{"product_id":"woman-with-a-gun-a-novel-isbn-9780062266521","title":"Woman with a Gun: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling master of mystery Phillip Margolin transcends his traditional territory in this new and different book, a haunting thriller inspired by an unforgettable photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisiting an art museum displaying a retrospective of acclaimed photographer Kathy Moran's work, aspiring novelist Stacey Kim is stunned by the photo at the center of the show—the famous \"Woman with a Gun,\" which won a Pulitzer Prize and launched the photographer's career. Shot from behind, the enigmatic black-and-white image is a picture of a woman in a wedding dress, standing on the shore at night, facing the sea. Behind her back, she holds a six-shooter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image captures Stacey's imagination, raising a host of compelling questions. Has the woman killed her husband on their wedding night? Is she going to commit suicide? Is she waiting for someone she plans to kill? Obsessed with finding answers, Stacey discovers that the woman in the photograph is Megan Cahill, suspected of killing her husband, millionaire Raymond Cahill, with the six-shooter on their wedding night. But the murder was never solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn deeper into the case, Stacey finds that everyone involved has a different opinion of Megan's culpability. But the one person who may know the whole story—Kathy Moran—isn't talking. Stacey must find a way to get to the reclusive photographer or the truth may never see the light of day.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThis compelling thriller, from \u003cem\u003enew york times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller Phillip Margolin, centers on an intriguing photograph that may contain long-hidden answers to the mystery of a millionaire's murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a retrospective on the work of acclaimed photographer Kathy Moran, aspiring novelist Stacey Kim is fascinated by the exhibition's centerpiece: the famous \u003cem\u003eWoman with a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e, which launched the artist's career. Shot from behind, the enigmatic black-and-white image depicts a woman in a wedding dress standing on the shore at night, facing the sea. But this is no serene, romantic portrait. In her right hand, which is hidden behind her back, she holds a six-shooter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe picture captures Stacey's imagination and raises a host of compelling questions: \u003cem\u003eWho is this woman?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eIs this a photograph of her on her wedding day? Does she plan to kill herself or someone else?\u003c\/em\u003e Obsessed with finding answers, she soon discovers the identity of the woman: a suspect in a ten-year-old murder investigation. Convinced that proof of the woman's guilt, or innocence, is somehow connected to the photograph, Stacey embarks on a relentless investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawn deeper into the case, Stacey finds that everyone involved has a different opinion of the woman's culpability. But the one person who may know the whole story—Kathy Moran—isn't talking. Stacey must find a way to get to the reclusive photographer, and get her to talk, or the truth about what happened that day will stay forever hidden in the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Margolin sets up \u003cem\u003eWoman With a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e in such a compelling way that it’s vital to find how what actually did happen in the Cahill home.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouth Florida Sun Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin is in his element with this crime thriller.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStatesman Journal (Oregon)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin…knows how to entertain. Like his inspirations, he gives us plenty of gems: shocking situations met with clever wisecracks; sordid personal histories that tumble out in a moment of panic; broken souls who confess their love only when it’s all too late.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Oregonian (Portland)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin’s tale is modern, but his similarity to Dashiell Hammett and other old-school originals is evident on every page of \u003cem\u003eWoman with a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e; he knows how to entertain. Like his inspirations, he gives us plenty of gems: shocking situations met with clever wisecracks; sordid personal histories that tumble out in a moment of panic; broken souls who confess their love only when it’s all too late, and the cops are moving in. Times may change, Margolin reminds us, but heart is still a mystery, even when it’s clad in fleece.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Oregonian (Portland)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Authors gather inspiration from everything. It can be a picture, a newspaper story, memories or personal experiences. The black and white photograph on the cover compelled author Phillip Margolin to create this thriller and also drew me in.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Realm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWoman With A Gun\u003c\/em\u003e is fueled by a very intriguing picture and well developed characters.… [A] page-turner story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMilitary Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For fans of contemporary thrillers and mysteries, give \u003cem\u003eWoman With A Gun\u003c\/em\u003e a read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Dosage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWoman with a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e is fueled by a very intriguing picture and well developed characters.… Readers are kept off balance, suspecting many different characters as the killer, as they engage in this page-turner story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyShelf.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With such a fascinating picture to work from, the talented novelist has written a riveting story reminiscent of the classic detective stories of the 1930s… Phillip Margolin’s \u003cem\u003eWoman With a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e shows that the classic mystery never goes out of style.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIron Mountain Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is hands down the best thing Margolin has written in years… In terms of storytelling skill, the book hearkens back to Margolin’s early, topnotch novels like \u003cem\u003eAfter Dark\u003c\/em\u003e (1995) and \u003cem\u003eThe Last Innocent Man\u003c\/em\u003e (1981). It’s a welcome return to form.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“…. Margolin deliver[s] one of his cleverest cases.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWoman with a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e is instantly engaging from page one and thoroughly entertaining…. [T]here’s the stunning Oregon coast as the setting, a baffling murder, a cunning killer and some romance thrown in for added dimension.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin has given us a picture of murder. His story is ingenious, and the interaction of his characters is both interesting and exciting… If you enjoy suspense and romance you will want this for your library. The mystery is solid, and the ingenuity of the events leading up to it keep you guessing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlogCritics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin’s latest mystery centers on an unusual photograph that naturally lends itself to speculation about the circumstances behind it. Like the photo, the fast-paced novel brings up lots of questions. Moving back and forth between events covering a 10-year span, the story pulls the reader into a puzzling web of fascinating characters. The mystery is well plotted and the conclusion is surprising and satisfying.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eWoman with a Gun\u003c\/em\u003e is an unrelenting story of suspense, as it moves back and forth between the past and the present. Author Margolin skillfully links the art of photography with fiction writing to create a masterful story of his own.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuspense Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In the hands of Phillip Margolin, nothing is ever simple and no one is really safe. He is the master of suspense mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Ko, author of The Leavers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin knows how to pack in the thrills.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTess Gerritsen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Worthy Brown’s Daughter: “This departure for best-selling thriller writer Margolin might appeal to fans of the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Worthy Brown’s Daughter is a fast and absorbing read, and Margolin’s law expertise makes the book’s climax…an exciting moment indeed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] compelling tale of justice for sale… vibrant characters…bring the West to life…. If you like westerns or legal thrillers you will get both in Worthy Brown’s Daughter.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin shines in recreating pioneer life.... there’s legal wrangling, murder and romance, set against the backdrop of race and frontier life. . . . his scene-setting, knowledge of the frontier and relating of the hard task of the law make for an appealing read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Margolin allows passions to sway his heroes, and generates empathy toward his crooks . . . [On] the courtroom floor, where Margolin is clearly at home, [there is] a satisfying, white-knuckle climax.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Worthy Brown's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Old West comes alive in heart-wrenching, violent, and wicked racist color…. Legal thriller and western fans will stay with it to the last page. . . . Margolin’s novel offers a compelling portrait of small town justice done right.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Worthy Brown's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Phillip Margolin: “It takes a really crafty storyteller to put people on the edge of their seats and keep them there. Phillip Margolin does just that.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A master of plot and pacing-and one of those rare authors who can create a genuinely surprising ending.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Scottoline\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Sleight of Hand: “Phillip Margolin’s best book in years. Deception is prominent, and the villain is truly vile.…A magician never reveals his secrets, and like the best prestidigitators, Margolin manipulates readers into believing one thing, then reveals the surprising truth. In \u003ci\u003eSleight of Hand\u003c\/i\u003e,he has created a legal thriller that’s guaranteed to mislead and shock readers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press on Sleight of Hand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[An] intriguing glimpse into the inner workings of the court. As always with Margolin, roller-coaster plot propels the action along, with plenty of twists and turns to keep things interesting.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Portland Oregonian on Sleight of Hand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Capitol Murder: “A good old fashioned political thriller. . . .  An exciting and enjoyable mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Poston Capitol Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A killer follow-up. . . . Phillip Margolin’s CAPITOL MURDER is like a cold shower—it grabs our attention and gets our adrenaline running.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books on Capitol Murder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sexy summer read--the perfect way to spend an afternoon. 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