Blackthorn Winter - by Kathryn Reiss (Paperback)

About the Book

An idyllic seaside artist colony reels in fear at the murder of one of its own in this mystery filled with scandal, suspense, and romance on the English coast.

Book Synopsis

With her parents on a trial separation, the last thing fifteen-year-old Juliana wantsis to be dragged by her mother to an artists' colony in England. Halfway across the world, Juliana misses her father terribly. But soon she has bigger worries when the sleepy town of Blackthorn is set on its heels by the murder of one of its own. Juliana feels compelled to solve the crime, but she is shocked and frightened when she uncovers clues that have chilling parallels to her own mysterious past. Can she figure out who the murderer is before anyone else--herself included--gets hurt?"

Review Quotes

"Mystery fans will enjoy this well-plotted story, which [combines] budding romance, family problems, amnesia, international travel and murder."--"Kirkus Reviews
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About the Author

KATHRYN REISS's other novels include "Pale Phoenix" and "PaperQuake: A Puzzle, " both finalists for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, and "Time Windows, " an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She lives in northern California.