His Right Hand (Linda Wallheim Mysteries) - Hardcover

Harrison, Mette Ivie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1616956100 ISBN 13: 9781616956103

Verlag: Soho Press Inc, 2015

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Praise for "The Bishop's Wife"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
--"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
--"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
--"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
--"Booklist," Starred Review

Praise for "The Bishop's Wife"
ABA IndieNext Selection for January, 2015
An ABA IndieBound Bestseller
PLA LibraryReads Selection for January, 2015
A "Publishers Weekly" Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2014
"The Bishop s Wife" has good reason to draw a large readership. It places heavy emphasis on domestic abuse and on the question of how dangerous fire-breathing extremists really are. The man who inveighs against women as whores and sinners may or may not be anything worse than a crank. The man who speaks sanctimoniously of them may be much worse . . . That s why Ms. Harrison s Linda is such a welcome character: In her role as Sister Wallheim, she encourages women to speak freely, at least to her, and to escape the shame that has burdened some of them since childhood."
" "Janet Maslin, "The New York Times"
"Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured."
Charles Finch, "USA Today"
"Excellent . . . Watching Linda Wallheim take on the church and its entitled male members as she unravels the mystery of Carrie's and Helena's disappearances is one of the chief pleasures of this richly detailed debut."
" The Los Angeles Times"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
"Booklist," Starred Review"

Praise for "His Right Hand
"
"A very well written, fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn't put it down!"
Anne Perry
Praise for"The Bishop's Wife"
ABA IndieNext Selection for January, 2015
An ABA IndieBound Bestseller
PLA LibraryReads Selection for January, 2015
A"Publishers Weekly"Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2014
"The Bishop s Wife" has good reason to draw a large readership. It places heavy emphasis on domestic abuse and on the question of how dangerous fire-breathing extremists really are. The man who inveighs against women as whores and sinners may or may not be anything worse than a crank. The man who speaks sanctimoniously of them may be much worse . . . That s why Ms. Harrison s Linda is such a welcome character: In her role as Sister Wallheim, she encourages women to speak freely, at least to her, and to escape the shame that has burdened some of them since childhood."
" "Janet Maslin, "The New York Times"
"Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured."
Charles Finch, "USA Today"
"Excellent . . . Watching Linda Wallheim take on the church and its entitled male members as she unravels the mystery of Carrie's and Helena's disappearances is one of the chief pleasures of this richly detailed debut."
" The Los Angeles Times"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
"Booklist," Starred Review"

Praise for "His Right Hand
"
"Does a wonderful job of parting the curtain on many of the Mormon Church's mysteries."
" Kirkus Reviews"
"A fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn't put it down!"
Anne Perry
Praise for"The Bishop's Wife"
ABA IndieNext Selection for January, 2015
An ABA IndieBound Bestseller
PLA LibraryReads Selection for January, 2015
A"Publishers Weekly"Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2014
"The Bishop s Wife" has good reason to draw a large readership. It places heavy emphasis on domestic abuse and on the question of how dangerous fire-breathing extremists really are. The man who inveighs against women as whores and sinners may or may not be anything worse than a crank. The man who speaks sanctimoniously of them may be much worse . . . That s why Ms. Harrison s Linda is such a welcome character: In her role as Sister Wallheim, she encourages women to speak freely, at least to her, and to escape the shame that has burdened some of them since childhood."
" "Janet Maslin, "The New York Times"
"Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured."
Charles Finch, "USA Today"
"Excellent . . . Watching Linda Wallheim take on the church and its entitled male members as she unravels the mystery of Carrie's and Helena's disappearances is one of the chief pleasures of this richly detailed debut."
" Los Angeles Times"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
"Booklist," Starred Review"

Praise for "His Right Hand
"
"Harrison provides a fascinating look into the Mormon church from the point of view of a woman who sometimes struggles with its strict rules. Linda s insider s perspective is almost as engrossing as the mystery itself. Recommended for mystery lovers."
" Library Journal"
"Does a wonderful job of parting the curtain on many of the Mormon Church's mysteries."
" Kirkus Reviews"
"Linda is an extremely likable and refreshingly imperfect series lead an ideal guide to aspects of Mormon life that may be unknown to many readers. She s also curious, smart, and impulsive essential traits for any successful amateur sleuth! In her author s note, Harrison explains that this book was inspired by the journey of a family friend who came out as transgender and transitioned while remaining in the Mormon faith."
" Booklist"
"A fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn't put it down!"
Anne Perry
Praise for"The Bishop's Wife"
ABA IndieNext Selection for January, 2015
An ABA IndieBound Bestseller
PLA LibraryReads Selection for January, 2015
A"Publishers Weekly"Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2014
"The Bishop s Wife" has good reason to draw a large readership. It places heavy emphasis on domestic abuse and on the question of how dangerous fire-breathing extremists really are. The man who inveighs against women as whores and sinners may or may not be anything worse than a crank. The man who speaks sanctimoniously of them may be much worse . . . That s why Ms. Harrison s Linda is such a welcome character: In her role as Sister Wallheim, she encourages women to speak freely, at least to her, and to escape the shame that has burdened some of them since childhood."
" "Janet Maslin, "The New York Times"
"Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured."
Charles Finch, "USA Today"
"Excellent . . . Watching Linda Wallheim take on the church and its entitled male members as she unravels the mystery of Carrie's and Helena's disappearances is one of the chief pleasures of this richly detailed debut."
" Los Angeles Times"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
"Booklist," Starred Review"

Praise for "His Right Hand
"
"A fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn't put it down!"
Anne Perry
"Outstanding...The suspect pool may be small, Harrison once again dramatizes the agonizing plight of those who firmly believe church doctrine and yet by their nature have a fundamental conflict with it."
" Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Harrison provides a fascinating look into the Mormon church from the point of view of a woman who sometimes struggles with its strict rules. Linda s insider s perspective is almost as engrossing as the mystery itself. Recommended for mystery lovers."
" Library Journal"
"Does a wonderful job of parting the curtain on many of the Mormon Church's mysteries."
" Kirkus Reviews"
"Linda is an extremely likable and refreshingly imperfect series lead an ideal guide to aspects of Mormon life that may be unknown to many readers. She s also curious, smart, and impulsive essential traits for any successful amateur sleuth! In her author s note, Harrison explains that this book was inspired by the journey of a family friend who came out as transgender and transitioned while remaining in the Mormon faith."
" Booklist"
Praise for"The Bishop's Wife"
ABA IndieNext Selection for January, 2015
An ABA IndieBound Bestseller
PLA LibraryReads Selection for January, 2015
A"Publishers Weekly"Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2014
"The Bishop s Wife" has good reason to draw a large readership. It places heavy emphasis on domestic abuse and on the question of how dangerous fire-breathing extremists really are. The man who inveighs against women as whores and sinners may or may not be anything worse than a crank. The man who speaks sanctimoniously of them may be much worse . . . That s why Ms. Harrison s Linda is such a welcome character: In her role as Sister Wallheim, she encourages women to speak freely, at least to her, and to escape the shame that has burdened some of them since childhood."
" "Janet Maslin, "The New York Times"
"Sane, wise, likable . . . [The] solution is nicely surprising, and Linda has an engrossing voice, at once modest and assured."
Charles Finch, "USA Today"
"Excellent . . . Watching Linda Wallheim take on the church and its entitled male members as she unravels the mystery of Carrie's and Helena's disappearances is one of the chief pleasures of this richly detailed debut."
" Los Angeles Times"
"Eye-opening . . . A novel so far from my reality I needed a telescope, but I think that's why I enjoyed this debut so much."
"Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel"
"Intelligent and wry . . . Refreshing."
"Raleigh News & Observer"
"A stunning contemporary mystery set in Mormon country . . . [Harrison] easily transports readers into a world most will find as unfamiliar as a foreign country."
"Publishers Weekly," Starred Review
"Linda is a fascinating character . . . Her ties to both her family and her church are strong, but she is not beyond questioning her deeply held beliefs when necessary."
"Booklist," Starred Review"

Praise for "His Right Hand
"
An ABA IndieNext Selection for December 2015
"Absorbing . . . Besides the fact that I cannot resist a good mystery, Mette Ivie Harrison's books had an added allure . . . [They]are rich with real-life details that often get lost in stereotypes."
Karen Grigsby Bates, NPR's "All Things Considered
"
"A fast moving crime story, but also far more than that. Deep social and moral issues dealt with, and made real with compassion and honesty. I couldn't put it down!"
Anne Perry
"For all of its thoughtful exploration of LGBT people and issues, "His Right Hand"is also a good mystery. Yet it's the issues the book raises that will make readers hungry for more of Linda and her close-knit community."
Paula Woods, "Los Angeles Times"
"A heartfelt story that opens outsiders to a fascinating world."
" The Boston Globe"
"You wouldn t expect a book about the crime-solving wife of a staid Mormon leader to be so edgy and engrossing. It has all the outward signs of being a conventional 'cozy' mystery that plays it safe.But Linda Wallheim, the bishop s wife, is quite the independent thinker who is full of surprises and Harrison delivers a provocative tale that doesn t shy away from timely social issues."
" Ft. Worth Star-Telegram"
"[The] Linda Wallheim novels are worth reading, and not only for their uncompromising plot lines and compelling conclusions. They should raise important and necessary questions about Mormonism itself in every thinking Mormon s mind."
Association for Mormon Letters
"Intriguing . . . [Harrison]puts in the forefront many issues, such as gender and sexual orientation, to which characters react in various ways, many of which feel authentic and show that no one has a perfect life."
" The Deseret News"
""His Right Hand" is a fascinating novel that explores the LDS world and how it reacts when a treasured member of the church is not what he appears to be. Watching Linda juggle her duties as a bishop's wife, adjust to life as an empty-nester and solve a murder keeps readers turning the pages of this riveting mystery penned by a member of the LDS church."
Bookreporter
"A mesmerising look into the very fibre of Mormon life . . . Harrison's writing is spectacularly subdued, quietly eloquent."
Fresh Fiction
"A masterpiece of socially relevant genre fiction. Her voice is one of the most unique in the genre, and I cannot wait to see what subject she will address next."
MysteryPeople Bookstore, Pick of the Month
"Outstanding . . . The suspect pool may be small, but Harrison once again dramatizes the agonizing plight of those who firmly believe church doctrine and yet by their nature have a fundamental conflict with it."
" Publishers Weekly," Starred Revie...

Reseña del editor:

In Draper, Utah, a tight-knit Mormon community is thrown into upheaval when their ward's second counselor, one of the bishop's right-hand men, is found dead in an elaborately staged murder on church property. Carl Ashby was known as a devout Mormon, a pillar of the community, a loving husband and father. Who would want him dead?

Linda Wallheim, the wife of the ward's bishop, can't rest as long as the ward is suffering. She is particularly worried about Carl's grieving family. But the entire case is turned upside down by the autopsy report, which reveals Carl Ashby was a biological woman. In the Mormon church, where gender is considered part of a person's soul, some people regard transgenderism as one of the worst possible transgressions of faith. Church officials seem to be more upset by Carl's gender than by his murder, and more concerned with hushing up the story than with solving the crime.

Linda realizes that if the police are to catch the killer, they are going to need an ally on the inside—and she is the only one who can help. Carl was living a life of secrecy for twenty years. What else was he hiding—and can Linda ferret out the key to his death before the rumors tear her community apart?

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• Verlag: Soho Press Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1616956100
• ISBN 13: 9781616956103
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 348