That Sleep of Death

By Richard King

Sam Wiseman runs an independent bookstore near McGill University in the heart of Montreal. His existence is untroubled and his relationships are steady - until the day he stops a shoplifter. Out of this seemingly innocent incident, Sam becomes friends with Gaston Lemieux, a police detective with a great affection for nineteenth-century British novels. The friendship comes into play when Sam discovers the body of professor Harold Hilliard - a long-time customer of the store - dead in his office at McGill. Sam is implicated in the murder when it is discovered that the victim is clutching a special order form from Sam's store in what clearly is an attempt to reveal the identity of his murderer. Part police-procedural and part cozy mystery, That Sleep of Death introduces a new sleuth to the Canadian murder-mystery scene - one whose continuing presence will be anticipated and enjoyed for mysteries to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0888822294
• ISBN13: 9780888822291
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 0.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Montreal backdop is a gem!

A lovely murder mystery novel set in Montréal! It was wonderful to read about Montréal and to meet Sam Wiseman, a Montreal book seller turned sleuth, and a charming fellow if ever there was one. Kudos to Mr. King for using McGill's exquisite location to tell his tale of murder and mayhem in Montréal. A perfect leisurely read.