Stonedust: A New Ben Abbott Mystery

by Justin Scott

Book Overview

Ben Abbott is back in StoneDust, a complex, richly plotted, and enthralling mystery that tests this witty, literate realtor and fledgling detective as never before. The Fisks' weekend party, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670852139
• ISBN13: 9780670852130
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

the murder rate is climbing

The little town of Newbury, CT has a murder rate that is climbing with each Ben Abbott novel. Justin Scott does an excellent job with the characters and this second novel in the series is as good as the first. The plot is intricate and does not involve a lot of mayhem. It follows the first novel characters a bit but it is a new story and a new plot. His politics get a tiny bit intrusive at points (he doesn't like Republicans) but, considering this is Connecticut, it is tolerable. An enjoyable murder mystery and well done character development.

Second book as good as the first

I liked the second book in this series as much as the first. Justin Scott is a very accomplished writer and puts together a terrific story. Unlike some amateur sleuth mysteries, Scott is able to give depth of character while weaving in humor.