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by Kris Abel-Helwig (Author), Sami Strait (Editor)
A Modern Crime Novel by Kris Abel-Helwig
Crime Scene Photographer Quinn Agatha Sheridan determines the lighting conditions when the incident occurred and documents the scene. Her ability to see what others miss, in addition to a knowledge of the hidden meanings of flowers, draws her into a murder investigation in which the killer leaves unusual bouquets on creatively staged bodies. "Step One: Inhale. Disassociate. Open the lens cap door and enter my rectangular world, where the no-longer-living become a stillife, and minuscule clues hide in the shadows."
What Readers Think About Rule of Odds - Fresh Cut
"Kris Abel-Helwig delivers an unputdownable crime saga in her debut murder mystery! Chicago comes alive as the backdrop for loveable female protagonist Quinn Agatha Sheridan peeling away layer upon layer of nuanced clues in a uniquely-structured tale chock full of twists and turns. I can't wait for Quinn's next adventure!"
- Brodie Curtis δ Award-winning author of historical novels SHOWBOAT SOUBRETTE, ANGELS & BANDITS, and THE FOUR BELLS
"I could not put this down! Kris Abel-Helwig has delivered a truly spectacular debut detective novel, crafting a
mystery so cunningly plotted it will leave you dizzy. She navigates a path of heart-stopping twists and turns with incredible skill. Prepare to be hooked."
- Phyllis Lyte δ Author of soon-to-be-released non-fiction QUIT OF PERSIST? TRUST YOUR GUT: How a Scientist Uncovered a Secret Language of Gut Microbes
"A clever storyline with a main character so likeable you'll be rooting for her the whole way through. Tying flowers in with the deaths was a creative way to show more depth of communication between the killer and the detectives."
- Sarah δ Iowa
