Trio in Death-Sharp Minor

Justinia Wright, P.I. #2

by C.W. Hawes

Justinia Wright, CIA operative turned private investigator, is an incomparable artist; whether at the piano, forging artworks, or cracking difficult cases. In Trio in Death-Sharp Minor, Tina, along with her brother and assistant, Harry, tackles three murders steeped in love, hate, and money. But no investigation is ever as easy as it looks and in the course of these, Harry falls in love with a suspect and Tina, herself, is forced to deal with her demons regarding love and commitment.

Trio in Death-Sharp Minor features Justinia Wright and her brother, Harry, in three crimes which are very much crimes of the heart.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and have lived in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota for the past forty-five years, with occasional sojourns here and there. My interests range far and wide, but
I don't do windows and I'm not a good dancer. I do like to cook, though, and am especially fascinated by steam power, sailing ships, airships, streamlined locomotives and automobiles, and all things streamline moderne.

Reviews

[Sandra Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books I have problems getting into. This wasn't one of them. In this series, the author has crafted a sophisticated, cigar-smoking female PI and her sidekick brother. The duo never disappoints. Their characters are flushed out, unique and likeable. The relationships the two develop are heart-warming. The story well-crafted. Hawes can take the mundane and make it interesting. I found myself fascinated with what was on the menu at each meal. The plot moves along nicely and the story flows. I very much enjoyed the read and highly recommend it.

[Richard Schwindt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some fictional universes are just places you want to be, and I have been so moved by the world CW Hawes has created for private detective Justinia Wright and her brother Harry. Although Hawes has a demonstrated penchant for the scary and grotesque, and can frequently be found (at least in his fiction) underground, he has shown a remarkably light and airy touch in Trio in Death-Sharp Minor. Tina and Harry’s world comes complete with music, art, excellent food and drink. I would drop by their house any time, if only for a glass of Madeira. The three mysteries are deftly written and include an adorable and sexy love affair between Harry and Bea, one of the bereaved from the first story. If you want to check out a good cozy mystery, without the annoyingly twee failings of the genre, you could do much worse than this series. Highly recommended for mystery lovers and anyone looking for an escape with a light touch.