Death on a Deadline by Joyce St. Anthony - ISBN: 9781639101153
Hardcover
Small town, big secrets, wartime murder, and a deadline.

Death on a Deadline

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    10 January 2023

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Summary

Editor-in-chief Irene Ingram pencils in her newest mystery in Joyce St. Anthony’s second captivating Homefront News mystery, perfect for fans of Anne Perry and Rhys Bowen.

As World War II rages in Europe and the Pacific, the small town of Progress is doing its part for the soldiers in the field with a war bond drive at the annual county fair. Town gossip Ava Dempsey rumors that Clark Gable will be among the participating stars. Instead of Gable, the headliner is Freddie Harrison, a B-…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781639101153
ISBN-10:1639101152
Author:Joyce St. Anthony
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:10 January 2023
Weight:567g
Dimensions:218mm x 144mm
Series:A Homefront News Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Death on a Deadline:
“[An] enjoyable sequel … Readers will hope to see a lot more of Irene and friends.”
Publishers Weekly

“A warmhearted tale of a small-town attempt to aid the war effort, complicated by greed, jealousy, and murder.”
Kirkus Reviews

“The writing and the characters are true to the time and place, the dialog is vivid, and the plot is satisfyingly complex.”
Historical Novel Society

“A fun read … sure to please readers of this genre.”
San Francisco Book Review

“Cozy mystery writing at its best.”
Midwest Book Review

“A solid follow-up to the first novel.”
Red Carpet Crash

“A tantalizing, Agatha Christie-like mystery … a must read for history fans.”
Gumshoe Review

Praise for Front Page Murder:
“Well written, well researched and with a great sense of time and place, this book gives a different slant to WWII.”
—Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author

“A strong, take-charge female protagonist and a twisty plot to keep readers guessing.”
—Annette Dashofy, USA Today bestselling author of the Agatha Award-nominated Zoe Chambers Mystery series

“A gutsy heroine and a tight, fast moving plot set against the atmospheric backdrop of America’s Homefront in WW2.”
—Tessa Arlen, author of Poppy Redfern and the Fatal Flyers, A Woman of WWII mystery series

“With wonderful period details and an intriguing plot, this must-read whodunit features a feisty female reporter.”
—Melissa Amateis, author of The Stranger from Berlin

“Mystery fans and WWII history buffs will rejoice as Joyce St. Anthony keeps you engaged from page one through the end. A thoroughly entertaining read.”
—Liz Milliron, author of The Laurel Highlands Mysteries and The Homefront Mysteries

“Wartime intrigue, small town charm, and a savvy sleuth who’s not afraid to take charge, no matter what the men around her think, make this a highly entertaining and exciting series debut!”
—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries

“Fans of historical mysteries will love this perfect blend of mystery and history.”
—Sarah Shaber, author of the Louise Pearlie WWII Mysteries

“St. Anthony splendidly evokes the era … Fans of Jacqueline Winspear will want to see more.”
Publishers Weekly

“A gutsy and likable sleuth … replete with historical touches.”
Kirkus

“A thoroughly enjoyable cozy mystery of the ‘whodunnit’ genre.”
Midwest Book Review

“The characters are marvelous creations … assertive and smart.”
The Historical Novels Review

About The Author

Joyce St. Anthony

Joyce St. Anthony was a police secretary for ten years and more than once envisioned the demise of certain co-workers, but settled on writing as a way to keep herself out of jail. She is the author of the award winning Brewing Trouble mysteries set in Pittsburgh. A native Pittsburgher, she now lives in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania with her husband.

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