When student veterinarian Evan McEwan goes deep into the brush of Toronto's Don Valley to catch what he thinks is a stray puppy, he stumbles upon a human skull.
While Evan continues his search for the pup, the homicide detectives Publishers Weekly called "captivating" sift through the past to determine whose skull it is and how it got there.
Meanwhile, families with missing loved ones anxiously seek information and curious reporters try to get a scoop.
Note: This book is a novella (just under 40,000 words) whereas the full-length novels are at least...
When student veterinarian Evan McEwan goes deep into the brush of Toronto's Don Valley to catch what he thinks is a stray puppy, he stumbles upon a...
A muggy July weekend in Toronto. A house party with a disparate assortment of guests. A tired police inspector, his rookie partner, and murder.
"Reminiscent of the best Agatha Christie had to offer... Humor, complications, and characters so real that you can just about touch them and smell their sweat." --Midwest Book Review
Get to know and love (or hate) a rich cast of characters
Homicide inspector Paul Manziuk wants nothing more than a few days R and R to recharge his brain.
Constable Jacqueline Ryan believes she owes...
A muggy July weekend in Toronto. A house party with a disparate assortment of guests. A tired police inspector, his rookie partner, and mur...
It's Toronto in July. There's an out-of control baseball player. A frenzied sports media. A talk-show host who enjoys playing devil's advocate. The field is ready--for murder.
"A finely drawn police procedural written in the style of Georgette Heyer, long considered queen of the British mystery genre... appealing characters, creative plot and classic Agatha Christie style writing." The Suspense Zone
The second in a classic police procedural series of traditional whodunits set in contemporary...
"A master of plotting." Library Journal.
It's Toronto in July. There's an out-of control baseball player. A frenzied sports...
A luxury residence in downtown Toronto. A group of artsy seniors. Caring staff. An idyllic scene? Or a setting for murder?
In her third Manziuk and Ryan mystery, J. A. Menzies once again delights readers with complex characters, tight plotting, and a satisfying conclusion.
Most of the residents of the 20th floor of Serenity Suites are enjoying their retirement. The famous Broadway actress has just married a much-younger musician. The best-selling author and his wife are going strong. The character actor still chooses the odd gig.
But not all is serene. The former host...
A luxury residence in downtown Toronto. A group of artsy seniors. Caring staff. An idyllic scene? Or a setting for murder?
