A Shimmer of Red

Zusatztext

<i><b>The latest novel in a thrilling cozy mystery series featuring Odessa Jonesa sudden widow juggling a promising catering business, a full-time real estate gigand a psychic gift that leads her to solve mysteries whenever they appear to herwhich is often. From the award-winning creator of Newark private eye Tamara Hayle, will appeal to fans of cozy mysteries and multicultural fiction.</b></i><br> <br> With pandemic-fearing city dwellers fleeing to the New Jersey suburbs, Risko Realtyand Odessa Jonesare having their best year ever. Finally on solid financial footing, Odessa is debt-free and looking forward to the future. But she doesnt need second sight to sense her new young co-worker, Anna Lee, is on edge--and straight-up terrified--in spite of her hot sales record and sunny, outgoing attitude. And when Anna is killed in a hit-and-run, Odessa sees immediately that it was no accident . . .<br> <br> It's soon clear that Anna was being stalked. But even with the help of family, friendsand Odessas feisty cat, JuniperOdessa is coming up with more questions than clues. Why was Anna avoiding influential real-estate mogul Emily Delbarton? Why is Delbartons decidedly creepy brother so fixated on Anna? Did Anna make enemies through her previous job at the towns exclusive gentlemens club? And can Odessa rule out her own ex-fiancéwhos back in her life with an astounding connection to Annaand wanting a second chance?  Finding the answers will come at an increasingly deadly costone Odessas talents must somehow trap a killer to repay . . .<br> <br><b>Praise for A Glimmer of Death</b><br><br><b>There's crispness in Wesleys plotting and sparkle in the supporting characters.</b><br><b><i>--Los Angeles Times</i></b><br><br><b>Wesley perfectly captures her protagonists emotions, including the lingering melancholy she feels for her late husband. . . . Readers will hope to see a lot more of kind, empathetic Odessa.  --Publishers Weekly</b><br> 

Autorenportrait

<b>Valerie Wilson Wesley</b> is the bestselling author of the Tamara Hayle Mysteries, which include<i>When Death Comes Stealing</i> and<i>Dying in the Dark.</i>Among her award-winning novels are<i>Playing My Mothers Blues, Always True to You in My Fashion,</i>and<i> Aint Nobodys Business If I Do.</i>She is also the author of the paranormal romances<i>When the Night Whispers</i> and<i>The Moon Tells Secrets</i>, written under the pen name Savanna Welles. Valerie is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Excellence in Adult Fiction Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and the National Association of Black Journalists' Griot Award. A former executive editor of<i>Essence</i>magazine, she was also previously an artist-in-residence at Columbia College Chicago and the Cicely Tyson School of Performing Arts. Married to noted screenwriter and playwright Richard Wesley, she has two adult daughters. Valerie can be found online at valeriewilsonwesley.com.<br>&#xa0;

Weitere Details