Death by Revelation

By K.M. Wood

Death by Revelation is a mystery novel about revenge, an ancient form of personal justice that does not always require bloodshed.In the shadows of a derelict beachfront apartment, a woman finds the crouching form of her cousin, dead by her own hand.But what brought about the decision to die?The irrational promptings are the ones that can lead to the deepest truths, and for Bella Marx, a manuscript found among her dead cousin's effects seeds the disturbing conviction that someone-an outsider-a person unknown-was involved in this most final of decisions.From Venice Beach to Berkeley and San Francisco's western edge, Bella follows a tenuous thread of taunting and sinister clues in a journey of quiet personal disintegration, self-discovery, and revenge. Suicide can be murder.from Kirkus Reviews:A writer's obsession leads to revenge in this debut mystery novel...In a quirky and arresting cast, the moody ocean, shadowy hills, and fickle weather of California make the setting one of Wood's best supporting characters. Gloomy mornings and punishing rains reflect the heaviness found in much of the narrative. The gripping mystery's reveal is handled splendidly, following a delicate dance of prodding questions and half answers. It provides closure without a clichd fairy-tale ending, underscoring the reality of a world that encompasses grayness and moral ambiguity.A well-plotted tale about family secrets with a plethora of suspense and intrigue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615916392
• ISBN13: 9780615916392
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Sequoia Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"