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Deadly Summer Nights

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In Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany, set in the 1950s Catskills, Elizabeth Grady manages a resort reminiscent of the era's glamour. Her summer of anticipation is disrupted when a guest is found dead, sparking a search for truth amidst a web of secrets and intrigue. This crime and thriller novel blends nostalgic charm with an engaging murder mystery.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of crime and thrillers with a touch of vintage charm. Set in the 1950s at a Catskills resort, it offers a murder mystery filled with nostalgic appeal and intriguing characters, perfect for fans of classic whodunits.

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Deadly Summer Nights

In the summer of 1953 at Haggerman's Catskills Resort, daring young widow Elizabeth must solve the mystery surrounding the death of a reclusive guest whose body was found in the lake on the grounds in order to save the business from going under.

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"An immersive setting with details of running a Catskills resort in the 1950s (think Kellerman's in Dirty Dancing) beautifully frame a story with plot twists and a cast of well-delineated characters." -- Booklist

A summer of fun at a Catskills resort comes to an abrupt end when a guest is found murdered, in this new 1950s set mystery series.

It's the summer of 1953, and Elizabeth Grady is settling into Haggerman's Catskills Resort. As a vacation getaway, Haggerman's is ideal, and although Elizabeth's ostentatious but well-meaning mother is new to running the resort, Elizabeth is eager to help her organise the guests and the entertainment acts. But Elizabeth will have to resort to untested abilities if she wants to save her mother's business.

When a reclusive guest is found dead in a lake on the grounds, and a copy of The Communist Manifesto is found in his cabin, the local police chief is convinced that the man was a Russian spy. But Elizabeth isn't so sure, and with the fate of the resort hanging in the balance, she'll need to dodge red herrings, withstand the Red Scare, and catch a killer red-handed.

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Deadly Summer Nights has received praise for its perfect period descriptions, a likable heroine, and a surprising conclusion that leaves readers eager for more, as noted by Kirkus. Mystery Scene highlights the author's exceptional character development and describes the novel as a vivid and well-written start to a new series. Open Book Society commends it as perfect escapist reading for summer, sure to please fans of historical mysteries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593334379

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Vicki Delany is the author of the Year-Round Christmas Mysteries, the Constable Molly Smith Mysteries, and, writing as Eva Gates, the Lighthouse Library Mysteries.

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