Susan P. Baker

The Sweet Scent of Murder (Mavis Davis Mysteries, #2) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Private investigator Mavis Davis is approached by her high school assistant, Candy, who brings in the girl's older brother to hire Mavis. Initially, Mavis refuses, stating she doesn't work for kids since they lack the authority to hire anyone.
However, the young man throws money at Mavis and flees before she can return it. After Candy's persistent pleas, Mavis agrees to spend a minimal amount of time on the case. But shortly after arriving to meet the parentswho are hosting a garden/pool partythe father drops dead.

The brother then vanishes as well!

When the police arrive, they order Mavis to back off, which only strengthens her resolve. Determined to fulfill her obligations, she also fears that whoever has the kids may have killed their father.

As Mavis delves into the family's history, she discovers that not everything is as it seems. Long unresolved issues demand another look. Determined to get to the bottom of it all, Mavis realizes that reuniting the kids with their mother may not be in their best interest.

Due to her missteps, Mavis is arrested and charged as an accessory to kidnapping. Once released from jail, she must solve the case to clear her name. Even her cop boyfriend, Ben, can'tor won'thelp her this time. If she doesn't resolve the case soon, Mavis faces a life sentence!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Refugio Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781540166333
• Artikelnr.: 47113640

Autorenporträt

Susan P. Baker, a native of Galveston, Texas, is the author of 12 mystery/suspense novels, two nonfiction titles, and a collection of short pieces. A retired Texas judge, Susan presided over cases ranging from murder to divorce for 12 years in Galveston, later serving as a visiting judge across Texas for another 12 years. Before her judicial career, she practiced law for nine years and worked as a probation officer for two years. Her extensive experience in the justice system and Texas courts significantly influences her writing, bringing authenticity and depth to her fictional works.

Susan's latest novel, The Underground Murders, is the sixth installment in the Mavis Davis Mystery Series. She is currently working on the third novel in The Lady Lawyer Mysteries and a standalone suspense novel tentatively entitled The Light in the Barn.

Throughout her life, Susan has traveled the world and, besides Galveston, has lived in Japan, Mexico, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, TX, Fredericksburg, TX, and now Cypress, TX. Among her favorite destinations are England and Australia, where she enjoys visiting her cousins. She is the proud mother of two daughters and Nana to eight grandchildren. Her favorite indulgence is a combination of dark chocolate and raspberries.

Susan is a member of All Author, Alliance of Independent Authors, Authors Guild, Sisters in Crime, Texas Authors, and Writers League of Texas.

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