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Fatal Family Ties

An Ancestry Detective Mystery

Ancestry Detective (Volume 3)

Author: S. C. Perkins

Fatal Family Ties

Fatal Family Ties

$26.99

About This Book

S.C. Perkins's Fatal Family Ties is the captivating third mystery in the Ancestry Detective series, in which Texas genealogist Lucy Lancaster deals with murders in both the past...

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336
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On Sale
07/20/2021

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S.C. Perkins's Fatal Family Ties is the captivating third mystery in the Ancestry Detective series, in which Texas genealogist Lucy Lancaster deals with murders in both the past and present.

Lucy is just about to tuck into a plate of tacos at her favorite Austin joint, Big Flaco’s, when she gets an unexpected visit from her former—and least-favorite—co-worker. Camilla Braithwaite hasn’t gotten much friendlier since the last time Lucy saw her, but that doesn't stop her from asking a favor. In her hand is a newspaper feature on an ancestor, a civil war corporal—and a liar, according to the article. Charles Braithwaite is depicted as a phony and a deserter, and Camilla wants Lucy’s help clearing his name.

Lucy would prefer to spend her free time with her new beau, special agent Ben Turner, but takes the case, making no promises that Camilla will like the outcome of her investigation. Camilla leads Lucy to the Texas History Museum, where their first clue is a triptych painting, passed down in the Braithwaite family for generations, one panel of which has disappeared. But before Lucy can get much further, a member of the Braithwaite family is murdered in his own bed, and another panel of the painting found missing.

There are no shortage of suspects among the Braithwaite clan—including Camilla herself. This case will take Lucy to Houston and back again as she works to find the truth, and catch an elusive killer.

Imprint Publisher

Minotaur Books

ISBN

9781250789648

In The News

"Engrossing...Perkins offers the perfect mix of mystery, family drama, art history, and romance to keep cozy readers eagerly turning pages. Anyone who has ever looked into their own family history will be fascinated by the intriguing details of Lucy’s genealogical research." —Publishers Weekly

"Genealogists and history buffs will delight in the minutiae of this torturous tale of hate and greed."
Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Ancestry Detective series:

“Perkins neatly intertwines history, mystery, espionage, and revenge. Cozy fans will be well satisfied.”
Publishers Weekly on Lineage Most Lethal

“This debut features an intelligent genealogist detective, a strong supporting cast, some romantic tension, and information about Texas history that should appeal to readers of Rett MacPherson's genealogy mysteries as well as cozy lovers who prefer a dash of history in their mysteries.” —Library Journal (Starred, Debut of the Month) on Murder Once Removed

“[A] fun debut. Lucy's officemates and other quirky friends add spice to this delightful cozy. Readers will look forward to Lucy's further adventures.” —Publishers Weekly on Murder Once Removed

“A delightful debut spiced with a tempestuous romance and certain to appeal to fans of genealogical research and history.” —Kirkus Reviews on Murder Once Removed

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Fatal Family Ties

Fatal Family Ties

$26.99