“In the Morning I’ll Be Gone” begins with Detective Sean Duffy, a tough, hard-drinking Catholic in the Protestant Royal Ulster Constabulary being set-up for a crime he didn’t commit. In exchange for admitting wrongdoing and going away quietly, he’s offered early retirement with a pension.When MI5 recruits Duffy to hunt down his childhood friend, Dermot McCann, an IRA bomber … [Read more...] about In the Morning I’ll Be Gone won’t disappoint
Scrivenings
Mystery author puts War on Drugs front and center
Arizona mystery writer Clark Lohr says he grew up on a remote farm and ranch in Montana where most of his friends were old men who told good stories. Lohr, who recently released his second novel, is very focused on America’s War on Drugs, as this interview shows.“Richard Nixon declared a U.S. war on drugs in June, 1971,” said Lohr. “The Arizona-Mexico borderlands, the place … [Read more...] about Mystery author puts War on Drugs front and center
The Eviction Notice Scam—a quick look
The Eviction Notice Scam begins with an email containing a subject heading similar to “Eviction Notice.” The scam is targeted at homeowners, but could easily be misconstrued by those who rent. Here’s one example of the text in the email. More scam tips The KISS principle in scams 3 Travel Scams to Be Wary of in 2014 Valentine’s Day is almost here—and so are the … [Read more...] about The Eviction Notice Scam—a quick look
Behind the story of the Downward Dog Mysteries
Tracy Weber is a yoga instructor who calls her debut mystery, “Murder Strikes a Pose,” a happily-ever-after, human-animal love story. Weber, who says she’s known as “the creepy puppy lady,” talked about the story behind the book. Congratulations to KarenM, who was the winner of a copy of "Murder Strikes a Pose."“A homeless lady used to hang out near the entrance to my … [Read more...] about Behind the story of the Downward Dog Mysteries
The IRS Dirty Dozen list has arrived
On February 19, the IRS released it’s “‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2014.” The list has become an annual warning about how the bad guys are using the IRS as a way to make money.Topping the list this year was “Identity Theft.” The IRS has jumped on the “Identity Theft is Bad” bandwagon and even has an Identity Protection section on their website. Take it from someone who’s … [Read more...] about The IRS Dirty Dozen list has arrived