The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman

The Girl in the Green Raincoat is the latest mystery novel by author Laura Lippman. Previously serialized by the New York Times, the story begins in the home of Tess Monaghan an all-too pregnant private investigator. Despite her current condition (isolated to bed-rest), Tess resolves to monitoring the daily rousing outside her window. 

A random discovery intensifies the day when the owner of an Italian greyhound disappears during a daily walk in the park.  A twist between Nora Roberts and Alfred Hitchcock, The Girl in the Green Raincoat, exhibits a modern-day yet thrilling suspense.

Tess's boyfriend Crow and her best-friend Whitney get involved when they set-out to do some investigating on foot to find the dwelling of the owner-less greyhound. Readers will find this novel  humorous and wittingly funny to read,  Tess and the rest of the characters in the story interact harmoniously and have the nostalgic feeling of the neighbors next door.

The Girl in the Green Raincoat, is the kind of book to nestle into after a laborious day at work. It's daunting suspense keeps you intently inclined while it's fantastic humor eases the mind.

Laura Lippman has been awarded every major prize in crime fiction. Since the publication of What The Dead Know, each of her hardcovers has hit the New York Times list. A recent recipient of the first Mayor's Prize, she lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband, David Simon.



Publisher Harper Collins
Imprint: Avon A
Pub Date: 1/18/2011
ISBN: 9780061938368

FICTION - ADULT: Mystery, Detective, Suspense & Thrillers: Mystery & Detective

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