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An Eye For Murder: Chicago Filmmaker Investigates a WW2 Secret (The Ellie Foreman Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Libby Fischer Hellmann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Her life may be in shambles, but Ellie Foreman can’t resist a good mystery.
Even one that risks far more than her career.

So there I was, my TV documentary career in shreds, wondering how I was going to support my daughter Rachel and my elderly father who’s in assisted living. Oh, and we can’t forget my lawyer ex-husband who keeps showing up, gloating over the state of affairs.

I finally got a break when I was asked to produce a campaign film for a female Senate candidate. Little did I know that the film would reveal a murder that reached back to WW2, and uncovered long-forgotten secrets—secrets that also involved my father who, back then, was in love with a German immigrant.

Like father, like daughter, I guess… (You'll understand when you read the book)

All kidding aside, my discoveries could very well change the political landscape. Some people didn't want that to happen. So before long, I was tangled up in some very unfunny situations. Filled with suspense, yes. Thrilling, again yes. But dangerous. Even life-threatening.

But the way I see it is that I need to do my part to make the world a better place. Getting rid of liars, cheats, and bad-guys is how I do it.

It’s only fair. I have a daughter, and I want her to inherit a better world. If that’s still possible. Yeah, my pie in the sky optimism, for which I’m known, has taken a few hits over the years. But I’m nothing if not persistent. I’ll tell you more over a glass of wine
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From the Publisher

"A masterful blend of politics, history and suspense."

Entertaining and well written.

Complicated... fascinating.

A clever blend of thrills and humor.

Editorial Reviews

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Sharp humor and vivid language distinguish Hellmann's Chicago-set debut. Ellie Forman, a recently divorced suburban mom, supports herself and her daughter by making documentaries, including a historical film, Celebrate Chicago, which has gained her local fame. The discovery of her name on a scrap of paper among the effects of an elderly gentleman, recently deceased in a Chicago rooming house, sets off a sinister chain of events and weaves an ever tightening web of intrigue. Preoccupied with her former husband's mounting stock losses, Ellie fails to put the pieces together until two more deaths and two attempted murders hit close to home. When her ex disappears and leaves her with a staggering amount of debt, Ellie panics, then turns her fear into determination to control her destiny. After taking on a new assignment to produce a campaign video for GOP Senate candidate Marian Iverson, she uncovers coincidences too startling to ignore. Soon Ellie is digging into a legacy of money and murder dating back to WWII and the Holocaust. A masterful blend of politics, history and suspense, this novel is well worth reading despite an overly complicated plot. Ellie is an engaging amateur sleuth whose wisdom grows as she learns the hard way that "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet." Readers will hope they won't have to wait too long for Ellie's return.
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"A masterful blend of politics, history, and suspense this novel is well worth reading... sharp humor and vivid language... Ellie is an engaging amateur sleuth. Readers will hope they won't have towait too long forEllie's return. Publishers Weekly

"A clever blend of thrills and humor... Hellmann has created a compelling group of believable characters..."Chicago Sun-Times

"Complicated... fascinating... Hellmann has a beautifully tuned ear... which makes many of her scenes seriously funny."
Dick Adler, Chicago Tribune

"Entertaining and well written... a surprising and satisfying conclusion."Ted Hertel, Mystery News

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008EOCM00
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Red Herrings Press; US trade ed edition (November 14, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3182 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 329 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1590583760
  • Customer Reviews:
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Libby Fischer Hellmann

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Libby Fischer Hellmann left a career in broadcast news in Washington, DC and moved to Chicago a long time ago, where she, naturally, began to write gritty crime fiction. She soon began writing historical fiction as well. Seventeen novels and twenty-five short stories later, she claims they’ll take her out of the Windy City feet first. She has been nominated for many awards in the mystery and crime writing community and has even won a few. She has been a finalist twice for the Anthony and four times for Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year. She has also been nominated for the Agatha, the Shamus, the Daphne, and she won the The Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year in 2021. In the past she has won the IPPY, Foreword Magazine’s Indie Awards, and the Readers Choice Award multiple times.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue and Murder - just the right ingredients for a good mystery
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016
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Libby Fischer Hellmann has written an intriguing and engaging story that is hard to put down. Writes in first person which can sometimes be a challenge, but she carries it off well. Her characters each have flaws that they must overcome, but they are memorable charactes.

She invites the reader into the story with a scene in Europe, 1944, that sets the stage for events in the present. The death of an old man, then his elderly landlady make us question the relationship. As the story unfolds, the protagonist, Ellie Foreman, a freelance videographer, is drawn into a curious situation when she receives a letter from a woman she does not know about a man she does not know - but a man who had Ellie's name on a scrap of paper.

Inquisitive, Ellie follows the crumbs laid out before her...crumbs that lead to her own father's door. On another note, she is hired by a wealthy legislative candidate to produce an ad campaign about the woman; a campaign that will bring in votes. More crumbs fall in her path when a tie to the candidate is found.

Hellman is good at writing conflict that puts the reader on the edge of his/her seat. She puts clues in front of the reader; foreshadowing events and even putting several red herrings in the blender to make us stop and think about which fork in the road to follow. She clearly ties up all the loose ends with a satisfactory ending.

This was a fun read, and if it is an indication of the other books in the series, she has a winner..
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Faith D
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspnse Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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Very good read! A page turner. Lots of twists and turns. I love a mystery that hints at the solution but never gives it away completely. This one kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. The little bit of romance was sweet. I would give warning that there is some language that was inappropriate and some content that bordered on being inappropriate as well. Not sure I would read this author again for that reason. Sad because I really enjoyed the book overall. That is my reason for the rating of 4 stars instead of 5.
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Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Loved the story and character development. Enough who dun it to make it a great read. Reading next in Series now!
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Jeffrey Cochrane
3.0 out of 5 stars An Eye For Murder
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
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It was OK. Just couldn’t get interested in the characters. Story was well written. Historical information was accurate. Will try another book by the author.
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David C Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed thriller with roots in WWII history.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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An Eye for Murder was the second book by Libby Fischer Hellmann I have listened to or read, and it introduced me to Ellie foreman. This story is like a sweater, knitted from one single piece of yarn that appears to go in several directions, yet once pulled the whole sweater comes apart. However, in this story there are knots more stubborn than others and not everyone is as forthcoming as they might be. I enjoy thrillers that include historical elements especially when those elements are rooted in fact. Ellie Foreman is an interesting character, filled with personal demons yet the desire to find answers to questions that beg to be left alone. I look forward to seeing what the second installment in the Ellie foreman series offers. Karyn O’Bryant does an excellent job of bringing Ellie and the other characters to life. I received a review copy of the audio book from the author through Author Direct and chose to provide this review.
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Melissa Dinwiddie
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping, Enjoyable, but Disappointingly Hollywood Ending
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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[A BIT OF A SPOILER!! BEWARE!]

The mystery in An Eye for Murder is opaque and filled with enough twists to keep the reader guessing, and turning pages. And the device of a first-person narrator protagonist who's a documentary filmmaker was interesting. I also enjoyed the way the protagonist's Jewish background created a tidy opening for the author to weave in some history lessons about WWII, the Holocaust, and anti-Semites that younger generations might not be aware were anti-Semites.

My only real complaints are the protagonist's rather stupid behavior in some places, which led her bumbling straight into danger, and to a rather disappointing "damsel in distress rescued by men" "Hollywood" ending.

Still, it was an entertaining read. Good enough that I'll check out some of her other books.
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Grouch
5.0 out of 5 stars DARK NIGHT IN PRAGUE (Ein grosses Funf-Sterne-Buch)
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2016
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Being a part time student of WWII and the reading some of the stories, myths, and adventures of that period, I found this book to be a great many faceted story of the post WWII period.

The author wisely started the book on the dark streets of Prague during WWII. An American, Skull, is working with the underground and passing a report on German activities passed to a member of the resistance. The book closes on a bright sunny day in an open air cafe in Odessa, Ukraine; thus closing the circle of events that started in those dark streets so long ago.

In between those events Ellie, our heroine, finds herself in the middle of a story of intrigue, murder, politics, and romance (even hers) that rovides the complete story beginning to end; the alpha and omega. Ellie becomes involved when a neighbor finds an old man Ben Sinclair dead in his room and there is a note with Ellie’s name on it. Ellie has no idea who this old man was.

To truly enjoy this Five Star Book, I recommend that you obtain it immediately and make sure you have time to finish it in one setting; it is almost impossible to put down
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KOBAM
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016
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I enjoyed "An Eye For Murder" the characters are interesting, the plot kept me interested, the action is not over-done which is nice in this day of bloody shootings, and the ending is satisfying. There are a few characters that are cliques such as an aged nazi, a jaundiced librarian, and conniving politicians. But the book is a fun read with plenty of twists and turns.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t stop reading.
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2020
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This book held my interest throughout. Intrigue and mystery with a touch of historical fiction. I couldn’t put it down. I finished reading it in 2 days, staying up way past midnight
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Ann Stanmore
5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2014
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This is a really good read. Ellie Foreman is a documentary film maker and suddenly finds herself involved in researching the past and delving into wartime relics. An elderly gentleman writes to her and a chain of events emerge, leading Ellie into danger.

This is a real page turner and I enjoyed it very much. I will be looking for more Ellie Foreman Mysteries
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Desleen
4.0 out of 5 stars 4½ stars. Great story, well written.
Reviewed in Australia on April 9, 2016
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I got into this book from the first page. Ellie & some of the main characters are well developed and with an interesting plot, made this book a very entertaining & enjoyable story.
I will be reading more of the Ellie Forman stories and I hope they are as good as this one.
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