| Title | : | The Abacus Prize (Grace Quinn Chronicles Book 1) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 229 |
| Publication | : | First published September 16, 2013 |
The Abacus Prize (Grace Quinn Chronicles Book 1) Reviews
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Tax fraud, international intrigue, a priceless Chinese artifact, and murder The Abacus prize is a well-written mystery romance with lots of twists and turns.
In typical Arlene Kay fashion, it features a smart and sassy but insecure professional woman. who serves as the sometimes-too-curious-for-her-own-good amateur sleuth. In this novel, this role is played by junior IRS executive, Grace Quinn. Grace is joined by Therese, her colorful sidekick (think of a slightly ditzy but persistent Dr. Watson), and Patrick Fong, an ultra-hot guy (rich, brilliant, and successful to boot) who may not be what he seems and to whom Grace would be unequivocally attracted, if only she could be sure he wasn’t the murderer.
The plot is well paced, with lots of red herrings. Everyone’s a suspect, with multiple interconnecting relationships and motives. And Grace’s search for the murderer is interspersed with sizzling romantic interludes.
This is a fun read for anyone who enjoys a good murder mystery mixed with lots of spice. It kept me reading to the end. -
It's always fun to read an Arlene Kay novel. The Abacus Prize, with Grace Quinn, an IRS executive turned amateur sleuth, is a heck of a good time to read. Grace is smart and cool and she's hot for Patrick Fong, a rich and sexy guy (Kay's favorite type) who is not above suspicion in a murder. There's romance, suspense, and murder, of course.
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At a conference for CPAs, a priceless Chinese treasure is the target of a thief. A reporter at the conference investigating tax fraud is murdered. Did the reporter see or know something. An IRS employee is determined to find out.
