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The Lure: a small town mystery (Frank Bennett Adirondack Mysteries) (Volume 2)
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About The Lure: A Small Town Mystery
A young mother dies.A baby disappears.A murderer strikes. In a small Adirondack Mountain town, secrets are hard to keep. No wonder Trout Run, NY is shocked when sweet, dowdy Mary Pat Sheehan dies from complications of childbirth. No one even knew she was pregnant. How did she hide her condition? Who is the father?And where is the baby?Mary Pat's devout parents are frozen in denial, but Police Chief Frank Bennett is determined not to let this scandal be swept under the rug. The more he digs, the more convinced he becomes that Mary Pat's baby is very much alive...a valuable commodity worth killing for. Frank knows someone is criminally responsible for Mary Pat's death. And that other vulnerable young women are at risk.When Frank uncovers a highly profitable black market adoption ring operating on his turf, he is determined to root it out. But cooperation is hard to find. Because for loving couples desperate to create a family, the lure of a healthy white infant is impossible to resist. And for wily manipulators hungry for cash, the lure is even stronger. Now Frank must navigate the dangerous intersection of love and greed. And one wrong turn could spell death to those he most wants to protect.Fans of British traditional detective, character-driven mysteries will enjoy the adventures of this small town Adirondack police chief. Readers come for the mystery, but stay for the characters. The drama of family life, small town gossip, and financial desperation drive the complex plots. As one reader said, "I love the Frank Bennett series. The characters seem like real people with real flaws and real problems." Start reading The Lure today. Once you visit Trout Run in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, you won't want to leave!Frank Bennet Adirondack Mountain Mystery Series OrderThe books may be read in order or as stand-alone mysteries. They are perfect for readers who enjoy well-developed characters and a vivid setting, including readers of murder mystery books, outdoor adventure books, men's adventure books, and family drama books.Take the Bait (short-listed for the Agatha Award for Best First Mystery)The LureBlood KnotDead Drift (three short mystery stories)False Cast
