Backdrop to Murder

By Persia Walker

On a dank night in September, Lanie is called to the scene of a grisly double murder. The victims: a popular photographer and a Cotton Club beauty. The suspect: the dead man's jealous wife. Found weeping over his body, her wails of grief and regret condemn her on the spot. The cops say the wife did it and an outraged community believes it. Will Lanie be able to stop an innocent woman from getting a date with the electric chair -- or is this innocent woman not so innocent after all?

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For 1920s society reporter Lanie Price, the photographer found shot through the eye in the back of his studio isn’t just another story. It’s personal.

On a dank night in September, Lanie is called to the scene of a double murder. The victims: a handsome photographer and a Cotton Club beauty. The suspect: the dead man’s jealous wife. Found weeping over his body, her wails of grief and regret condemn her on the spot.

Can Lanie stop an innocent woman from getting a date with the electric chair—or is this innocent woman not so innocent after all?

Set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, Backdrop to Murder is part of the Lanie Price mystery series. If you like suspense, then you’ll love this 1920s noir mystery. Pick up Backdrop to Murder to discover this exciting series today.

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Total Pages

384

ISBN 13

978-1476753164

Format

Paperback

Country

United States

Language

English

Weight

10.9 ounces

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