{"product_id":"except-the-dying-25th-anniversary-edition-paperback","title":"Except the Dying: 25th Anniversary Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaureen Jennings\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe novel that sparked the hugely popular \u003ci\u003eMurdoch Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e television series celebrates its 25th anniversary. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncludes a new introduction and a previously unpublished short story featuring the young Detective Murdoch. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a young woman is found naked and frozen in a quiet laneway. Acting Detective William Murdoch, driven by pity for the girl and the desire to secure his promotion, is determined to pursue every lead and reveal the truth. Although influential people pressure the police to solve the mystery quickly, when the girl is eventually identified, it becomes clear that those connected with her life have secrets to hide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMurdoch must use every detective skill he possesses as well as his understanding of human nature as he pursues the mystery through both brothels and drawing rooms, desperate to untangle the case before more lives are lost.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaureen Jennings's Detective Murdoch series has been a hit from the start. Published to rave reviews, the first novel, \u003cb\u003eExcept the Dying\u003c\/b\u003e, was shortlisted for both the Arthur Ellis and the Anthony first novel awards. The influential \u003ci\u003eDrood Review\u003c\/i\u003e picked \u003cb\u003ePoor Tom Is Cold\u003c\/b\u003e as one of its favourite mysteries of 2001. And \u003cb\u003eLet Loose the Dogs\u003c\/b\u003e was shortlisted for the 2004 Anthony Award for best historical mystery. Three novels have been adapted for television with two more in development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn in the U.K., Jennings now lives in Toronto.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 x 8.05 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767473307936,"sku":"9780771000508","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/14445acfb71b936d566b38af097317e8.webp?v=1780311967","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/except-the-dying-25th-anniversary-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}