P. J. Parrish, whose first book DARK OF THE MOON introduced Detective Louis
Kincaid and received accolades from reviewers far and wide, has returned with
DEAD OF WINTER.
In truth, P. J. Parrish is a team of two sisters who write together; one
lives in Mississippi, the other in Florida. They have both had diverse
careers and their experiences are evident in their crime fiction work. In
1995 they created the character Louis Kincaid.
DEAD OF WINTER takes place in Northern Michigan in a small town known as Loon
Lake. Kincaid has traveled there to apply for a job as a Police Officer on
the town's small Police Force. After a quick interview, the Sheriff hires
him.
Corruption makes itself evident quickly, as Louis learns that an officer has
recently been murdered and thus far there are no suspects. In the course of
his investigation, yet another murder is discovered, this time a retired
officer. As Kincaid delves further into the case, he becomes aware that the
two murders are connected, and it seems as though someone has it in for the
department.
Through many twists and turns, Kincaid learns the horrible truth and is
reluctant to believe that his conclusions are correct as to what really
happened in this remote town. Only when he brings in a suspect, whom he has
to let go, does the truth about these killings begin to surface.
Kincaid learns that tightly held secrets about the past have brought about
the rash of killings --- and he almost becomes a victim himself. He becomes
aware that people are not always what they seem and can be dangerous in more
ways than one.
The sisters that comprise P. J. Parrish are now at work on their third and
forth novels starring Louis Kincaid and on a new series featuring a female
detective. They have earned their place in crime fiction with tightly
developed plots, and readers will see much more of them in the future. Truly,
they are a writing team to watch.
--- Reviewed by Dave Taylor
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