The Last Scoop by R.G. Belsky (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Last Scoop by R.G. Belsky The scariest kind of serial killer-one you dont know existsMartin Barlow was Clare Carlsons first newspaper editor, a beloved mentor who inspired her career as a journalist. But, since retiring from his newspaper job, he had become a kind of pathetic figure-railing on about conspiracies, cover-ups, and other imaginary stories he was still working on. Clare had been too busy with her own career to pay much attention to him.When Martin Barlow is killed on the street one night during an apparent mugging attempt gone bad, it seems like he was just an old man whose time had come.But Clare-initially out of a sense of guilt for ignoring her old friend and then because of her own journalistic instincts-begins looking into his last story idea. As she digs deeper and deeper into his secret files, she uncovers shocking evidence of a serial killer worse than Son of Sam, Ted Bundy, or any of the other infamous names in history.This really is the biggest story of Martin Barlows career-and Clares, too-as she uncovers the path leading to the decades-long killer of at least twenty young women. All is not as it seems during Clares relentless search for this serial killer. Is she setting herself up to be his next victim?Clare Carlson is perfect for fans of Sue Graftons Kinsey Millhone and Sara Paretskys V.I. WarshawskiWhile all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:Yesterdays NewsBelow the FoldThe Last ScoopBeyond the HeadlinesIts News to MeBroadcast Blues (coming 2024) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography R. G. Belsky is an author of crime fiction and a journalist in New York City. He has been a top editor at the New York Post, NY Daily News, Star Magazine, and NBC News. The Last Scoop is the third novel in his award-winning Clare Carlson series, following Yesterdays News and Below the Fold. Belsky resides in New York City. Review Praise for The Clare Carlson Mystery Series -- "Below the Fold takes readers on a whiplash ride through a New York murder case. The television news investigation provides a fascinating lens for the story. Heroine Clare Carlson is formidable, human, and thoroughly authentic. R. G. Belsky knows his stuff." -- Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning author"In todays world of fake news and alternate facts, R. G. Belsky reminds us why we need reporters like Clare Carlson more than ever before. She is what we want all our journalists to be -- honest, objective, and relentless in her pursuit of the truth." -- Lee Goldberg, New York Times best-selling author"Belskys Yesterdays News elicits all parents deepest fear -- the disappearance of a child. But this intelligent, gripping novel is about so much more: ambition, secrets, and, most shocking of all, truth. Read it." -- Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times best-selling author"What a terrific book! A complex and compelling nonstop cat-and-mouse chase -- and youre never quite sure which ones the mouse. Even the savviest of readers will be gasping in awe at Belskys impressive story-telling skills." -- Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author"Belskys behind-the-headlines thriller Yesterdays News is about truth, lies -- and how much of each were willing to live with." -- Lori Rader-Day, Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author"Belskys experience as a journalist provides fascinating insights and a sense of authenticity. Readers will look forward to seeing more of doggedly determined Clare." -- Publishers Weekly Long Description The scariest kind of serial killer--one you dont know exists Martin Barlow was Clare Carlsons first newspaper editor, a beloved mentor who inspired her career as a journalist. But, since retiring from his newspaper job, he had become a kind of pathetic figure--railing on about conspiracies, cover-ups, and other imaginary stories he was still working on. Clare had been too busy with her own career to pay much attention to him. When Martin Barlow is killed on the street one night during an apparent mugging attempt gone bad, it seems like he was just an old man whose time had come. But Clare--initially out of a sense of guilt for ignoring her old friend and then because of her own journalistic instincts--begins looking into his last story idea. As she digs deeper and deeper into his secret files, she uncovers shocking evidence of a serial killer worse than Son of Sam, Ted Bundy, or any of the other infamous names in history. This really is the biggest story of Martin Barlows career--and Clares, too--as she uncovers the path leading to the decades-long killer of at least twenty young women. All is not as it seems during Clares relentless search for this serial killer. Is she setting herself up to be his next victim? Clare Carlson is perfect for fans of Sue Graftons Kinsey Millhone and Sara Paretskys V.I. Warshawski While all of the novels in the Clare Carlson Mystery Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is: Yesterdays News Below the Fold The Last Scoop Beyond the Headlines Its News to Me Broadcast Blues (coming 2024) Review Quote "What a terrific book! A complex and compelling nonstop cat-and-mouse chase--and youre never quite sure which ones the mouse. Even the savviest of readers will be gasping in awe at Belskys impressive story-telling skills." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author Details ISBN1608094375 Author R.G. Belsky Pages 368 Publisher Oceanview Publishing Series Clare Carlson Mystery Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1608094375 ISBN-13 9781608094370 Format Paperback Series Number 3 Imprint Oceanview Publishing Place of Publication Ipswich, MA Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-05-11 US Release Date 2021-05-11 Publication Date 2021-05-11 UK Release Date 2021-05-11 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-07-18 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136549214;

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