The Diamond District Mysteries
BREAKING NEWS
BOOK THREE: SLAY IT WITH A DIAMOND
TO BE RELEASED SEPT. 12, 2023
From award-winning industry journalist Rob Bates
A diamond has many facets.
The Diamond District has many secrets.
Mimi Rosen is an unemployed reporter who is sometimes a little too outspoken for her own good. She is forced to work at her father’s gem company in New York City’s Diamond District, even though Mimi and her tradition-bound dad don’t always get along. But born reporters don’t stay idle for long.
Join Mimi as she uncovers the truth beneath the glitter.
BOOK THREE: SLAY IT WITH A DIAMOND
RELEASE DATE: SEPT 12, 2023
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Would you buy a “cursed” diamond?
New York diamond dealer Max Rosen would. He doesn’t believe in curses. But that was before the wife of the famous jeweler who sold him a supposedly “cursed” gem ended up dead. Soon, Max’s daughter-journalist-turned-amateur-sleuth Mimi Rosen and her policeman boyfriend are drawn into the dark history of the jeweler’s powerful family.
The trail leads Mimi to their opulent mansion, where she uncovers long-buried scandals, a bitter family feud, plus surprising evidence the curse is real-and might kill her next.
Fun and fast-paced, and filled with heart and humor, SLAY IT WITH A DIAMOND not only puts the diamond and jewelry industry under the microscope, but tackles the age-old question of why sparkly objects enchant us so.
BOOK TWO: MURDER IS NOT A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
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A Reverend from Africa has found a sparkling $20 million diamond that he hopes will free his continent from the scourge of blood diamonds. But this attempt to do good turns very bad.
PRAISE FOR MURDER IS NOT A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND:
“The best mysteries not only entertain but also educate… [Murder is Not a Girl’s Best Friend] succeeds on both counts. Bates offers readers not only an engaging sleuth with an amusingly snarky sense of humor but also a cleverly constructed plot rich with fascinating tidbits about the diamond trade.” – Booklist
“Rob Bates has a great deal of knowledge about the diamond industry and has utilized every ounce of that specialist knowledge to create a web of intrigue that feels grounded in reality …. A tight, dynamic mystery steeped in real-world experience and led by a delightful protagonist.” – Readers’ Favorite
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Feature in the New York Times.
When Mimi’s diamond-dealer cousin Yosef is murdered-—seemingly for his $4 million pink diamond—she finds herself in the middle of a massive conspiracy, where she doesn’t know who to trust, or what to believe.
PRAISE FOR A MURDER IS FOREVER:
“[A] sprightly debut …. Bates, who has more than 25 years as a journalist covering the diamond business, easily slips in loads of fascinating information on diamonds and Jewish culture without losing sight of the mystery plot. Readers will look forward to Mimi’s further adventures.” – Publishers Weekly
“Engaging and suspenseful … The plot-driven narrative moves speedily along in concise short chapters that feature twists, turns, and surprises. … A Murder Is Forever is an entertaining and captivating read. Mimi’s next adventure will be eagerly awaited by Bates’s newfound fans.” – The Jewish Book Council
“A captivating story that is heartfelt and full of personality … A Murder is Forever had a little bit of everything that makes a mystery novel so enthralling from the lovable characters, a setting to get lost in, a little bit of romance and sinister bad guys. This one will keep you on your toes and up late into the night turning pages. I know that I certainly hope to read more about Mimi and Max soon.” – Book Review Crew
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