About “Homicide in Hardcover”
Homicide in Hardcover introduces Brooklyn Wainwright, a skilled book restorer. On the eve of a celebration for his latest restoration, she finds her mentor and former employer Abraham Karastovsky lying in a pool of his own blood. With his final breath he leaves her a cryptic message, "Remember the devil," and she takes possession of his priceless, supposedly cursed copy of Goethe's Faust.
Praise for “Homicide in Hardcover”
“Carlisle’s dialogue is natural, her prose has great flow, and her striking descriptions bring Brooklyn’s world to life.”
“Captivating....The action builds to a surprising final showdown.”
“A true whodunit...highlights Carlisle’s story line skills, her love for books, and her always-endearing heroine.”
Book details
- First published
- 2009
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9780451226150
- Pages
- 289
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Homicide in Hardcover?
Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle has 289 pages.
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