Today I'm participating in the The Gold Pawn Blog Tour. In this post you will find book and author information along with my review.
About the book . . .
The Gold Pawn (An Art Deco Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Kensington (September 25, 2018)
Paperback: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1496713435
ISBN-13: 978-1496713438
Digital ASIN: B078QSRGRY
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Kensington (September 25, 2018)
Paperback: 336 pages
ISBN-10: 1496713435
ISBN-13: 978-1496713438
Digital ASIN: B078QSRGRY
Synopsis . . . November 1936. Mayor LaGuardia’s political future buckles under a missing persons case in New York City. Simultaneously, Lane unravels devastating secrets in the outskirts of Detroit. As two crimes converge, judging friends from enemies can be a dangerous game . . .
Finally
summoning the courage to face the past, Lane Sanders breaks away from her busy
job at City Hall to confront childhood nightmares in Rochester, Michigan. An
unknown assailant left Lane with scattered memories after viciously murdering
her parents. However, one memory of a dazzling solid gold pawn piece
remains—and with it lies a startling connection between the midwestern tragedy
and a current mystery haunting the Big Apple . . .
Meanwhile,
fears climb in Manhattan after the disappearance of a respected banker and
family friend threatens the crippled financial industry and the pristine
reputation of Lane’s virtuous boss, Mayor Fiorello “Fio” LaGuardia. Fio’s
fight to restore order leads him into more trouble as he meets a familiar foe
intent on ending his mayoral term—and his life . . .
Guided
by overseas telegrams from the man she loves and painful memories, only Lane can
silence old ghosts and derail present-day schemes. But when the investigation
awakens a darker side of her own nature, will she and New York City’s most
prominent movers and shakers still forge ahead into a prosperous new age . . .
or is history doomed to repeat itself?
My Review . . . In The Gold Pawn, Lane Sanders, personal aide to Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, is drawn into investigating the mysterious disappearance of prominent New York City banker Ted Hambro as well as her own curious past, which is dominated by the death of her parents when she was a young child. Following up on the discovery that her parents were likely murdered because of their secret work as intelligence agents, Lane is drawn back to her childhood home in Rochester, Michigan in search of clues that will lead her to the truth about her parents' occupation and fate.
Meanwhile in New York, the Red Scroll Network, a feared syndicate—long believed disbanded and the subject of Lane's parents undercover work—appears to be making a comeback, despite the death of its leader Rex Ruby. Indeed, Ruby's lethal calling card—a gold pawn—is found at several crime scenes, and two ruthless criminals emerge who will stop at nothing to claim control of the network and the fortune Ruby left behind.
Once again, in her search for truth and connections between current and past misdeeds, Lane finds herself in the crosshairs of nefarious characters. When circumstances seem most dire, she is ably assisted by the team of supporters who made their appearance in Book 1, along with some unexpected guardian angels. Lane's partnerships take some interesting turns in the story, while her relationship with Finn Brodie deepens considerably, as these soul mates with ghosts in their pasts develop a strong, romantic bond.
This action-packed sequel to The Silver Gun delivers another imaginative plot, well-developed characters, and fascinating historical detail about 1930s New York City. In addition to being a first-rate mystery novel, The Gold Pawn is a love song to New York. Chandlar captures the City's excitement, grandeur, and magic as she describes places and events, and treats readers to cameos by famous personalities. The appearances of Bob Hope and Albert Einstein among others were an added delight, and another reason this series is endearing and engaging.
I look forward to the next installment in the Art Deco Mystery Series with great anticipation.
Meanwhile in New York, the Red Scroll Network, a feared syndicate—long believed disbanded and the subject of Lane's parents undercover work—appears to be making a comeback, despite the death of its leader Rex Ruby. Indeed, Ruby's lethal calling card—a gold pawn—is found at several crime scenes, and two ruthless criminals emerge who will stop at nothing to claim control of the network and the fortune Ruby left behind.
Once again, in her search for truth and connections between current and past misdeeds, Lane finds herself in the crosshairs of nefarious characters. When circumstances seem most dire, she is ably assisted by the team of supporters who made their appearance in Book 1, along with some unexpected guardian angels. Lane's partnerships take some interesting turns in the story, while her relationship with Finn Brodie deepens considerably, as these soul mates with ghosts in their pasts develop a strong, romantic bond.
This action-packed sequel to The Silver Gun delivers another imaginative plot, well-developed characters, and fascinating historical detail about 1930s New York City. In addition to being a first-rate mystery novel, The Gold Pawn is a love song to New York. Chandlar captures the City's excitement, grandeur, and magic as she describes places and events, and treats readers to cameos by famous personalities. The appearances of Bob Hope and Albert Einstein among others were an added delight, and another reason this series is endearing and engaging.
I look forward to the next installment in the Art Deco Mystery Series with great anticipation.
Giveaway . . . Enter for a chance to win a copy of The Gold Pawn by L.A Chandlar by clicking on this link.
About the author . . .
About the author . . .
L
.A. Chandlar is the author of the Art Deco Mystery Series
with Kensington Publishing featuring Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and a fresh take
on the innovation and liveliness of 1930s New York City. Her debut novel, The
Silver Gun released August 29, 2017, and the sequel, The Gold Pawn,
will release September 25, 2018. Laurie has been living and
writing in New York City for 16 years and has been speaking for a wide variety
of audiences for over 20 years including a women’s group with the United
Nations. Her talks range from NYC history, the psychology of creativity, and
the history of holiday traditions. Laurie has also worked in PR for General
Motors, writes and fund-raises for a global nonprofit, is the mother of two
boys, and has toured the nation managing a rock band.
Connect with the author . . .
Facebook: @LAChandlar
Instagram: @LAChandlar
Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/lachandlar/
Tour Participants . . .
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I loved this! And the second book in the series sounds very, very good. I'm going to go pull my copy of the first book off my shelf right now, so I can remember to read it this fall. I don't know of that many historical mysteries set in the 1930's, especially ones set in the US.
ReplyDeleteAs good as the first book was, Kay, the second book is even better. Chandlar's characters are so full of emotion, and their inner turmoil bursts across the pages. The time setting in a U.S. city between the two world wars is great because each book weaves the development and comeback after the depression into the story. The author also touches on the state of affairs in Detroit in The Gold Pawn, which was a thriving metropolis at the time.
DeleteThank you for your review on "The Gold Pawn" by L.A. Chandlar and for being part of the book tour.
ReplyDeleteLove to read stories in this time era and can't wait for the opportunity to read this book which storyline sounds wonderful. Excellent cover!
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Thanks for the feedback, Kay. This is a very well-written and entertaining series.
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