Ransom Unpaid

A septuagenarian turns amateur sleuth when the woman she's caretaking sees the specter of her long-gone spouse in this cozy mystery.

The elderly Abigail Pearson has a heart attack at home when she has a “vision” of her long-disappeared husband. When Emily Charters goes to stay with Abigail to look after her, Emily begins to believe something nefarious is indeed afoot.

Calling on her partner in crime Chicago police detective Jeremy Ransom, Emily finds herself in the midst of her strangest case yet.

Praise for the Ransom / Charters mystery series:

“Just right for a cozy read.” —San Antonio Express-News

“Hunter’s astringently accurate sketches of how the aged are perceived bring a piercing social commentary to the mystery.” —St. Petersburg Times

“Emily is a terrific character. It’s a pleasure to find an older character portrayed without the stereotypical claptrap.” —Contra Costa Times

“Ransom and Charters make a great team, reminiscent in some ways of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Great fun.” —Booklist