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Detective Jason Strong #5
Tied to Murder
Jason and Vanessa are back, and this time they're chasing a ghost. Someone is targeting seniors at a retirement complex, and he's getting in and out without a sound. Lives are at stake, but the most surprising evidence they find may be the motive.
Catch up with Jason, Vanessa, Doc Davis, and the rest in this latest case that's TIED TO MURDER.
Catch up with Jason, Vanessa, Doc Davis, and the rest in this latest case that's TIED TO MURDER.
165 pages, Paperback
First published January 22, 2014
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John C. Dalglish
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Thank you for stopping by.
The short story is I was born in Toronto, Canada. When I was 16, my family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and that is where I met my wife, Bev.
We've been married for 43 years and share our home in Southwest Missouri with 4 dogs, 3 cats, 8 chickens, a herd of goats. We have 3 sons and 12 grandchildren that keep us hopping.
I've been known to ride my motorcycle in nice weather, play golf in nice weather, and tend my garden in nice weather. In bad weather, I prefer to stay inside. :)
Thanks to the support of you, our readers, I've been able to devote full time to my writing. Bev does our cover designs.
We hope you our books are enjoyable and you'll let us know.
Please feel free to contact us at: jdalglish7@gmail.com or on Facebook
God Bless, John & Bev
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November 15, 2018
Jason and Vanessa are chasing someone who is targeting seniors at a retirement complex.
I've enjoyed this series for a few reasons. 1. Great language and no rated "R" scenes.
2. The characters are interesting and well-developed. Not only does Jason Strong solve crimes, he's a family man.
3. The plot is interesting, keeping me reading. I find myself looking forward to the next time I could read, and in-between, thinking about the story.
I'm looking forward to the next book.
I've enjoyed this series for a few reasons. 1. Great language and no rated "R" scenes.
2. The characters are interesting and well-developed. Not only does Jason Strong solve crimes, he's a family man.
3. The plot is interesting, keeping me reading. I find myself looking forward to the next time I could read, and in-between, thinking about the story.
I'm looking forward to the next book.
June 14, 2017
Great Mystery!
I have read the first four books in this series of police procedurals. The fifth installment of the series, Tied to Murder adds to the series so far. Detective Jason Strong and his partner Vanessa Layne of the San Antonio Police Department investigating a series of murders that take place in a retirement community, each of the victims are tied like cattle in a rodeo. Along with their colleagues in the department's, Lieutenant Patton in homicide, Dr. Davis in the medical examiner's office, along with newly added Detective Nina Jefferson. These books read like a law and order style police procedural, but are full of character development and character driven. There are also Christian, wholesome reads. so if you prefer books that are void of profanity, sex, or graphic violence, ( there is some because it is a murder mystery), this book and the others in the series would be a good read to try out.
I have read the first four books in this series of police procedurals. The fifth installment of the series, Tied to Murder adds to the series so far. Detective Jason Strong and his partner Vanessa Layne of the San Antonio Police Department investigating a series of murders that take place in a retirement community, each of the victims are tied like cattle in a rodeo. Along with their colleagues in the department's, Lieutenant Patton in homicide, Dr. Davis in the medical examiner's office, along with newly added Detective Nina Jefferson. These books read like a law and order style police procedural, but are full of character development and character driven. There are also Christian, wholesome reads. so if you prefer books that are void of profanity, sex, or graphic violence, ( there is some because it is a murder mystery), this book and the others in the series would be a good read to try out.
June 8, 2025
Intriguing!
Book 5 is just as interesting and engaging as the previous 4. Someone is targeting the elderly residents in a retirement complex. Detectives Strong and Layne are once again involved
In a race to stop a cold blooded killer. Fast paced edge of your seat drama as they work to prevent any further murders. The motive for the murders was easy to figure out pretty early on, but not who the responsible person actually was. Entertaining and enjoyable, the author has written another excellent police procedural. 🎉🎉👏👏🌟🌟🙏🙏📚❤
Book 5 is just as interesting and engaging as the previous 4. Someone is targeting the elderly residents in a retirement complex. Detectives Strong and Layne are once again involved
In a race to stop a cold blooded killer. Fast paced edge of your seat drama as they work to prevent any further murders. The motive for the murders was easy to figure out pretty early on, but not who the responsible person actually was. Entertaining and enjoyable, the author has written another excellent police procedural. 🎉🎉👏👏🌟🌟🙏🙏📚❤
November 2, 2018
Excellent Book/Series
Jason Strong Series
I have finished the entire series and have nothing but praise for every one of them! It’s wonderful to have an author who doesn’t rely on bad language for “realism” yet peaks interest in both plot and characters. Excellent series; endearing characters; great reads.
Jason Strong Series
I have finished the entire series and have nothing but praise for every one of them! It’s wonderful to have an author who doesn’t rely on bad language for “realism” yet peaks interest in both plot and characters. Excellent series; endearing characters; great reads.
March 17, 2019
Best Yet!
This is the fifth book in this series I've read. They're short but great reads. The two main characters follow each book, but have a different storylines. There are no profanities or sex scenes. There are a few grammatical errors but not enough to distract from the story.
This is the fifth book in this series I've read. They're short but great reads. The two main characters follow each book, but have a different storylines. There are no profanities or sex scenes. There are a few grammatical errors but not enough to distract from the story.
July 24, 2018
Money. Or revenge or jealousy all motives for murder hang on to your seat on this one.
Another one you can't put down! Vanessa and Jason have no leads but multiple murders. Who's behind the deaths and who done it!!!
Another one you can't put down! Vanessa and Jason have no leads but multiple murders. Who's behind the deaths and who done it!!!
May 29, 2019
A great series
I like these books because they are like reading the Hardy Boys when I was a kid. There are bad people that need to be caught but a story line about good people making their way in life. Good stuff when there's so much that isn't.
I like these books because they are like reading the Hardy Boys when I was a kid. There are bad people that need to be caught but a story line about good people making their way in life. Good stuff when there's so much that isn't.
October 9, 2019
Another good book!
I am reading the series again at my wife’ s suggestion and am enjoying the stories and their lack of dirt all over again. Great mysteries that are well written by an intelligent writer who can “ use” the English language to tell a story.
I am reading the series again at my wife’ s suggestion and am enjoying the stories and their lack of dirt all over again. Great mysteries that are well written by an intelligent writer who can “ use” the English language to tell a story.
May 31, 2017
This is the 5th of the series I have read and I enjoyed this just as much as the others!
Will be looking forward to reading more of your books.u
Will be looking forward to reading more of your books.u
July 1, 2017
Light reading, entertaining, good mystery. The Christian aspect isn't pronounced.
August 14, 2017
Still top notch
I love starting a series I know is going to keep me wanting more. This author never let's you down.
I love starting a series I know is going to keep me wanting more. This author never let's you down.
April 3, 2020
Review of "Tied to Murder".
Dalglish's books just keep getting better and better. I'm recommending this one. A well written mystery to help you through the fay.
Dalglish's books just keep getting better and better. I'm recommending this one. A well written mystery to help you through the fay.
July 10, 2020
Awesome
Another excellent book of his. I know the characters so well. Hate for the end to come. He is clean and kind in his writing. Thanks, I’m on to another good one of his.
Another excellent book of his. I know the characters so well. Hate for the end to come. He is clean and kind in his writing. Thanks, I’m on to another good one of his.
July 23, 2023
Sad story but interesting. And much cleaner regarding proofreading, though a couple things slipped by.
May 26, 2024
Well written
There's a wholesomeness in this book that you don't often find in similar novels. I will definitely be searching for more Jason Strong stories.
There's a wholesomeness in this book that you don't often find in similar novels. I will definitely be searching for more Jason Strong stories.
March 10, 2017
Great mystery
I like to read a book that is not going to be full of dirty words that takes me away from the story. This was a very good story, read all the book at one setting
I like to read a book that is not going to be full of dirty words that takes me away from the story. This was a very good story, read all the book at one setting
August 9, 2014
I received this book as a free Goodreads giveaway. It was a breezy whodunit and interesting as it took place in a senior retirement complex. The plot kept me interested and I enjoyed the dialogue between the two detectives.
Perhaps a little for description would help. The setting is in San Antonio, but I missed that reference until deeper into the book. I kept looking at the cover photo and wondered why there was a cowboy on a horse. More sense of place in the story may be something to add. Just my opinion.
Perhaps a little for description would help. The setting is in San Antonio, but I missed that reference until deeper into the book. I kept looking at the cover photo and wondered why there was a cowboy on a horse. More sense of place in the story may be something to add. Just my opinion.
February 19, 2017
I have been enjoying the Detective Strong series. Although I was able to figure out the motive early in the book, "Tied to Murder" wasn't a disappointment because John Dalglish managed to add some twists and turns to keep the reader guessing at who was committing the crimes. As always, he created a unique MO for the killer. Some readers may not like the parts describing the detective's personal life, but I think it adds to the character development and allows the reader to get a feel for the deeper aspects of what makes the man "tick".
May 27, 2016
Exceptionally Entertaining
Once again another great book. These books are so good that before you realize it you will find yourself finishing it as they are basically a quick entertaining read. Again these books are excellent and I have recommended them to several close friends and relatives. Excellent work
Once again another great book. These books are so good that before you realize it you will find yourself finishing it as they are basically a quick entertaining read. Again these books are excellent and I have recommended them to several close friends and relatives. Excellent work
August 22, 2014
Needed something easy and breezy to read after the last book and this fit the bill to a tee. I received this as a giveaway right after signing on to goodreads. To quote Abraham Lincoln "The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a book I ain't read."
December 15, 2014
Another great one!
Tied to Murder was a face paced and good read.
I really love the characters. It is clean suspense. Even though I figured out the villains and the motive early in the story, I enjoyed reading it.
Tied to Murder was a face paced and good read.
I really love the characters. It is clean suspense. Even though I figured out the villains and the motive early in the story, I enjoyed reading it.
June 18, 2015
Tied To Murder
I have just finished reading book five of the Detective Strong books. This one was as good as all the rest. The only thing I do not like about these books is that there to short. They are well written .
I have just finished reading book five of the Detective Strong books. This one was as good as all the rest. The only thing I do not like about these books is that there to short. They are well written .
January 31, 2016
Least favorite so far
The thing that bothered me most about TIED TO MURDER is the dialogue. It ranged from forced to fake. That took away from the enjoyment with this installment of the Jason Strong series.
The thing that bothered me most about TIED TO MURDER is the dialogue. It ranged from forced to fake. That took away from the enjoyment with this installment of the Jason Strong series.
July 21, 2016
Suspenseful, fast paced, as usual. Grammatical errors and typos drove me a little nuts but still 4 stars from me!
June 9, 2024
Very good book and hard to put down. I rate it 5 stars.
January 7, 2015
Interest-keeping detective mystery. I like author's work including this one. No hate speech against Christians. Recommended.
March 29, 2015
Good
the story is one that makes you realize that the elderly living in a place that should be safe isn't always so
the story is one that makes you realize that the elderly living in a place that should be safe isn't always so
March 4, 2016
Great series. Great characters. I'm glad I found this series. I have enjoyed reading them all so far. I think you'll Enjoy them as well. Definitely recommend this series. Enjoy!
March 29, 2016
Review of. "Tied to Murder"
Another good book by Dalglish. These Jason Strong series stories just get better and better. Fast action and a good read.
Another good book by Dalglish. These Jason Strong series stories just get better and better. Fast action and a good read.
April 19, 2016
Still loving these...
After 5 books, I can honestly say, they keep getting better and better. This book gets us closer to the characters and keeps us wanting more.
After 5 books, I can honestly say, they keep getting better and better. This book gets us closer to the characters and keeps us wanting more.
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