At the Edge of the Woods
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2024
Summary
Someone is murdering pickleball players in Loon Lake and Sheriff Ferris is on the hunt for their killer in Victoria Houston’s third nail-biting Lew Ferris mystery, perfect for fans of Marc Cameron and Nevada Barr.
When a local pickleball player is shot in the head while practicing at an abandoned tennis court with his partner-slash-lover, Sheriff Lew Ferris suspects that the bullet was a stray shot from hunters in the area. It’s not until a second player—the first victim’s mistress an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781639106530 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1639106537 |
| Author: | Victoria Houston |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 146mm |
| Series: | A Lew Ferris Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for At the Edge of the Woods:
“Fans will appreciate the emphasis on the Northwoods and the peace and tranquility of fly-fishing.”
—Library Journal
“A rollicking comedy of errors combines mystery and romance.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Ferris is somewhat of a rough-around-the-edges kind of gal but she gets the job done.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“An entertaining mystery … with a strong female lead and plenty of outdoor fun.”
—Fresh Fiction
“One of those fun small-town murder mysteries, with quirky characters that are fun to read … Fans will be happy with this one.”
—Red Carpet Crash
Praise for the Lew Ferris Mystery series:
“Wolf Hollow draws you in like a trout to a perfectly cast fly. Victoria Houston is a master storyteller.”
—Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of the Arliss Cutter Mysteries
“Houston keeps you hooked from the very first page not only with compelling twists and turns but also with the richly drawn residents of Loon Lake. Readers may come for the murder, but they’ll stay for these engaging characters. At turns atmospheric, heart-warming and intensely gripping, Wolf Hollow is a must-read!”
—Brianna Labuskes, bestselling author of Her Final Words
“This mystery manages to be both heart-warming and scary—a terrific trick. Highly recommended.”
—Mary Logue, author of the Claire Watkins mysteries and The Streel, on Wolf Hollow
“Houston’s loving portrayals of the continuing cast members and the wild Wisconsin settings add up to a charming read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A master of juxtaposing nature’s beauty with humanity’s ugliness.”
—Publishers Weekly
“This is a winner.”
—San Francisco Book Review, on Wolf Hollow
“Houston offers smooth and lively action and insight … A solid and relaxing traditional mystery.”
—New York Journal of Books, on Hidden in the Pines
“[A] ‘whodunnit’ novel of impressive originality … for readers with an interest in police procedurals and small town fiction.”
—Midwest Book Review, on Hidden in the Pines
About The Author
Victoria Houston
Victoria Houston is the author of 19 books in the Loon Lake mysteries as well as seven non-fiction books on family issues. She has been featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal and on National Public Radio. Houston lives, writes, and fishes in northern Wisconsin.
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