Contemporary fiction – ME / CT / NH / MA / RI / VT
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A blue moon in Vermont
A hunting fatality from 40 years ago and one man’s determination to prove that it was not an accident. The death of a career US Intelligence official; more than a few people wanted to see him dead. And the search for ‘What really happened and why?’ becomes a project for PI Michael Hanlon, along with his sidekick Louie Ragsdale.
Food, fishing, music, and international travel are part of the story.
From the book:
Did unpleasant things. Did not deserve to be murdered. Murky duplicity. Who is keeping that scorebook?
The seventh title in the series - available now at bookstores, amazon, and kindle.
A Cold Morning in MAINE
New England Mysteries – Book #1 – October 2014
Kidnapping/murder case in rural Maine — local cops, the state police, and the FBI. Introducing a new ‘Private Investigator’, Michael Hanlon.
From the book:
“This is a crime scene. Stay in your vehicle. Do not move your vehicle. Do not get out of your car again.” Lt. R. Merchand paused and looked at the sheriff’s deputies 50 feet away, then turned back to look at me.
“Hanlon, this is for your benefit only. You’re not going to phone or text the Associated Press with this,” he said.
“Got it. My ears only.”
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A Quiet Evening in CONNECTICUT
New England Mysteries – Book #2 – April 2015
A murder with no apparent motive. Fear and distrust of the police. A mix of questionable characters who want to put a lid on the killing and their connection to the victim.
From the book:
While applying pressure to the throat and pressing his fingers under his jawbone, Bart lifted him off the floor and held him against the wall. Sergei’s eyes bulged and he was having real difficulty breathing.
“Maybe you need to show me where they live,” Bart said.
“Pay close attention, listen very carefully,” the man said. “See if the guy knows anything .”
A Bad Night in New Hampshire
New England Mysteries – Book #3 – November 2015
Suspicious death, the Presidential Primary, a bad actor in ‘off the record’ campaign fundraising, citizens with different views about some of the candidates, and the reemergence of a truly nasty character.
From the book:
Senator Tad Shipp looked at the people gathered in the living room of a modest home in the northern end of the state. In his eyes, these people were true believers. Nearly every claim or promise that he made was focused on the ‘failures' of the last eight years. More than a few in the press corps could lip-sync with his stump speeches. If he survived New Hampshire, he could always go after any of the other challengers in later primaries.
The phone call from Sgt. Condon came at 6:02 PM. Warren Lapierre was not surprised. He knew when the state troopers left his home on Monday night that things were likely to change.
A Pizza Night in the BAHAMAS
New England Mysteries – Book #4 – November 2016
Vacation mystery with a visit to a beautiful island at one of the very best times of the year to be away from New England . . . November! Beaches, food, stolen boats, people getting shot, Blue Holes, and more.
From the book:
An objective observer could tell you that Joey was right at a tipping point. If and when police discovered his identity as the one who shot two Haitians, another view might be that he had already moved beyond that point.
Romey mixed two Goombay Smashes and took a bottle of Kalick from the cooler, placed them on a tray, and returned to Michael Hanlon and his friends.
“All the blue holes I read about seem to have names. Dan’s Cave, Sawmill Sink, Dean’s Blue Hole.”
“We call it Treasure Cay blue hole,” Romey said. “That is all that I have ever heard since I was a child.”
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A Hot Afternoon in MASSACHUSETTS
New England Mysteries – Book #5 – May 2017
An unidentified body on a beach, bad guys not from MA, and large sums of cash headed for elsewhere. Local and state police, the Feds, and the Cape & Islands District Attorney are focused on the case.
From the book:
Two Sandwich police officers started with drop-ins to businesses all along Route 6A, Main Street. They would ask to look at any security videos recorded the previous Friday.
“Final report from the ME probably not ready before the end of the week,” Whalen said. “My guys say there were no obvious wounds from what they could see.”
A Rainy Weekend in Rhode Island
New England Mysteries – Book #6 – November 2018
Shooting in downtown Providence possibly connected to an insurance and inheritance fight after a boat explosion with a woman missing at sea; basketball and radio memories; flavors from local restaurants.
From the book:
“Very little on the victim. We have a driver’s license from New Jersey, his cellphone, nothing yet regarding family or next of kin. Text message and a voicemail put us onto a woman in California,” Dyer went on. “I’ve talked to her twice. She’s now in Providence. Flew in yesterday.”
I met Father Mike in a visitor area of the Rhode Island Hospital. Extending his right hand he said, “Mister Hanlon.”
“Michael,” I said. “Just like you.”
It was only later that Father Mike gave me the meaning and history behind the name.
GO DEEP
A sinister plot Is afoot to blow up the stadium of the world-champion New England Pirates
Bonus mystery - an offseason spoof on pro football. Featuring a highly regarded quarterback, a disgruntled wide receiver, a popular sports radio call-in show, plot twists, and more than a few notable characters in this story.
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