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Summary: A great mystery !
Review: This was a great read. Very Unusual plot.
I give it 4 stars****.Barbara weaves a good murder mystery of the most bizarre and unusual. Just when you think you found the pieces of the puzzle, she adds a new twist. This is the first Matthew Alexander Mystery Series. His next case" A case Of Capitol Murder"... Hot Stones Cold Death is a worthy read, one you will enjoy. Full Of twists, unusual plots, shady characters and weaved with great Imagination ~~~
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Summary: Hot Stones Cold Death
Review: Who would consider the Museum of Natural History in the Smithsonian Institution to be the site of murder and intrigue? Barbara Fleming's novel, Hot Stones Cold Death, proposes such a scenario. Detective Matthew Alexander leads a diverse slate of characters in a novel that is as much a tale of "who done it" as it is a tale of "how could it." Two dead men in a historical exhibit is mystery enough. Add to the mix the theft of a priceless emerald necklace, voodoo dust, and a fail-proof security system. Uncooperative witnesses, anal-retentive administrators, and an investigative detective who is harassed at work and misunderstood at home are all effective tools in Fleming's skillful hands. The author weaves an intelligent tale that incorporates crisp details, cultural relevance, African history and religion, gemology, and a keen eye toward the workings of a criminal investigation. The complications and road blocks build until a missing link shows up with questions that lead to some key answers. Hot Stones Cold Death leads the reader through a carefully plotted maze that fascinates at every turn.
Reviewed by Chiquita Mullins Lee
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