{"product_id":"9781250139474","title":"The Woman in the Water : A Prequel to the Charles Lenox Series","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Woman in the Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Charles Finch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA chilling new mystery in the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling series by Charles Finch, \u003ci\u003eThe Woman in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers back to Charles Lenox’s very first case and the ruthless serial killer who would set him on the course to become one of London’s most brilliant detectives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLondon, 1850: A young Charles Lenox struggles to make a name for himself as a detective…without a single case. Scotland Yard refuses to take him seriously and his friends deride him for attempting a profession at all. But when an anonymous writer sends a letter to the paper claiming to have committed the perfect crime—and promising to kill again—Lenox is convinced that this is his chance to prove himself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe writer’s first victim is a young woman whose body is found in a naval trunk, caught up in the rushes of a small islet in the middle of the Thames. With few clues to go on, Lenox endeavors to solve the crime before another innocent life is lost. When the killer’s sights are turned toward those whom Lenox holds most dear, the stakes are raised and Lenox is trapped in a desperate game of cat and mouse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, this newest mystery in the Charles Lenox series pits the young detective against a maniacal murderer who would give Professor Moriarty a run for his money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Prequels are fun...Lenox is a mere whippersnapper in \u003ci\u003eThe Woman in the Water\u003c\/i\u003e...a cunning mystery.”\u003cb\u003e—Marilyn Stasio, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lenox has officially reached the big leagues—the conclusion waiting for him is nothing short of chilling. A case with enough momentum to recharge this series and grab new readers with its pull.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bravo Mr. Finch and keep them coming! More Lenox, please.” \u003cb\u003e—Louise Penny, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStill Life \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With its splendidly drawn characters and brisk, supple prose, this can be either an inviting introduction to those new to Finch’s accomplished series or a winning addition to the canon for established fans.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Finch does a wonderful job of re-creating the atmosphere of mid-19th-century England; his characters are crisply drawn and believable...An excellent addition to an already terrific series.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Finch supplies an extremely clever solution to the murder mystery.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thick, leisurely, British detective novel, studded with memorable characters.” —\u003cb\u003eHallie Ephron, \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Laws of Murder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Finch is a clever plotter and assiduous researcher.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eHome By Nightfall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250139474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40708884267214,"sku":"9781250139474","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250139474","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}