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The 2019 Shamus Award for Best PI Hardcover novel was given to "The Girl in the Window." Roxane Weary is a private investigator who takes on a new client who suspects his fiancée is cheating on him, but when Marin Strasser, the woman she's been tailing, turns up dead, the police are convinced her client is the one who pulled the trigger. Roxane starts to follow a paper trail that gets more dangerous, and she must find out who really was Marin Strasser and who could have wanted her dead before her work pushes away the few people she thinks she can trust.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Winner of the Shamus Award for Best PI Hardcover novel 2019, this captivating second installment in the Roxane Weary series introduces a remarkable private investigator. With an assured narrative authority that captivates from the very first line, author Lepionka has crafted a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

After the shocking outcome of her previous case, PI Roxane Weary is determined to keep a low profile. However, when she accepts a new client who suspects his fiancée of cheating on him, she sees it as a chance to regain her confidence. Little does she know that this seemingly ordinary surveillance job will soon turn into a dangerous pursuit.

As Roxane closely follows Marin Strasser, the woman she has been tailing, she discovers that things are not as straightforward as they seem. The police are convinced that her client is the one responsible for her death. However, Roxane is not so easily convinced. She starts to follow a paper trail that leads her deeper into a web of lies and deceit, and the danger grows with each step.

As Roxane delves deeper into the case, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about Marin and her client. She starts to suspect that there is more to the story than meets the eye, and she is determined to uncover the truth no matter the cost. However, her work is putting a strain on her relationships with the few people she trusts, and she is struggling to keep her emotions in check.

In this thrilling and suspenseful novel, Lepionka explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of deception, and the consequences of one's actions. Roxane Weary is a relatable and compelling character, and readers will be eagerly anticipating her next adventure. This is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense, and it is sure to leave you guessing until the very end.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571336159
Edition number: Main