A Killer in King's Cove: A Lane Winslow Mystery

Iona Whishaw
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A Killer in King's Cove: A Lane Winslow Mystery

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Overall rating: 4.928571 / 5 from 14 reviews.

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Loved this book

"I loved this book! The characters are well-developed and believable, especially the main character, Lane Winslow. Even better, the book is by a Canadian writer and set in the British Columbia interior."

Myrna (5/5)

You must buy this book and enjoy the series.

"The mystery is set on Canadian shores by a Canadian author. It is well written making the reader say just one more chapter I have to find out what happens next. You must read what happens next!"

Super S. (5/5)

The first in a series by Iona Whishaw, Canadian author.

"Eonderfully woven tale of murder. mystery with historical connection. ."

Dynamo (5/5)

Great Canadian Mystery.

"I was introduced to this book by a friend. I love that it is Canadian with history about British Columbia that is new to me. I like the characters and the setting. I have continued to read the others in the series."

W H. (5/5)

It’s no mystery this is a good one!

"Read all of these and loved them. Bought for a gift for my mom."

Keri (5/5)

A great mystery series

"I buy these books for my grandmother and she really enjoys them. They're great for those who enjoy a series as there are quite a few books and so far they have all been very enjoyable and keep you interested."

Alison (5/5)

A Good Beginning

"This first novel in the Lane Winslow murder mystery series is very good. It's not too evil, yet the author keeps you engaged in the story and the characters quite well. The rest of the series is also very good."

Mme M. (5/5)

Excellent start to an excellent series!

"I bought this for a friend as I have read the entire series so far. It's refreshing to find an excellent mystery series set in British Columbia and in the post war time period. Highly recommend this book and the whole series."

Wordfiend (5/5)

Light drama with suspense and a touch of romance. .

"A very interesting novel. Good storyline and keeps you guessing throughout the book. A great read and series."

Lottie (5/5)

A new fan.

"I am half way through and enjoying this book very much,I am a fan of Louise Penny and I think anyone else who is a fan will like this book."

Brent (5/5)

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  • Published date: Oct 04, 2016
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 432
  • Publisher: TouchWood Editions
  • ISBN: 9781771511988
  • Dimensions: 5.0" W x 1.25" L x 7.5" H

Praise for A Killer in King's Cove (#1)

“A good historical mystery with a cast of characters that will provide plot lines for the series to come. Iona Whishaw is a writer to watch.” —Globe and Mail

“Exquisitely written, psychologically deft . . . If you miss Mary Stewart's sleuthing heroines, if you loved Broadchurch and its village of suspects, settle in, turn off the phone, and enjoy.” —Linda Svendsen, author of Sussex Drive and Marine Life

“The writing . . . conjures up nicely the ambiance of a 1940s west Canadian locale and develops in depth both the characters and their interactions.” —San Francisco Book Review

A Killer in King's Cove is worth a look, especially as the author intends to reprise her lead character.” —Seattle Book Review

Praise for the Lane Winslow Mysteries

Winner of the 2021 Bony Blithe Light Mystery Award for A Match Made for Murder (#7)
Finalist for the Left Coast Crime “Lefty” Awards (2019, 2024)
Finalist for the Canadian Crime Writers of Canada Awards (2023, 2024)
Finalist for the Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award (2022)
Loan Stars Top 10 Pick (2017, 2020, 2022)

"Iona Whishaw’s Lane Winslow series is a real treat. With a quaint cast of characters and the feel of Louise Penny’s Three Pines, the independence and quick wit of Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher and the intelligence of Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs, this mystery series has it all!" —Murder by the Book, Texas

"Highly entertaining . . . fans and newcomers alike will find lots to love." —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

"Relentlessly exciting from start to finish." —Kirkus Reviews

"Well plotted and laced with dry wit, Lane's adventures are entirely satisfying summer reading." —Shelf Awareness

"Whishaw goes all out on the historical bits and it’s all great fun." —Globe and Mail

"The setting is fresh and the cast endearing." —CrimeReads

"Brave, bold and brilliant, Lane Winslow is a force to be reckoned with." —Toronto Star

"As always, Whishaw’s characters are the heart of the whodunit—we adored spending time with Lane and her entourage, from the wisecracking Inspector Darling to his quirky but highly skilled crew of constables." —Apple Books

"Reliable bestsellers." —Quill & Quire

"It’s the perfect series for fans of Miss Fisher and Maisie Dobbs." —Zoomer Magazine

"Very charming and delightful. If you like Louise Penny's novels, this is right up your street." —CBC Ontario Morning

It Begins in Betrayal has a wonderfully complex plot with threads that eventually resolve most satisfactorily.” —Maureen Jennings, author of the Murdoch Mysteries series

“Iona Whishaw’s writing is worthy of taking its place alongside the works of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers. . . deftly crafted and briskly paced.” —Fiona Valpy, author of The Dressmaker’s Gift

"Another fantastic entry in the unique and compelling Lane Winslow series!" —Anna Lee Huber, author of the Lady Darby Mysteries

“An engaging, superbly crafted page turner of a mystery.” —Alan Hlad, international and USA Today bestselling author of The Long Flight Home

“I absolutely love the modern sensibility of these novels, of their feminism, sense of justice, their anti-racism, their progressiveness, which somehow never seems out of place in a tiny BC hamlet in 1948.” —Kerry Clare, author of Mitzi Bytes, Waiting for a Star to Fall, and Asking for a Friend

"What a delight! . . . crafted with such charming finesse that readers will fall in love as I did." —Genevieve Graham, #1 USA Today bestselling author of Bluebird

"Stellar . . . " —Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of Starring Adele Astaire

"Whishaw is a master of the historical mystery." —Sam Wiebe, award-winning author of Sunset and Jericho and Hell and Gone

“Richly conjured and Whishaw’s trademark examination of the mores of the day add depth and enjoyment to another deftly plotted puzzler . . . this series just keeps getting better!” —Catriona McPherson, award-winning author of the Dandy Gilver series

“An intriguing mix of character, plot, time, and place. Highly recommended.” —Ian Hamilton, author of the bestselling Ava Lee novels

"Iona Whishaw has again raised the bar . . . This is seriously good storytelling." —Don Graves, Canadian Mystery Reviews

"A compelling series that combines a cozy setting, spy intrigue storylines, and police procedural elements—not an easy task, but one that Whishaw pulls off." —Reviewing the Evidence

"An enthralling mystery." —Historical Novel Society

"A simply riveting read by a master of the genre." —Wisconsin Bookwatch

"A series that’s guaranteed to please." —Mercer Island Books, Washington

"Full of history, mystery, and a glorious BC setting . . . a wonderful series." —Sleuth of Baker Street, Ontario

"Each book in the series is an impressive combination of mystery, history, and a little bit of romance." —Lethbridge Herald

Iona Whishaw is a former educator and social worker whose mother and grandfather were both spies during their respective wars. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her husband. Visit her at ionawhishaw.com.

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