZippyBooks123 "ZippyBooks123" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

Nice, suspenseful plot, kept me turning the pages. Lots of twists and turns, plenty of surprises. I like the way Maddison slips easily between planes of reality, without making her readers confused. Good job! My only complaint about the book is that it could have used a good proofreader. Lots and lots of typos, which I find quite distracting when I'm reading.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best one yet!, December 3, 2003

By	S. Stinson "book lover" (Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Lauren Maddison just keeps getting better and better! The latest installment in her "Connor Hawthorne" series is the best one yet! Mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural make for a mix of non-stop action from beginning to end. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading this author and series, start today! Maddison is definitely a rising star in the publishing world and Connor Hawthorne the next Scarpetta!

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't finish it, February 4, 2005

By	Elisa "elisa" (northeastern USA) - See all my reviews

The stiff-as-a-board expository dialogue alone ruins this book. Simply dreadful. Save your money.