No sooner than a thirteen-year-old child begs Lawrence Kingston to reinvestigate her mother’s disappearance—a case still unsolved for eight years—the redoubtable botanist, professor, and sleuth receives news that an English rose, extinct for half a century, has been discovered growing on Alcatraz island, 5,000 miles from its former home. As Kingston searches for clues to both mysteries he uncovers the murder of an elderly reclusive gentleman whom he suspects of having firsthand knowledge of the rose. Hampered by a fog of duplicity and lies, his investigation nevertheless leads him to a shocking discovery, the last thing he would ever suspect: a link to one of Britain’s most notorious crimes from the distant past. The Alcatraz Rose is a multi-layered adventure that starts with an innocent cry for help, but turns into a treacherous roller coaster ride that ends with lives hanging in the balance—including Lawrence Kingston’s. The casual mystery will simply puzzle and entertain. The superior production will take time. Such is the nature of The Alcatraz Rose --and the reason why its twists and turns of plot stand apart from the ordinary genre approach. - Midwest Book Review Eglin skillfully weaves together high intensity intrigue with a luxurious setting, alternating between safety and danger right up to the last moment, where the truth is revealed. Readers looking for an intellectual mystery, with just a touch of cozy, will enjoy putting every last puzzle piece in its place. -- Blue Ink Review Mystery writer and rose enthusiast Anthony Eglin has written a best seller in his latest novel, The Alcatraz Rose. How he entwines these many mysteries and the series of events so that the unfolding of each one that leads to the next is a multi-layered, fast-paced novel that you just might not be able to put down. I know. I finished reading the last chapter in the wee hours of the morning and instantly began re-reading the novel. - ARS & You (American Rose Society) The Alcatraz Rose is a thinking person's mystery. Eglin doesn't resort to flashy words or trumped up action to keep your interest. He relies on his wit, strong character development, and intriguing setting. He takes the time to craft a story that is methodical, thoughtful, and ripping good fun. Not many could juggle three random mysteries that seem completely unrelated and connect them all so seamlessly. The story is imaginative, filled with wonderful characters, proving that authors don't have to rely on attention-grabbing scenes to keep readers engaged. - Self Publishing Review.com ANTHONY EGLIN BIO English-born Anthony Eglin spent many years in the ad business, in England and the U.S., before closing his successful agency to indulge in his passion for gardening pursuits. In 1995, as a partner in a film production company, he co-produced a series of bestselling garden videotapes and won Garden Design magazine's Gold Trowel Award for best Rose Garden. Since then he has authored five internationally popular garden mystery novels, including The Blue Rose, which, in 2006, was awarded France's prestigious Prix Arsène Lupin for mystery novel of the year. A member of the American Rose Society, Anthony and his wife, along with tabby cat Will (Feral), live in California's Wine Country. Like Kingston, he's addicted to the London Times cryptic crosswords, once in a while finishing one without cheating-or so he claims International Book Award Winner, "The Blue Rose" France's Best Mystery Novel 2006