She received a ba in philosophy and literature from the university of minnesota. Writing under the pseudonym claudia bishop, she is also the author of 14 mystery novels in the hemlock falls series published by berkley prime crime, three novels in the casebooks of dr. I love cozy mysteries and i think defending angels will be a winner. Julia gibson after taking over her uncles law practice in the muchhaunted city of savannah, georgia, young lawyer brianna winstonbeaufort is. Mary stanton aka claudia bishop bibliography chronological book list and. Mar 31, 2017 mary stanton is an american author of fantasy fiction for children and mystery novels for adults. Defending angels ebook by mary stanton kobo edition. The friend who loaned me this book wanted me to know that it was a very different kind of mystery in that angels played key roles. Mckenzie mystery series, and the senior editor of three. Mary stanton introduces savannah lawyer briana bree winston beaufort in the paranormal mystery defending angels, a cross of sorts between a jessica fletcherstyle. Mary stanton had a complicated story line which needed a lengthy introduction and took a few chapters to launch. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mary stanton has developed a wonderfully unique idea as a basis for this paranormal murder mystery series.
Defending angels, paperback by stanton, mary, isbn 0425224988, isbn 9780425224984, brand new, free shipping in the us when she takes over her uncles law firm in savannah, brianna winston beaufort, renting space in an old house located in the middle of an allmurderers cemetary, gets a call from beyond from a murdered local businessman who needs her help. After taking over her uncles law practice in the muchhaunted city of savannah, georgia, bree is itching for her first case. Defending angels ebook by mary stanton rakuten kobo. Defending angels by mary stanton, 9780425224984, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mary stanton bree winstonbeaufort defends the ghost of billionaire benjamin skinner in the celestial court, where he stands accused of greed.
Defending angels beaufort and company mystery series, book 1 beaufort and company mystery by mary stanton. Defending angels, paperback by stanton, mary, isbn 0425224988, isbn 9780425224984, brand new, free shipping in the us when she takes over her uncles law firm in savannah, brianna. She grew up in hawaii and left the islands for undergraduate school in the late sixties. Earliest times to the discovery of the new world vol 1, and shadows over balinor, and more on. The first in a new series of paranormal mysteries from fanfavorite mary stanton, defending angels introduces young lawyer. Mary stanton books list of books by author mary stanton. Stanton s books include angel condemned, angel s verdict, and avenging angels. And i thought they were going to give us a standing ovation, but nooo. And in my own mind, defending angels is an urban fantasy, in the tradition of neil gaiman and charles delint.
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The words will captivate you while the story will haunt you. Mary stanton born 1947 in winter park, florida is an american author most famous for her eightvolume childrens fantasy series unicorns of balinor. Defending angels beaufort and company mystery, book 1 by mary stanton book cover, description, publication history. Click to read more about defending angels by mary stanton. Its a concept with a lot of potential, although the thread of the story gets muddled at times. A blend of mystery and fantasy, the story focuses on brianna winstonbeaufort as she takes over her greatuncles hinky. Bree and her unconventional employees are impossible to resist. With a long list of ethereal clients who need her help, savannah. Buy the kobo ebook book defending angels by mary stanton at indigo.
A blend of mystery and fantasy, the story focuses on brianna winstonbeaufort as she takes over her greatuncles hinky law practice in savannah. Stanton has penned a tale that keeps the reader in suspense to the end, with many surprises and twists along the way. A dead businessman needs help finding his murderer as well as someone to help clear his name in the celestial court. Defending angels, book by mary stanton mass market. Defending angels by mary stanton overdrive rakuten. Buy book defending angels 2008 online now in epub, mobi. Mary stanton audio books, best sellers, author bio. Stanton is the oldest daughter of william bishop whitaker and caroline whitaker, both of whom were college professors for parts of their careers. Mary stanton has been writing professionally most of her adult life. Defending angels king county library system overdrive.
With a long list of ethereal clients who need her help, savannah lawyer brianna winston beauforts career choice is beginning to haunt her. This acclaimed book by mary stanton is available at in several formats for your ereader. Mary stanton introduces savannah lawyer briana bree winston beaufort in the paranormal mystery defending angels, a cross of sorts between a jessica fletcherstyle cozy and a harry pottertype investigation. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. That is, until she gets an otherworldly phone call from benjamin skinner, a local businessman whos just been murdered. Defending angels is at once charming, erudite and chilling.
The friend who loaned me this book wanted me to know that it was a very different kind of mystery in that. Stantons books include angel condemned, angels verdict, and avenging angels. Its very difficult to say much about the book without giving away some of its secrets, so i wont even try. Defending angels beaufort and company mystery series book 1 mary stanton author 2008 angels verdict beaufort and company series book 4 mary stanton author 2011 angels verdict. Defending angels beaufort and company mystery, book 1 by mary. Buy angels advocate by mary stanton online at alibris. Defending angels is a fun read highlighted by its plot and unique angle. An already dead businessman needs brees help to find. Stantons career as a fiction writer began with the publication of her first novel, the heavenly horse from the outermost west, in 1984. She started out working as a copywriter for xerox and for her own company, until. Mary stanton is best known for her young readers mystery series, the unicorns of balinor, which she began in 1999, with the road to balinor being the first in the series. She divides her time between a goat farm in upstate new york near the finger lakes region and a small home in west palm beach. I really enjoyed that she included animals with special abilities in this book. Order of mary stanton books mary stanton is an american author of childrens fantasy novels and mystery novels.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The first volume in the series, defending angels, features a dead businessman who is determined to find his murderer and to clear himself of celestial charges of greed. To get a head start on the traffic, antonia agreed in indignation. See all books authored by mary stanton, including streams of civilization. Author of streams of civilization, the heavenly horse from the outermost west, piper at the gate, defending angels, by fire by moonlight unicorns of balinor, sunchasers quest. She started out working as a copywriter for xerox and for her own company, until she sold her business and left in order to write on a fulltime basis. The first in a new series of paranormal mysteries from fanfavorite mary stanton, defending angels introduces young lawyer brianna winstonbeaufort. Defending angels by mary stanton is the first in a series that can be called paranormal legal thrillers. Personal reading, book club read, anyone who enjoys a fun mystery in a nutshell.
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