Murder on Union Square by Victoria ThompsonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Theatre District murder in this installment. A quirk in the laws of parenthood leave Sarah and Malloy in the position of having to get a written waiver from Catherine's non-biological father in order to adopt her. That is to say, that though Parnell Vaughn is not her biological father he was married to her mother and legally he is her father. Parnell has agreed to sign the papers although his young, greedy " fiance" has demanded a $1000 payment, which is totally illegal. Nevertheless, Malloy goes to the theatre with the money, just in case, only to discover Parnell's bloody dead body in his dressing room. Eliza, the " fiance " follows on his heels and immediately accuses Malloy of the murder. His hands are covered in blood, having tried to determine Parnell's condition.
Within a short time, the police arrive, take Malloy into custody and deposit him in the Tombs. Sarah bails him out and while on bail they, along with Maeve and Gino, start the investigation to discover the true murderer. Dealing with actors and their various romantic attachments makes it difficult to tell when the stories told are true or if they are performances. Before the true culprit is uncovered yet another man is murdered.
Just as in the previous Gaslight Mysteries it all comes clear in the end and the criminal is revealed. Engrossing and fun, with so many characters having motives and little in the way of alibis, this is a real puzzler.
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