ANGEL & KINCADE MURDER MYSTERY #8
SOMETIMES THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN A LIE IS THE TRUTH.
SOMETIMES THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN A LIE IS THE TRUTH.
When the remains of a young man are found buried in a shallow grave in woods located on the Hampshire border, it doesn’t take long before DI Max Angel and DS Catalina Kincade are wishing the killer had buried them on the other side of the county line. With injuries suggesting a serious motorcycle accident, it’s obvious the body was moved before burial. What’s not so clear cut is the answer to the horrific question – was the victim already dead by the time he went into the ground, or was he buried alive?
Quickly matching the bones to a young man who went missing twelve years previously, the team soon run into problems and all too soon Angel feels the hand of a well-connected, powerful man with everything to lose at work. From a witness paid to remain silent to a fatal hit and run to a litany of threats and intimidation, somebody is determined the truth will remain as buried as the bones.
Meanwhile, Angel’s former number two, DS Stuart Beckford, is up to no good in Romania. There, Angel’s nemesis, the corrupt people-trafficking Romanian detective Virgil Balan, has caught Beckford in a trap that presents Angel with an impossible dilemma – submit to the amoral cop’s demands or sacrifice a piece of his own humanity by resorting to tactics that make him every bit as bad as Balan himself.
When the remains of a young man are found buried in a shallow grave in woods located on the Hampshire border, it doesn’t take long before DI Max Angel and DS Catalina Kincade are wishing the killer had buried them on the other side of the county line. With injuries suggesting a serious motorcycle accident, it’s obvious the body was moved before burial. What’s not so clear cut is the answer to the horrific question – was the victim already dead by the time he went into the ground, or was he buried alive?Read more
Quickly matching the bones to a young man who went missing twelve years previously, the team soon run into problems and all too soon Angel feels the hand of a well-connected, powerful man with everything to lose at work. From a witness paid to remain silent to a fatal hit and run to a litany of threats and intimidation, somebody is determined the truth will remain as buried as the bones.
Meanwhile, Angel’s former number two, DS Stuart Beckford, is up to no good in Romania. There, Angel’s nemesis, the corrupt people-trafficking Romanian detective Virgil Balan, has caught Beckford in a trap that presents Angel with an impossible dilemma – submit to the amoral cop’s demands or sacrifice a piece of his own humanity by resorting to tactics that make him every bit as bad as Balan himself.
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MORE BOOKS IN THE ANGEL & KINCADE MYSTERY SERIES
MORE BOOKS IN THE ANGEL & KINCADE MYSTERY SERIES
THE EVAN BUCKLEY THRILLERS
Private-eye Evan Buckley’s wife went to work one day and didn’t come home. He hasn’t ever stopped looking for her. Tormented by demons, consumed by his unrelenting quest for the truth, he loses himself in other people’s problems.
A maverick and expert in self-induced mayhem, he gets drawn into the investigations nobody else wants or cares about: He’s an awkward cuss with a soft spot for a sad story and so he takes them on anyway. Everybody’s got an agenda and nothing is ever what it seems . . .
The only thing that’s certain is that Evan’s role in life is to get caught in every maniac’s crosshairs while his own past comes snapping at his heels.
TESTIMONIALS
Neurotransmitters firing on all cylinders with this one! The best mis-adventure of Evan Buckley story yet!!! Once I started reading, I could not stop; made myself late for work. Brilliant work by a brilliant author. Strap in and hold on tight, this adventure will twist and turn and take you on a thrill ride you won’t soon forget.
Kelly A
Another excellent story in the Evan Buckley series written by a master wordsmith. Excellent plot with lots of twists and turns that surprised me with each page turn. 20 years of family strife and revenge make this an interesting read. Don’t miss it. This is the type of story that will probably in some ways haunt you forever. I know, it will me.
Ron
Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Tony Parsons
Evan Buckley gets better with each book. As do the story lines. I’ve read these three in a row in only two days! Ready for the next one!
Joycie67
One of the best I’ve read in a while. Plenty to keep any reader totally engrossed. The twist at the end surprised the heck out of me.
Plumbob
Compelling. Fast-paced story that leaves unanswered questions. There is violence but no drag-you-down drama. Intriguing storyline with plenty of twists and gallows humor. Believable characters with distinct personalities. Realistic procedures, actions and reactions. Classic quote and entertaining dialogue.
Bookzilla
Wow. I have just found a new author to love and follow. I love the honest grittiness of this new character, his flaws, his heart and his determination. James Harper seems to know the human condition very well and explores it in his writing. With gripping plots and a few helpers this books comes to a very satisfying ending. I recommend it. Soooo good.
Toots Sullivan
I loved this book and its protagonist, Evan Buckley. Every thing about this story is believable and the character development is true to life. Great story and dialogue. I’ll read everything this author turns out.
Mvskoke
This book is outstanding and possibly one of the best mystery books I have read! Boy oh boy page turner all the way. I was nervous scared I mean I had all kinds of emotions going on there. I wanted it to end to relieve my stress but was disappointed when it did end. I wanted more!!!!!
Shirley
THE EVAN BUCKLEY THRILLERS
Private-eye Evan Buckley’s wife went to work one day and didn’t come home. He hasn’t ever stopped looking for her. Tormented by demons, consumed by his unrelenting quest for the truth, he loses himself in other people’s problems.Read more
A maverick and expert in self-induced mayhem, he gets drawn into the investigations nobody else wants or cares about: He’s an awkward cuss with a soft spot for a sad story and so he takes them on anyway. Everybody’s got an agenda and nothing is ever what it seems . . .
The only thing that’s certain is that Evan’s role in life is to get caught in every maniac’s crosshairs while his own past comes snapping at his heels.
Neurotransmitters firing on all cylinders with this one! The best mis-adventure of Evan Buckley story yet!!! Once I started reading, I could not stop; made myself late for work. Brilliant work by a brilliant author. Strap in and hold on tight, this adventure will twist and turn and take you on a thrill ride you won’t soon forget.
Kelly A
Another excellent story in the Evan Buckley series written by a master wordsmith. Excellent plot with lots of twists and turns that surprised me with each page turn. 20 years of family strife and revenge make this an interesting read. Don’t miss it. This is the type of story that will probably in some ways haunt you forever. I know, it will me.
Ron
Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great crime thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Tony Parsons
Evan Buckley gets better with each book. As do the story lines. I’ve read these three in a row in only two days! Ready for the next one!
Joycie67
One of the best I’ve read in a while. Plenty to keep any reader totally engrossed. The twist at the end surprised the heck out of me.
Plumbob
Compelling. Fast-paced story that leaves unanswered questions. There is violence but no drag-you-down drama. Intriguing storyline with plenty of twists and gallows humor. Believable characters with distinct personalities. Realistic procedures, actions and reactions. Classic quote and entertaining dialogue.
Bookzilla
Wow. I have just found a new author to love and follow. I love the honest grittiness of this new character, his flaws, his heart and his determination. James Harper seems to know the human condition very well and explores it in his writing. With gripping plots and a few helpers this books comes to a very satisfying ending. I recommend it. Soooo good.
Toots Sullivan
I loved this book and its protagonist, Evan Buckley. Every thing about this story is believable and the character development is true to life. Great story and dialogue. I’ll read everything this author turns out.
Mvskoke
This book is outstanding and possibly one of the best mystery books I have read! Boy oh boy page turner all the way. I was nervous scared I mean I had all kinds of emotions going on there. I wanted it to end to relieve my stress but was disappointed when it did end. I wanted more!!!!!