Death of a Player: Debut Novel from Alex Ashe Marks Launch of Compelling New Private Detective Series. Based on the lesser-known demographic of female private detectives, 'Death of a Player' proves that life at a small-town tennis club serves more than its fair share of faults. For many, tennis is a serene sport that exposes followers to the finer side of life. However, in Alex Ashe's new novel, the death of a local tennis club member sparks the hunt for a cold-blooded killer and a series of mysteries that proves no town is safe from murder. As the first book in a brand new private detective series, 'Death of a Player' gets things off to a mysteriously morbid start. A small New Hampshire tennis club is devastated when the body of one of its favorite members is found lifeless in the locker room. Private Investigator Mena Young is called in to consult with the Lake Pleasant Police Department to find the killer. Death of a Player unveils the mystery surrounding the murder victim along with Mena's traumatic past to give and glimpse into life in a small country town. Things are rarely what they seem. Author's official website: http: //www.alexashe.com