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Family Business

by Janet LaPierre

“Another of LaPierre’s complex tales whose strongly rendered characters continue to captivate.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“LaPierre writes a nice, tight, cozy mystery with enough social statements to keep it interesting without being preachy.”

—CrimeSpree

“Mother/daughter private eyes Patience and Verity Mackellar do most of the detective work, but the town is the star of this involving and solidly professional addition to a well-regarded series.”

—Jon L. Breen, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

“…a fascinating blend of police procedure and private investigation. Patience and Verity are strong heroines: dogged, courageous, intriguing, and very professional…. The plot is well-paced, the story engaging…. The charged atmosphere and the clash between pro-and anti-war mindsets makes for a very absorbing backdrop.”

—Cozy Library

“The author impresses with wisdom in the area of parent/child relationships, as well as friends’, the essential truths of which are made apparent in wonderful prose serving an intricate plot and some human, quirky, but deeply caring characters. Another winner for Janet LaPierre… Whatever one’s political views, Patience and Verity et al are welcome presences back in our lives.”

—Mystery Morgue

“…crisply plotted… Blending contemporary issues and family conflicts with a solid mystery plot, the author reaffirms her fluid mastery of the cozy.”

—Publishers Weekly