A Smiley And McBlythe Mystery Collection


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Join the detective duo readers call “the best new detectives in town” in solving three Texas whodunit mysteries. The collection includes Five Card Murder (book three), Murder In The Dunes (book four) and The Name Game Murder (book five). Five Card Murder An inheritance worth millions. A killer with a list. Blind PI Smiley's only job is to execute a Texas rancher's estate... until the ranch foreman turns up dead. In his search for the killer, Smiley unearths a long-buried family secret that will either expose the murderer, or lead to his own funeral. Murder In The Dunes A detective’s perfect vacation: sun, sand, surf… and murder. Blind PI Smiley's island vacation is tainted when his friend, Kate, is accosted by her abusive ex-husband. After her ex turns up dead in the dunes, Kate is arrested for his murder. Smiley's search for the killer takes him deep into the dangerous world of dirty cops and the Mexican cartel. Can he clear Kate's name, or will the next blood in the sand be his? The Name Game Murder One recluse millionaire. One murder… so far. A missing man and a trail of fake passports takes blind PI Steve Smiley from Belize to Texas, where the trail turns cold… until the man turns up with a bullet in his back. After a bullet narrowly misses the victim’s widow, Smiley knows it’s up to him to stop the killer before he has another body on his hands. Smiley and McBlythe will take you on a wild ride through the Lone Star State in these fast-paced whodunits that will have you burning the midnight oil. Let the dizzying array of suspects carry you away as you binge read these three stand-alone complete mysteries. Best of all, there’s no graphic violence, foul language or sex scenes to stop you turning the pages!




A Smiley And McBlythe Mystery Collection


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The case that started it all for Smiley and McBlythe's partnership (prequel novella), PLUS books one and two — all in one collection! Books Included: Exercise Is Murder (prequel), Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells (book one), Pistols And Poinsettias (book two). Each book is a complete whodunit mystery. Exercise Is Murder Blind PI Steve Smiley and his partner set out to find his friend's killer. When a bullet whizzes by, he knows he's on the right trail. But will his sleuthing lead them to the killer, or get them both killed? Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells When blind PI Steve Smiley and his partner rescue a teen whose adopted father is murdered, the girl has one passionate request: find her birth parents. Their investigation uncovers a host of murder suspects and a shocking secret. Will this be the best Christmas ever, or will death and destruction be the only gifts under the tree? Pistols And Poinsettias Teaching at a mystery writers' conference was supposed to be an escape from Christmas for blind PI Steve Smiley and his partner. Not one, but two, bodies turn it into a working holiday. The partners make a plan to expose the murderer, but the killer has a plan too. Steve’s not worried about enduring another lonely Christmas... this year he just wants to survive it. Free up your weekend and binge the first three cases for Smiley and McBlythe! All are stand-alone complete mysteries and all are free of graphic violence, foul language and sex scenes. What readers are saying: “Smiley-McBlythe do not disappoint.” “A delightful escape into a mystery, with enough clues and red herrings to keep you guessing.” “Very entertaining. Loved it!” “A brilliant mix of private investigator, police and lawyers.” “I can't get enough of the detectives Steve Smiley and Heather McBlythe.” “These stories are the perfect way to unwind.”




Five Card Murder


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An inheritance worth millions. A killer with a list... and Smiley's on it. Blind PI Steve Smiley unexpectedly becomes the executor of a large Texas estate after the rancher dies under suspicious circumstances. His task becomes even more complex when the ranch's foreman is found murdered. As Smiley delves into his executor duties, he realizes there is no shortage of suspects in the dysfunctional family. Any one of the four siblings could be responsible for one or both of the deaths. But which one wanted the land bad enough to kill for it? Or was it a conspiracy? Hired by the foreman's family to find his killer, Smiley's investigation unearths a long-buried family secret that could solve the mystery, but will it lead to more bloodshed? If Steve doesn't stop the killer, the next funeral could be his. Escape to South Texas with Smiley and McBlythe as they seek to untangle the web of intrigue, mystery and murder surrounding the last undeveloped lakefront property in the state.




Long Road to Justice


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He's lived a lie for sixteen years.His mother murdered, his father convicted, Texas State Trooper David Harper started over. Now, truth is rising to the surface. It won't be contained.The conviction overturned, David has to come clean with everyone-especially CJ, his wife of five months. It's time for truth. It's time to deal with this gnawing need for revenge?his mother deserves justice.Working behind the scenes, David and CJ stir the pot. A den of snakes comes out striking. Another murder is committed. His father is next on the list. David races against the clock to catch a killer intent on silencing the only family he has left.




THE JINGLE BELL TRAIL


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A Special Christmas Edition THE GUNSMITH GIANT THE JINGLE BELL TRAIL As Christmas approaches, Clint Adams is asked by a town Sheriff to help him track down three killers, so that he will be able to get home to his little boy for the holidays. Clint agrees, but things go wrong and the Gunsmith finds that he must take to the Jingle Bell Trail, not only to save Christmas for a small boy, but to rescue an entire town that is in danger of celebrating a last, deadly Christmas.




AN Uninvited Ghost


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Alison and her resident gumshoe ghost are on their next case when the deceased Scott MacFarlane floats in worried that he accidentally killed a prominent local woman. Turns out she's still alive...that is, of course, until she's murdered-in Alison's house. Now, between the demands of her guests and the arrival of a reality television crew, Alison must find the killer before she sees reality from the other side.




Murder In The Dunes


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A detective's perfect vacation: sun, sand, surf? and murder.When blind PI Steve Smiley visits his friend and writing mentor, Kate Bridges, he anticipates an idyllic South Padre Island getaway. The island's magic spell is broken when Kate is accosted by her abusive ex-husband. Two days later, his body is found in the dunes, and she becomes the prime suspect.With the police in a hurry to close the case and Kate arrested for the murder, Steve sets out to find the real killer. His investigation leads him into the dangerous world of dirty cops and the Mexican cartel-a world where there are no rules. In a last ditch effort to prove Kate's innocence, Steve lays a trap for the murderer. Can he outwit the devious opponent, or will the next blood spilled in the sand be his?




Murder On The Colorado


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One body in the river. A flood of suspects on shore. Artist and part-time private investigator Fen Maguire's peaceful location scouting takes a dark turn when kayakers pull a corpse from the Colorado River. The grisly discovery sets off a chain of events that plunge Fen into a web of small-town intrigue. Weeks later, with the wrong man behind bars and threatening a lawsuit against the city, Fen is recruited to find the real killer. Under the guise of teaching an art class, he's tasked with uncovering the truth and preventing a costly legal battle. As Fen delves deeper, he finds the victim had no shortage of enemies. Long-standing feuds and small-town politics muddy the waters, making potential suspects as numerous as the trees lining the river. Can Fen navigate the currents of deceit to expose the real killer? Join Fen Maguire in this gripping whodunit as he sketches out the clues and paints a picture of deadly secrets. The twists and turns in this Texas small-town mystery will keep you turning the pages long into the night. With no graphic violence, strong language, or explicit scenes, you can recommend the Fen Maguire mysteries to anyone, from a teen to your grandma!




A Killer On Christmas Cay: A Cozy Crime Beach Mystery


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Sun, sand… and deadly secrets. Blind private investigator Steve Smiley is pulled into another case when his partner's father suspects an employee has been selling company secrets and hires Smiley to sniff out the mole. But after an employee is left beaten and comatose, it becomes clear there's more at stake than just corporate sabotage. To smoke out the culprit, Smiley and his partner hatch an elaborate plan - gather the suspects on a private Caribbean island under the guise of an elite leadership retreat. But when the assault victim suddenly dies, they realize a cold-blooded killer lurks among the participants. As the weeklong leadership gauntlet of grueling mental and physical challenges ramps up, nerves fray and resentments boil over. The stakes escalate when two of the suspects are targeted by an unidentified assailant. Now it's a race for Smiley to solve the mysteries and unmask a killer before more blood is spilled on the sand.




Five Card Murder


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An inheritance worth millions. A killer with a list… and Smiley’s on it. Blind PI Steve Smiley unexpectedly becomes the executor of a large Texas estate after the rancher dies under suspicious circumstances. His task becomes even more complex when the ranch’s foreman is found murdered. As Smiley delves into his executor duties, he realizes there is no shortage of suspects in the dysfunctional family. Any one of the four siblings could be responsible for one or both of the deaths. But which one wanted the land bad enough to kill for it? Or was it a conspiracy? Hired by the foreman’s family to find his killer, Smiley's investigation unearths a long-buried family secret that could solve the mystery, but will it lead to more bloodshed? If Steve doesn’t stop the killer, the next funeral could be his. Escape to South Texas with Smiley and McBlythe as they seek to untangle the web of intrigue, mystery and murder surrounding the last undeveloped lakefront property in the state. Smiley and McBlythe deliver a page-turning mystery that will keep you up way past your bedtime, all with no graphic violence, sex or foul language.