Synopses & Reviews
The long awaited fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling, Edgar- and Macavity-nominated series about an eccentric sleuthing family. For the first time in Spellman history, Isabel Spellman, PI, might be the most normal member of her family. As always, the Spellman clan has yet to settle into any kind of status quo. Mom, Olivia, has taken on an outrageous assortment of extracurricular activities, seemingly without motive. Dad, Albert, has a secret. Her brother and sister, David and Rae, are at war, but neither will reveal the source of the conflict. And Izzy's niece, Sydney, keeps saying banana even though she hates bananas. That's not to say that Izzy isn't without her own troubles. Henry Stone keeps wanting "to talk," a prospect Isabel evades by going out with her new drinking buddy, none other than Gertrude Stone, Henry's mother. While domestic disturbances abound, there is one source of sanity in the Spellman household: Demetrius Merriweather, now employee of the month for 18 months straight (the entire tenure of his employment).
Things aren't any simpler on the business side of Spellman Investigations. First, parents hire the firm to follow their daughter. Rae is assigned the case, only to fake the surveillance reports. Then a math professor hires Izzy to watch his immaculate apartment while he unravels like a bad formula. A socialite has Isabel follow her husband, despite a conspicuous lack of suspicion. A man in a sweater vest hires the firm to follow his sister, who turns out to be the socialite. Isabel wants to get to the bottom of all this, but her father erects a Chinese wall to protect the clients' wishes. As the questions pile up, Izzy won't stop hunting for the answers-even when they threaten to shatter both the business and the family.
Once again, it's up to her to pull the Spellmans back from the brink.
Review
“Hilarious, but also tender and melancholy and full of hard-won wisdom. This one's going to stay with readers for a long time." Laura Lippman, author of I & rsquo;d Know You Anywhere and the Tess Monaghan series
Review
“Engaging….Lutz’s dry, biting humor is in full force.” < -="" i="" -=""> - Publishers Weekly - < -="" -="">
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“A wise (and wise-cracking) choice for mystery readers seeking a break from the genre’s bloodier fare.” < -="" i="" -=""> - Booklist - < -="" -="">
Synopsis
The fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series by Lisa Lutz, featuring the fearless private investigator Izzy Spellman and her quirky, yet endearing, family of sleuths.
For the first time in Spellman history, Isabel Spellman might be the most normal member of her family. Mom has taken on an outrageous assortment of extracurricular activities. Dad has a secret. Her brother and sister are at war, but neither will reveal the source of the conflict. While domestic disturbances abound, there is one source of sanity in the Spellman household: Demetrius Merriweather, employee of the month for eighteen months straight.
Things aren't any simpler on the business side of Spellman Investigations. First, Rae is hired to follow a girl, only to fake the surveillance reports. Then a socialite has Isabel tail her husband, despite a conspicuous lack of suspicion. A man in a sweater vest hires the Spellmans to follow his sister, who turns out to be the socialite. Izzy won't stop hunting for the answers--even when they threaten to shatter both the business and the family.
Readers are sure to love the next novel in a "series that keeps getting better and better" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;The fifth installment in the andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling series by Lisa Lutz, featuring the fearless private investigator Izzy Spellman and her quirky, yet endearing, family of sleuths.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;For the first time in Spellman history, Isabel Spellman might be the most normal member of her family. Mom has taken on an outrageous assortment of extracurricular activities. Dad has a secret. Her brother and sister are at war, but neither will reveal the source of the conflict. While domestic disturbances abound, there is one source of sanity in the Spellman household: Demetrius Merriweather, employee of the month for eighteen months straight. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Things arenand#8217;t any simpler on the business side of Spellman Investigations. First, Rae is hired to follow a girl, only to fake the surveillance reports. Then a socialite has Isabel tail her husband, despite a conspicuous lack of suspicion. A man in a sweater vest hires the Spellmans to follow his sister, who turns out to be the socialite. Izzy wonand#8217;t stop hunting for the answersand#8212;even when they threaten to shatter both the business and the family.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Readers are sure to love the next novel in a and#8220;series that keeps getting better and betterand#8221; (andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt;, starred review).andnbsp;
Synopsis
FOR THE FIRST TIME in Spellman history, Isabel Spellman, PI, might be the most normal member of her family. Mom has taken on an outrageous assortment of extracurricular activities—with no apparent motive. Dad has a secret. Izzys brother and sister are at war—for no apparent reason. And her niece keeps saying “banana” even though she hates bananas.
Thats not to say that Izzy isnt without her own troubles. Her boyfriend, Henry Stone, keeps wanting “to talk,” a prospect Isabel evades by going out with her new drinking buddy, none other than Gertrude Stone, Henrys mother.
Things arent any simpler on the business side of Spellman Investigations. First, Rae is hired to follow a girl, only to fake the surveillance reports. Then a math professor hires Izzy to watch his immaculate apartment while he unravels like a bad formula. And as the questions pile up, Izzy wont stop hunting for the answers—even when they threaten to shatter both the business and the family.
About the Author
Lisa Lutz is the author of theandlt;iandgt; New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestselling, Edgar Awardandndash; and Macavity Awardandndash;nominated, and Alex Award-winning Spellman Filesandnbsp;series and the novel andlt;iandgt;The Passengerandlt;/iandgt;. She isandnbsp;the coauthor of andlt;iandgt;Heads You Loseandlt;/iandgt;, written with David Hayward. Sheandnbsp;lives and works in upstate New York.