For twenty-five gold pieces a day, plus expenses, Eddie LaCrosse will take on almost any case. But the unexpected delivery of a coffin in the dead of winter forces LaCrosse to look at a bygone chapter of his life—and the premeditated murder of a dream.
Ruled by the noble King Marcus Drake, the island kingdom of Grand Braun is an oasis of peace and justice in an imperfect world. At least until the beautiful Queen Jennifer is accused of adultery and murder. In the wrong castle at the wrong time, Eddie finds himself drafted at sword’s point to solve the mystery. With time running out, and powerful nobles all too eager to pin the murder on Eddie himself, he must unravel a tangled web of palace intrigues, buried secrets, and bewitching women—before the entire kingdom erupts into civil war.
Murder, mystery, and magic—just another day on the job for Eddie LaCrosse.
Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers.
“Try suggesting this to fans of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files.”—Booklist, Starred Review“A perfect blend of Arthurian legend and hard-boiled detecting.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review“This well-crafted novel should appeal to fans of Glen Cook’s Garret P.I. novels.”—Library Journal
ALEX BLEDSOE is the author of two previous Eddie LaCrosse novels, The Sword-Edged Blonde and Burn Me Deadly. His official website is www.alexbledsoe.com.
Alex Bledsoe