“Lippman is a writing powerhouse. ”
—USA Today
“I love her books.”
—Harlan Coben
New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman—winner of the Edgar® Award and every other major literary prize given for mystery and crime fiction—embroils Baltimore p.i. Tess Monaghan in the strange case of The Girl in the Green Raincoat. Originally serialized in the New York Times, The Girl in the Green Raincoat is now in book form for the very first time—a masterful thriller in the Alfred Hitchcock mode that places a very pregnant, homebound Tess in the center of a murderous puzzle that could cost her her life and the life of her unborn child.
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"The story involves the last months of Tess's pregnancy. This book was originally installments in a paper and now is available in book form. This is a very short book; however, it is excellent as always. "
— Barb (4 out of 5 stars)
“This entertaining romp leaves plenty of hints of detective-mother exploits to come.”
— Publishers Weekly“Another winning entry in the series…It’s always an event when Laura Lippman, who has won every major crime-fiction award going, delivers a new Tess Monaghan story.”
— Booklist“Lippman's trademark crisp prose, smart plotting, and appealing protagonist—whose physical limitations here make her no less feisty and resourceful when faced with danger—make this an essential addition to a winning series.”
— Library Journal“Lippman's slender tale, serialized previously…brings back her feisty star detective at her most belligerent, most vulnerable and perhaps most appealing.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Tess Monaghan is back and spunkier than ever…A wonderful read. Lippman is really advancing her characters, pushing and challenging them. As always, Tess is a great character with an original and snarky voice. Lippman is an engaging writer, one who is never afraid to take risks and it pays off in The Girl in the Green Raincoat.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)" a chick-lit mystery with a pregnant protagonist. now THIS is my niche!. it was light and very enjoyable: i finished it in 2 days. it gets 4 stars for being fun, not for being world-class literature. "
— Katie, 5/17/2011" While on bed rest for a difficult pregnancy, Tess watches a girl in a green raincoat walk her dog everyday. One day the dog appears dragging his leash and there is no sign of the girl, which leads her to investigate her disappearance from her bed. Small easy reading book. "
— Cheryl, 5/12/2011" Good audio book. Only 4 CD's. "
— Nancy, 5/7/2011" This writer was off on tangents so much I lost the thread of the story. Then the resolve of the story (Where did the girl in the green raincoat go?) was way before the end of the story. I finally figured out the real story was about having a baby, whilst solving a mystery. "
— April, 5/2/2011" I gave this book a 3.5 stars and really enjoyed it. I will continue with the series :D!! This one was a test run if I was even going to start the series or not, I AM :D!!! "
— Debi, 5/1/2011" This book was pretty good. Not great, but certainly not bad, either. It's actually more of a novella than a book, since it's a very short, quick read. It was a nice little mystery though, with a bit of a twist at the end. "
— Angela, 4/27/2011" Quick easy read. Nothing special but enjoyable. "
— Sue, 4/26/2011" Quick and read. story of a pregnant PI on bed rest that solves a mystery from he chaise lounge. Not gripping at all, but a light and fun read. "
— Suneeta, 4/25/2011" A small book packed with a great story! "
— Madeline, 4/24/2011" I probably would give it 2 1/2, but... I read it on the plane to Boston, and put it down without finishing the last 3 pages - so it must not have been that great... I didn't have the mystery figured out, so that was good. "
— Jolynne, 4/22/2011Laura Lippman is a New York Times bestselling novelist who has won more than twenty awards for her fiction, including the Edgar Award—and been nominated for thirty more. Since her debut in 1997, she has published almost two dozen novels, a novella, a children’s book, and a collection of short stories. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages. Laura lives in Baltimore with her husband, David Simon, and their daughter.
Linda Emond is an award-winning actress of stage, film, television, and audiobook narration. Her performances on Broadway earned her nominations for the Tony Award in 2003 and 2012 and for the Drama Desk Award in 1997 and 2002. She was awarded the Joseph Jefferson Award for her roles in plays at theaters in Chicago. Her film credits include roles in Julie & Julia, Dark Water, and Across the Universe, among others. Her television credits include such series as Elementary, The Good Wife, and Law & Order: SVU, as well as movies such as A Dog Named Christmas. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks, winning four Earphones Awards and being named a finalist four times for the prestigious Audie Award. In 2011 she was named by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice in Mystery & Suspense for her reading of Flash and Bones.