Deadly Appearances

By Gail Bowen | Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

About the book

Andy Boychuk is a successful Saskatchewan politician – until one sweltering August afternoon when the party faithful gather at a picnic. All of the key people in Boychuk’s life – family, friends, enemies – are there. Boychuk steps up to the podium to make a speech, takes a sip of water, and drops dead. Joanne Kilbourn, in her début as Canada’s leading amateur sleuth, is soon on the case, delving into Boychuk’s history. What she finds are a Bible college that’s too good to be true, a woman with a horrifying and secret past, and a murderer who’s about to strike again.

Editions of Deadly Appearances

Paperback
ISBN 9780771013249
Paperback
ISBN 9780770424336
Paperback
ISBN 9780771014857
Paperback
ISBN 9780771014918
EBook
ISBN 9780771013225

Read an Excerpt

Andy Boychuk is a successful Saskatchewan politician – until one sweltering August afternoon when the party faithful gather at a picnic. All of the key people in Boychuk’s life – family, friends, enemies – are there. Boychuk steps up to the podium to make a speech, takes a sip of water, and drops dead. Joanne Kilbourn, in her début as Canada’s leading amateur sleuth, is soon on the case, delving into Boychuk’s history. What she finds are a Bible college that’s too good to be true, a woman with a horrifying and secret past, and a murderer who’s about to strike again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deadly Appearances about?

Andy Boychuk is a successful Saskatchewan politician – until one sweltering August afternoon when the party faithful gather at a picnic. All of the key people in Boychuk’s life – family, friends, enemies – are there. Boychuk steps up to the podium to make a speech, takes a sip of water, and drops dead. Joanne Kilbourn, in her début as Canada’s leading amateur sleuth, is soon on the case, delving into Boychuk’s history. What she finds are a Bible college that’s too good to be true, a woman with a horrifying and secret past, and a murderer who’s about to strike again.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Deadly Appearances?

Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives

Where can I read a sample of Deadly Appearances?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780771013249

Is Deadly Appearances part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series A Joanne Kilbourn Mystery

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Deadly Appearances?

Gail Bowen

Who is the Publisher of the book Deadly Appearances?

McClelland & Stewart

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Deadly Appearances is available as paperback(ISBN 9780771013249) and paperback(ISBN 9780770424336) and paperback(ISBN 9780771014857) and paperback(ISBN 9780771014918) and ebook(ISBN 9780771013225)

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