Hooker Avenue
by Jodé Millman
GENRE: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/18/2022
DESCRIPTION:
The Queen City Crimes series returns. Hudson Valley attorney Jessie Martin is driving during a storm when she spots a woman drowning in a drain. She pulls over to help — only to discover that no good deed goes unpunished.
Responding to the scene is Jessie’s former best friend, Detective Ebony Jones. Ebony is investigating a string of disappearances of sex workers, and the assault matches the other crimes — except this victim is still alive.
When Jessie’s employer becomes the attorney of record for the victim, Lissie Sexton, and Lissie goes into hiding, it places the two old friends on opposite sides of the law.
As the evidence builds, Jessie’s life goes into a tailspin. She’s being stalked by the killer she helped put away, and the man in her life is ready to take their relationship to the next level. With her allegiances being pulled in every direction and horrific revelations coming to light, will Jessie be able to figure out where her loyalties lie and stop the killer?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jodé is a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, which is the setting for her legal suspense novels. In her writing, she draws upon her experiences as an attorney to capture the tensions that arise when a small community is rocked by tragedy.
Author of the best-selling Seats: New York theatre guidebook, Jode's debut thriller novel, The Midnight Call, won the 2020 Bronze IPPY Award, the 2020 American Fiction Award, the 2021 Independent Press Award for Legal Thriller, was a 2021 Book Excellence Award Finalist, was short-listed for the 2019 Clue Award and received the First Place Blue Ribbon as "Best Police Procedural" by Chantireviews.com.
Her new thriller, Hooker Avenue, (Level Best Books, April 2022) is the second installment in her "Queen City Crimes" series inspired by true crimes in the Hudson Valley. It was a 2022 American Fiction Award Finalist.
Jodé is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Sisters In Crime and Romance Writers of America.
REVIEWS:
“So many skeletons are banging on the closet doors to be set free, in this heady mix of sizzle, punch, and danger. And, even more intriguing, it’s all based on a true crime.” —Steve Berry, International and New York Times bestselling author of The Kaiser's Web
“This outstanding exploration of the legal system and those it leaves behind is also jam-packed with enough suspense and to keep you turning pages well into the night.” —Edwin Hill, author of The Secrets We Keep
"Another fast-paced and entertaining procedural by Millman who is adept at creating beautifully flawed characters you want to root for despite their failings.” —Jerri Williams, Retired FBI Agent, Author and Host of the “FBI Retired Case Review” Podcast
“A solidly intriguing mystery, and the author does an excellent job of creating compelling characters that draw the reader into the narrative.” —The BookLife Prize
COMPARATIVE FILM/BOOK:
The Staircase (HBO), Stay Close (Netflix/Harlen Coben), any novel by John Grisham
CASTING:
Ebony Jones – Cush Jumbo; Jessie Martin – Brie Larson; Hal Samuels – Henry Cavill
PRIMARY VENUES/LOCATIONS WITHIN THE BOOK:
The Hudson Valley (contact Hudson Valley Film Commission - https://www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org)
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