The Concrete Vineyard
by Cam Lang
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Pub Date Feb 12 2021 | Archive Date Apr 19 2021
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Description
Why would anyone want to murder the most respected senior citizen, Niagara-on-the-Lake has ever had?
Retired history professor Edward Mitchell was surely not long for the grave, so why would someone risk life in prison to kill him? Picking up the clues is the reluctant Homicide Chief Detective, Bryan Dee. Thinking he might be out of his depth he is happy to enlist the aid of his friend, Kris Gage. But when Dee reads the deceased's last entry in his diary, 'time to take care of K. Gage,' he becomes torn between investigation and friendship.
As an urban planner, Gage understands real estate and the bureaucracy of planning. Following the money, he soon finds himself in the middle of corrupt developers who seek to take all the charm out of the area. Over two hundred years after the War of 1812, is Niagara-on-the-Lake, once again, on-the-Take?
The Concrete Vineyard is an intriguing and unique whodunit. Packing an intellectual punch, this smart murder/mystery will have you guessing and gripped! If you like great characters, clever plots and intelligent storytelling, then you'll love this creative and thought-provoking novel.
Advance Praise
"this urban planning thriller carves out its own genre niche."- Self-Publishing Review
"intriguing and chock-full of unique ponderings in the guise of a murder-mystery, while offering an in-depth look at urban planning/development through fresh, insider eyes." - IndieReader
"A deft plotting, deeply realized characterization, and keen understanding of human psyche make this a must-read" - Prairies Book Review
"This might be the most educational mystery novel you will ever read." - Amazon Customer Review
"Considerable Canadian history is woven through the enjoyable book, as are rich descriptions of the country. The pacing is superb and surprises are frequent...An entertaining, many-layered mystery with an engaging hero."-- Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780228832256 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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