A Day for Dying — Dorothy Simpson

“A master of plot manipulation. . . . The pleasure here is watching [Inspector] Thanet . . . arrive at an understanding of what would make a person kill for love.” -- The New York Times Book Review

The thirteenth novel in the British mystery series featuring Inspector Luke Thanet from the Silver Dagger Award�"winning author Dorothy Simpson, “a modern-day version of Agatha Christie” (Booklist).

When playboy Max Jeopard is killed at his own engagement party, Inspector Luke Thanet is called in to investigate and uncovers a host of suspects, including his fiancée, a jealous brother, an ex-girlfriend, and the victim's future in-laws .

“This English village ‘cozy' goes down well” -- Library Journal

“A really excellent example of the genre: well thought out and equally well executed, with some cunningly concealed surprises. Inspector Thanet is a definite find.” -- Times Literary Supplement

“Pace, plot and subtle characterisations all combine to make this a cracking good read.” -- Sunday Telegraph

“Clean writing, shrewd portraits and tight plots.” -- Financial Times