Murder in Thrall: An Acton and Doyle Scotland Yard Mystery (New Scotland Yard Mysteries)

Product Description [MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case.] From Anne Cleeland comes a captivating new mystery series following the perilous exploits of two Scotland Yard detectives as they track down London's most elusive killers. First-year Detective Kathleen Doyle is a plucky Irish redhead. Chief Inspector Michael Acton is a British lord turned cop. He's tall, handsome and enigmatic...to a fault. Acton selects Doyle out of the newbie squad to partner with him on a series of investigations because she always knows when someone is lying - a trait that comes in handy when interviewing suspects and witnesses. Acton and Doyle are sent to investigate the murder of a trainer at a racetrack. Soon, new killings related to the first start unfolding, dragging the two into ever more perilous situations. But the real danger is the unlikely attachment that develops between the ultra-reserved aristocratic Chief Inspector and his plucky working class sidekick...a relationship that will raise plenty of eyebrows-and hackles-among their colleagues at the Yard. Review An unexpected villain and an atypical protagonist lull the reader into the startling and eerie conclusion of this fascinating first in a series. The early expression of love between the innocent Doyle and the experienced Acton is rather unusual but sets the stage for meaningful progression in the story.-- "RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"An unlikely pair of detectives bond over a case as complex as it is dangerous.-- "Kirkus Reviews"Chief Inspector Acton of Scotland Yard, a British lord, and his protégée, first-year Detective Constable Kathleen Doyle, an Irish redhead of humble origins, definitely rate readers' attention.-- "Booklist"Cleeland has a smooth way of dialogue, and many of her characters' conversations play like subtle games of reason and wit.-- "Daily Pilot (Los Angeles)"It's been a long time since I encountered two characters this charming and engaging. I look forward to more of their adventures.-- "David Morrell, author of Murder as a Fine Art"The test of a good book is always how much one thinks about the characters when the book is done, and I am still wondering what would happen next.-- "Suspense Magazine"Thrilling...will keep you guessing until the very last page!-- "Victoria Thompson, national bestselling author of Murder in Chelsea" About the Author ANNE CLEELAND holds a degree in English from UCLA as well as a law degree from Pepperdine and is a member of the California State Bar. She writes historical fiction set in the Regency period and contemporary romantic suspense. A member of the Historical Novel Society, she lives on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, California, and has four children.