Dark Waters (Five Star Mystery Series) (Hardcover)

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"A twisty plot and an unpredictable ending Dark Waters offers an old-fashioned whodunit with a very new-fashioned heroine. Facing family secrets, hidden agendas, and a way-too-seductive landlord, neophyte PI Macy Adams must untangle a multi-layered murder before she becomes the next victim. --Best-selling author Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha award winner, RITA nominee

...Barrasso's approach to the PI genre might be considered a softer version of Sue Grafton, but her touch is as deft. Recommended for most collections. --Library Journal, July 15, 2008

Boston shamus Macy Adams debuts in the case of the wronged little woman. Tiny Evelyn Browne, not quite five feet tall, has been charged with the murder of her husband, Mitchell, a scientist of much greater stature. On meeting her, Macy Adams, the investigator hired by her lawyer, finds it hard to believe that toy-sized Mrs. Browne resorted to violence. Yet she's been indicted and awaits trial, and the evidence against her is impressive. Her husband's frequent and blatant philandering has embittered her marriage and given Evelyn a powerful motive quite apart from the fat insurance policy naming her as beneficiary.
Though it's easy to see why the cops like their case so much, Macy's investigation reveals a wide range of enemies Mitchell Browne wasn't married to. His brother detested him, for excellent reasons. Even his mother considered him a probable changeling. In the scientific community, Browne had crossed paths and swords with many people who had cause to wish him ill. But smart, determined Macy's progress on behalf of her client is complicated by a sudden, studly distraction: her landlord, green-eyed Jack Hamilton, he of the strong chin and blond highlights in his light brown hair. A pretty good mystery... --Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 341 pages
• Publisher: Five Star; 1 edition (August 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159414639X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594146398
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #678,355 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous New Mystery -- Great Characters!!, September 14, 2008

By	C. Daniels "Dr. C.D." (Nantucket) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Macy Adams is the heroine of this fabulous new mystery.
This is a character we can read a series of -- hope the next book comes out SOON!!!
Great plot, wonderful descriptions of Insider's Boston.
Thoroughly enjoyable!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Mystery!, November 19, 2008

By	Tenaya Jacob "author of Seasonings of the Soul" (Nelsonville, OH) - See all my reviews

Sibylle Barrasso has captured the essence of murder and mystery in her novel 'Dark Waters.' Macy, a newly independent female detective, strikes out on her own to solve the murder of a well known college professor. Will she solve the murder or end up a victim herself. Keeping the reader guessing until the end, Barrasso has succeeded in making the murderer's identity a surprise.

-Tenaya Jacob, author of "Seasonings of the Soul."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Move over Sue Grafton, October 21, 2008

By	J. Freeman "lover of music you don't hear on... (Hingham, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a fabulous addition to the female PI genre. As a huge fan of Sue Grafton, Linda Barnes, Sara Paretsky, Marcia Muller, Dana Stabenow, and Nevada Barr, I loved reading about Boston Brahmin Macy Adams. The writing's smooth, the setting's well drawn (I love Boston books!), the characters, especially Macy,are intriguing. The plot's nicely layered and intelligently written, with a double focus on family secrets and shenanigans in the medical biotech industry in Cambridge. Interesting all the way around. Plus, the book concludes with a lovely twist at the end when you find out who done it. This was a great read, and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.