The Midnight Special (2001)

by Larry Karp

Series: Dr. Thomas Purdue (book 3)

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In this third title of Larry Karp's Thomas Purdue music box mystery series, Edna Reynolds, elderly makeup genius from Scamming the Birdman, is despondent after a disabling stroke. To get Edna back on track, Thomas and his friends must solve a double-murder and recover one of Edna's unique, but stolen, music boxes.… (more)

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A delightful story… Dr. Thomas Purdue has a wonderful collection of special music boxes and friends who share his passion. When one of them gets into trouble, they all join in the fray which starts to include murders. Larry Karp has a wonderful style. I'm now going to have to go back and read his others. (

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In this third title of Larry Karp's Thomas Purdue music box mystery series, Edna Reynolds, elderly makeup genius from Scamming the Birdman, is despondent after a disabling stroke. To get Edna back on track, Thomas and his friends must solve a double-murder and recover one of Edna's unique, but stolen, music boxes.

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Dr. Tom Purdue collects and restores antique music boxes. Mystery revolves around a special four-song box with a rare painting in it as well. Elderly owner has been cheated; dead bodies accumulating. Dr. Tom sets up his own scam to find the murderer. Works with a young trainee and ex-thief who "sees" music.

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