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Scorched Grace Margot Douaihy

Scorched Grace By Margot Douaihy

Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy


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Scorched Grace Summary

Scorched Grace: A Sister Holiday Mystery by Margot Douaihy

When Saint Sebastian's School becomes the target of a shocking arson spree, the Sisters of the Sublime Blood and their surrounding community are thrust into chaos. Unsatisfied with the officials' response, sardonic and headstrong Sister Holiday becomes determined to unveil the mysterious attacker herself and return her home and sanctuary to its former peace. Her investigation leads down a twisty path of suspicion and secrets in the sticky, oppressive New Orleans heat, turning her against colleagues, students, and even fellow Sisters along the way. Sister Holiday is more faithful than most, but she's no saint. To piece together the clues of this high-stakes mystery, she must first reckon with the sins of her chequered past - and neither task will be easy. An exciting start to Margot Douaihy's bold series that breathes new life into the hard-boiled genre, Scorched Grace is a fast-paced and punchy whodunnit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Scorched Grace Reviews

'Within five pages, I was in love with this novel. The voice is unique and confident, the sense of place deeply present, and the plotting completely assured... This novel is so much more than a mystery (which is my favorite kind of mystery), it's an exploration of faith, love, and the worthy struggle to be a better human. I just loved it!' - Gillian Flynn

'Douaihy's prose is fresh and energetic, and she brings the delightfully original character of Sister Holiday vividly to life. Holiday believably leads her own investigation, and the story satisfies right up until the very twisty end' - Karin Slaughter

'Margot Douaihy's bold entry into the hardboiled genre revitalizes it for our times. Skillfully plotted, propulsive, and deeply engaged with the communities it represents, Scorched Grace is one of the best crime fiction debuts I've come across in a long while' - Don Winslow, author of The Power of the Dog

'One chapter into Margot Douaihy's Scorched Grace and you'll be ready to follow Sister Holiday wherever her instincts take her. Vibrant, crackling and deliciously insubordinate, it's a mystery full of trapdoors and surprises but with a keen emotional force that leaves you shaken, hooked' - Megan Abbott, author of The Turnout

'Harrowing and gorgeously written, with an unforgettable protagonist - Sister Holiday, 'the first punk nun'-Margot Douaihy's Scorched Grace takes readers on a searing journey through faith, fire, and female rage. A brilliant debut mystery' - Elizabeth Hand, author of Hokuloa Road

About Margot Douaihy

Margot Douaihy is the author of poetry collections Bandit/Queen: The Runaway Story of Belle Starr, Scranton Lace and Girls Like You. She received her PhD in creative writing from the University of Lancaster. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, she is now living in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Additional information

GOR012975312
9781805335085
1805335081
Scorched Grace: A Sister Holiday Mystery by Margot Douaihy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pushkin Press
2023-04-06
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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