Death in the Off-Season

I ordered a hardback received a paperback.

The scion of Nantucket's oldest and wealthiest family is found dead one foggy night in a cranberry bog. But what brought Rusty Mason home in the first place? Ten years earlier he'd fled an indictment for securities fraud and was never seen again -- until now. In her first case, Merry Folger soon discovers that Rusty's made his share of enemies -- most of them in his own family. Now she must undo a decade-old tangle of betrayal, blackmail, and violence. Death In The Off-Season showcases Francine Mathews' talent for creating a gripping mystery that reaches out to seize the attention of her readers and just won't let go until the story is brought to its surprising climax. This complete and unabridged audiobook edition is superbly narrated by the vocal talents of Bernadette Dunne, and presents a flawlessly recorded, highly recommended "theatre of the mind" experience for anyone who loves a well told "whodunit".

As a first in the Merry Folger series, this book provided all the great elements of a classic mystery: developed characters, suspense & a puzzle to gnaw your teeth on. The death of Peter Mason's brother draws detective Merry Folger into a relationship with the bog owner, providing a touch of romance woven into the web of mystery. The characters are so well written, without being sentimental, that by the end of the book, you feel they live next door - you want to know what happens next in their lives. The mystery itself rates with the best of them, and the setting of Nantucket is so well written, you'll want to be on the next ferry - but not without someone watching your back!