When Half-Spent Was the Night
A Mick Chandra Mystery
by Rebecca Yount
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Pub Date Jul 20 2015 | Archive Date Oct 12 2015
Description
Who kidnaps someone from a fancy clothing boutique in the heart of London on Christmas Eve? For fans of the Mick Chandra series, and for those about to discover this gripping series of crime novels, the answer comes in Rebecca Yount’s latest novel, WHEN HALF SPENT WAS THE NIGHT, in which Mick investigates the seedy and terrifying world of sex trafficking in order to rescue a kidnapped immigrant.
Michael “Mick” Chandra is Chief Detective Inspector at Scotland Yard. He has worked his way up from being a bobby on the street, fighting against the odds in a professional culture that struggles to be inclusive. Alongside him is his dear colleague, Hong Kong-born Elizabeth Chang, with whom he has worked from the beginning and who understands the challenges Mick faces. Together, they prove a formidable team, which is why they land the most difficult cases, such as the shocking kidnapping of a young Estonian woman named Katarina from a hip clothing shop in Islington. It’s the kind of store anyone might stop to browse, even someone like Mick’s wife, the acclaimed American concert pianist Jessica Beaumont.
Mick must put together a fearless, seasoned team to outwit Katarina’s abductors, a cold-blooded and well-organized set of adversaries. But even with all the police resources he can muster, Mick still turns to his old friend, Jamie Geller, to go undercover. Jamie has an amazing track record in his undercover work, but can he manage in this brutal world? And if he can, will his information be enough to find Katrina?
WHEN HALF SPENT WAS THE NIGHT is vintage Yount: a well-researched, well-written, and gripping story about justice, peopled by a cast of endearing characters. This title can be read as a stand-alone, as can each of the previous four titles in the Mick Chandra mystery series, A DEATH IN C MINOR, THE ERLKING, THE RAVENHOE CAULDRON, and THE ORACLE OF BAAL.
Advance Praise
Selected Praise for the Mick Chandra Mystery Series:
“…a very readable story….This third book in the series is also a good read as a stand alone novel, I had not read any of the others but they are now on my reading list….a real page turner. A recommended read!!”—The Kindle Book Review
“It is a British mystery and will put you in mind of say, Elizabeth George or Debra Crombie. This is a very interesting mystery and I was engaged through out…. I do recommend this book to all mystery lovers but especially to those that enjoy a good British Mystery. This one gets 4 stars.”—Clue Review
“Yount obviously spent much time conducting research for this amazing mystery. The characters are relatable, the pace is top-notch, and the ending well worth the wait.”—BellaOnline
“….As soon as I got into the book a few pages, the story took off and it was a quick read. I loved the tone of the book and this is what definitely had me hooked as well as the story. I enjoyed all of the characters whether they were “evil” or “good”. I loved how the author wove the story throughout all of the characters with their personal stories included….I will definitely be reading the next one. I’m not sure if it will include Jess as a character, but I am hoping so. I highly recommend this book to mystery readers. Quite a clever and fun story!”—A Date With A Book
“…compelling characters….Well done and I'd love to read another installment in this clever mystery series!”—The Minding Spot
“Mick Chandra is the new detective in the literary scene and a name that will soon grace the minds and lips of readers across the world. He epitomizes what all readers want. For the men, he is macho and tough, smart, and will stop at nothing to catch the bad guy. For the women, he is hot, tender, smart, and will stop at nothing to catch the bad guy….The book is full of action and is fast paced to where it was hard for me to stop reading, even for a few minutes, as I couldn't wait to read what happened next….I know that anything I write here will not begin to do justice to that author or book, so you must read this as soon as possible so you can fall in love with this series like I did.”—TheBookTree
“Although you get to know Mick and Jessica more in the first mystery, A Death in C Minor, I think a first-time reader could probably pick this up and follow along….I am hooked on this series, and anxiously await book three to see what kind of mystery Mick needs to solve next. I recommend you get on board, as well, especially if you love mysteries!”—Literary R&R
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781467580113 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
