A Grave Talent: A Novel: 1 (A Kate Martinelli Mystery 1)

THE EDGAR AWARD-WINNING NOVELTHE FIRST KATE MARTINELLI MYSTERY . In Laurie R. Kings Grave Talent the unthinkable has happened in a small community outside of San Francisco. A series of shocking murders has occurred the victims far too innocent and defenseless. For lesbian Detective Kate Martinelli just promoted to Homicide and paired with a seasoned cop whos less than thrilled to be handed a green partner its a difficult case that just keeps getting harder.. Then the police receive what appears to be a case-breaking lead: it seems that one of the residents of this odd colony is Vaun Adams arguably the centurys greatest woman painter and a notorious felon once convicted of a heinous crime.. But what really happened eighteen years ago? To bring a murderer to justice Kate must delve into the artists dark past―even if it means losing everything she holds dear.