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I was hooked from the first page of Private Spies, when I read about "crawdads in the creek" (because, even though most people refer to the little beasties as crayfish or crawfish, here in the Carolinas we call 'em crawdads too.) I stayed hooked through the last page of this excellent first entry of the Jesse Morgan Mystery series.

The book begins with Jesse getting her first case, for the P.I. firm she inherited from Joey, her boss and best friend. (Prior to this, she did all of her snooping on the web, and Joey did all of the legwork.) The missing-persons case quickly becomes complicated, when Jesse discovers that all of the "facts" she was told are actually fiction. While these complications are coming to light, another "complication" named Byron (a retired cop and college buddy of Joey) walks in the office door, stating that Joey hired him ― but neglected to tell Jesse. I won't reveal any more about the mysterious missing-persons case Jesse and Byron are working on (no spoilers here, remember?), so you'll have to read the book to find out what happens.

Jesse is very likable, a three-dimensional well-written character. Byron is also well-written, a tall, dark and handsome hunk-and-a-half with long dark hair, very caring and considerate of Jesse, with a wicked-good sense of humor. The only fault I can find in this book is that it lacks illustrations of Byron. (Is it just me, or has it gotten hot in here?) Bernice, the office manager, has a supporting role in the plot, but her characterization is not flat or dull by any means. The reader gets a sense of who she is and why she acts as she does; the same is true of the other supporting characters.

P.J. Nunn has written a clear winner of a book, an excellent beginning to the (long, I hope) Jesse Morgan Mystery series. If you like the Stephanie Plum series, I think you'll like Jesse Morgan also. Just think of Jesse as Stephanie's Texas cousin. I give Private Spies five stars, and highly recommend it!

originally published at www.janereads2.blogspot.com/
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Jane.Reads | 2 muuta kirja-arvostelua | May 28, 2016 |
Dani Jones left a broken marriage and more behind when she moved to Tyler, Texas. Her new home is a two story log cabin nestled in the woods of East Texas. Not only is she many miles away from the Austin neighborhood and her jerk of a husband, she is finally pursing her dreams starting with grad school at the University of Texas at Tyler.

She certainly hadn’t planned on getting involved in a missing person’s case. The plan had been to focus on school and her career long denied. Romance was the last thing on her mind as well. But, when you unwittingly purchase a home with a dark history, one can’t help but become involved. Especially when, after asking a few questions, things start happening that may or may not be the actions of someone trying to scare your off. Good thing your nearest neighbor happens to be not only a police officer, but a very good looking one at that.

What follows is a cozy style mystery that is heavy on the romance side of things. Dani has a growing relationship with the officer next door, Noah Russell, while also dealing with the rigors of being a grad student, and being the target of somebody bent on driving her away. Things slowly escalate as the weeks pass to the Christmas Holidays and snows come to Tyler.

Those who expect a more police procedural style read will be disappointed as this is primarily a romance with a mystery element. As such, not all the mystery related questions are answered and all the loose ends are not resolved. A comfortable and enjoyable read from Texas author PJ Nunn, Shadow In The Pines will appeal to readers who primarily like suspense and romance with a side helping of mystery all combined into a heavily atmospheric tale set in the piney woods of East Texas.

Shadow In The Pines
PJ Nunn
http://www.pjnunn.com
Tidal Wave Publishing
August 2013
ASIN# B00DWL280O
E-Book (also available in paperback)
198 Pages
$2.99

Material was purchased back in October 2013 to read and review using funds in my Amazon Associate account.

Kevin R. Tipple ©2015
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kevinrtipple | Jul 11, 2015 |
If you are looking for a psychological crime thriller that will captivate you from start to finish, then Angel Killer by author PJ Nunn is the book for you! Written in the third person narrative and set in Dallas, Texas, author PJ Nunn weaves an engrossing and suspenseful tale surrounding the brutal murders of young children that will send chills down the reader's spine.

Shari Markham, criminal profiler and psychologist for the Dallas Police Department gets involved in investigating the mysterious deaths of young children. But when her pursuit for information and truth is getting too close for comfort, the serial murderer turns his attention to Shari's three-year-old granddaughter Angel, marking her as his next victim! Can Shari help solve the case of the senseless murders of the young children, and bring the madman to justice before tragedy strikes her own family?

Angel Killer is the kind of book that easily draws the reader in with its thrilling storyline full of mystery, suspense, and unexpected twists and turns, that keeps them guessing what will happen next. The author even throws in a complicated romance between Shari and an FBI Agent named Luke, who was called in to assist in the investigation.

The author's educational background in psychology and criminology is clearly demonstrated throughout this dark psychological thriller. The characters are realistic and easy to relate to, the investigative techniques are intriguing and believable, and the storyline has a satanic twist that simply grabs the reader's attention with its intricate web of suspenseful clues, and unexpected twists and turns, it lures them down a dark path into the serial killer's mind that will keep them sitting on the end of their seat until the surprising conclusion.

Angel Killer is a disturbing and dark psychological thriller that is a must read for mystery/thriller fans. It's a story that will make parents hold onto their children with extra care.

Angel Killer is the first book in the A Shari Markham Mystery Series.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Pump Up Your Book! Virtual Book Publicity Tours.

http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/08/angel-killer-by-pj-nunn-author...
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JerseyGirlBookReview | Aug 28, 2013 |
I was hooked from the first page of Private Spies, when I read about "crawdads in the creek" (because, even though most people refer to the little beasties as crayfish or crawfish, here in the Carolinas we call 'em crawdads too.) I stayed hooked through the last page of this excellent first entry of the Jesse Morgan Mystery series.

The book begins with Jesse getting her first case, for the P.I. firm she inherited from Joey, her boss and best friend. (Prior to this, she did all of her snooping on the web, and Joey did all of the legwork.) The missing-persons case quickly becomes complicated, when Jesse discovers that all of the "facts" she was told are actually fiction. While these complications are coming to light, another "complication" named Byron (a retired cop and college buddy of Joey) walks in the office door, stating that Joey hired him ― but neglected to tell Jesse. I won't reveal any more about the mysterious missing-persons case Jesse and Byron are working on (no spoilers here, remember?), so you'll have to read the book to find out what happens.

Jesse is very likable, a three-dimensional well-written character. Byron is also well-written, a tall, dark and handsome hunk-and-a-half with long dark hair, very caring and considerate of Jesse, with a wicked-good sense of humor. The only fault I can find in this book is that it lacks illustrations of Byron. (Is it just me, or has it gotten hot in here?) Bernice, the office manager, has a supporting role in the plot, but her characterization is not flat or dull by any means. The reader gets a sense of who she is and why she acts as she does; the same is true of the other supporting characters.

P.J. Nunn has written a clear winner of a book, an excellent beginning to the (long, I hope) Jesse Morgan Mystery series. If you like the Stephanie Plum series, I think you'll like Jesse Morgan also. Just think of Jesse as Stephanie's Texas cousin. I give Private Spies five stars, and highly recommend it!
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Jane.Reads | 2 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Aug 18, 2013 |

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5
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19
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#609,294
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4.2
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5
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5