Perish the Day

A Montreal detective investigates when murder disturbs a college campus in this suspenseful mystery by the author of Seven Days Dead.“The best yet in one of my favorite series—I love Émile Cinq-Mars.”?Lee Child“Farrow once again showcases his hero's sensitivity to subtleties of character. The perfect read-alike for Louise Penny’s Armand Gamache novels.” —BooklistA co-ed is found murdered on campus, her body scarcely touched. The killer paid meticulous attention to the aesthetics of his crime. Coincidentally (or not), a college custodian is also found dead.While an epic rainstorm assails the Holyoake, New Hampshire campus, overflowing rivers and taking down power lines, a third crime scene is revealed: a professor, formerly a spy, has been shot dead in his home. A mysterious note is found that warned him to run.Each victim is connected to the Dowbiggin School of International Relations, yet none seems connected to the other. The dead student was a close friend of Sergeant-Detective Émile Cinq-Mars’s niece, so he puts his nose in; when internecine battles between police departments create a rift, he covertly slips into the crevice so he can be involved in the investigation.Coming up against campus secrets, Émile Cinq-Mars must uncover the links between disparate groups quickly before the next victim is selected for an elaborate initiation into murder.“Excellent . . . John Verdon fans will be pleased by Farrow’s pitting of his well-rounded lead against a puzzle worthy of the detective’s acuity.”?Publishers Weekly (starred)“[A] tightly woven tale. . . .  A combination of Spencer and Holmes, Émile is a wonderfully engaging character and in Perish the Day must employ each of his considerable skills to solve this disturbing and convoluted case. This series just keeps getting better.”?DP Lyle, award-winning author of the Jake Longly, Dub Walker, and Samantha Cody thriller series