Synopses & Reviews
It's particularly quiet on Martha's Vineyard this summer, since a shadowy figure called "the Silencer" began his covert campaign of destruction -- disabling the audio systems in the homes and vehicles of selfish, music-blasting islanders. A respite from the unwanted noise suits fishing enthusiast, former cop, and sometime investigator J.W. Jackson just fine -- until a gargantuan new Chappaquiddick mansion is vandalized and a night watchman is thrown to his death off a nearby cliff. Hired by the aristocratic mother of the most likely suspect to help prove her son's innocence, J.W. starts to explore some mysterious connections linking the Vineyard's most prominent families. But digging up the dirty secrets of the island elite may only inflame a murderer who's not done killing -- and hasten J.W.'s own journey to the graveyard.
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“It wouldnt be summer without a new Marthas Vineyard Mystery.” Boston Herald
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Praise for Cliff Hanger:“An entertaining, engaging detective.” Chicago Tribune
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“Well-constructed and well-paced, with humor and suspense, this outing shows Craig in fine form.” Publishers Weekly
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“The Marthas Vineyard mysteries are a breath of fresh air, with a touch of murder most foul.” Rocky Mountain News
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“Readers will be inclined to dig their toes into the sand and settle in.” Boston Globe
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“Spending time with author Craig on Marthas Vineyard is the next best thing to vacationing on the island itself.” MinneapolisStar-Tribune
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“Diabolically clever . . . Craig vividly portrays the island mystique.” St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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“Craig paints the island so vividly that readers can almost smell the sea breezes.” Booklist
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“As ever, Craig depicts the islands residents with humor and affection.” Publishers Weekly
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“A most pleasant trip.” Booklist
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“[J.W. Jacksons] a marvelous extension of John D. MacDonalds Travis McGee and maybe even Don Quixote.” Florida Times-Union
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“Perfect . . . fun . . . enjoyable.” Los Angeles Daily News
Synopsis
It's particularly quiet on Martha's Vineyard this summer, since a shadowy figure called "the Silencer" began his covert campaign of destruction -- disabling the audio systems in the homes and vehicles of selfish, music-blasting islanders. A respite from the unwanted noise suits fishing enthusiast, former cop, and sometime investigator J.W. Jackson just fine -- until a gargantuan new Chappaquiddick mansion is vandalized and a night watchman is thrown to his death off a nearby cliff. Hired by the aristocratic mother of the most likely suspect to help prove her son's innocence, J.W. starts to explore some mysterious connections linking the Vineyard's most prominent families. But digging up the dirty secrets of the island elite may only inflame a murderer who's not done killing -- and hasten J.W.'s own journey to the graveyard.
About the Author
Philip R. Craig grew up on a small cattle ranch near Durango, Colorado, before going off to college at Boston University, where he was an All-American fencer. He earned his M.F.A. at the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. A recently retired professor of English at Wheelock College in Boston, he and his wife Shirley now live year-round on Martha's Vineyard.