Report for Murder & Common Murder (The Lindsay Gordon Mysteries Book 1)

In one volume, the first two mysteries featuring a journalist who investigates murder, from the Diamond Dagger winner known as "Britain's Queen of Crime" (The Times) . From the Edgar Award-nominated author of the DCI Karen Pirie series, this two-in-one volume includes: Report for Murder. Self-proclaimed cynical socialist-lesbian-feminist and freelance journalist Lindsay Gordon is strapped for cash. Why else would she agree to cover a fund-raising gala at a girls' public school? But when the star attraction is found garroted with her own cello string moments before she is due on stage, Lindsay finds herself investigating a vicious murder. "A timeless mystery, well-plotted with crisp dialogue and solid characterization." -- Orlando Sun-Sentinel Common Murder When her former lover is accused of murder - at a women's peace protest, no less - Lindsay must bring all of her expertise as an investigative reporter into play - and uncovers a truth even she can scarcely believe. "McDermid's snappy, often comic prose keeps the story humming." -- Publishers Weekly