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The Last Death of Jack Harbin — a book review

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Set in the small town of Jarrett Creek, TX, “The Last Death of Jack Harbin” pits the investigative skills of former police chief Samuel Craddock against the killer of a wounded veteran.Jack Harbin and his best friend Woody Patterson, both high school football stars, joined the army together. Woody, however, was rejected and stayed behind, eventually marrying the girl Jack … [Read more...] about The Last Death of Jack Harbin — a book review

Broken by CJ Lyons shines

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“Broken” by New York Times Bestselling author CJ Lyons is a young-adult thriller about Scarlet Killian, a fifteen-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare heart condition capable of killing her at any time. Scarlet must carry a portable AED with her at all times just in case her heart stops. Her overly protective parents have fought to keep her home, but Scarlet has decided she … [Read more...] about Broken by CJ Lyons shines

Review of Deadly Catch by E. Michael Helms

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“Deadly Catch” protagonist Mac McClellan is a recently retired Marine trying to figure out what to do next with his life. While fishing near Five-Mile Island in the Florida panhandle, Mac meets Kate Bell, a saleslady at the marina where he’s renting a fishing boat. Mac’s dream vacation takes a wrong turn when he catches a decomposed body.In the course of the murder … [Read more...] about Review of Deadly Catch by E. Michael Helms

Oahu Lonesome Tonight? has plenty kine island flavor

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When the bride at Maui wedding planner Pali Moon’s latest wedding bails out at the altar, Pali’s ready for a break. She and her brother Jeff have agreed to meet in Honolulu and spend a week playing tourist. Jeff has borrowed a swanky condo in Waikiki. The only downside to the trip Pali sees is that she’s been contacted by relatives she didn’t know she had and they want to meet … [Read more...] about Oahu Lonesome Tonight? has plenty kine island flavor

Death by Surprise is a classic mystery

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“Death by Surprise” is a classic, fast-paced, private eye story about a rich family with many secrets they think are safely hidden in the past. Those secrets could destroy their reputations, careers and political ambitions.K.C. Carlisle and her cousin Kenneth Carlisle grew up together in the rich Carlisle family home. K.C. is a lawyer at a time when it’s against stereotype … [Read more...] about Death by Surprise is a classic mystery