First Kill

Chalice: Back Story #1

by Lawrence Kelter

Chalice is back, and she’s accomplished what women all over the world have always dreamed of: she’s gotten younger. The Back Stories feature NYPD Detective Stephanie Chalice in the days before you first met her. She’s righteous, rambunctious, and oh so ready . . . for anything.

A woman is dead, a suspect is in custody, and the case seems ironclad, but all is not as it appears. Chalice soon finds herself embroiled in a deadly game of fraud, conspiracy, and deception. The body count is about to rise and the only thing standing between the murderer and his next victim is a headstrong rookie detective with a sixth sense for solving crime.

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 21, 2013

About the author

Lawrence Kelter is the bestselling author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series. A resident New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn and residing on Long Island. He often uses Manhattan and Long Island as backdrops for his stories. He is the author of three novels featuring street savvy NYPD detective, Stephanie Chalice: Don't Close Your Eyes, Ransom Beach, and most recently, The Brain Vault. Early in his career, he received direction from bestselling novelist Nelson DeMille, who put pencil to paper to assist in the editing of his first book. He was also a member of a private writing workshop led by the late soap opera legend and AFTRA president, Ann Loring. His novels are quickly paced and routinely have a twist ending.

Reviews

[Tulay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect book for Sunday afternoon.

Glad I found another author, looks like Chalice strong NYPD detective with sixth sense. Multiple personality defense made me laugh, interesting. Looking forward to read more about Chalice.

[david k brandman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy the character Chalice very much

[Marcia Witherspoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it!!!

When I first started it I didn't think I was going to like it but as I continued to read the more I became hooked. It turned out to be really good and full of suspense. The ending was a real shock and a big surprise. I simply loved it. Will definitely read more of Kelters Chalice books. Kudos to Kelter

[Wil Dershimer]

I love the Stephanie Chalice stories and especially enjoyed this new book. This book appears out of order in that it precedes the original first book in the series. Although somewhat short, it was great to see how Stephanie began in the detective's division and dealing with her 'First Kill.'

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and confusing. But it all worked out on the end. Think I'll read the next two backstory books then start the series.

[karen kincaid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice first book

I liked the characters and story line. I think that I'd like to see more of them in addition books in the series. Kudos.

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced good mystery.