Mercy, Mercy
A Novel
- Publisher
- Acorn Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2024
- Subjects
- Women Sleuths
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Description
Smart, sarcastic TV reporter Mercy Pepper struggles with feelings of guilt after her cameraman dies while on assignment with her. A news tape that he had hidden in his personal effects contains a secretly recorded conversation, and Mercy picks up the scent of corruption. She soon finds herself mired in the muck of provincial politics—the power brokers and the opportunists and those willing to go to extreme measures for a piece of the pie.
With a keen observer’s eye and sharp, sparkling wit, Stanton, a former news reporter, delivers a compelling crime/mystery story with a satisfying dash of romance.
About the authors
Marlene Stanton was born in London, England and came to Canada at the age of three. In Ottawa, where she grew up, she decided to study journalism at Carleton University. It meant leaving the Ottawa Ballet Company, where she had been a soloist. In Vancouver, she was associate editor and features writer for a performing and visual arts magazine called Performance. And in Charlottetown, she spent more than twenty years with CBC as a television news reporter, documentary writer/producer and assignment editor. She now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mercy, Mercy is her first book.
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Krista Wells, based in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a passionate audiobook narrator with a career that spans over a decade in professional acting, captivating audiences with her versatility and emotional depth. Her extensive experience in professional acting has honed her ability to embody characters and convey narratives with authenticity and nuance. Her expertise extends beyond narration, as she has also earned acclaim as a Gemini-nominated Foley Artist for exceptional contributions to film and television soundscapes, a testament to her skill in creating realistic and immersive sound, enhancing the auditory experience of countless films and television shows. With these talents, coupled with a strong technical facility, she is a dynamic narrator and recordist/editor rolled into one.