{"product_id":"cruel-winter-isbn-9781683314462","title":"Cruel Winter","description":"Snow is a rarity in Maura Donovan's small village in County Cork, Ireland, so she wasn't sure what to expect when a major snowstorm rolled in around Sullivan's pub. But now she's stranded in a bar full of patrons—and a suspected killer in a long-ago murder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaura's been in Ireland less than a year and hasn't heard about the decades-old unsolved crime that took place nearby, let alone the infamous suspect, Diane Caldwell. But the locals have, and they're not happy to be trapped with her. Diane, meanwhile, seeks to set the record straight, asserting her innocence after all this time. And since no one is going anywhere in the storm, Maura encourages Diane to share her side of the story, which she'd never had a chance to do in court.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver the next few hours, the informal court in Sullivan's reviews the facts and theories about the case—and comes to some surprising conclusions. But is it enough to convince the police to take a new look at an old case? A clever spin on the classic locked room mystery, \u003ci\u003eCruel Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, the fifth in \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Sheila Connolly's series, will delight fans of the Emerald Isle.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCruel Winter\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Move over, Agatha Christie: a pub owner in County Cork fancies herself a young Miss Marple...A fine read in the \u003cb\u003eclassic\u003c\/b\u003e style.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A crafty and marvelous twist to the classic whodunit...A totally \u003cb\u003ecaptivating page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e of a book, perfect for winter nights with a storm beating against the windows.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNY Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003eclever\u003c\/b\u003e plot with the reader turning the pages faster and faster to reach the \u003cb\u003esurprising finale\u003c\/b\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A \u003cb\u003epage turning experience\u003c\/b\u003e. If you like a good mystery and enjoy Irish settings, then \u003cb\u003eyou will enjoy this novel\u003c\/b\u003e!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePortland Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling County Cork mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Turn for the Bad\u003c\/i\u003e is...deftly plotted, the characters are engaging, and the visual descriptions of Ireland made me want to grab my passport and visit as soon as possible. A real winner!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eA Turn for the Bad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A truly fabulous read that brings you right to the small county of Cork. With descriptive writing, well developed characters and wonderful storyline, \u003ci\u003eAn Early Wake\u003c\/i\u003e is a true hit that brings the magic of Ireland to any reader.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eOpen Book Society\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eAn Early Wake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] well-set and nicely paced cozy.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eScandal in Skibbereen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Ireland itself becomes a character as Connolly adds description of the countryside and bits of history throughout the book...County Cork is surely a place you’d love to visit, and Sullivan’s a great spot for a pint of Guinness and a bit of gossip.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKings River Life Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eScandal in Skibbereen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A traditional cozy set in the Emerald Isle and starring an amateur sleuth seems quite fresh. A very promising start to a new series.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBuried in a Bog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of charm and mystery...The locals are warm and welcoming and the central hub of the village, Sullivan’s Pub, is a slice of comfort.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRT Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBuried in a Bog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Connolly’s latest is a captivating tale—sweet, nostalgic, and full of Irish charm, but also tightly plotted and full of twists, turns, and shocking reveals...Connolly’s County Cork mysteries have a ton of promise.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Maine Suspect\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eBuried in a Bog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheila Connolly\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling, Anthony and Agatha Award-nominated author of over thirty titles, including the Museum mysteries, the Orchard mysteries, and the County Cork mysteries, in addition to the Relatively Dead paranormal romance e-series, the standalone books \u003ci\u003eOnce She Knew\u003c\/i\u003e, a romantic suspense, and \u003ci\u003eReunion with Death\u003c\/i\u003e, a traditional mystery set in Tuscany, as well as a number of short stories in various anthologies. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three cats, and visits Ireland as often as she can.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300123234533,"sku":"NP9781683314462","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683314462.jpg?v=1767724307","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cruel-winter-isbn-9781683314462","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}