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Title details for An Eye for Murder by Libby Fischer Hellmann - Available

An Eye for Murder

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by Libby Fischer Hellmann
Karyn O'Bryant
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When an elderly stranger, Ben Sinclair, watches Ellie's "Celebrate Chicago" cable television show and dies suddenly not long after, Ellie receives a letter from Ben's landlady, who's found Ellie's name on a scrap of paper among Ben's possessions. Agreeing to help dispose of his effects, but not knowing of any connection, Ellie begins to piece together Ben's story from the books and wartime relics he's left behind.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Ellie Foreman Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 17, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781938733000
      • File size: 287562 KB
      • Duration: 09:59:05

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Seemingly simple events come together to spin a fascinating story featuring Ellie Foreman, a mother turned documentary filmmaker. The story begins when Ellie learns that her name handwritten on a piece of paper was found among the personal effects of a recently deceased elderly man. From there, murders and plot twists ensue. Karyn O'Bryant adeptly portrays the savvy and patience Ace brings to solving the unfolding mystery. Whether recounting events from WWII and the Holocaust or those involving current political candidates, O'Bryant handles the dialogue smoothly and with confidence. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 4, 2002
      Sharp humor and vivid language distinguish Hellmann's Chicago-set debut. Ellie Forman, a recently divorced suburban mom, supports herself and her daughter by making documentaries, including a historical film, Celebrate Chicago,
      which has gained her local fame. The discovery of her name on a scrap of paper among the effects of an elderly gentleman, recently deceased in a Chicago rooming house, sets off a sinister chain of events and weaves an ever tightening web of intrigue. Preoccupied with her former husband's mounting stock losses, Ellie fails to put the pieces together until two more deaths and two attempted murders hit close to home. When her ex disappears and leaves her with a staggering amount of debt, Ellie panics, then turns her fear into determination to control her destiny. After taking on a new assignment to produce a campaign video for GOP Senate candidate Marian Iverson, she uncovers coincidences too startling to ignore. Soon Ellie is digging into a legacy of money and murder dating back to WWII and the Holocaust. A masterful blend of politics, history and suspense, this novel is well worth reading despite an overly complicated plot. Ellie is an engaging amateur sleuth whose wisdom grows as she learns the hard way that "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." Readers will hope they won't have to wait too long for Ellie's return.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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