by Mike Martin
Note from Elizabeth: Mike Martin is a regular contributor here and a wonderful mystery writer. He’s back today with news of an anthology that sounds like a perfect end-of-summer read.
In case you didn’t know, Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is relatively quiet, serene and full of national museums and art galleries and monuments of all sorts. For my American friends, think of Washington, D.C. without the crowds and sometimes chaos. If you ever visited, you would think that this is the safest city in the world. But not in the imagination of 23 local writers who have dreamed up a collection of dark and dangerous situations that might befall you.
A Capital Mystery Volume 2 is a continuation of the mysterious storytelling that started with the first Ottawa mystery anthology, A Capital Mystery. This new collection takes you to familiar Ottawa locations to find hidden truths and sometimes unpleasant scenes and memories. Nowhere is safe from the prying eyes of these inquisitive writers. A jewelry store, an escape room, not even while skating on the frozen Rideau Canal. The stories range from humourous to deadly serious, from light romps and accidental death to the loss of a young immigrant who got entangled and finally trapped, in love.
There’s even a murder in the iconic Peace Tower that hangs over Parliament Hill!
The first reviews of A Capital Mystery Volume 2 are in and they are terrific.
“Whether you read one mystery at a time or devour them over a weekend, this anthology offers a thoroughly enjoyable journey into the darker corners of Canada’s capital.”
— John Lorne Hill, Author and Board Member, Crime Writers of Canada
“Whether you’re a longtime mystery reader or simply curious about the shadows that flicker across familiar Ottawa streets, this anthology offers a rich, compelling journey through Ottawa’s most intriguing fictional crimes — crafted by the writers who call this city home.”
— The Reading Room
“The collection runs the gamut of the sub-genres of crime — cozy, historical, police procedural, thriller, and more. These are well-written bites of crime fiction that are perfect for stolen reading moments throughout the busy summer season.”
— Kelly Young, Author
“It’s an outstanding collection of stories, each with its own perspective on one of Canada’s largest cities. Highly recommended.”
— Margot Kinberg, Author
Join us on another murder mystery tour of Ottawa. We hope you enjoy your stay.
A Capital Mystery Volume 2 is published by Ottawa Press and Publishing and available worldwide on Amazon: US | Canada | Australia | UK
Mike Martin is the co-editor of A Capital Mystery Volume 2 alongside Bernadette Cox, and the author of the bestselling Sgt. Windflower Mystery series.
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