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Published Oct 2011
250 pages
Genre: Mysteries
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A simple assignment for private investigator Sam Blackman and his partner Nakayla Robertson: follow Professor Janice Wainwright, who's suing a surgeon for malpractice, and catch her in activities that undercut her claim.
When Wainwright visits Connemara, Carl Sandburg's home in Flat Rock, N.C., and climbs the arduous trail to the top of Glassy Mountain, Sam believes he has the evidence needed to expose her - until he finds the woman semi-conscious and bleeding. Her final words: "It's the Sandburg verses. The Sandburg verses."
As the first person to discover the dying woman, Sam becomes the prime suspect. When an autopsy reveals painkillers in her blood and solid proof of the surgeon's errors, Sam is left with the haunting questions: why did this suffering woman attempt to climb the mountain? Did someone cause her death?
"Starred Review. Stellar... [A] marvelous blend of history and mystery... this strong regional mystery should resonate with a much wider audience." - Publishers Weekly
"Folk songs, Sandburg, and Civil War history - what a winning combination! Easy banter and humor with a free-spirited ensemble cast make this mystery a pleasant escape." - Library Journal
"De Castrique has done good work in the past, especially in his Barry Clayton series, whose fans may want to check out this less-successful effort." - Booklist
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Any "Author Information" displayed below reflects the author's biography at the time this particular book was published.
This is the third installment in the Sam Blackman series.
Mark de Castrique is an author, playwright, public speaker, and television producer living in Charlotte, NC. Through his company MARK et al., he writes, shoots, and edits projects for a variety of clients. His work has earned CLIO, TELLY, and EMMY awards. Mark has scripted stories aired on PBS and commercial network affiliates, as well as created video presentations for major corporations. For more information, go to his website at www.markdecastrique.com.
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