by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 9
First published 1991
Emily Seeton thought her motor coach tour would be a peaceful retreat. The retired art teacher expects nothing more than scenic views and quiet companionship. Then masked highwaymen stop the bus in a brazen daylight robbery. Most passengers hand over their valuables and forget the incident. Emily cannot let it go. Her keen eye for detail and stubborn sense of justice draw Scotland Yard's attention. The police ask for her help tracking down the criminals. Emily agrees, but her involvement comes at a cost. The danger from the highway robbery follows her home. The thieves know she can identify them. They want her silenced. Emily must use her artistic skills and sharp mind to stay ahead of the criminals while helping the authorities crack the case. Her quiet village life transforms into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, fish-out-of-water
Setting: United Kingdom, England
Period: 20th-century
186 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley