Riptide: 3 (Sam McRae Mystery) - Softcover

Mack, Debbi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982950853 ISBN 13: 9780982950852

Publisher: Renegade Press, 2012

Synopsis

Lawyer Stephanie Ann “Sam” McRae’s stay in Ocean City for the annual convention of the Maryland State Bar Association becomes a busman’s holiday when her best friend Jamila is arrested for murder. All signs point to a frame-up, but Jamila’s local counsel advises her to plea bargain. This would permanently stain the ambitious attorney’s spotless record, unless Sam and a private investigator can find evidence to clear her.

Sam’s work is cut out for her, since the victim is the stepson of a local wealthy entrepreneur and poultry producer. No one will talk to her, including the lawyer's investigator. Even Jamila seems to be withholding information. Meanwhile, Sam is running from mysterious pursuers and comes under police scrutiny when another murder takes place.

With the clock ticking down to the convention and Jamila’s preliminary hearing, Sam must uncover secrets, lies, and fraud to find the real killer. Are the stakes too high for Sam?

About this title

Review

“Full of tension and suspense from cover-to-cover, Riptide is a cracking good read.”
-- Leighton Gage, author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Series

"The plot was tight and author Debbi Mack kept me guessing whodunnit to the very end."
-- Karen Cantwell, bestselling author of the Barbara Marr Mystery Series

"Sam McRae is a nosy, brassy, sarcastic pain in the ass. Which is why you'll love her."
-- Frank Zafiro, author of the River City Crime Novels

"Get dragged under by Riptide. If you're not already a fan of the Sam McRae series, you will be after this read."
-- Benjamin Sobieck, author of Cleansing Eden and The Glass Eye.

“Sam’s sleek, sarcastic narration propels this satisfying legal caper, which also manages to score points about lingering regional racial prejudice, providing a sad reminder that justice doesn’t always prevail unless the just take action. Another winner from the pen of Debbi Mack, author of Least Wanted and Identity Crisis.”
-- W.D. Gagliani, author of the Nick Lupo Series

“Sam’s attempt to help a friend who’s been charged with murder leads her into an insular world where the secrets are so thick they create their own ‘riptide.’ A great read.”
-- Timothy Hallinan, Edgar-nominated author of the Poke Rafferty and Junior Bender thrillers

“Our hero must bring to bear all of her considerable investigative skills as she unwinds this tightly drawn mystery, which is sure to have you hooked until the satisfying end.”
-- Lawrence Kelter, bestselling author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series

“Sam McRae is back—and just as sassy, smart and loyal as ever.”
-- Donna Fletcher Crow, author of the Monastery Murders Series

Edition details

• Publisher: Renegade Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982950853
• ISBN 13: 9780982950852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244