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A. R. Ashworth earned a degree in history before working for twenty years in high tech. Along the way, he developed a lasting love for Paris and London, which inspired his writing. He lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife, a cheese-seeking Chihuahua, and an oversized tabby cat. This is his first Elaine Hope mystery.
Praise for Souls of Men: [A] strong debut...This is a procedural with heart, yet it doesn't shy away from the dark. -Publishers Weekly [A] solid British procedural debut...A strong choice for fans of Deborah Crombie. -Library Journal In this smart, dark debut, A.R. Ashworth dishes up a gritty, satisfying plate of murder, greed, and psychopathology. The good guys are flawed in wonderfully human ways. And the bad guys? Evil to the bone. Souls of Men is a whirlpool of tension that circles inevitably toward both truth and tragedy, with an ending that will leave readers craving for the next offering in the series. -William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling and Edgar-Award-winning author of the Cork O'Connor series Evil-murderous evil-is afoot in London. Luckily, so is Hope: Detective Inspector Elaine Hope of the Metropolitan Police. Smart, strong, and determined, she doesn't give up, won't back down, and mustn't be underestimated. We could all use a bit more Hope in our lives. -Jon Jefferson, New York Times bestselling author of Jefferson Bass's Body Farm mystery series In Souls of Men, A.R. Ashworth introduces a worthy protagonist in Detective Elaine Hope. Elaine is an engaging blend of strength and compassion, a competent investigator thrown into a case that could push her to the breaking point. Her pursuit of the killer leads, indirectly, to what might be her last, best chance at love-then threatens to destroy it. Ashworth's sensitivity weaves Elaine's humanity into a satisfying thriller. -Jaden Terrell, Shamus Award nominee and author of the internationally published Jared McKean mysteries
