What if you could ‘slip’ into the dreams of a killer? This family of PIs can. They use their psychic dream ability to solve crimes, and that isn’t easy. Especially when one of their own looks guilty.
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Praise
“A brilliant, suspenseful whodunit…”
—QUI XIAOLONG, ANTHONY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE INSPECTOR CHEN SERIES
It was supposed to be a much-needed vacation in Miami, meant to snap Cat out of a persistent depression. But when her great uncle’s studio goes up in flames, killing his assistant, Cat must find out who’s really to blame. Could the uncle she barely knows be responsible? Why won’t he give an alibi for that night?
“A mystery with teeth and wounds and loss.”
—FRANCES CARDEN, READERS LANE
Meanwhile, Amazing Grace’s rekindled romance with Ernesto Ruíz is interrupted by the need to both protect and defend her brother Mick, who shares her dreamslipping gift. She’s convinced he was the real target of the fire. But Mick goes rogue as he uncovers evidence that his past has come back to haunt him…
“An excellent addition to the Dreamslippers Series.”
—PRAIRIE HOUSE
Framed and Burning was a Finalist for the Nancy Pearl Book Award in 2016. Read more about that here. It was also nominated for a RONE Award.
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"Lisa Brunette’s Framed and Burning is a brilliant, suspenseful whodunit in its own merit, full of twists and turns, pursued by a unique pair of private investigators—Cat and her grandmother Grace, in a character-as-well-as-plot-driven ride pulsating with the crisis not only in the murder investigation, but also in their own lives. What’s more, the introduction of the original practice of dreamslipping—their capability of 'slipping' into other people’s dreams—adds to another dimension of the novel. Far from making it semi-sci-fi or something like that, it fantastically blends the Freudian dream interpretation with the crime analysis in a new depth. The book, truly one of the kind, calls for attention of the readers devoted to the genre and in general." - Qiu Xiaolong, Author of Shanghai Redemption, named one of the Wall Street Journal's Best Books of 2015
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Framed and Burning isn’t afraid to play with you and then terrify you. It’s a mystery with teeth and wounds and loss. Unforgettable, charming in the creation of the characters and world, serpentine and dark,
Framed and Burning is a mystery not to be missed."
- Frances Carden, Readers Lane, Read the Full Review Here
"Framed and Burning is the second book in the Dreamslippers series. It’s easy to follow and hard to put down, making readers who may not have read the first book race back to give it a try!" - InD'tale Magazine
"Lisa Brunette continues to develop vibrant characters in a stunning story that will keep you reading well past your bedtime!"
- On My Kindle, Read the Full Review Here
"This cozy mystery about a family of psychically gifted amateur sleuths possesses enough magic to keep you hooked from the first page until the last."
- BestThrillers.com, Read the Full Review Here
"Deeply intriguing right from the start! I definitely have to get my hands on the first novel of the series!"
- Book-o-Craze, Read the Full Review Here
"I love a good eccentric granny character and Grace is in my top 5 granny characters I've encountered this year."
- Back Porchervations, Read the Full Review Here
"All credit to the author for holding my interest over the busy festive season!"
- Ali, the Dragon Slayer,
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"It was interesting to see how the dreamslippers worked as each one had a different method of invading and analysing dreams.
Framed and Burning is a book I recommend reading."
- Michelle Stanley, Writer Way,
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"This is a fun book, much more fast-paced than a cozy, but without the gruesome and gory details of real crime mystery novels."
- Mystery Sequels,
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"I believe this is going to be a great series, and I can't wait to go back to book 1 and learn more about Cat and Grace's dreamslipping."
- Genuine Jenn,
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"I really enjoyed this book. It's a mystery but it is also a story about family and how we interact with them. Grace and her brother haven't been close for years. Seeing them interact and become close again is a true treasure." -
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