Murder Under Her Skin A Pentecost and Parker Novel

"Stephen Spotswood hard-boils with the best of 'em!"--Alan Bradley, bestselling author of the Flavia de Luce Mystery SeriesThere's been a murder at Big Bob Halloway's Traveling Circus and the crew only trusts one of their own to set things straight. Former circus apprentice, now seasoned lady gum shoe, Will Parker and her famous PI boss, Lillian Pentecost ("The spiritual sisters of Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe."--Deanna Raybourne, author of the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries), are the only ones who fit the bill. Last time Will's feelings got in the way of a case, she walked away with a broken nose and without the broad. Lesson learned. But her hard-won professionalism is put to the test again when the unconventional detective duo are hired to investigate a case that hits closer to home.Ruby, the tattooed woman at Will's old circus, was found with a knife in her back behind the freak show tent. When another circy reports that she was seen arguing that night with Will's mentor, Valentin the knife thrower, he's sent straight to lock up, no questions asked. By the time Big Bob gets Pentecost and Parker on the phone, it's a hail mary-- the sheriff is hankering for a hanging, and fast. Will refuses to believe anyone at the circus is capable of harming one of their own, but what's she missing? Can Will put her old loyalties aside in time to find the real killer, or will her nostalgia be the last nail in Valentin's coffin?Come one, come all! Murder Under Her Skin is a delightful hardboiled high-wire act starring two beloved heroines dead set on justice.