Death by Prophecy

Connor Hawthorne #3

by Lauren Maddison

While traveling the California coast visiting historical missions, Connor Hawthorne and her partner, Laura Nez, are thrust into the middle of an age-old conflict as they investigate what may be terrorist threats against nuclear power stations. But is Rick Bell a terrorist? Or a religious zealot who interprets Biblical prophesy to suit his own brand of madness? Or merely a sociopath who murders those who disappoint him? The two women quickly become neck deep in mystery that not only leads them to hidden truths that someone in the Vatican will do anything to suppress, but also puts them squarely in the middle of a centuries-old battle between two secret societies. One is a ruthless organization whose members are sworn to search out and silence heretics; the other a band of mystics whose supernatural abilities and unswerving loyalty to the Holy Mother are their only weapons in preserving a sacred relic that could rewrite history. Returning in Death by Prophecy is the rich cast of unforgettable characters from the first two Connor Hawthorne mysteries, including Connor's grandmother, Gwendolyn, who continues to provide guidance from somewhere beyond the grave.

Genres: Mystery, Lesbian, LGBT, Lesbian Fiction, Paranormal, Fantasy

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2002

About the author

Lauren Maddison is the author of five Connor Hawthorne mysteries: Deceptions, Witchfire, Death by Prophecy, Epitaph for an Angel, and The Eleventh Hour. She makes her home in Southern California.

Reviews

[Michele Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Series!!!

Intriguing characters and a page turning plot makes this a book you can't put down. Strong female couple (Laura & Connor) along with Connor's father a former Senator and her best friend and DC police officer Marcus. The four manage to take on evil together where ever it takes them.
On to book 4!!

[MizLiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished all 5 books in the Connor Hawthorne Series. Thoroughly enjoyed the mix in each of the books of detective,other world magic,spirits. Connor with her cynicism, and Laura's just right balance. Malcom (friend) and Benjamin (dad) Katy (daughter)as well as spirit traveling grandmothers brought each of these books storylines to a great read.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent mystery not too much fluff...

[L.v. Maddison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't brag too much here, since I wrote the Connor Hawthorne mystery series, but it has gotten great reviews over the years, and now is available on Kindle at Amazon.

[Heather Henkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Really amazing story. I found the weaving of religion with the supernatural and the crime solving to be really well done. I think it is definitely a well written story.

[Lynn Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adventure abounds

Another thought provoking yet exciting Connor adventure! As always a wonderful read filled with interesting characters, humor, and an intricate plot.

[Karla Huebner]

I don't suppose there are a whole lot of mystery-thrillers that combine the supernatural, religion, Native Americans, Celts, and lesbian sleuth-couples. This book somehow managed to pack all of those themes in; I'm not entirely sure whether that's a plus or a liability. It came out a year before Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code (which I have not read) and covers some similar ground. I kind of enjoyed it, but would have preferred a more literary narrative style--while I do read a fair amount of popular fiction when tired, I tend to be irked by pedestrian phrasing.