{"product_id":"the-sister-formerly-sister-lawrence-de-maria-9798551693581","title":"THE SISTER (Formerly 'Sister'): An Alton Rhode Mystery","description":"WAS A REVERED NUN'S BRUTAL MURDER A RANDOM ACT, OR PART OF A SINISTER PLOT! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIF YOU LIKE STRONG CHARACTERIZATIONS, GREAT DIALOGUE AND SURPRISES, PULITZER-NOMINEE LAWRENCE DE MARIA'S ALTON RHODE MYSTERIES ARE IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES.\" (John Crudele, New York Post) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSister Veronica was once a vivacious college co-ed. Which brings two Massachusetts homicide detectives to the office of Alton Rhode. For he played an important part in 'Ronnie' Frost's past. Quickly cleared as a suspect, but plagued by long-suppressed memories, the private eye dedicates himself to finding the killer. But there are no suspects, clues or obvious motives. Then, as Rhode travels the country, a pattern emerges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A LAWRENCE DE MARIA TITLE GIVES YOU MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK THAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING IN THE BOOK MARKETPLACE TODAY.\" (Florida Weekly); \"A MASTER OF THRILLER DIALOGUE.\" (Washington Independent Review of Books); \"WHILE DE MARIA MAY HAVE BEEN AN AWARD-WINNING FINANCIAL REPORTER, HE'S AN AWFULLY GOOD FICTION WRITER AS WELL.\" (Naples Daily News) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREAT BRITAIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE END OF US \u003c\/i\u003e(Cole Sudden Thriller): \"Great bunch of characters and fast paced. Enjoyable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHOPE\u003c\/i\u003e (Jake Scarne Thriller): \"Another brilliant read in an ever-increasing catalogue of great stories.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSISTER\u003c\/i\u003e (Alton Rhode Mystery): \"Brilliant characters, a terrific storyline and would recommend this author without any misgivings. Kept me enthralled from beginning to the end.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMANY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eALAS, PARIS\u003c\/i\u003e (Thriller): \"I have read many of De Maria's books, and find them unfailingly entertaining. Engaging dialogue, venues with enough descriptive detail to interest experienced travelers, scenes played out with gastronomic expertise, all while partnering with attractive and attentive characters of both sexes. And finally, for me, the writing in Chapter 14 was perfection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDIA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE VIRON CONSPIRACY\u003c\/i\u003e (Jake Scarne Thriller): If you enjoy conspiracy theories, this is the book for you. Well written plot and characters, fast paced, detailed mystery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lawrence De Maria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798551693581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/22\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Lawrence De Maria","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154021462271,"sku":"9798551693581","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a1eaf735-ac26-43b1-a3da-14fa732ed3bc.jpg?v=1770787364","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sister-formerly-sister-lawrence-de-maria-9798551693581","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}