Laura Lippman has done it AGAIN! I just finished The Girl in the Green Raincoat on sale in January 2011. The Girl in the Green Raincoat is a new Tess Monaghan novel that first appeared in serial format in the New York Times Magazine.
In this new novel, we visit Tess Monaghan, who is now seven months pregnant and confined to bed rest. So instead of being able to track the next case, she spends her time looking out her window watching a girl wearing a green raincoat walking her dog. Everyday is business as usual until one day Tess notices the dog running loose and the girl in the green raincoat is nowhere to be found. Using her instincts, Tess believes something has happened to the young woman and the search begins to find her fate.
I found the book to be delightfully entertaining...a real page turner! I think it's an excellent read for those who are hardcore Laura Lippman fans. I also think it's great for those who haven't discovered her yet and are dying to add a new author to their reading lists.
I would love to hear your comments. I will send free advance reader copies of The Girl in the Green Raincoat to the 10 lucky people who send us a comment or an email at librarylovefest at harpercollins dot com. If you would be so kind as to send a brief review of the book after you read it, I would greatly appreciate it!
Congratulations Laura on this excellent book. It's sure to be a winner!
Enjoy!
-Bobby
I squealed with happiness when I saw a new Tess Monaghan, mystery was coming out. I love this series
I've read all of Lippman's novel and have been to two book signings. (Lippman was very nice both times)
I know this last part a little TMI fan edition but figured this would be the right place to over share such information.
Posted by: Doret | December 20, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Can't wait to read this! Lippman just keeps getting better and better.
Posted by: C. L. Quillen | December 9, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Wow, there aren't 10 comments here?!? I imagine everyone else emailed you, and it's too late. I have never read anything by Lippman, so I'll have to add her to my wishlist. Thanks for the recommendation. (And if you do have any left, I'd love to get one!)
Posted by: Karina | December 3, 2010 at 09:40 PM
I am a HUGE fan of Lippman's. I'd love to review this book!
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Posted by: Julie P. | November 30, 2010 at 09:03 PM
This sounds like a great book. I'd love to read and review it.
Posted by: Jodi F | November 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM
I have heard so many great things about Laura Lippman. I would love a copy!
Posted by: Lisa | November 29, 2010 at 06:17 PM
I'd love an advanced copy and will send you back a review, but how could be anything but fabulous knowing Laura's skill. She's one of my favorites. Love to read more about Tess, she's a great character.
Posted by: Andrea Lapsley | November 29, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Add me to the list for an advance copy. Laura Lippman is not only a great mystery writer but also a very insightful and gracious person.
Posted by: Eric | November 29, 2010 at 03:39 PM
What a great book. thanks. It would be a pleasure to read and review this book.
Posted by: anne | November 29, 2010 at 03:15 PM
I would love an advance copy of The Girl in the Green Raincoat if you have any left! Lippman is one of my favorites, and I particularly like the titles about Tess. Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly Currie | November 29, 2010 at 09:45 AM