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MAXY AWARD BEST MYSTERY/DETECTIVE NOVEL, RUNNER UP, 2018 "The adventures of Detective Jack Bailey continue as he and his partner run down clues in pursuit of a serial killer on the loose in Chicago...xa0More than a straight-up police procedural, this tale gives readers the excitement of the chase while taking them deep into the psyches of its diverse characters." --- KIRKUS REVIEWS Besides Jack, other quirky characters round out the story: his partner, Sherk, quotes Shakespeare; his mother, Maureen, fancies herself as Maureen O'Hara; the office computer geek;....xa0Readers familiar with Chicago will appreciate the references to both Mayor Daleys and the city's iconic scenes."--- MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW "The Bottom Line : One of the year's best thrillers so far. A shocking conclusionxa0will keep readers white-knuckling the book until the bitter end. As a series author,xa0Lelvisxa0is only just hitting her stride. For now, here's axa0 toast to many happy returns for Jack and Sherk."xa0--- BEST THRILLERS REVIEW "What a complete mind-bending novel. I think that the author does a great job of messing with thexa0readersxa0mind. ....Great depiction of detectives and the inner psyche of them." -Novel News Network "Reminiscent of the novels and tv crime shows of the 50s and 60s, offering "Just the facts, Ma'am", this grizzled cop and his younger, partner must dig into the world of child abuse and religiousxa0cover ups." - Laura Reading The story was engrossing. You get the killer's thoughts as well in this book. And that ending was just wow. A wrinkle in the story that so adds an extra element of intriguexa0inxa0the book." - Books Are Love "An intriguing storyline. ... allows readers to become sucked into the characters' lives and ultimate outcome...very well written and I enjoyed the mix of mystery, action, and drama." -The Indie Express "Really liked these characters and the crime plot. I believe I will end up loving this series. I think the PTSD aspect was very relevant to the times we live in." - Texas Book Nook Empty
Features & Highlights
- Maxy Awards Runner-Up, Best Mystery/Detective
- "...gives readers the excitement of the chase while taking them deep into the psyches of its diverse characters." –
- Kirkus Reviews
- The ultimate betrayal. What would you do?
- Hard-nosed Detective Jack Bailey is back in Chicago with a serial killer on his hands. At first, Jack figures the murder of Sister Anne is a robbery gone bad. But when a Bible verse turns up with the body, he and his partner realize this is no random murder. The Bridgeport community is shocked; the popular nun taught generations of students. Within two weeks a young man’s body is found with a similar Bible verse. What is the connection between the two victims? And who is the so-called Bible Thumper perp?
- Jack’s investigation is complicated by a demanding sergeant whose attractiveness is overshadowed by her abrasiveness. Moving back to Chicago after escaping to Texas for six years has forced Jack to face the family trauma that plagued him for twelve years, as well as his PTSD that compromised his job. Jack finds his large Irish family both a pleasure and a pain; when he discovers a buried family secret, his future could be affected.
- After a third victim is discovered, Jack must make tough decisions while facing issues of abuse, betrayal from high places, flawed parents, unlucky love, and the tragic fallout from turning more than one blind eye.
