Release: August 27, 2019
Series: Hester Thursby #2
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Kensington Books
Book Synopsis
Edwin Hill, author of the acclaimed Little Comfort, returns with his next book featuring Harvard librarian Hester Thursby—an intimate, intricate mystery as smart and complex as it is riveting.
Hester Thursby has given up using her research skills to trace people who don’t want to be found. A traumatic case a few months ago unearthed a string of violent crimes, and left Hester riddled with self-doubt and guilt. Caring for a four-year-old is responsibility enough in a world filled with terrors Hester never could have imagined before.
Finisterre Island, off the coast of Maine, is ruggedly beautiful and remote—the kind of place tourists love to visit, though rarely for long. But not everyone who comes to the island is welcome. A dilapidated Victorian house has become home to a group of squatters and junkies, and strangers have a habit of bringing trouble with them. A young boy disappeared during the summer, and though he was found safely, the incident stirred suspicion among locals. Now another child is missing. Summoned to the island by a cryptic text, Hester discovers a community cleaning up from a devastating storm—and uncovers a murder.
Soon Hester begins to connect the crime and the missing children. And as she untangles the secrets at the center of the small community, she finds grudges and loyalties that run deep, poised to converge with a force that will once again shake her convictions about the very nature of right and wrong . . .
Giveaway:
The publisher is giving away three (3) signed copies of either LITTLE COMFORT or THE MISSING ONES. Leave a comment and the title you prefer, to be included in the giveaway. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway ends October 11, 2019. Good luck everyone!
About the author
Edwin Hill is the author of the critically-acclaimed Hester Thursby mystery series, the first of which, Little Comfort, was an Agatha Award finalist, a selection of the Mysterious Press First Mystery Club and a Publishers Marketplace Buzz Books selection. Formerly the vice president and editorial director for Bedford/St. Martin’s (Macmillan), he now teaches at Emerson College and has written for the LA Review of Books, The Life Sentence, Publisher’s Weekly, and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. He lives in Roslindale, Massachusetts with his partner Michael and their lab, Edith Ann. Visit Edwin’s website at Edwin-hill.com.
All comments are welcomed.
Since I’m new to this series, I’d prefer to win Little Comfort. Thanks for the opportunity.
Thank you for the chance.
I’d be happy with either book, but if I must choose, I should probably start with A Little Comfort. Thank you.
Would love to read Little Comforts
I can definitely trying to get my hands on this book and the first one as well looks very intriguing.
Missing Ones
Would love to read either one! Both sound intriguing! Thanks for the opportunity!💕
Little Comfort I will be reviewing on my blog, if I win
Thank ypufor the chance.
Congratulations, Edwin! I can’t wait to read Missing Ones.
Would love to win The Missing Ones.
Absolutely loved Little Comfort. Thank you
I’ll go this series a ‘go’ with Little Comfort
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Thank you…
Finisterre Island sounds like a fascinating setting. I’d love to start with Little Comfort. Thanks for the giveaway!
This is a new to me author and I am greatly intrigued by the main character being a Harvard librarian. Am wondering how she uses her skills in order to solve crimes/mysteries. I think I would need to begin with Little Comfort, should I be one of the lucky names drawn.
I’d love to win a copy of The Missing Ones, as I already have Little Comfort. Thanks for the chance.
I have been seeing a lot of ads about your book and I got very interested in the sound of them.
Thanks for the chance.
I would like Little comfort so I can start at the beginning.
I would love to read The Missing Ones.
Thanks for this captivating feature and giveaway. Little Comfort would be lovely.
The Missing Ones sounds intriguing and interests me greatly. Location and story is fascinating.
Love to read the missing ones
The missing ones 😍📖
I’d love to win Little Comfort! Looks like a great series! Ty!
I’d love to start with Little Comfort. This is a new author for me, but these sound great.
Love to win The Missing Ones – thrilled that the central character is a librarian!
I already have Little Comfort..its next on my stack! So I want to try the Missing Ones! It sounds amazing! Thanks!
Wow–great series–great contest! I would love to win “LITTLE COMFORT “–Best Wishes for all releases!!!
Thanks for the chance. I would like Little Comfort please.
I’d be thrilled with either one. But if I have to pick then the first book, Little Comfort.
Thanks for the chance.
The Missing Ones
Either one would make me very happy!
I would love to win a copy of Little Comfort as I like to read a series in order. The premise sounds both fun and interesting!
I would definitely have to start with Little Comfort, so I would know the storyline and main characters.
Little comfort. Would love to read something from someone new.
Ohh a new author (for me)! I love when that happens!
I would love to win a copy of Little Comfort so I can start this psychological thriller.
Happy release and thank you for the chance to win!
I’d love to win Little Comfort since this is a ne new series and author for me. Thank you for the opportunity!
I would like to read either one. Thank you for the chance.
Would like to read The missing ones
Thank you for the chance. I’d love to read The Missing Ones. It sounds amazing!
I would love to read “Little Comfoty”. New author and series to me. Sounds fascinating!
New author need lithe first book
I would love to read Little Comfort – thanks for the chance.
I am reading Little Comfort now. Would love to read Missing Ones.
How I missed Little Comfort I don’t know
That would be my choice of the two.
Thank you
I would like to win Little Comfort, as I have not read any of these. Thanks for the chance.
I’d love to win a copy of The Missing Ones–Maine is so beautiful that I enjoy reading books situated there.
Would love Little Comfort. Thanks for the chance.
Little Comfort. I always like to start at the beginning of a series. Thanks for the chance
I would love any of them since i haven’t read any of them Thanks for the chance of winning
New to the series. “Little Comfort” would be a good start, please.
Thank you for the giveaway. THE MISSING ONES sounds like a chilling, intense suspenseful read. THE MISSING ONES would be my choice if I am lucky enough to win. In the meantime, I will be looking for LITTLE COMFORT.
Either of these titles would be great to add to my shelves to read. Just followed Mr. Hill on Goodreads and added both books to the Want to Read shelf.
Sounds like a great read, I like The Missing Ones.
I’d like to read Little Comfort.
I would love Little Comfort. Thank you for the chance!
Either is fine with me
This series is new to me so I would love to win a copy of Little Comfort. They both sound very intriguing! Thanks for the chance to win one!
I love that atmospheric cover and the book sounds great! I would love to win The Missing Ones. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
I would love to read Little comfort.
I think that I would enjoy reading “The Missing Ones”
Thank you for the opportunity to know Edwin Hill and his books. Would love to read Little Comfort as the beginning of the series . Thank you.
I’m new to this series so I would love to win a copy of “Little Comfort.” Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy something new and intriguing.
I would love to start at the beginning with Little Comfort. Thanks for the chance!
I would love to be entered to win a copy of Little Comfort. Both books sound amazing so for me I would have to start at the beginning. You are a new author for me and I am excited to get this chance to read your books! Thanks so much!
I read Little Comfort and loved it. I would love to win The Missing Ones. Thank you for the chance.
The Missing Ones would be great!!!
You are a new author to me. Have not read any of your books. I would pick Little Comfort. Thank You for the chance. Love finding new authors to read.
With all the currents storms around us these days, the idea of using that as a setting to perhaps commit or coverup a crime sounds like a great story premise. The Missing Ones for me. Thank you
**** WINNERS ****
Little Comfort and The Missing One are Teresa Bawa, Jana Leah, Dianne Casey
Congratulations!