Mausoleum: A Ben Abbott Mystery

Product Description [MP3-CD audiobook format in Vinyl case.] [Read by Joe Barrett] When a gaudy, half-million-dollar mausoleum invades the 300-year-old village cemetery in Newbury, Connecticut, realtor Ben Abbott is not happy. Newcomer Brian Grose's tall, wide, mirror-polished eruption of eternal ego sticks out in the peaceful burying ground like a McMansion in an apple orchard. Ben's fellow drinkers at the bar have nicknamed the monstrosity, 'McTomb.' But no one expected to find Brian's body locked in his mausoleum, 50 years ahead of schedule. Then Homeland Security Immigration Criminal Enforcement agents (ICE) descend on Newbury hunting for Charlie Cubrero, an illegal immigrant farm hand-and supposed gang leader - who bought a gun after he was stiffed for 50 bucks by Brian Grose. Ben Abbott doesn't buy it. Half the town was in the graveyard celebrating Newbury's tercentennial when Brian was shot and most of them were mad at him. Besides, Ben admires the hard-working Charlie. And he fears that the news that the illegal worked for the Village Cemetery Association will destroy the venerable society already torn asunder by suing and countersuing anti-mausoleum traditionalists and pro-mausoleum insurgents. Review ''Wry, witty and garnished with sharply observed local color: Scott at his best.'' --Kirkus Reviews, starred review''[This] well-crafted . . . intriguing mystery features a cast of fascinating characters and an honest look at the effects of modern ideas and design on a steadfast New England town.'' --Publishers Weekly''It's difficult to believe that a story that centers around events in a cemetery can be so lively, but this mystery by Justin Scott is just that . . . All [the] well-defined characters are expertly brought to life by the vocal skills of Joe Barrett . . . This light entertainment is well worth the time to listen.'' --AudioFile''It's difficult to believe that a story that centers around events in a cemetery can be so lively, but this mystery by Justin Scott is just that . . . All [the] well-defined characters are expertly brought to life by the vocal skills of Joe Barrett . . . This light entertainment is well worth the time to listen.'' --AudioFile About the Author JUSTIN SCOTT has written over twenty novels, some of which are under his pen name, Paul Garrison. He created the Ben Abbott detective series, has been twice nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award by the Mystery Writers of America, and is a member of the Adams Round Table.