A Slash of Scarlet

Devon MacDonald Mystery #2

by Nancy Baker Jacobs

In the sequel to The Turquoise Tattoo, Devon is hired to help the victims of a romantic con man recover their money, and she is soon tracking the man to Monterey, posing as a wealthy young widow. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: Mystery

235 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Nancy Baker Jacobs is the award-winning author of 13 crime novels, including the Devon MacDonald private eye series; FLASH POINT (featuring arson investigator Susan Delancey) and STAR STRUCK (introducing "Hollywood Star" reporter Quinn Collins); and seven suspense novels. Her latest suspense offering, RICOCHET, was chosen by the Mystery Writers of America as a finalist for its Mary Higgins Clark Award.

As Nancy C. Baker, she's also written six nonfiction books on subjects ranging from black market adoption to breast cancer.

Nancy Baker Jacobs has worked as a private detective, a university professor and administrator, and a journalist. She lives on California's Monterey Peninsula.

Reviews

[Carl Handy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book a few years ago and I can still remember how thrilling it was.