The Cardinal & The Crow - Alice Kanaka

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Résumé :
Samantha Olivares seems to have it all but after her beloved father's sudden death, she's devastated. When an unknown cousin comes to town Sam strives to trust again. Jack is at the pinnacle of his career as a medical examiner. Scarred by his loveless childhood, however, he doesn't do relationships. Thanks to Sam, he experiences a sense of family and community for the first time but their family reunion is interrupted by murder. The delicate bonds of trust and family ties are strained when Sam's best friend is accused of poisoning the town blackmailer. Then the stakes rise as Jack's personal and professional lives collide. Can he and Sam catch the killer without losing everything they hold dear?

Biographie:
Mother of two, cat mom, and prolific reader, Alice Kanaka is the author of six traditional mysteries, seven short stories, and a twelve-episode collaboration with Black Knight, author of the Starshatter space opera series.Alice holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources. She spent twelve years working at a state psychiatric hospital, speaks three languages, and has lived in seven countries.A life-long fan of the mystery genre, Alice's books combine traditional tropes with contemporary characters to create whodunits that are simultaneously familiar and unique.Her aspiration is to write books that she would enjoy reading; stories that are both entertaining and uplifting, perfect with a cup of Earl Grey and a roaring fire on a gloomy day.