It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the fourth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: July 2, 2024
Publisher: Level Best Books
Format: Print, Digital
Name of Series: Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book #4
Genre: Historical Mystery
Author Website: larainestephens.com
Book Synopsis
Lies + Deception = Murder
Melbourne 1925. Jasper Fitzalan Howard is found stabbed to death in his room at The Hotel Windsor. In a bizarre twist, he is clutching a tarot card, the Ten of Swords, in his right hand. Initially, the police identify him as a wealthy investor and a cousin of the Duke of Norfolk. However, while investigating the murder, Reggie da Costa, The Argus’s celebrated crime reporter, uncovers a web of lies and deception surrounding Howard’s carefully constructed façade. It seems that Howard has engaged in swindling wealthy businessmen whilst blackmailing their wives, giving Reggie a host of suspects for the murder. Enlivened by what he discovers, Reggie embarks on a crusade to rid the city of confidence men and ‘snake oil’ salesmen, while tracking down a killer.
About the author
Laraine Stephens lives in Beaumaris, a bayside suburb of Melbourne, Australia. After working as a teacher-librarian for over 35 years, Laraine traded in her pink twinset and pearls and turned her hand to the craft of crime writing. She combines writing with golf, travelling overseas to exotic locations, mahjong, restaurants and films.