The Fine Art of Murder

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In this charming and smart series debut retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Former police chief Katherine Sullivan has been called brilliant, brave, compassionate, and quirky, but after decades of crime fighting, this resilient grandmother with an artist’s soul is discovering that retirement can be just as deadly as being on the job.

When Katherine returned to her hometown, her only thought was to comfort her recently divorced daughter. That was before a young woman was found murdered on the estate of the town’s richest family. Now, in order to track down the killer, Katherine must uncover the generations of secrets that at least one person has already killed to protect.

Critics Review

u201cA retired police chief with an artistic bent uses all her skills when murder interrupts her return to her hometown. Appealing, genuine, engaging.u201d

Carolyn Hart, New York Times bestselling author

u201cThis entertaining debut introduces seasoned, older sleuths and will please cozy readers hungry for more mysteries in the style of Steve Formanu2019s u2018Boca Knightu2019 series, also featuring a retired police officer.u201d

Library Journal

u201cFans of cozy mysteries and well-seasoned sleuths will hope that this debut is the first of a long series.u201d

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u201cThe Fine Art of Murder is a true delight!u2026Katherine is a smart, intriguing new heroine, full of compassion and good humor, but also hard-nosed enough to follow the twists and turns of a complex murder investigation. Writing with a light touch, Barnes gives us an engaging new mystery series. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and settle in for a great read.u201d

Ellen Hart, award-winning author of the Jane Lawless series

u201cA very nuanced mystery that pulls the reader into the daily life of former Chief of Police Katherine Sullivan. Detail by detail, Emily Barnes builds the tension and ultimately leads the reader to the satisfying conclusion.u201d

Carolyn Haines, USA Today bestselling author of the Sarah Book Delaney mystery series

u201cWhen Kate returns to her hometown in Minnesota sheu2019s thrust into a murder investigation involving one of the townu2019s most prominent citizensu2014and her own daughter. In The Fine Art of Murder, Emily Barnes has created a likeable, no-nonsense character who can juggle friends, family, and felons.u201d

Rosemary Harris, author of Pushing Up Daisies

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