Halo Around The Moon
A Novel
by Matt Ritter
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Pub Date Nov 01 2022 | Archive Date Dec 26 2022
Pacific Street Publishing | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
With astute natural history observations and an unerring sense of place, murder mystery HALO AROUND THE MOON is a haunting narrative of intertwined families moving between continents and across the American West, each ultimately affecting the other’s path. An interconnected story of time, cause and effect, and small random occurrences within a modern-day Los Angeles crime investigation.
A Note From the Publisher
Ebook: 9780999896068
Advance Praise
"Crisp descriptions...touches of melancholy, hope, and foreboding...HALO AROUND THE MOON is a dark mystery novel that focuses on the strange, unpredictable ways in which events and people are connected."
—Foreword Reviews
“Ritter’s taut murder mystery doubles as a smart, engaging story.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780999896051 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Joyce F, Reviewer
248 pages
5 stars
For the want of a pogo stick.
This is a delightful novel. Not only do we have a murder investigation. We are treated to snippets of fascinating mini histories of coincidences, people and nature. I found these little asides both interesting and delightful. It reminded me very much of my undergraduate studies in philosophy, anthropology and psychology. Just wonderful!
UCLA Professor Marcus Melter and his very good friend Detective Jack Bratton are called to the scene of a brutal homicide. Their investigation leads them on a twisty road to near disaster. The murders almost take second chair to the wonderful - and sometimes surprising - connections between the Melter and Bratton families throughout the years. I loved the oh, so incidental connections between the families and people in general.
Mr. Ritter is a very talented writer. While I have not yet read his first book, I plan to. I was impressed by the natural facts inserted in the story in an oh so casual way. It made me smile. The subjects were not at all intrusive, they seemed natural somehow. I don’t know how he did it, but I am very impressed with his style.
I want to thank NetGalley and Pacific Street Publishing/IBPA Members’ Titles for forwarding to me a copy of this most wonderful book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
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