The Alpine Vengeance: An Emma Lord Mystery
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Sheriff Milo Dodge and Emma Lord, editor and publisher of The Alpine Advocate, both receive anonymous notes claiming that Larry Petersen, convicted of murdering his sister, is innocent. During his trial, Petersen didn't defend himself, and he has just died in prison. Milo and Emma think the notes are from a crank, but circumstances begin to change their minds. Complicating matters, reclusive artist Craig Laurentis is shot and left for dead in the woods. Emma, convinced the cases are connected, starts digging. Meanwhile, at the newspaper, The Advocate's receptionist, Ginny, wants to extend her maternity leave, forcing Emma to hire airhead Denise Petersen as a temporary replacement. Daheim frames the series with the frustrations of running a small-town weekly newspaper but also finds time to explore Milo's and Emma's relationship as well as those of the extensive cast of supporting characters. There's a lot going on, but small-town cozy fans will happily keep score.--O'Brien, Sue Copyright 2010 Booklist

Set in 2004, Daheim's meandering 22nd Emma Lord mystery (after 2009's The Alpine Uproar) finds the editor/publisher of The Alpine Advocate in Alpine, Wash., revisiting an old crime to solve some new ones, including maple tree poaching and the shooting of an old friend, eccentric and reclusive artist Craig Laurentis. Meanwhile, Sheriff Milo Dodge, Emma's crusty current lover, has been receiving anonymous letters suggesting the innocence of Larry Petersen, convicted 10 years earlier of killing his sister, Laura, over control of the local bank, a case recorded in 1995's The Alpine Fury. Larry dies of heart failure while in prison, but the disturbing letters continue. Emma wonders if any of Larry's family members, including his ditzy daughter, Denise, an Advocate employee, can help exonerate him. While the investigation drags in places, the unexpected conclusion is sure to please series fans. (Apr.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Sheriff Milo Dodge and Emma Lord, editor and publisher of The Alpine Advocate, both receive anonymous notes claiming that Larry Petersen, convicted of murdering his sister, is innocent. During his trial, Petersen didn't defend himself, and he has just died in prison. Milo and Emma think the notes are from a crank, but circumstances begin to change their minds. Complicating matters, reclusive artist Craig Laurentis is shot and left for dead in the woods. Emma, convinced the cases are connected, starts digging. Meanwhile, at the newspaper, The Advocate's receptionist, Ginny, wants to extend her maternity leave, forcing Emma to hire airhead Denise Petersen as a temporary replacement. Daheim frames the series with the frustrations of running a small-town weekly newspaper but also finds time to explore Milo's and Emma's relationship as well as those of the extensive cast of supporting characters. There's a lot going on, but small-town cozy fans will happily keep score. Copyright 2011 Booklist Reviews.

Journalist Emma Lord and Sheriff Milo Dodge team up again, this time to save their own lives from a threatening, anonymous letter writer. Book 22 of Seattle-based Daheim's best-selling series. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.

Set in 2004, Daheim's meandering 22nd Emma Lord mystery (after 2009's The Alpine Uproar) finds the editor/publisher of The Alpine Advocate in Alpine, Wash., revisiting an old crime to solve some new ones, including maple tree poaching and the shooting of an old friend, eccentric and reclusive artist Craig Laurentis. Meanwhile, Sheriff Milo Dodge, Emma's crusty current lover, has been receiving anonymous letters suggesting the innocence of Larry Petersen, convicted 10 years earlier of killing his sister, Laura, over control of the local bank, a case recorded in 1995's The Alpine Fury. Larry dies of heart failure while in prison, but the disturbing letters continue. Emma wonders if any of Larry's family members, including his ditzy daughter, Denise, an Advocate employee, can help exonerate him. While the investigation drags in places, the unexpected conclusion is sure to please series fans. (Apr.)