The Alpine Vengeance

An Emma Lord Mystery

Mary Daheim

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Random House Inc
15 December 2011

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense

Series: Emma Lord

Baffled by a bizarre series of anonymous letters, Sheriff Milo Dodge calls upon Advocate owner Emma Lord for help. The mysterious letter writer alleges the wrongful arrest and conviction of the recently deceased Larry Peterson, who was long ago involved in a murder, and

claims the real killer has made a deathbed confession.

Neither Emma nor Milo recognizes the name of the supposed repentant killer. Surprisingly enough, even longtime Alpine resident Vida Runkel doesn't recall any such person, something so unlikely that they all conclude that the angry letter writer has invented a whole scenario for his or her own purposes. The trio dismisses the letters, but then an ominous fourth letter arrives, claiming that if swift action isn't taken, other deaths will soon follow--Milo's and Emma's deaths. And once word leaks that a vengeful killer might be on the loose, a ripple of panic runs through the Valley of the Sky.

Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the charming hamlet of Alpine is preparing for Thanksgiving, while Emma Lord, editor and publisher of The Alpine Advocate, feels her spirits sink. There will be no family or friends to share the day, but a call from Sheriff Milo Dodge on the Monday after the holiday weekend leaves her no time to wallow. Three alarming letters, sent to the sheriff from an anonymous writer, assert that the murder conviction of Alpine resident Larry Petersen ten years earlier was the result of a wrongful arrest. Adding to the miscarriage of justice, Petersen recently died behind bars. Then a fourth letter arrives, threatening retribution in the form of another death-most likely Emma's or Milo's. Mary Daheim's Emma Lord novel is a rich and authentic blend of small-town life and chilling menace.

By: Mary Daheim
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 175mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 193g
ISBN: 9780345502582
ISBN 10: 0345502582
Series: Emma Lord
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 15 December 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Alpine Vengeance: An Emma Lord Mystery

Praise for Mary Daheim and her Emma Lord mysteries Always entertaining. --The Seattle Times Mary Daheim writes with wit, wisdom, and a big heart. I love her books. --Carolyn Hart Daheim writes . . . with dry wit, a butter-smooth style, and obvious wicked enjoyment. --The Oregonian The characters are great, and the plots always attention-getting. --King Features Syndicate Even the most seasoned mystery fans are caught off-guard by [Daheim's] clever plot twists. --BookLoons Reviews Witty one-liners and amusing characterizations. --Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition. Praise for Mary Daheim and her Emma Lord mysteries Always entertaining. The Seattle Times Mary Daheim writes with wit, wisdom, and a big heart. I love her books. Carolyn Hart Daheim writes . . . with dry wit, a butter-smooth style, and obvious wicked enjoyment. The Oregonian The characters are great, and the plots always attention-getting. King Features Syndicate Even the most seasoned mystery fans are caught off-guard by [Daheim s] clever plot twists. BookLoons Reviews Witty one-liners and amusing characterizations. Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition. Praise for Mary Daheimand her Emma Lord mysteries Always entertaining. -- The Seattle Times Mary Daheim writes with wit, wisdom, and a big heart. I love her books. --Carolyn Hart Daheim writes . . . with dry wit, a butter-smooth style, and obvious wicked enjoyment. -- The Oregonian The characters are great, and the plots always attention-getting. --King Features Syndicate Even the most seasoned mystery fans are caught off-guard by [Daheim's] clever plot twists. --BookLoons Reviews Witty one-liners and amusing characterizations. -- Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition. Praise for Mary Daheimand her Emma Lord mysteries Always entertaining. -- The Seattle Times Mary Daheim writes with wit, wisdom, and a big heart. I love her books. --Carolyn Hart Daheim writes . . . with dry wit, a butter-smooth style, and obvious wicked enjoyment. -- The Oregonian The characters are great, and the plots always attention-getting. --King Features Syndicate Even the most seasoned mystery fans are caught off-guard by [Daheim's] clever plot twists. --BookLoons Reviews Witty one-liners and amusing characterizations. -- Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.