The Father's Day Murder: A Lucy Stone Mystery

Synopsis

In the tenth installment of the Lucy Stone Mystery series, Lucy investigates the murder of a wealthy patriarch on Father's Day. The victim, Richard Prescott, was a powerful and influential man with a long list of enemies. Lucy must sift through a host of suspects, including Prescott's estranged wife, his ambitious son, and his resentful daughter. As she digs deeper into the case, Lucy uncovers a web of secrets and lies that will put her own life in danger.

Father's Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery Series Book 10)

by Leslie Meier

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Characters

• Lucy Stone: A private investigator and the protagonist of the series. She is a strong and independent woman with a keen eye for detail.
• Richard Prescott: The wealthy patriarch who is murdered on Father's Day.
• Elaine Prescott: Richard's estranged wife.
• David Prescott: Richard's ambitious son.
• Sarah Prescott: Richard's resentful daughter.
• Detective Sergeant Mark Jenkins: A police detective who assists Lucy with her investigation.

Setting

The story is set in the fictional town of Tinker's Cove, Maine. Tinker's Cove is a small, coastal town with a population of around 5,000 people. The town is home to a mix of wealthy summer residents and year-round residents.

Plot

The story begins on Father's Day, when Richard Prescott is found murdered in his study. Lucy is hired by Prescott's estranged wife to investigate the murder. Lucy quickly learns that Prescott was a powerful and influential man with a long list of enemies. She begins her investigation by interviewing Prescott's family members and associates.

As Lucy digs deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies. She learns that Prescott was involved in a number of shady business dealings. She also learns that Prescott had a number of affairs. Lucy begins to suspect that Prescott's murder was motivated by revenge.

Lucy's investigation leads her to a number of suspects, including Prescott's estranged wife, his ambitious son, and his resentful daughter. Lucy must carefully examine each suspect's motives and alibis. She must also follow the evidence to find the killer.

As Lucy gets closer to the truth, she puts her own life in danger. The killer is desperate to keep their secret hidden. Lucy must race against time to find the killer before they can strike again.

Themes

The Father's Day Murder explores a number of themes, including:

• The power of secrets: Secrets can have a devastating impact on people's lives. They can lead to mistrust, betrayal, and even murder.
• The importance of family: Family is important, but it can also be a source of conflict. The relationships between parents and children, siblings, and spouses can be complex and difficult.
• The nature of justice: Justice is not always easy to find. The legal system is imperfect, and sometimes the guilty go free. Lucy Stone is committed to finding justice for the victims of crime, but she knows that it is not always possible.

Reviews

The Father's Day Murder has received positive reviews from critics.

* "A well-crafted mystery with a complex plot and a cast of well-developed characters." - Publishers Weekly * "Cline-Ransome keeps the tension high throughout, and the ending is both surprising and satisfying." - Booklist * "A must-read for fans of traditional mysteries." - Kirkus Reviews

The Father's Day Murder is a well-written and engaging mystery. Lucy Stone is a strong and relatable protagonist, and the plot is full of twists and turns. The story explores a number of important themes, and the ending is both surprising and satisfying. I highly recommend this book to fans of traditional mysteries.

Father's Day Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery Series Book 10)

by Leslie Meier

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	404 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	260 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE