Reviewed By: Pat Reid - RAM
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Dying for Mercy
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Mary Jane Clark
Class/Genre: Mystery Woman Main Character Amateur Sleuth
Series: KEY Evening News Room # 12
William Morrow, 2009, 384 Pages
Innis Wheelock ends his life and leaves behind a puzzle buried in the design of his newly renovated estate called Pentimento. Pentimento is located in Tuxedo Park, New York and owned by Innis Wheelock and his wife, Valentina. The two host a party at the estate and Eliza Blake, co-host of television show Key to America is invited. Innis has a private conversation with Eliza where he tells her that he knows she “will do what needs to be done”.
While visiting Rome, Innis became intrigued with the Catholic Church in general and St. Francis in particular. Many of the things that Innis found fascinating in Rome have been included in his renovation of the estate. When the party ends with Innis’ suicide, the partygoers leave in a much different mood than on their arrival.
Eliza is intrigued by Innis’ last words to her at the party and can't help but wonder if the words hinted at Innis' suicide plan. Eliza confides her conversation and her suspicions with her news colleagues at Key to America. Together the group work to decipher the clues left behind by Innis.
What is hidden in the past that Innis wanted revealed? Who is involved in the secrets? These are just a couple of questions Eliza asks herself. Eliza finds that there is danger in searching for secrets that many people want kept as secrets. Dying for Mercy is full of surprises and keeps the reader turning pages to find answers.
Mary Jane Clark is a former writer and producer at CBS headquarters in New York. Her books give you an inside look at what goes into presenting the news to the public.
Pat Reid - RAM
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