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“As she drove back to Wendy’s house, the headlights cleaved the darkness and the rain, which was falling harder now. Erica had to park across the street and was nearly to Wendy’s door when she stopped suddenly, catching herself as she nearly fell over something.
It was the still figure of a man lying face down on the driveway. He was strangely unmoving. The light from the porch illuminated a puddle alongside him, which was growing bigger by the second. A chill shivered down Erica’s spine as she noticed that the puddle was streaked by dark red threads that ran and merged with rivulets of rain.”
* * *
Meet Erica Coleman—a gifted and quirky private investigator with
an OCD-like passion for neatness and symmetry, a penchant for cooking, (ten terrific
recipes are included), and a weakness for chocolate.
Erica imagined that her trip to Florida would be a slice of
heaven—a chance to get away from it all and catch up with her best friend,
Wendy. But one day into her vacation, all hope of fun in the sun is dashed when
she stumbles, literally, over a dead man on Wendy’s
driveway. With police closing in on her friend as
their main suspect, Erica must find the real killer before Wendy ends up behind bars.
With Erica’s skill, solving the mystery should be a piece of cake
but then a second homicide-attempt hits close to home and generates a whole new
list of suspects. There’s no way to sugarcoat it, a murderer is on the prowl,
and no one is above suspicion.
As the plot thickens, it appears Erica may have bitten off more
than she can chew, but she forges on, sifting through mounting evidence until
she hones in on the killer who has a surprising motive for murder. With
a dash of romance and some surprising twists, this thrilling mystery will keep
you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.
Praise from Traci Abramson and Betsy Brannon Green:
Motive
for Murder is fresh, captivating, and cleverly written. The colorful cast of
characters will enthrall readers as they try to navigate the clever twists and
turns of this captivating mystery. Intriguing, memorable characters, and a
skillfully written mystery make Motive
for Murder Marlene Bateman's finest work yet—a must read! Traci Abramson
With a fresh, crisp writing style, Marlene Bateman introduces
readers to a fascinating cast of characters and skillfully unravels an
intricate plot full of twists and surprises!
I loved Motive for Murder and
you will too! Betsy Brannon Green
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oooooh. Looks scary in a good sorta way.
ReplyDeleteI so agree!
DeleteSounds like a good read ... especially with recipes included :)
ReplyDeleteWhat could be better than murder and munchies in the same book?! :)
DeleteErica sounds like my kinda gal! This looks like a good read.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate!
DeleteI always enjoy a good mystery; this looks like a good one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Mmmm . . . murder and munchies. Perfect!
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