Ann Kinnear thought the job was just another sensing-for-hire ... until she realized that the woman in the Philadelphia townhouse was the victim of murder. Will Ann be able to bring the victim's killer to justice—or will she pay the ultimate price herself?
Ann Kinnear has created a peaceful existence at her cabin in the Adirondack woods. But the calm is shattered after socialite Elizabeth Firth is reported missing. With few clues and fewer options, Detective Joe Booth calls upon Ann's spirit sensing abilities to help solve the mystery, and to uncover what Elizabeth's husband is hiding beneath his cloak of wealth and privilege. As Ann is drawn deeper into a web of lies and betrayal, will its fatal threads snare her as well? Find out now in Book 1 of the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels!
The sense of death is most in apprehension; And the poor beetle that we tread upon, In corporal sufferance feels a pang as great As when a giant dies. — William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure
Save with the box set, which includes Book 1: THE SENSE OF DEATH, Book 2: THE SENSE OF RECKONING, and Book 3: THE FALCON AND THE OWL.
"A frighteningly meticulous villain and a formidable protagonist will have readers breezing through the pages." —Kirkus Reviews
"Airtight. Crucial plot details lock into place in the denouement like the tumblers of a Diebold safe. The characters are clever, real, and enjoyable, but also organic, their emotional genuinely wrought; there is no formula for brilliant writing like this." —Robert Blake Whitehill, Screenwriter and Best-selling Author of The Ben Blackshaw Series
"I loved this novel! Suspense and mystery with a side of the supernatural? Sign me up! But it was also very well-written, with well-developed characters and an intricately plotted mystery yielding taut tension. In addition, the settings of the book in the Philadelphia area and the Adirondacks (both familiar places to me) were an integral part of the story that made it a very immersive narrative. This is not a 'whodunit,' since the reader knows from the beginning who the bad guy is, but the suspense lies in following the detective's efforts to figure it out before the villain can come after Ann." —Sue Jackson, Book by Book Reviews
For Book Clubs
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How does the author use supernatural elements to build suspense throughout the novel? Are these elements effective in maintaining a sense of mystery?
The protagonist has a unique sensitivity to the supernatural. How does this trait affect her interactions with other characters and her surroundings?
Consider the theme of isolation in the novel. How does the protagonist's isolation impact her character development and the unfolding of the plot?
The setting plays a significant role in the story. How does the author use descriptions of the environment to enhance the eerie and suspenseful mood of the book?
Discuss the role of the community in the novel. How do the neighbors' behaviors and attitudes contribute to the overall tension and suspense?
The novel involves a journey into the protagonist's past. How does this exploration affect her understanding of the present events?
Analyze the author's use of foreshadowing. Can you identify any pivotal moments where earlier hints or clues shaped the outcome of the plot?
Relationships are central to the protagonist's journey. Discuss how her relationships evolve throughout the story and what they reveal about her character.
The resolution of the novel involves significant revelations. Were these revelations surprising, or did you predict them? How did they impact your reading experience?
What is the significance of the title "The Sense of Death"? How does it reflect the themes and emotions of the novel?