Synopses & Reviews
Scotland Yard Detective Sergeant Jack Gibbons has been shot twice, and even after the surgery he isnt out of the woods and may still be in danger because he cant remember how it all happened. While his colleagues dig into his personal life, his best friend, Phillip Bethancourt, focuses on his last case, the robbery of a collection of antique jewelry valued at hundreds of thousands of pounds. Although Phillip is a man of leisure---handsome, charismatic, and fantastically well off---he makes a point of tagging along on Jacks more interesting cases.
But this time its different. Not only is it personal, but Phillip will have to fill in the blanks without Jack, and retracing his friends steps may put him in the same line of fire.
Trick of the Mind, Cassandra Chans third clever outing for these best friends, written in the classic tradition with a delightfully modern voice all its own, is a charming story that mystery lovers are sure to enjoy.
Review
Praise for Village Affairs
“Gibbons and Bethancourts second adventure is another enjoyably lighthearted look at murder among the upper classes.”
--Kirkus Reviews
“Bethancourt is a charming character. . . . A well-developed plot, intriguing and likable characters, solid investigating techniques, and an excellent sense of place distinguish this second in a series.”
--Booklist
Praise for The Young Widow
"Chans sprightly debut, a contemporary homage to Dorothy L. Sayerss classic Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries, introduces an appealing pair of sleuths. English mystery devotees should look forward to their further adventures.”
--Publishers Weekly
“The author tells a tale that is part crime story, part family drama, part buddy flick, and part love story---a combination that makes for enjoyable reading.”
--School Library Journal
Synopsis
Detective Sergeant Jack Gibbons has been shot, and his best friend Philip Bethancourt must retrace his investigation to catch the culprit in Chan's irresistible mystery.
About the Author
Cassandra Chan has published two novels, most recently Village Affairs, and several short stories featuring Gibbons and Bethancourt. She lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida.