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C.R.I.M.E. Science
A misfit group of scientists and tech whizzes form a detective agency in order to solve crimes and right wrongs. In this, the first book of a series, they investigate the death of a renowned volcano scientist. He dies in a volcanic eruption in what everyone considers a terrible accident. Everyone except his widow, who insists he was murdered.
70 pages, ebook
First published December 24, 2012
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Sue Perry
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According to heart and soul, I am a writer. In fact, writing is the only work that has ever mattered to me. To confirm this, I've been a warehouse clerk, secretary, retail clerk, substitute teacher, bookkeeper, government bureaucrat. Motion picture story analyst, low budget TV producer. Scientific research internship director. Earthquake consultant. Professor. Disaster scientist.
I am a seasoned yet new writer, thanks to a 20-year hiatus. In 1992, Bantam-Doubleday-Dell published my hardcover novel, the psychological thriller Was It A Rat I Saw. Somehow 20 years elapsed and in 2012 I published the literary fiction Scar Jewelry . Since then I've published about one book each year, in a wide range of lengths and genres. Nowadays I'm also getting into digital art.
I live in southern California, where I'm the mother of grown twins and companion to multiple non-humans, currently 3 cats. I spend my time with books, visual arts, live music, beaches, mountains, spiritual pursuits.
My newer novels have playlists on Spotify. Follow scperryz to listen.
According to heart and soul, I am a writer. In fact, writing is the only work that has ever mattered to me. To confirm this, I've been a warehouse clerk, secretary, retail clerk, substitute teacher, bookkeeper, government bureaucrat. Motion picture story analyst, low budget TV producer. Scientific research internship director. Earthquake consultant. Professor. Disaster scientist.
I am a seasoned yet new writer, thanks to a 20-year hiatus. In 1992, Bantam-Doubleday-Dell published my hardcover novel, the psychological thriller Was It A Rat I Saw. Somehow 20 years elapsed and in 2012 I published the literary fiction Scar Jewelry . Since then I've published about one book each year, in a wide range of lengths and genres. Nowadays I'm also getting into digital art.
I live in southern California, where I'm the mother of grown twins and companion to multiple non-humans, currently 3 cats. I spend my time with books, visual arts, live music, beaches, mountains, spiritual pursuits.
My newer novels have playlists on Spotify. Follow scperryz to listen.
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January 11, 2013
3 STARS
You can tell that this book was written in the past. So many changes in phones & computers. I would be interested in what the next book in the series will be like.
I had a problem of connecting to the characters and caring about what happens to them.
The story was good but a lot of science that made it hard for me to be interested.
Its a clean read. A short story or novella.
This is a different detective agency with a bunch of scientists and tech whizzes that solve cases.
Thier client wants them to prove that her husband a famous volcano scientist was murdered. The police did not question his death was anything but a accident. A lot of volcano scientists die in explosions or eruptions. She had the body cremated before she thought it through.
They take the case and try to back track and see who might have wanted him dead and why.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give a honest review of it when I had read it by Librarything.
Published: Dec. 24, 2012 File Size: 209 KB ASIN: B00AZNXLH6
You can tell that this book was written in the past. So many changes in phones & computers. I would be interested in what the next book in the series will be like.
I had a problem of connecting to the characters and caring about what happens to them.
The story was good but a lot of science that made it hard for me to be interested.
Its a clean read. A short story or novella.
This is a different detective agency with a bunch of scientists and tech whizzes that solve cases.
Thier client wants them to prove that her husband a famous volcano scientist was murdered. The police did not question his death was anything but a accident. A lot of volcano scientists die in explosions or eruptions. She had the body cremated before she thought it through.
They take the case and try to back track and see who might have wanted him dead and why.
I was given this ebook to read and asked to give a honest review of it when I had read it by Librarything.
Published: Dec. 24, 2012 File Size: 209 KB ASIN: B00AZNXLH6
January 29, 2013
**I received this free in return for a review from Library Thing. The opinions expressed are my own.**
A leading vulcanologist is killed in an eruption, but his wife is convinced it was murder. Was she right? A group of scientists who run a sort of detective agency agree to find out what happened. This one is set in the 90s and it shows, but it doesn't really hurt the story. What did make it less enjoyable for me was that I didn't really connect with the main character. The author gives her a back story, but it doesn't explain why she does this kind of work. She's a linguist or something. How does that translate into a private eye? And there's a lot of jargon in here that put me off the story. It reminded me a little of the show Bones, but without a lay character to ask them to explain what the heck they were talking about and why they were doing what they were doing. Don't know if I'll read more or not, but I am curious to see how the author brought them into the present day.
A leading vulcanologist is killed in an eruption, but his wife is convinced it was murder. Was she right? A group of scientists who run a sort of detective agency agree to find out what happened. This one is set in the 90s and it shows, but it doesn't really hurt the story. What did make it less enjoyable for me was that I didn't really connect with the main character. The author gives her a back story, but it doesn't explain why she does this kind of work. She's a linguist or something. How does that translate into a private eye? And there's a lot of jargon in here that put me off the story. It reminded me a little of the show Bones, but without a lay character to ask them to explain what the heck they were talking about and why they were doing what they were doing. Don't know if I'll read more or not, but I am curious to see how the author brought them into the present day.
January 23, 2013
In C.R.I.M.E. Science - Book 1: The Beginning by Sue Perry -
a group of young scientist and tech whizzes form a detective agency.
Mrs. Elizabeth Henton comes to them to solve the case of the murder of her husband, Dr. Etheridge Henton.
Dr. Henton's body was cremated after he died in a Volcano explosion. The police nor anyone else suspected foul play.
The group then move in a fast-paced backtrack to see what happened to Dr. Henton.
Fast-paced Mystery Novella - an excellent afternoon or evening read.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review, rather it be good or bad.
a group of young scientist and tech whizzes form a detective agency.
Mrs. Elizabeth Henton comes to them to solve the case of the murder of her husband, Dr. Etheridge Henton.
Dr. Henton's body was cremated after he died in a Volcano explosion. The police nor anyone else suspected foul play.
The group then move in a fast-paced backtrack to see what happened to Dr. Henton.
Fast-paced Mystery Novella - an excellent afternoon or evening read.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review, rather it be good or bad.
March 1, 2014
I received this as part of Library Thing's Member Giveaways.
This was a short story about a unique and eclectic group of detectives, each individual having their own talent to bring to the case. There's a lot of evasion going on here, even with how the main character answers the phone and it's always a wrong number, so we don't learn a whole lot about the group or their motivations.
I liked the concept, I liked the group, so I'd like to continue on with the story. I'd like more details though. Also, I thought the end was a little anticlimactic.
This was a short story about a unique and eclectic group of detectives, each individual having their own talent to bring to the case. There's a lot of evasion going on here, even with how the main character answers the phone and it's always a wrong number, so we don't learn a whole lot about the group or their motivations.
I liked the concept, I liked the group, so I'd like to continue on with the story. I'd like more details though. Also, I thought the end was a little anticlimactic.
July 29, 2014
*I won this on LibraryThing for a fair and unbiased review*
This was a short and sweet story about a private detective investigating what looks like a suicide to help a grieving widow. It involves a guy throwing himself into an erupting volcano. The story itself is a little perplexing, but overall is adorable. The characters were a little hard to figure out like they were trying to give their entire life stories when they really were not necessary and distracting.
This was a short and sweet story about a private detective investigating what looks like a suicide to help a grieving widow. It involves a guy throwing himself into an erupting volcano. The story itself is a little perplexing, but overall is adorable. The characters were a little hard to figure out like they were trying to give their entire life stories when they really were not necessary and distracting.
August 6, 2016
Received copy from author for review
This is a short story about a private detective agency. Hired to look into the mysterious death of a scientist caught in a volcano eruption and dies. His widow wife seeks answers with the aid of the detective agency. Is there more to the accident or was he murder?
A quick moving tale as we find the answers to these questions. Not everything is what it seems.
Enjoyable quick read.
This is a short story about a private detective agency. Hired to look into the mysterious death of a scientist caught in a volcano eruption and dies. His widow wife seeks answers with the aid of the detective agency. Is there more to the accident or was he murder?
A quick moving tale as we find the answers to these questions. Not everything is what it seems.
Enjoyable quick read.
January 12, 2013
This is a short story. What fun is was to read it. I enjoyed it.
March 12, 2013
Enjoyable, unusual ending for a mystery.
April 21, 2013
While this book is much more intellectually stimulating than most, the turnout left me disappointed. I was expecting more.
December 4, 2014
Thoroughly Entertaining, Intriguing Characters & Fast-Paced! Loved It!
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