I have to say that I'm going to be completely and utterly smashed if Deadly Treasures is the last of Vivian Conroy's Lady Alkmene mysteries. It's the third that I've read since September and the thought of being without new adventures for Alkmene and Jake gets me a bit misty-eyed.
As has been the case with the others in the series, it's a fabulously told story that constantly had me guessing. Of course, it also doesn't hurt at all that I have an enormous book crush on Jake Dubois. I may have a wee crush on Alkmene, too. Each book sees her a bit more confident and bit spunkier and I love the back and forth between her and Jake (and, well, her and anyone who may underestimate her!).
This latest installment, due out November 21st, sees Alkmene and Jake in Cornwall at the site of an archaeology dig being run by a childhood friend of Alkmene's. He's suspected of murdering someone at the dig site and it's all potentially tied in to an old story of missing gold that may or may not have ever existed.
Lady Alkmene Callender has little interest in marriage, especially when her father is up to his matchmaking tricks, but when the opportunity arises to visit an archaeological dig she cannot resist.
However, when she arrives to find her potential groom under arrest for murder Lady Alkmene begins to wonder if she isn’t in the right place at the right time.
Putting her extensive sleuthing skills to good use, Lady Alkmene along with reporter Jake Dubois, starts to investigate hoping to uncover the real killer before she too ends up six feet under…
12 comments:
This sounds like a fun read - not something I would normally pick up but your enthusiasm has me thinking I should give it a good.
This sounds like great fun - and something I should consider when I want a break from all that fantasy and sci fi goodness. Thank you for sharing! Here is my TT - https://sjhigbee.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/teaser-tuesday-15th-november-2016/
Sounds like a fun read and the character is a winner.
sherry @ My TT
I'd pick this up for the cover alone! Sounds like a fun read.
Books that feature archaeological digs almost always fascinate me, and this sounds like a good one. Love the cover too! I'll be reading this series for sure.
My Tuesday post features A MAN CALLED OVE.
I love the cover and the excerpts...and now I must know more! Thanks for sharing. Here's mine: “SEND IN THE CLOWNS”
I like your teasers. And I too like the cover.
I sense some sarcasm. LOL This looks and sounds so fun.
My TT from One
Fun cover and an intro that would make me read on - enjoy
This sounds like a series I would enjoy. Must lower TBR mountain before starting a new series though. This week my teaser comes from Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts. Happy reading!
Like it! and the cover!
The opening paragraph and the teaser sound so good. I like the cover too. I'd like to read this one.
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