Twelve Trees

Campbell Young Mystery #4

by J.D. Carpenter

"With the pace, intensity, and beauty of a thoroughbred beginning its stretch run, Twelve Trees is simply mesmerizing." -- M.T. Kelly

Exracetrack journalist Priam Harvey, occupant of the prized "corner stool" at McCullys Tavern, marks the first anniversary of his firing from Sport of Kings magazine and the coincident departure of his girlfriend, Barbara, by doing what he does best: drinking and gambling.

Events conspire, however, and when Harvey is pulled off his stool -- literally and metaphorically -- he is forced to make an important decision about his involvement in the lives of those around him, and, for that matter, in his own life.

Harvey, who appeared briefly in J.D. Carpenter's first novel, The Devil in Me, and played a major role in its sequels, Bright's Kill ("a satisfying suspense story of the first order" -- Edmonton Journal) and 74 Miles Away ("slick, smart, not a shred of padding" -- Globe and Mail), takes centre stage in this unusual tale of one mans coming to terms with himself.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

J.D. Carpenter's first Campbell Young novel, The Devil in Me, was nominated for an Arthur Ellis Award and appeared on the Globe & Mail's bestseller list. The second, Bright's Kill, was published in 2005 to critical acclaim. Carpenter currently lives in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

Reviews

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit of bar fly... enjoyed all the horse racing information and Toronto setting - could envision it all.