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Debbi Mack: Fatal Connections
When does a Marine run from a fight? When she’s on probation and in anger management therapy. Called out in the middle of the night to meet with her social media influencer clients the Harcourts, Erica Jensen finds a death scene at their home. Detectives Meredith Sully and Thomas Gordan are suspicious but have no…
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Mary Keliikoa: Hidden Pieces
Misty Pines Mystery Series Sheriff Jax Turner is a heartbroken man. Having lost his daughter to cancer, and his wife to the inevitable fall-out of his consuming grief, he’s ready to exit the world. A radio call about Allison, who’s been missing for hours, forces him to a noxious reality. Brought back from the brink of…
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Iskanchi Books: Believers and Hustlers, and Truth is a Flightless Bird
In the Land of Promise From Africa comes two enjoyable books. Each with something to teach about culture and of course, these are stories about crime and corruption. Believers and Hustlers by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo Heaven’s Gate Cathedral, is the new global headquarters of Rivers of Joy Church in Lagos, Nigeria. It is run by…
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David Putnam: A Fearsome Moonlight Black
Hesitant, unsure, purposeful, and determined, Dave Beckett has all the hallmarks of a rookie cop in 1979. His initial days on the job are marred by a difficult call, a suicide. It’s not the only disturbing call of that nature that he responds to in those early years. Forward eight years, Beckett is now a…
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Kelly J. Ford: Real Bad Things
They’d all sworn – Jane, Georgia Lee, Jason, Angie – to never tell… Jane Moody confessed to the murder of her step-father Warren Ingram. His body was never found and the police dismissed her confession. She was just a teenaged girl after all, how could she have killed someone? Now more than 20-years later, Warren’s…
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A.J. Devlin: Five Moves of Doom
Back with you at last and an entertaining book to get us going. Elijah Lennox displays his diamond studded UFC Championship belt in his gym. He uses it as an incentive for the young men he trains. One day it’s missing. Lennox turns to “Hammerhead” Jed Ounstead, a retired pro wrestler turned PI who’s known…
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Summer Hiatus & Rebuild
Murder in Common is under construction. The Traveler theme I loved is no longer supported and I have to switch to a new theme – Chaos! This is a good time then to take a break while my website is being rebuilt. Enjoy your summer: walk your neighbourhood, swim the waters, and dine with family…
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Steve Goble: City Problems
“I was supposed to be ready for anything.“ Detective Ed Runyon escaped from New York to rural Ohio years ago. He left behind the city and the memory of a dead girl nailed to a wall. It was a case that almost broke him. Runyon did everything possible to forget, therapy, medication, booze, and he…
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Trace Conger: Catch and Release
When it comes to danger there are: No Promises Vacationing on a family isle in Meddebemps, Maine, Connor Harding watches as a man named Boone cautiously paddles a canoe to his dock. The box he’s carrying contains postcards that are sent to his gangster boss Little Freddie. They are mailed from different cities, on the…
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Pete Mesling: The Portable Nine
Nine villians…no wait, nine assassins, because not all assassins are villians… Welcome to the world of The Portable Nine. They dispersed years ago to their own decay and devices. Now Davenport, the Mad Man of Malta, is bringing them all together again in a venture to make them rich, and have a bit of revenge…
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Lisa Nikolidakis: No One Crosses the Wolf
Available September 1, 2022 It was in 2003 that Lisa Nikolidakis‘ brother Mike called to tell her that her father was dead. And more than that, he had shot and killed two other people before turning the gun on himself. As they try to process his actions, only Lisa has a better idea of what…
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Margot Kinberg: A Matter of Motive
A Patricia Stanley Investigation Ron Clemons, CEO of Mid-Atlantic Publicity Services, is on his way to a client meeting when he feels ill. As his situation worsens he manages to pull his car to the side of the road. His body is found in the drivers seat shortly thereafter. The medical examiner finds high levels…
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Paul Heatley: Cutthroat
Full Confession: Today was spent celebrating my youngest son’s engagement to a wonderful young woman. So I’ve stolen a post (yet again) from my UK blogging friend Colman.
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James L’Etoile: Dead Drop
Available July 19 – Pre-order Here Maricopa County Detective Nathan Parker is a good cop, but he’s put his life on hold over the death of his partner. He’s left behind relationships, and his work has suffered – he can’t let go. Working on the border means coyotes and illegals are crossing the border regularly.…
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Ireland Bound!
I’m heading off to Ireland this evening and I’m very excited about my trip. Hence an early post – Saturday instead of my usual Sunday. Here’s some suggested reading from my blogging friend Colman and his great crime fiction website: Criminal Col’s Library. Please Click Here for his April reading list, and stay to discover…