I am a fan of Edith Maxwell and have read at least one book in all of the series she currently writes and as such, I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the re-release of the first book in the “Lauren Rousseau” mystery series from Beyond The Page Publishing, coming July 2020.
Book Synopsis
In this suspenseful mystery by Agatha Award-winning author Edith Maxwell, a startling murder exposes dark dealings in a quiet New England town . . .
When a talented student asks her to endorse his controversial thesis on race and language, linguistics professor Lauren Rousseau cautiously agrees to take up the cause—so long as no one at their small New England college finds out about the romantic bonds they’ve formed. But just days later she discovers the student’s been murdered following an acrimonious meeting with the department chair, and Lauren’s concerns go from academic to criminal as she’s thrust into a search for the killer.
A determined Quaker with an ear for accents, Lauren won’t be deterred by the escalating danger surrounding her, and she’s soon confronted with alarming small-town bigotry, academic blackmail, and a trail of clues that all lead to a community center for underserved youth. And when her investigation reveals a web of shadowy connections deeply entrenched in her small community, she uncovers a motive and a murderer far more menacing than she had ever imagined . . .
This book was originally published under the name Tace Baker.
Publication Date: July 21, 2020
Format: E-Book, Print
Name of Series: Lauren Rousseau
Number in Series: #1
Genre: Traditional Mystery
Author Website: edithmaxwell.com
About the author
Agatha Award-winning author Edith Maxwell writes the Amesbury-based Quaker Midwife historical mysteries, the Lauren Rousseau Mysteries, the Local Foods Mysteries, and short crime fiction. As Maddie Day she writes the Country Store Mysteries and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries. Read about all her personalities and her work at edithmaxwell.com.
All comments are welcomed.
Thank you, Dru Ann! I’m honored to say that SPEAKING OF MURDER was blurbed by Julia Spencer-Fleming, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Kate Flora, and the late, great Sheila Connolly. This version got a fresh edit as well as a new cover.
that is so cool.
Edith, the new cover is beautiful! Congratulations!
I’m anxious to read this re-edited version with the gorgeous cover. It’s a “pick me up and bring me home” book if we could be in a bookstore, that’s for sure! Congratulations on your re-release Edith!
My favorite series by Edith Maxwell.
Oh my gosh, Edith, I love this cover. It looks exactly like a mystery should look with the stormy look!
Thank you, Dru Ann, for sharing this!