Synopses & Reviews
The legendary ninety-four-year-old Ada Geiger was one of the twentieth century's most illustrious, controversia,l and remarkable cultural figures--- the only person, living or dead, who had been a colleague of both Amelia Earhart and the Rolling Stones. She was also one of Mitch's absolute idols.... When Les, the innkeeper, had contacted Mitch a few weeks back, Mitch was thrilled to participate in the event planned for Ada's return.... Les had promised him that it would be a dignified, low-key symposium. - from The Burnt Orange Sunrise
But Les lied. He had much bigger plans, full of Hollywood heavy-hitters, supermodels, rap music stars, high-profile athletes, and camera crews from every celebrity TV show in America. They are all to gather at the faux castle that Ada's husband had built for her in little Dorset, Connecticut. All of them would come to celebrate the return of Ada Geiger from self-imposed exile---just the kind of event Mitch Berger hates, even though idolizing Ada was one of the things that had led him into the film world as a critic. But it's too late to pull out now.
Then Mitch has a lucky break---or so he thinks at the time. The snowiest winter anyone under the age of ninety could remember has hit Dorset and vicinity with what seems like six more inches every three days. Soon, the regrets and "have to wait till tomorrows" come flowing in. The gathering is pared down to what Les had falsely promised---just a few people: Ada's immediate family, Mitch and his lover, beautiful police officer Des Mitry, and a few "deserving" others make a manageably small group. When it snows even harder, they are all prisoners of the storm.
The reduced guest list makes the job a little easier for Des and Mitch when one by one the people at the Castle are killed off. Since our two friends have no intention of waiting to pinpoint the murderer until he---or she---is the only one left standing, Des and Mitch dare to dive into a breathtaking climax that has Des taking a terrible chance, and Mitch taking a worse one.
Review
"Handler makes the most of his small cast of suspects....This is a cozy series with some meat on the bone."--
Publishers Weekly"Handler sets the stage and develops the charactes with an even and often surprisingly sympathetic slant."--Mystery News
"This is locked room mystery which makes the case more difficult for the lead duo, but more fun for the fan. David Handler provides a unique voice that uses excellent characterizations to provide a fabulous mystery."--Midwest Book Review
"It's a familiar plot, and all the more pleasurable for that, especially in the hands of this gifted storyeller. Mitch and Des continue to amuse with their cultural differences and their fiercely protective love for one another, tested again by some harrowing situations."--Sunday Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News
"This is a cozy series with a bit of an edge, and it's terrific with its setting on the windswept coastline, and above all, for the wonderful relationship between these two decent people who have found love and are determined to hang onto it."--Kingston Observer
"Plenty of action, more than a few false clues, and a bang-up ending."--I Love a Mystery
Synopsis
Old-couple Berger and Mitry are back in a new spin on the classic locked-roommystery.
Synopsis
YOURE INVITED TO THE LAST PARTYEveryone from Hollywood heavy hitters and supermodels to rap music stars and high-profile athletes are invited to a party to honor legendary film director Ada Geiger at the faux Castle her husband built for her in Dorset, Connecticut. This is just the kind of event Mitch Berger hates even though he idolizes Ada and credits her for inspiring him to become a film critic. Its too late for him to cancel. But Mitch gets a lucky break when a snowstorm hits.
OF YOUR LIFE…
One by one, the regrets come flowing in. The gathering is pared down to just a few people: Adas son and his wife up from New York, the Castles caretaker and her brother Les, Mitch and his beautiful police officer lover, Des Mitry, and a few others. Its the snowiest winter anyone under the age of ninety can remember in Dorset with six more inches falling every three days, stranding the guests at the Castle. But any romantic notions that may have crossed Mitchs mind are dashed when one by one the people at The Castle are killed off. Delving into the investigation, Des and Mitch are faced with their toughest case yet—one that might leave both of them dead…
“A fabulous mystery.”
--Midwest Book Review
"Plenty of action, more than a few false clues, and a bang-up ending."
--I Love a Mystery
Synopsis
YOU'RE INVITED TO THE LAST PARTYEveryone from Hollywood heavy hitters and supermodels to rap music stars and high-profile athletes are invited to a party to honor legendary film director Ada Geiger at the faux Castle her husband built for her in Dorset, Connecticut. This is just the kind of event Mitch Berger hates even though he idolizes Ada and credits her for inspiring him to become a film critic. It's too late for him to cancel. But Mitch gets a lucky break when a snowstorm hits.
OF YOUR LIFE...
One by one, the regrets come flowing in. The gathering is pared down to just a few people: Ada's son and his wife up from New York, the Castle's caretaker and her brother Les, Mitch and his beautiful police officer lover, Des Mitry, and a few others. It's the snowiest winter anyone under the age of ninety can remember in Dorset with six more inches falling every three days, stranding the guests at the Castle. But any romantic notions that may have crossed Mitch's mind are dashed when one by one the people at The Castle are killed off. Delving into the investigation, Des and Mitch are faced with their toughest case yet--one that might leave both of them dead...
Synopsis
YOURE INVITED TO THE LAST PARTYEveryone from Hollywood heavy hitters and supermodels to rap music stars and high-profile athletes are invited to a party to honor legendary film director Ada Geiger at the faux Castle her husband built for her in Dorset, Connecticut. This is just the kind of event Mitch Berger hates even though he idolizes Ada and credits her for inspiring him to become a film critic. Its too late for him to cancel. But Mitch gets a lucky break when a snowstorm hits.
OF YOUR LIFE…
One by one, the regrets come flowing in. The gathering is pared down to just a few people: Adas son and his wife up from New York, the Castles caretaker and her brother Les, Mitch and his beautiful police officer lover, Des Mitry, and a few others. Its the snowiest winter anyone under the age of ninety can remember in Dorset with six more inches falling every three days, stranding the guests at the Castle. But any romantic notions that may have crossed Mitchs mind are dashed when one by one the people at The Castle are killed off. Delving into the investigation, Des and Mitch are faced with their toughest case yet—one that might leave both of them dead…
“A fabulous mystery.”
--Midwest Book Review
"Plenty of action, more than a few false clues, and a bang-up ending."
--I Love a Mystery
About the Author
DAVID HANDLER is the author of three previous Berger and Mitry mysteries. He also created the Edgar-Winning Stewart Hoag series, and is coauthor (under a nom de plume) of the thriller
Gideon. Handler lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut.