Death in a High Place: A Roaring Twenties Mystery (Jane Blackthorn 1920s Historical Mysteries Book 1)

by Melanie Jackson

FBT review:

Step back in time to the roaring twenties with "Death in a High Place: A Roaring Twenties Mystery" by Melanie Jackson. Set in 1921, this historical cozy mystery follows Jane Blackthorn, a young widow looking to escape her matchmaking family during the holidays. Invited to a college ski club reunion in Canada, Jane hopes for some clean living and outdoor adventures. However, her plans take a dark turn when she arrives at the Beauvert Ski Lodge and discovers a classmate's suspicious death. Trapped by a blizzard, Jane must uncover the truth and outsmart a killer that no one else believes exists. This thrilling first installment in the Jane Blackthorn Cozy Mystery Series combines murder, suspense, and historical charm. If you're a fan of indie mystery novels or love diving into the world of the 1920s, this book is a must-read.

Publisher Description:

Mystery thrived while the twenties roared.

1921-- The War is over, alcohol is proscribed and women have the vote. Jane Blackthorn should be happy but the holidays are looming and the young widow has no desire to spend them with her matchmaking family. An invitation from an old college friend arrives to save her. The college ski club is having a reunion at a hunting lodge in Canada and Jane decides that some clean living in the great outdoors is just what she needs. But it is apparent from the moment of her arrival that something is very wrong at the Beauvert Ski Lodge and she is shocked to discover that one of her old classmates is dead in a suspicious accident. Trapped by a blizzard, they are at the mercy of a killer that no one else believes in and it is left to Jane to save the day.

"Death in a High Place" is the first installment in the Jane Blackthorn Cozy Mystery Series.

Praise for the Author

"A wickedly sexy tale!"
--Christine Feehan, New York Times Bestselling Author (on The Selkie)

"... delivers sizzling romance and ghoulish thrills at a breathtaking clip."
--Publishers Weekly (on Traveler)

"Readers of Laurel K. Hamilton will enjoy this complex tale..."
--Booklist (on Still Life)

Three times nominated for RT's Reviewers' Choice Award. Twice nominated for RT's Lifetime Achievement Award.

If you're looking for mysteries in other series by the same author, simply search for "Chloe Boston", "Butterscotch Jones", "Miss Henry", "Wendover House", "Kenneth Mayhew" or "Jane Blackthorn".