Proving once again her mastery of suspense, Colleen McCullough, author of the bestselling Turn On, Turn Off, returns with Too Many Murders, another thriller in the Carmine Delmonico series. Will the captain solve not one, but twelve crimes that occurred in the same day? The story is set in 1967 and revolves around Captain Delmonico's team's investigation into the multiple crimes that occurred over eighteen hours. What is the connection between the murder of Dee-Dee Hall, a local prostitute, and the deaths of a disabled child and her mother? What is the connection between student Evan Pugh and a prominent warmongering businessman? Furthermore, as if the twelve murders weren't enough, the officer finds himself face to face with the mysterious spy who is passing the arms company's secrets to the Russians. Are the murders and the espionage separate cases, or are they somehow connected? For those who enjoy a good mystery, this book will be a delight. One character is murdered by a blow to the head; another, by poisoning with the classic cyanide; another, by rape followed by strangulation, and so on. Too Many Murders is a thriller to be read at the first opportunity. The detective protagonist is excellent and perceptive, with a passionate and intelligent wife; the subordinates participate actively, not just appendages to the protagonists; the coherence of the story is impressive, and the ending is a sure surprise. It's interesting to note that the book is over 400 pages long and, without excessive action scenes, but with plenty of dialogue and analysis of criminal minds, it captivates the reader from the first page. Perfect for anyone who missed reading a good old-fashioned detective story. "You'll need a pen and paper to keep track of the murders and the victims, and the ending is electrifying." - Kirkus Reviews“Colleen McCullough is a master of period romance, and she proves her skill once again in Too Many Murders. She brings her characters to life and skillfully portrays the Cold War era. But her greatest talent is in her plotting, and Too Many Murders is a compelling story.” - Jay Strafford, Richmond Times-Dispatch
