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Fragile Lives by Jane A. Adams

Summary
Rina Martin returns in the second book in this new series from the author of the "Naomi Blake mysteries". When a body is washed up on a beach a short distance from Frantham, the first assumption is that it must be Edward Parker who had fallen from Marlborough Head just a couple of weeks before. When the badly battered body is examined, however, it is discovered to be the body of Pat Duggan, son of local nightclub owner Jimmy Duggan. It seems Pat had been abducted. Twice. And, to complicate matters, the missing Edward Parker had worked for Jimmy Duggan and disappeared at the same time as Duggan's son. Coincidence? Mac and Rina don't think so...Mac, following procedure as a serving police officer, and Rina, an interested outsider, soon discover that others are now at risk of meeting Pat Duggan's fate and this time they are only eight years old. Mac and Rina are both dragged into a race against time to solve the case.

Review
"Adams proves her versatility with the new series, a solid village procedural with a clever plot and skilfully drawn characters. Fans of M.C. Beaton and Clare Curzon will find Adams right up their alley"

Booklist on A Reason to Kill: Rina's kick-off emphasizes people and place, letting the reader in on secrets early and relying on psychological conflict to drive the appealing plot.

Kirkus Reviews on A Reason to Kill: The intriguing premise, combined with solid plotting, make this unusual series well worth a look.

Booklist on Legacy of Lies: The plot soon heats up, engaging the reader with its clever twists, intriguing characters and shock ending.