{"product_id":"9780997534702","title":"Elegy in Scarlet: A Scott Drayco Mystery","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhat if a large part of your past turned out to be a lie?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrime 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 - and charged with murder. With Drayco's father washing his hands of the matter and police convinced the woman is guilty, everyone tells him he should just walk away from the case and let the chips fall where they may.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept, Drayco finds he can'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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvestigating the murder victim's colleagues, Drayco learns there are plenty who wanted the man dead, including a shadowy stalker who seems to have a mysterious connection to Drayco's mother. As he wades hip-deep into secrets, lies, and cons, he begins to question if the case is all just part of an elaborate scam ... where the only one being fooled is Drayco himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOTE: This is a sequel to book #3 in the Scott Drayco series, \u003ci\u003eDies Irae\u003c\/i\u003e, which should be read before \u003ci\u003eElegy in Scarlet\u003c\/i\u003e if you want to avoid spoilers! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete chronology of the Scott Drayco series for those who enjoy reading in order is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlayed to Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRequiem for Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDies Irae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElegy in Scarlet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSign up for BV Lawson's Mysteries in Crimetime newsletter at bvlawson. and receive a FREE copy of the Scott Drayco story, \u003ci\u003eThe Maltese Moon Rock\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BV LAWSON'S SCOTT DRAYCO SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"BV 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.\" \u003ci\u003eBig Als Books \u0026amp; Pals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The 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.\" \u003ci\u003eOmimystery News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... Kept me guessing until the very end. I'd recommend this book to experienced mystery readers who enjoy wrestling with skillfully placed hints that don't easily reveal their secrets.\" \u003ci\u003eLong and Short Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lawson'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.\" - \u003ci\u003eReader's Favorite Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Now this story was close to brilliance ... The writing was fluent and the story intriguing, and I loved the end.\" - \u003ci\u003eIHeartReading Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A nice tight mystery in a realistic setting. Totally enjoyable.\" \u003ci\u003eTerrie Farley Moran, author of the Read 'Em and Eat Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crimetime Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035036631280,"sku":"9780997534702","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780997534702_p0.jpg?v=1763942855","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780997534702","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}