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He's baa-a-ck! Inspector Green returns for an eleventh outing in THE DEVIL TO PAY. Sidelined from Major Crimes, Green takes an interest in the domestic abuse case of his daughter, now a rookie patrol officer, and unwittingly puts her and others in jeopardy.

The book will also be available in trade paperback and ebook through your favourite bookstore as well as the major online platforms.

And in other exciting news...

There will be in-person signings at

• Perfect Books in Ottawa on October 30, 2-3 pm. 
• Sleuth of Baker Street in Toronto on Novemeber 6, 1-3 pm.

A bit about Barbara...

Barbara Fradkin is a retired psychologist and multiple award-winning mystery author whose work with children and families provides much of the insight and inspiration for her stories. She has an affinity for the dark side and is best known for her gritty, psychological Inspector Green novels, which have been nominated four times for the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence in the Best Novel category. She has won this award twice.

More recently, she embarked on a mystery-thriller series featuring Amanda Doucette, an adventurous, passionate but struggling international aid worker who is looking for healing and new direction. There are currently four books in that series, set in different, iconic locations across Canada, with The Ancient Dead set in the starkly beautiful badlands of Alberta.

She also writes an easy-read series for reluctant readers which features simple country handyman Cedric O'Toole. 

Feel free to explore these pages for more details and for the latest news on books, events and appearances. Sample some opening chapters. She would love to hear from you if you have comments or questions, so please feel free to contact her.