Pedestal

by Ashley Sargeant Hagan

Who is Edwin Sterling's Mystery Woman?  Enquiring minds want to know, and so does Edwin Sterling.  Made famous by his character, a medical doctor who solves crimes, Edwin Sterling is stuck in a media frenzy that reports every aspect of his life. He longs for a relationship based on reality, not fantasy. He also secretly feels dwarfed by the brave, intelligent image of his famous character, and wishes he could be more like him in real life. While the tabloids falsely accuse Edwin of having a mystery girlfriend, he meets Adriana, a beautiful American doing research at the British Museum. But strange things happen around her. Is it coincidence, or is she a cold-blooded killer? Edwin refuses to believe she is anything but perfect, but when she disappears, he will have to cross the world to find out the truth.

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 3, 2017

About the author

Ashley Sargeant Hagan writes traditional mysteries with a large dose of romance. Originally from Lakeland, Florida, she is a long-time resident of Nashville, where she lives with her musician husband and three children. She is the immediate past president of Sisters in Crime Middle Tennessee and is also an editor and publishing consultant. She loves cats, mysteries, history, and tea, and when she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her in her vintage and new shop or encouraging other authors through her new writing group, The Dangerous Pen Society.

Reviews

[Theodora · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was weak. All characters are so boring and the plot is non existant. If you thought it would be a captivating mystery, it is absolutely not. I read half of it and nothing happened. So much unnecessary scenes. I skipped to see the ended and it was boring and predictable.

[Marcia Simmerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this suspenseful novel right up to the end. The story was a good one, and the characters were interesting, particularly Edwin and Adriana. The setting could be today's newspapers, and the plot deals with today's issues, such as terrorism and intrigue across continents. The locations were well described to involve the reader.

As an older Christian reader, I enjoyed this mystery and did not have to flinch at inappropriate language or situations. Adult situations were presented without lewd details. This was an extra plus.

Can't wait for Ms. Hagan's next efforts. A good read. I'm sharing it with my 96-year-old MIL with confidence she will enjoy it, too.

[Carlton Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read, Ms Hagan's attention to detail will give you the feeling you are inside of the main characters' eyes as they walk the streets of London and Istanbul taking in the sites. The colors, the smells and the landmarks of the city.
There is love, hurt and adventure throughout the pages.
Enjoy this book as I did. A great Christmas gift.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book while on vacation. It was fast-paced and smart, with several twists and turns, a romantic thriller with a hint of Agatha Christie. Definitely would recommend!