Deadly Legacy

Deadly Legacy

First edition
Author	Robin Burcell
Series	Kate Gillespie (#3)
Genre	Mystery fiction, Thriller
Published	January 28, 2003
Publisher	Avon Books (later William Morrow Paperbacks)
Pages	304
Awards	Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2004)
ISBN	978-0-061-05787-8
Preceded by	Fatal Truth
Followed by	Cold Case
Website	Deadly Legacy

Deadly Legacy is a mystery novel written by American author Robin Burcell ^{[1] [2]} , published by Avon Books (owned by HarperCollins ^[3] ) on 28 January 2003. It is the third book in the Kate Gillespie series, featuring a female homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Department. The novel won the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original in 2004. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Plot

Deadly Legacy follows San Francisco P.D. Homicide Inspector Kate Gillespie as she investigates a perplexing apparent murder/suicide case that quickly escalates out of control. The investigation is complicated by the possibility that a presumed dead victim may still be alive, and the families of the deceased appear to be concealing vital information. As Gillespie uncovers blood-soaked connections reaching into influential circles, she is confronted with shocking revelations about one of the "victims'" dark and dangerous past. The more Kate learns, the less clear the case becomes, placing her directly in the crosshairs of a dangerous killer. This high-stakes investigation puts Kate's career and life in extreme peril as she races to uncover the truth. ^{[7] [4]}

References

1. Burcell, Robin (January 28, 2003). Deadly Legacy. Harper Collins. ISBN   978-0-06-105787-8.
2. www.xuni.com. "Author Robin Burcell". www.robinburcell.com. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
3. Burcell, Robin. "Deadly Legacy - Robin Burcell - Paperback". HarperCollins US. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
4. Burcell, Robin (2003). Deadly legacy. Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress). New York: Avon Book. ISBN   978-0-06-105787-8.
5. "Winners and Nominees 2000s". Bouchercon. September 22, 2015. Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
6. www.xuni.com. "Author Robin Burcell". robinburcell.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
7. "Deadly Legacy: Robin Burcell: 9780061057878: Amazon.com: Books". www.amazon.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2015. Retrieved July 25, 2025.