The Last Exhibit: A Gripping Murder Mystery Novella Set on an English Country Estate
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The Last Exhibit is a prequel novelette to the James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries series. It can be read as a part of the series or as a stand-alone story.
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Series: James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries
Book: Prequel
Length: Novelette, 84 pages
Genres: Mystery, Amateur Sleuth, Crime, Murder
Tropes: Character-driven mystery, Country Estate/Manor House Mystery, Amateur Sleuth Fish Out of Water, Art Theft, Isolated Setting, Dead Body Discovery, Cat and Mouse, Hidden in Plain Sight, Race Against Time, Witness Elimination, Secret Motive, Amnesia/Memory Loss, Closed Circle of Suspects, Technology Won’t Save Us, Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
A Body is on the Lawn. A Priceless Painting is Missing. And a Killer is on the Loose.
He was wrong.
While on a cigarette break at the art exhibit’s afternoon tea, he discovers a body in the hedge on the side lawn, with strange bruising around the neck.
But the body is not the only thing out of place.
A priceless painting has vanished. And not just any painting, but a Van Gogh bought at auction only months earlier.
Now James must uncover what links the missing masterpiece to murder before he becomes the next loose end.
If you enjoy character-driven amateur sleuth mysteries with dry wit, social tension, and dangerous secrets, you’ll love this prequel novelette in the James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series.
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What Others Are Saying…
“The Lawn” is a short story that is a one-sitting read. This story flows well into the James Lalonde Mysteries series (Missing). In true A.D Hay’s style, one is reeled into the last moments of one of the characters. The balance between dialogue and narration is good. Though the ending was rushed, I’m amazed by the author’s capability of presenting vivid descriptions. A 4 star read! I’m looking forward to reading more of A.D Hay’s work!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
Well written!
Vivid descriptions!
Interesting characters!
Fast paced!
Smooth flow!
Suspenseful!
Fun read!
Enjoy!