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Title: The Crimson Masquerade

Subtitle: Ardis Cole Mystery Series, Book 3

Author: Loretta Jackson, Vickie Britton

Narrator: Stephanie Brush

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-11

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Ardis travels to China to help her elderly friend, Dr. Yong Po, locate a Han dynasty cave tomb. Her American associate, Grant Merlin, fails to join her as planned. Grant had fallen out of favor with the University when a small jade miniature was stolen from a traveling exhibit under his charge. Sheri, Grants ex-wife joins Ardis instead of Grant. When Sheri is attacked by someone wearing a crimson mask, she swears Grant has followed her to China to seek revenge. As Ardis unravels the tragedy of a century old crime of passion, a woman stolen from her homeland and murdered by her captor, it seems to eerily reflect what is happening in the present...

Members Reviews:

interesting read

Enjoyed the plot but would like to see more realistic information about what it is that archaeological excavations and investigations actually do.

Ardis Cole series

Book was okay. After reading a couple of her books she is pretty predictable. Can't believe a woman would really be as stupid and careless as the character in this book is.

Three's a charm?

I've read the other two books by this author and enjoyed them but this one fell short. didn't hold my attention and I found it a struggle to get through.

Thrilling!

Vickie Britton and Loretta Jacksonâs mystery âThe Crimson Masqueradeâ can be summed up in one word: thrilling.

The Crimson Masquerade sweeps readers into Xian, China, where Chicago archaeologist Ardis Cole teams up with one of Chinaâs foremost archaeologists, Yong Po. Yong Po believes he has found the tomb of Sun Yan, dating back to 200 AD. Besides the wealth of historical fact to be collected from the tomb, a priceless statue of rare white jade is rumored to be inside. But before Yong Po can disclose the location, he is murdered.

Ardis expects her good friend and co-worker Grant Merlin to join her on the project. Instead, Grantâs ex-wife shows up, creating chaos and claiming handsome bachelors Jacen and Billy as personal entertainment. Thatâs tough on Yong Poâs assistant Won and his daughter Jenâbecause Jen has a deep romantic interest in one of the men herself. However, the biggest problem the crew faces is the unknown attacker who wears a black robe and crimson opera mask. The entire crew is in danger and when Sheri disappears, the mystery deepens.

Ardis and Grant become suspects in robbery and murder at the abandoned tea plantation and even team members turn against them.

The Crimson Masquerade is so brilliant and thrilling that it will leave readers bereft when it ends.

All Covered Up

Ardis Cole is back in her third mystery, Crimson Masquerade by Loretta Jackson and Vicki Britton. In this new installment, Ardis is sent to China to work with Dr. Yong Po on the site of a Han Dynasty tomb. Ardis learns that Dr. Po is being followed by a person w earing a crimson mask. Ardis assembles a crew to help Dr. Po as well as trying to solve the mystery behind the masked character.

Ardis is hit with many obstacles from members being attacked, murder and surprising twists. The more Ardis digs for answers the more secrets she reveals related to the Han Dynasty tomb. Ardis' trip to China turns out to be more than she bargained for. Readers will be in for a shock when Ardis pulls all the clues together.

The Crimson Masquerade is about betrayal, secrets and greed.