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In the Shadow of the Glacier introduces a new traditional mystery series set in a bucolic mountain town in British Columbia and featuring young constable Molly Smith.
Trouble is brewing in the small town of Trafalgar. Constable Molly Smith almost literally stumbles over a body, the victim of a murder. The deceased was a highly unpopular newcomer who had big plans for developing a luxury resort outside of town. However, those plans were in direct conflict with the wishes of a draft dodger from the Vietnam War who had bequeathed land and money to the town upon his death with one request: they were to be used in the construction of a garden honoring draft dodgers.
Smith throws herself into solving the case, in part to build her career on the force and to win the approval of her parents. She is also hoping to impress her new supervisor, Sergeant John Winters, newly arrived from the city of Vancouver, who has brought along his own set of personal problems.
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"Trafalgar, British Columbia is a sleepy tourist town full of ex-hippies and draft-dogers, ambitious newspaper reporters and an ex 'big-city' cop. It's also got Moonlight Legolas Smith, aka Constable Molly Smith, a rookie beat cop. Oh, and a dead body in the alley. The characters are fun and inventive and the mystery keeps you guessing. Delaney's fictional town engages my imagination with the fresh baked rolls, perfect latte's and the deep powder on the slopes of the Canadian Rockies and the stories intertwine with just the right amount of pushing around the edges of disbelief. With Royal Mounted Police and 'granola' shops, this could have easily become a cliche but Delaney infuses her characters with depth and her stories with human emotion. I have a new crime-fighting woman to watch."
— Val (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[An] intriguing series opener…Delany carefully sets up the conflicts, resolving most but not all in anticipation of the next assignment, and begins what looks to be some extensive character development for the otherwise archetypal Winters and Smith.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“An unlikely police officer but a likable lead character, Molly shows her mettle in this initial offering in a promising series set in the Canadian wilderness.”
— Booklist -
“An exciting series debut from Delaney…featuring complex characters with plenty of room to grow.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" I found this book by a circuitous route and read it because it was set in Nelson, BC, where I used to live. It was fairly well written for a first novel. I don't know that I would recommend it, but I don't regret the time I spent with it. Worth reading if you find it somewhere. "
— Melinda, 2/11/2014 -
" My first audiobook on Overdrive. Didn't listen to it sufficiently, so it expired & I had to wait for 9 others to finish with it before I could get it "out" again. Really enjoyed it, & just started book 2 in the wee smalls when I'm not asleep "
— Bettynz, 1/26/2014 -
" It seemed to be anticlimactic in the wrap-up. I will read other Constable Molly Smith books though. Maybe they'll end better. I like mysteries and I really did enjoy the story till the last quarter. "
— Anita, 1/21/2014 -
" Not very well written, but characters are interesting. "
— Gurupreetkhalsa, 12/29/2013 -
" The action takes place in a small town in British Columbia that depends on the tourist trade. The characters are well-developed and believable, the action is low-key, and the storyline interesting. "
— Gretchen, 12/27/2013 -
" Well written and captivating. I rarely read a serial mystery that leaves me shocked at the end, but this one does it. Bravo, Ms. Delany. I will be reading more about Molly Smith. "
— Karen, 12/21/2013 -
" I was plugged into my ipod practically nonstop for a few days listening to this book. Women trying to do men's voices on audiobooks is a bit annoying but overall I enjoyed it. A nicely crafted murder mystery. "
— Tanya, 11/22/2013 -
" Enjoyable. My first time with this author. Did it as an audio book. Good mystery. Deep characters. But only four stars cause I figured it out. "
— Sharon, 8/23/2013 -
" I enjoyed this story and will read the next in the series. "
— Janet, 8/20/2013 -
" I read this for a Canadian author task for the SRC and liked it. I will read more by this author "
— Sheila, 8/11/2013 -
" This was an enjoyable mystery. At first, the jumping from one storyline to another bothered me, but I soon got into the rhythm of the story. The main characters were likable and quirky. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. "
— Jacque, 11/23/2012 -
" I read this book because I'm visiting the area, and as far as I know, no other fiction ever written is set here. The writing conveyed the setting well, there are interesting characters, and the plot was fine until it was time for a quick wrap up. "
— Jeff, 3/3/2012 -
" Mystery was worth reading and will keep you guessing right to end. Did not see ending until last few pages. Adding this writer to my definitely read list. "
— NVTony, 10/6/2011 -
" Good cozy mystery. Characters well developed & story moves. "
— Jakenv, 8/13/2011 -
" I didn't know whodunnit until the last few pages! And there's a strong, female protagonist. Good, light reading. "
— Nancy, 3/24/2011 -
" I liked this first entry in a newish series featuring a young woman constable in British Columbia. Getting to know her and her family was interesting and the mystery itself kept me reading. All in all, an enjoyable read, and I'll look for the rest of the series. "
— Martha, 10/13/2010 -
" This was a quick read for a mystery club. About a female constable in a small town in British Columbia. I will keep it in mind for a sequel. "
— Elopes5, 7/9/2010 -
" I read this book because I'm visiting the area, and as far as I know, no other fiction ever written is set here. The writing conveyed the setting well, there are interesting characters, and the plot was fine until it was time for a quick wrap up. "
— Jeff, 6/25/2010 -
" I liked this first entry in a newish series featuring a young woman constable in British Columbia. Getting to know her and her family was interesting and the mystery itself kept me reading. All in all, an enjoyable read, and I'll look for the rest of the series. "
— Martha, 1/27/2010 -
" Good fun police procedural takes place in BC interior "
— Jim, 10/6/2009 -
" I was plugged into my ipod practically nonstop for a few days listening to this book. Women trying to do men's voices on audiobooks is a bit annoying but overall I enjoyed it. A nicely crafted murder mystery. "
— Beatgrl, 5/9/2009
About Vicki Delany
Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestselling author in the United States. She writes novels in four cozy mystery series: the Tea by the Sea mysteries, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series, the Year-Round Christmas mysteries and, as Eva Gates, the Lighthouse Library series. She is the recipient of the 2019 Derrick Murdoch Award for contributions to Canadian crime writing, and her work has been nominated for the Derringer, the Bony Blithe, the Ontario Library Association Golden Oak, and the Arthur Ellis awards. She is a past president of Crime Writers of Canada and a co-organizer of Women Killing It, a crime writing festival.
About Carrington MacDuffie
Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.