H.N. Hirsch’s fourth novel in the Bob & Marcus Mystery series, Winter, is a big hit with reviewers! Now available in paper and eBook formats online.
Writes Anne Brown from NYTrendNYC:
“In most mysteries, the tension revolves around the central question: whodunnit? In H.N. Hirsch’s latest book, Winter, the suspense runs deeper. While a campus murder sets the stage, the true intrigue lies in whether a decades-long relationship can endure grief, professional pressures, and the relentless passage of time.”
When UC San Diego professor Marcus George discovers a colleague’s body in his office, he immediately falls under suspicion. But his partner of nearly twenty years, defense attorney Bob Abramson, faces his own personal grief, leading the couple to navigate love, loyalty, and resilience under pressure.
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In Winter, Hirsch continues to blend rich character development with the thrills of a whodunnit, offering a story that is as emotionally compelling as it is intellectually engaging. Readers encounter not just a murder mystery, but a vivid portrayal of partnership tested by time, loss, and moral complexity.
Elizabeth Ireland of The Times of San Diego writes, “Beyond mystery elements, the novel explores both the positive and problematic aspects of university life, drawing from Hirsch’s exposure to different academic environments throughout his career. The series also serves as a cultural time capsule, tracing the evolving experience of gay men in America.”
From Susan E. Nash of dLearningCorgi educational blog:
The novel’s strength lies in its authentic portrayal of academic culture, drawing on Hirsch’s extensive experience in higher education to expose the toxic intersection of intellectual ambition, institutional politics, and personal vendettas.
The murder investigation serves as a catalyst for exploring deeper themes of truth, loyalty, and moral compromise… Parallel to the mystery, an infidelity subplot provides the novel’s emotional core. Hirsch handles this marital crisis with remarkable sensitivity … creating a rich family tapestry that grounds the more sensational murder plot.
N.N. Light gave the book five stars and wrote: “Winter is a gripping murder mystery I thoroughly enjoyed. As the mystery unfolds, H N Hirsch’s writing skills are unmatched. The investigation is realistic and intricate with a fairly large list of suspects.”
And Molly Toolan of the London, UK, Daily Express had this to say:
“A new crime novel has hit our shelves this week and fans are describing it as “gripping”… In the chilling new murder mystery Winter, Marcus becomes entangled in a murder investigation and reluctantly finds himself playing amateur sleuth. Meanwhile, Bob is coping with a family tragedy and, as his 40th birthday approaches, faces personal demons as well.
Through the evolving lives of Bob and Marcus, the novels trace not only a personal love story but also the broader cultural and political shifts shaping the lives of gay men in America. Hirsch’s Bob and Marcus mystery series is filled with complex characters, colorful locations and plenty of thrills for anyone who loves a good whodunnit.”
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