Classic Golden Age mystery format delivers timeless suspense and wit
Set on a remote island for a unique and isolated narrative experience
Features Inspector Ricky Alleyn, a character grappling with personal demons
Engaging story with a murder, kidnapping, and drug running subplot
Offers a fresh take on traditional mystery conventions
Summarized by Shop
Ricky Alleyn—perhaps you know his father, Roderick?—first appeared in Spinsters in Jeopardy, as a child. He’s now 21, and has taken himself off to a secluded island to write a novel. Or think about writing a novel. Or look for distractions so he can avoid writing a novel. The distractions abound, mostly in the form of colorful local chara
