Elegy in Scarlet: A Scott Drayco Mystery (Scott Drayco Mystery

Elegy in Scarlet: A Scott Drayco Mystery (Scott Drayco Mystery Series Book 4)

What if a large part of your past turned out to be a lie?

Crime consultant Scott Drayco is already in the middle of a possible career-ending legal battle when word comes that his mother, who disappeared 30 years ago, is very much alive â€” and charged with murder. With Draycoâ€™s father washing his hands of the matter and police convinced the woman is guilty, everyone tells Drayco he should just walk away from the case and let the chips fall where they may.

Except, Drayco finds he canâ€™t leave it alone and is obsessed with uncovering the truth: Is his mother really a killer? Where has she been all these years? And why did she suddenly leave her husband and children to vanish without a trace?

Investigating the murder victimâ€™s colleagues, Drayco learns there are plenty who wanted the man dead, including a shadowy stalker who seems to have a mysterious connection to Draycoâ€™s mother. As he wades hip-deep into secrets, lies, and cons, Drayco begins to question if the case is all just part of an elaborate scam ... where the only one being fooled is Drayco himself.

NOTE: This is a sequel to book #3 in the Scott Drayco series, Dies Irae, which should be read BEFORE Elegy in Scarlet if you want to avoid spoilers!

The Scott Drayco mystery series has been honored by the American Independent Writers, Maryland Writers Association, named Best Mystery in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and been a finalist for the Shamus and Silver Falchion Awards.

The complete chronology of the Scott Drayco series for those who enjoy reading in order is:

Played to Death
Requiem for Innocence
Dies Irae
Elegy in Scarlet

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PRAISE FOR BV LAWSONâ€™S SCOTT DRAYCO SERIES:

â€œBV Lawson has created a memorable character in Drayco, a concert pianist turned FBI agent, turned crime consultant. He also has the fascinating condition of synesthesia, which not only adds a mysterious depth to his character it is integral to the plot.â€ Big Als Books & Pals

â€œThe storyline here is nicely structured, and creatively ties together two murder mysteries, which occurred decades apart. The small town setting is ideal, the lead character engaging, and the supporting cast interesting and diverse. Overall, a solid start to this series.â€ Omimystery News

â€œ... Kept me guessing until the very end. Iâ€™d recommend this book to experienced mystery readers who enjoy wrestling with skillfully placed hints that donâ€™t easily reveal their secrets.â€ Long and Short Reviews

â€œLawsonâ€™s book was so good, I read it twice from beginning to end...The citizens of Cape Unity are as diverse and multi-layered as any person living in the large cities, and Lawson portrayed them splendidly.â€ - Reader's Favorite Reviews

â€œNow this story was close to brilliance ... The writing was fluent and the story intriguing, and I loved the end.â€ â€“ IHeartReading Reviews

â€œThis the kind of story that DEMANDS your attention. The woven layers of character, plot, theme, and mystery mean that you canâ€™t read it fast enough but yet if you read too fast youâ€™ll miss something important. Reading BV Lawson books is the best kind of torture. I donâ€™t enjoy many Mystery or Suspense novels, but this one takes it. Highly Recommended!â€ Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

â€œA nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable.â€ Terrie Farley Moran, author of the Read â€™Em and Eat Mysteries
Country USA
Manufacturer Crimetime Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-10-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Crimetime Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-10-26
Format	Kindle eBook

Elegy in Scarlet: A Scott Drayco Mystery (Scott Drayco Mystery Series Book 4)

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