Honor the Dead - (Dominion Archives Mysteries) by Amy Tector (Paperback)

About the Book

"Honor the Dead picks up a few months after Speak for the Dead (book 2 of the Dominion Archives Mystery series). Dr. Cate Spencer has come to terms with her brother's death and is seeking a fresh start in the bucolic Eastern Townships of Quebec while awaiting a decision on her future. Cate is using the time to build new relationships and find peace. When a man is shot through the eye at her neighbor's farm, Cate investigates. Her inquiries uncover the lies, drugs, and violence hidden beneath the picturesque town, exposing long buried secrets and rocking the tenuous peace Cate has built for herself"--

Book Synopsis

Dr. Cate Spencer is back in this highly-anticipated third installment of the Dominion Archives Mysteries.

It's been a few months since the events of Speak for the Dead and Dr. Cate Spencer is seeking a temporary reprieve in the bucolic Eastern Townships of Quebec where she can come to terms with her brother's death, find inner peace, build new relationships, and await a decision about her future. But when a man at a neighboring farm is shot through the eye with deadly accuracy, a metal detector lying next to him, Cate can't help but investigate.

As she delves deeper into the mystery, Cate uncovers a world of drugs, lies, and violence hidden beneath the picturesque town, all of which threaten the tenuous peace she's built for herself. As long-buried secrets and a centuries-old mystery become exposed, what will Cate lose to find the answers she seeks?

A gripping new mystery, Honor the Dead is a must-read for new and old Dominion Archives fans alike!

Review Quotes

"Tector's well-developed characters and vivid descriptions flavor this rousing entry to her Dominion Archives series." --Booklist

"This is a gripping mystery novel. Cate Spencer, the lead character, is a flawed individual who has to convince law-enforcement professionals as well as herself that she can bring down a murderer and solve a crime. Everyone is either against her or lies to her, but just when she sees no hope, she goes for one more try. I wanted to applaud and fist-pump at the end." --Ray Anderson, author of the AWOL Thriller series

"Disgraced coroner Dr. Cate Spencer finds herself in a small town divided by a longtime feud between two rival families over an outlaw's lost gold. When a double homicide occurs, Cate, unable to stand by in the face of incompetence, rolls up her shirt sleeves and digs in to solve the crimes. In the course of her investigation, Cate must confront a town wracked with violence, crack sharp shooters, and shocking revelations about her own family history. Honor the Dead is a thrilling murder mystery that masterfully explores life's hopes and disappointments, delving deep within the characters and keeping you guessing until the end. Highly recommended!" --Daco S. Auffenorde, Award-winning author of Cover Your Tracks

"Honor the Dead is classic Amy Tector--an intriguing mystery peppered with fascinating historical tidbits and infused with a good dose of humor. Her cast of characters never disappoints and everyone is a suspect until the very last page. This book is too fun to put down. Don't be surprised if you finish it in one sitting." --Kim Hooper, author of People Who Knew Me and No Hiding in Boise

"Picking up from her previous book, Speak For The Dead, coroner Cate Spencer is still reeling from her brother's mysterious death. She is suspended from work, now having to pass the time as a country doctor in Quebec's Eastern Townships, an idyllic country setting masterfully obscuring many secrets and a sordid history. There, she can't help herself as she unofficially investigates a local murder. Layers of intrigue are uncovered with possible links to a legendary outlaw's lost gold, the drug trade, or an over-the-top family feud. However, it is Cate's hard-boiled and wasteland kind of life you will embrace. She exudes levels of empathy with crime victims which exacts a heavy toll on her. We care deeply for her and cheer her prowess as she unravels a textured plot of murder, tragedy and power. This is Tector's edgiest, grittiest and smartest work to date. One can't help but see hints of Wallander and V.I. Warshawski and wonder when this comes on the big screen." --Wayne Ng, author of The Family Code

"The heart of any truly fine mystery is the mystery at the heart of the detective. This new Dr. Cate Spencer story has to do with the world of hatred and lies behind the picturesque landscape of the Eastern Townships, but in the final analysis, it reveals more about Dr. Spencer herself than the world around her. Get your hands on this haunting tale and make friends with the prickly, determined Cate. By the end, you will be cheering for her with every breath!" --Terry Roberts, author of My Mistress' Eyes Are Raven Black and The Sky Club

About the Author

Amy Tector was born and raised in the rolling hills of Quebec's Eastern Townships. She has worked in archives for the past twenty years and has found some pretty amazing things, including lost letters, mysterious notes, and even a whale's ear. Amy spent many years as an expat, living in Brussels and in The Hague, where she worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes in Yugoslavia. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her daughter, dog, and husband.