Winsome Poison

A grisly murder in the pastoral town of Winsome Bay, Wisconsin, is just the beginning of a dark and twisted series of gruesome deaths. James DeVita, already renowned for his young adult fiction, now presents a gripping adult thriller that takes readers on a journey from the underbelly of Chicago to the forests of Wisconsin.

This fast-paced novel introduces readers to a beautiful waitress with a troubled past, an author struggling to balance a failing career and motherhood, and a tough detective who finds unexpected inspiration in the bloodiest plays of William Shakespeare. As a psychotic killer targets women, nobody is safe from the nightmare that unfolds.

Recognized by the American Library Association with an Outstanding Achievement Award and chosen as one of the top ten books of 2015 by the Wisconsin Library Association, this book is recommended for public and secondary school libraries. "A page-turner from start to finish," says the Midwest Book Review, predicting it will be a popular addition to Mystery/Suspense collections.

Chicago Book Review praises the novel for its original detective, captivating story, and literary style, as well as the timely and incisive social commentary woven throughout. DeVita's creative whodunit is a must-read for fans of thrilling mysteries.

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