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Upon Some Midnights Clear - (The Mario Balzic Mysteries) by  K C Constantine (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Upon Some Midnights Clear - (The Mario Balzic Mysteries) by K C Constantine (Paperback)

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  • Christmas is a crime for cop Mario Balzic, and this mystery set in a small rust-belt town is "steady entertainment for fans of down-and-dirty local color" (Kirkus Reviews).
  • About the Author: Carl Constantine Kosak (1934-2023), better known as acclaimed mystery writer K.C. Constantine, is famed for his mysteries featuring Mario Balzic.
  • 224 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
  • Series Name: The Mario Balzic Mysteries

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Christmas is a crime for cop Mario Balzic, and this mystery set in a small rust-belt town is "steady entertainment for fans of down-and-dirty local color" (Kirkus Reviews).

Not everyone is in the holiday spirit in Rocksburg, PA. Especially the little old lady who just lost her life savings in a robbery--or so she says. Once the local paper begins a charity drive for the hapless victim, chief of police Mario Balzic begins to suspect the whole story is a cooked-up fraud. But figuring out how to gather enough evidence--and go against the tide of public opinion will not be easy. Especially when everyone wants to be saviors this Christmas. The only thing clear is that Balzic has his work cut out for him, as he hopes to stay on the right side of the law--and in the good graces of his family.

"Constantine is a marvelous writer. May Mario Balzic thrive." --The New York Times

"K.C. Constantine is one of the most talked about mystery writers on the American scene. Constantine has a smooth style, and his plots are loaded with unexpected twists and turns." ―Boston Globe

"Constantine writes a terrific mystery." ―Providence Journal



About the Author



Carl Constantine Kosak (1934-2023), better known as acclaimed mystery writer K.C. Constantine, is famed for his mysteries featuring Mario Balzic. Constantine showed much more interest in the characters in his novels than the actual mystery, and his later novels became ever more philosophical, threatening to leave the mystery genre behind completely. In 1989, Constantine was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel for Joey's Case. Despite his success, he managed to keep his literary identity completely hidden until 2011 when he appeared in person for the first time at the annual Festival of Mystery hosted by Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W) x .51 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: The Mario Balzic Mysteries
Publisher: Mysteriouspress.Com/Open Road
Theme: Police Procedural
Format: Paperback
Author: K C Constantine
Language: English
Street Date: February 27, 2024
TCIN: 1008646918
UPC: 9781504091558
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-8130
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What themes are explored in K.C. Constantine's writing?

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  • A: K.C. Constantine explores themes of character-driven narratives with unexpected twists in mystery storytelling.

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Q: What type of mystery does the book feature?

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  • A: The book features a police procedural mystery set during the Christmas season.

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Q: How many pages does the book contain?

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  • A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.

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Q: What is the setting of the story?

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  • A: The story is set in Rocksburg, Pennsylvania, a small rust-belt town.

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Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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  • A: The main character is Mario Balzic, the local police chief investigating a crime.

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