Vicki Delany is one of Canada's most prolific and varied crime writers, and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than twenty-five books: from clever cozies to Gothic thrillers, gritty police procedurals to historical fiction, and novellas for adult literacy. Under the name of Eva Gates, she writes the Lighthouse Library cozy series for Penguin Random House. Her latest novel is Elementary, She Read, the first in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series from Crooked Lane. Vicki is the past president of the Crime Writers of Canada. Her work has been nominated for the Derringer, the Bony Blithe, the Ontario Library Association Golden Oak, and the Arthur Ellis Awards.
"A fast-paced, easy-to-read, contemporary story...Although plot
driven, the story manages to touch on contemporary issues, like the
casual cruelty of teenagers, dysfunctional families, teen
pregnancy, and parental ambitions. Complete with a thoughtful and
observant protagonist, a sympathetic victim, varied supporting
characters, a snappy 'whodunit' plot, short, easy-to-read sentences
(RL 2.8), some graphic yet realistic language, and enough detail to
engage readers, this quick read fits the series well and should
appeal to an audience accustomed to the pace of television crime
dramas. Highly Recommended."-- "CM Magazine"
"Intended as a hi-low option for adults this title could certainly
be read and enjoyed by teens as well...Though the sentences are
short...and the vocabulary simple, this is a very readable mystery
which keeps the reader hooked as to the true murderer until very
close to the end. This would be a useful purchase for schools and
libraries where items are needed for students with low reading
levels as well as ESL students."-- "Southwest Ohio Young Adult
Material Review Group"
"This quick read will grab the reader's attention from page
one...As the case unfolds, the reader is drawn into the life of
Nicole the investigator...A very satisfying read for reluctant
readers."-- "Tri State YA Book Review Committee"
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