Jingle Bells, Rifle Shells: 1 (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series) - Softcover

Hammack, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988440881 ISBN 13: 9780988440883

Publisher: Jubilee Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

'Tis the season for miracles... and murder.

A rifle crack shatters the holiday bustle. Christmas shoppers scatter as a renowned big-game hunter drops to the sidewalk. Blind detective Steve Smiley and his partner Heather McBlythe rush to the scene—and to the teen who'd been locked in a heated argument with her adoptive father moments before.

The teen's first plea isn't to find the killer—it's to find her birth parents. What begins as a straightforward adoption search takes a deadly turn when Smiley discovers the hunter's murder is tied directly to the girl's hidden past.

The investigation unravels into a web of family secrets, bitter ex-wives, and a hunter's dark past. As the twelve days tick down to Christmas, Smiley races to unwrap the truth: who pulled the trigger, and why a teenage girl's past was worth killing for.

A classic whodunit with a blind detective, multiple suspects, and a ticking clock, this clean mystery delivers all the suspense without the graphic content. Perfect for fans of clever sleuths and intricate mysteries.

About this title

About the Author

Drawing from his extensive background in criminal justice, Bruce Hammack writes contemporary, clean read detective and crime mysteries. He is the author of the Fen Maguire Mystery series, the Smiley and McBlythe Mystery series and the Star of Justice series. Having lived in eighteen cities around the world, he now lives in the Texas hill country with his wife of thirty-plus years.Follow Bruce on Bookbub or Goodreads for new release info and recommendations. Get the latest book news (and receive a free short mystery) when you join his newsletter at brucehammack.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jubilee Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0988440881
• ISBN 13: 9780988440883
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224