In Sunshine or in Shadow: A Molly Murphy Mystery (Molly Murphy Mysteries Book 20)

Name: In Sunshine or in Shadow: A Molly Murphy Mystery (Molly Murphy Mysteries Book 20)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (1461 reviews)
Author: Rhys Bowen

by Rhys Bowen

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.6 (1,461)

4.6 stars from 1,461 reviews. Top 85% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical mysteries set in early 1900s New York with a clever female protagonist who solves crimes on her own terms.
You're invested in long-running series where you genuinely care about the characters' lives, relationships, and how they evolve over twenty books.
You appreciate mysteries that weave social history into the plot. the tensions between communities, class, and immigrant experiences feel as real as the whodunit.

Maybe not for you if...

You need high-stakes, fast-paced plotting. This is a cosy mystery that prioritises character and atmosphere over breakneck suspense.
You prefer standalone mysteries. Book 20 of a series means you'll get more from knowing Molly's world, her marriage, her friendships from earlier instalments.
You want gritty, dark crime fiction. Molly's world is atmospheric but ultimately warm, with humour and heart alongside the investigation.

About this book

In 1908 Manhattan, retired detective Molly Murphy Sullivan leaves the city with her children to escape a typhoid outbreak. While pregnant, she heads north to Westchester County to stay with her mother-in-law, leaving her husband Daniel behind. Her friends Sid and Gus travel to the Catskills to visit Sid's family. Bored at her mother-in-law's home despite the pleasant countryside, Molly accepts an invitation to join Sid and Gus at an artist's community in the Catskills. Sid is reluctant about visiting her family in a nearby Jewish bungalow community. However, tensions in the region run high, and a body is discovered, delaying Molly's return to Westchester and drawing her into another mystery.

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Currently around #14K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 106% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 1,461 reviews

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