Death of an Ex: A Vandy Myrick Mystery
Death of an Ex: A Vandy Myrick Mystery
Death of an Ex: A Vandy Myrick Mystery
Description
Description
Delia Pitts expertly writes about family, race, class, and grief in her mysteries. Vandy Myrick captured readers' and critics' hearts in Trouble in Queenstown. She returns in Death of an Ex, where Vandy tries to piece together what brought her ex-husband's life to an end.
Queenstown, New Jersey, feels big when you need help and tiny when you want privacy. For Vandy Myrick, that's both a blessing and a curse. Now that Vandy's back in "Q-Town," her services as her hometown's only Black woman private investigator have earned her more celebrity--or notoriety--than she figured.
About the Author
About the Author
DELIA PITTS worked as a journalist before earning a Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago. After careers as a U.S. diplomat and university administrator, she left academia to begin writing fiction. Delia is the author of the Vandy Myrick mysteries, featuring a Black private investigator in New Jersey. She is also the author of the Ross Agency Mysteries, about a Harlem detective firm, and several short stories. She's a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and Crime Writers of Color. Learn more about Delia at www.deliapitts.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Advance Praise for Death of an Ex
"A literary, absorbing whodunit encompassing murder, human compassion, and grief." -Library Journal (starred review) "[Vandy Myrick] is an uncommonly well-shaded mystery heroine. Throw in Pitts's knack for scene setting and her sharp observations about race and class, and this series seems poised for a long run." -Publishers Weekly "Pitts works so assiduously to knit Vandy's detective work together with her self-imposed mandate to heal the most vulnerable members of her community that the healing work continues even after Phil's murderer is identified." -Kirkus Reviews "A twisting mystery." -Booklist "Pitts has written a novel rich in the many layers of community while delving deeply into the character of Vandy; the balance between the two is perfect. A great choice for a reading group." -First Clue Praise for Trouble in Queenstown "Trouble in Queenstown starts at a simmer, but when Vandy's investigation gets going, it reaches a full boil." -The New York Times Book Review "[Vandy Myrick] is a perfect fit for her new career as a private eye." -The Washington Post "The story flies. Pitts's prose strikes a sophisticated balance between elegance and energy, with a description of Queenstown as a blend of "American Revolutionary severity and antebellum frippery" coming only pages after a cracking bar brawl." -Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Danger, thrills, and intrigue meld in this tale." -Woman's World "[A] promising start of a series." -Shelf Awareness "A standout series launch . . . With an indelible lead and a richly rendered setting, Pitts sets this series up for success. Readers will be eager for the next installment." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A darkly atmospheric debut whose heroine just might want to reconsider her decision not to carry a gun next time." -Kirkus Reviews "Vandy is a realistic, tough woman who refuses to quit, and her inner thoughts are fun to read. Although this is a mystery novel, it also deals with grief, race, classism, and family." -Booklist "Intriguing." -Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Minotaur Books
Pub date:
2025-07-15
Length:
320 pages
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