Lawyer Mary DiNunzio's new case is a mystery—the strange suicide of an Italian fisherman interned during a dark, unspoken chapter in American history. Armed only with the puzzle pieces of a lock of hair, an old photograph, and a paper covered with indecipherable doodles, Mary digs deep into the case and suspects betrayal—and murder.
Meantime, Mary's friends worry that her investigation is becoming an obsession, so they set her up on a series of truly disastrous blind dates. She escapes romance only to risk life and limb to hunt down a ruthless killer. But someone in the shadows—powerful, cold-blooded, and very deadly—will stop at nothing to keep Mary from the truth.
Lisa Scottoline is a New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels. She writes a weekly column called "Chick Wit" for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and has won many awards, including the Fun Fearless Fiction Award by Cosmopolitan magazine and the Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. She teaches Justice and Fiction at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and appears in Court TV's crime series, Murder by the Book. Her books are published in more than twenty languages, and she is a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area.
“Scottoline keeps it fast, fleet, and funny.”
-Kirkus Reviews
“Smart pacing and rich detail will keep any mystery lover enthralled.”
-Chicago Tribune
“Succeeds on every front....a pleasure, from start to finish.”
-New York Law Journal
“The plot speeds along...a fun, easy read.”
-Rocky Mountain News
“[Scottoline’s] books are readable, fast-moving and punctuated with wit and sharp one-liners.”
-News Journal (Wilmington, DE)
“A fast-paced thriller....The tale builds to a strong conclusion with a few nicely surprising twists along the way.”
-Columbus Dispatch
“Superb legal thriller....This winning series always has snappy plots and interesting legal lore.”
-Washington Post
“Killer Smile would make killer reading on a plane or at the beach.”
-Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Smart pacing and rich detail will keep any mystery lover enthralled.”
-Daily Press, Inc. Newport News, Va.
“Scottoline delivers a good story and characters to care about.”
-San Antonio Express-News
“An exciting whodunit with an ending that’s both surprising and satisfying.”
-People
“Complex and riveting.”
-Library Journal
“Scottoline lovingly conveys the warmth, character and stoicism of the South Philly neighborhood.”
-Orlando Sentinel
“Scottoline has long established herself for writing stylish and yet suspenseful legal dramas. . . . Superb reading.”
-Curldeup.com
“The characters are winning and the local color is an authentic treat.”
-New York Daily News