{"product_id":"death-in-the-detailsisbn-9798892421172","title":"Death in the Details","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the real-life mother of forensic science, Frances  Glessner Lee, and featuring a whip-smart, intrepid sleuth in post-WWII  Vermont, this debut historical mystery will appeal to fans of Victoria  Thompson and Rhys Bowen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaple Bishop is ready to put WWII and the grief of losing her husband,  Bill, behind her. But when she discovers that Bill left her penniless,  Maple realizes she could lose her Vermont home next and sets out to make  money the only way she knows how: by selling her intricately crafted  dollhouses. Business is off to a good start—until Maple discovers her  first customer dead, his body hanging precariously in his own barn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomething  about the supposed suicide rubs Maple the wrong way, but local  authorities brush off her concerns. Determined to help them see “what’s  big in what’s small,” Maple turns to what she knows best, painstakingly  recreating the gruesome scene in miniature: death in a nutshell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith  the help of a rookie officer named Kenny, Maple uses her macabre  miniature to dig into the dark undercurrents of her sleepy town, where  everyone seems to have a secret—and a grudge. But when her nosy neighbor  goes missing and she herself becomes a suspect, it’ll be up to Maple to  find the devil in the details—and put him behind bars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing inspiration from true crime and offering readers a smartly plotted puzzle of a mystery, \u003ci\u003eDeath in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning series debut.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDeath in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Aesthetically and morally complex . . . A compelling account of how the toll of war extends far beyond the battlefield.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This fascinating, solid debut will appeal to historical mystery readers who enjoy novels based on actual people . . . For fans of Michael Oren’s \u003ci\u003eSwann’s War\u003c\/i\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] smart debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A smartly plotted puzzle . . . Deftly crafted and thoroughly entertaining.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tietjen’s fictional miniaturist is smart, fearless, and determined.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An utterly original and fascinating cozy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGumshoe Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A unique combination of a craft -based cozy and a police novel, and the result is a truly wonderful debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This one hits all the right notes.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDeath in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e by Katie Tietjen is part true crime, part historical fiction, and, in a nutshell, a propulsive page-turner filled with twists and turns. In Tieiten's debut, she created Maple, a woman who can't be trifled with based on the innovative woman who changed the face of forensics science. Set time aside for this one. You won’t be able to figure it out and you don’t want to be interrupted.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ann Garvin, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThere's No Coming Back From This\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Katie Tietjen has given us a prickly, headstrong and brilliant new heroine to cheer for in\u003ci\u003e Death in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e!  I couldn’t put it down!”\u003cbr\u003e—Iona Whishaw, \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the Lane Winslow Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The indomitable Maple Bishop is my new obsession. A witty, uplifting, treasure of a book. Terrific!”\u003cbr\u003e—T.A. Willberg, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Confidence Games\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You'll admire sleuth Maple Bishop for her intelligence and remarkable eye for detail. You'll love her for her determination and refusal to take no for an answer! A delightful start to an exciting new historical series!” \u003cbr\u003e—Alyssa Maxwell, author of The Gilded Newport Mysteries and A Lady \u0026amp; Lady's Maid Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eDeath in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e is an intriguing historical cozy with a determined sleuth and a fun small-town setting. From Maple Bishop’s fascinating occupation to her tenacious investigative skills, readers will enjoy all the details in this delightful mystery!”  \u003cbr\u003e—Mary Winters, author of the Lady of Letters Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Absolutely wonderful! A compelling and interesting sleuth with a fascinating process inspired by a historical person. It doesn’t get any better than this.”\u003cbr\u003e—Colleen Cambridge, author of \u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of French Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Tietjen\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer, teacher, and school  librarian. A Frances Glessner Lee enthusiast, she’s traveled thousands  of miles to visit her homes, see her nutshells, and even attend her  birthday party. Katie lives in New England with her husband and two  sons. This is her first novel.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303582912741,"sku":"NP9798892421172","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892421171_576475ba-5cfa-4412-9013-30d900bd9c51.jpg?v=1730754728","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/death-in-the-detailsisbn-9798892421172","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}