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Master Sergeant Lauren Harper Mystery #3
The General's Ambition
All Master Sergeant Lauren Harper has to do is make it through one final training exercise before she and Sergeant Major Harry Fogg of the British Special Air Service can finally have the time they’ve been planning for months. Thirty days of sun and sand and an opportunity to get to know each other … finally.
When a horrific crime interrupts her plans, Harper knows the delay is only temporary. There were plenty of witnesses and the case is open and shut. Besides, the last thing Harper wants is to be dragged into another dangerous investigation.
But something isn’t right. Why would a highly decorated officer do what he did? What if the training accident isn’t an accident? And why can’t Harper shake the idea that there’s more going on than the investigators will admit?
As much as she wants to escape on a sun-filled vacation with Harry, service in uniform means duty trumps personal desire and if Harper doesn’t do something, others are at risk.
The answers to Harper’s questions are worth finding, but what she learns is more startling than she ever expected.
The General's Ambition is book three in the popular Master Sergeant Harper mystery series. Here is what people have said about this
“A SMOOTH, CONFIDENT MYSTERY filled with an enviable depth of military detail. Master Sergeant Lauren Harper has the drive and smarts to unravel anything that comes her way, while her doubts and personal ambitions render her immediately sympathetic. M.L. Doyle is a great storyteller, and The General’s Ambition is a five star mystery.
- Michael Wallace, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Righteous.”
“…AN INTERESTING, BELIEVABLE, well-written, five star read. It is also a 'must read' for anyone who enjoys reading murder mysteries, intrigue, or military genres.
- Charline Ratcliff, Rebecca’s Reads
"A FASCINATING GLIMPSE into the seldom-seen world of crime investigation within the armed forces. A strong and conflicted heroine grapples with justice and love in this gripping mystery."
- Toby Neal, best selling author of the Lei crime novels (TM).
"FINDING A NEW AUTHOR with genuine talent and story-telling ability is an absolute joy. The Peacekeeper's Photograph, by M.L. Doyle is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a mystery/thriller with all the elements of a classic literary Noir tale. This is one story that will keep you up late and begging the author for more!"
- Thomas L. Scott, Bestselling author of the Virgil Jones mystery series
When a horrific crime interrupts her plans, Harper knows the delay is only temporary. There were plenty of witnesses and the case is open and shut. Besides, the last thing Harper wants is to be dragged into another dangerous investigation.
But something isn’t right. Why would a highly decorated officer do what he did? What if the training accident isn’t an accident? And why can’t Harper shake the idea that there’s more going on than the investigators will admit?
As much as she wants to escape on a sun-filled vacation with Harry, service in uniform means duty trumps personal desire and if Harper doesn’t do something, others are at risk.
The answers to Harper’s questions are worth finding, but what she learns is more startling than she ever expected.
The General's Ambition is book three in the popular Master Sergeant Harper mystery series. Here is what people have said about this
“A SMOOTH, CONFIDENT MYSTERY filled with an enviable depth of military detail. Master Sergeant Lauren Harper has the drive and smarts to unravel anything that comes her way, while her doubts and personal ambitions render her immediately sympathetic. M.L. Doyle is a great storyteller, and The General’s Ambition is a five star mystery.
- Michael Wallace, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Righteous.”
“…AN INTERESTING, BELIEVABLE, well-written, five star read. It is also a 'must read' for anyone who enjoys reading murder mysteries, intrigue, or military genres.
- Charline Ratcliff, Rebecca’s Reads
"A FASCINATING GLIMPSE into the seldom-seen world of crime investigation within the armed forces. A strong and conflicted heroine grapples with justice and love in this gripping mystery."
- Toby Neal, best selling author of the Lei crime novels (TM).
"FINDING A NEW AUTHOR with genuine talent and story-telling ability is an absolute joy. The Peacekeeper's Photograph, by M.L. Doyle is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a mystery/thriller with all the elements of a classic literary Noir tale. This is one story that will keep you up late and begging the author for more!"
- Thomas L. Scott, Bestselling author of the Virgil Jones mystery series
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First published September 17, 2014
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About the author
M.L. Doyle
19 books27 followersM. L. Doyle has served in the U.S. Army at home and abroad for more than two decades as both a soldier and civilian. A Minneapolis native, Mary currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mary's excited about her latest book, The Bonding Spell, released Nov. 2015. She's hard at work on the second book in the series and hopes people will want to revisit Hester Trueblood in her quest to learn to live with being the embodiment of the ancient goddess, Inanna.
Unafraid of genre jumping, The Bonding Spell is Mary's first urban fantasy. She has also published a mystery series, some adult erotica and a couple of co-authored memoirs.
The Master Sergeant Harper mystery series begins with the first book, The Peacekeeper’s Photograph, takes place in a small Army outpost during the Bosnian Peacekeeping mission. The Peacekeeper’s Photograph, was the winner of the Carey McCray Memorial Literary Award for best novel from the South Carolina Writer’s Workshop and an IPPY award in 2014. The Sapper’s Plot, the second book in the series is also now available. The third book, the General's Ambition is also available.
Mary is the co-author of the memoir, I’m Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen—My Journey Home, which chronicles the story of Shoshana Johnson, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company who was captured during an ambush and held prisoner in the early days of the Iraq War. The book, published by Touchstone, in 2010, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the literary category for best Auto/biography.
Mary has also co-authored, Soldier, General, Mother, Self: The story of a small town girl's rise to General Officer.The memoir, which chronicles the life of Brigadier General (Ret.) Julia Cleckley, is available now in on-line stores.
Mary’s adult romance series, Limited Partnerships, which features four novellas, is also available in individual novellas or in an Omnibus.
Mary has a bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications from Metropolitan State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma in International Relations.
Mary's excited about her latest book, The Bonding Spell, released Nov. 2015. She's hard at work on the second book in the series and hopes people will want to revisit Hester Trueblood in her quest to learn to live with being the embodiment of the ancient goddess, Inanna.
Unafraid of genre jumping, The Bonding Spell is Mary's first urban fantasy. She has also published a mystery series, some adult erotica and a couple of co-authored memoirs.
The Master Sergeant Harper mystery series begins with the first book, The Peacekeeper’s Photograph, takes place in a small Army outpost during the Bosnian Peacekeeping mission. The Peacekeeper’s Photograph, was the winner of the Carey McCray Memorial Literary Award for best novel from the South Carolina Writer’s Workshop and an IPPY award in 2014. The Sapper’s Plot, the second book in the series is also now available. The third book, the General's Ambition is also available.
Mary is the co-author of the memoir, I’m Still Standing: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen—My Journey Home, which chronicles the story of Shoshana Johnson, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company who was captured during an ambush and held prisoner in the early days of the Iraq War. The book, published by Touchstone, in 2010, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the literary category for best Auto/biography.
Mary has also co-authored, Soldier, General, Mother, Self: The story of a small town girl's rise to General Officer.The memoir, which chronicles the life of Brigadier General (Ret.) Julia Cleckley, is available now in on-line stores.
Mary’s adult romance series, Limited Partnerships, which features four novellas, is also available in individual novellas or in an Omnibus.
Mary has a bachelor of Arts in broadcast communications from Metropolitan State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Oklahoma in International Relations.
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December 16, 2015Whether in or out of uniform, press corps Army Sergeant Lauren Harper faces the problems of today’s Every Woman as she is drawn into a murder investigation. Her direct superior in the press corps, now divorced and without his family, imposes his affections upon her. He wants to marry her, rather than to be her best friend. Lauren once longed for this but thought it could never be. But is she in love with him now? Or is she in love with a British front-line soldier never before willing to let a woman worry about whether he will or will not return from each of his missions?
The general in charge of the American troops in Europe is shot while giving a press conference, and Lauren and her company go into crisis mode as the general lies in critical care, his recovery doubtful. The two men vying for Lauren’s affection sniff each other out and square off psychologically and, at moments, nearly come to blows.
Lauren objects to the chief crime investigator’s search for only the simplest and fastest way to close the case. She forces him to face the fact that no one can explain the shooter’s irrational break from years of stellar military service. The chief investigator refuses to think about conspiracy, while Lauren theorizes and—first with the resistance of her elite Brit admirer and then with his help—uncovers hints of hatred among the troops. What she reveals makes her the target of men capable of misdirecting their high-testosterone aggression.
M. L. Doyle characterizes herself as “writing about women in combat boots.” But you don’t need to care or know about the military in order to have a great time reading The General’s Ambition. The author does a wonderful job of drawing you into the family aspect, the comradery, of people in uniform, and she tells you just enough about military life to intrigue you. The General’s Ambition is an excellent, engrossing mystery, as well as a meaningful and accurate portrayal of the relationships between men and women on any playing field. One of my favorite lines in the book is, “You know how men are. A woman gets upset and they start acting like little boys.”
I highly recommend The General’s Ambition to all mystery readers and to readers of other fiction who enjoy an occasional first-rate mystery.
The general in charge of the American troops in Europe is shot while giving a press conference, and Lauren and her company go into crisis mode as the general lies in critical care, his recovery doubtful. The two men vying for Lauren’s affection sniff each other out and square off psychologically and, at moments, nearly come to blows.
Lauren objects to the chief crime investigator’s search for only the simplest and fastest way to close the case. She forces him to face the fact that no one can explain the shooter’s irrational break from years of stellar military service. The chief investigator refuses to think about conspiracy, while Lauren theorizes and—first with the resistance of her elite Brit admirer and then with his help—uncovers hints of hatred among the troops. What she reveals makes her the target of men capable of misdirecting their high-testosterone aggression.
M. L. Doyle characterizes herself as “writing about women in combat boots.” But you don’t need to care or know about the military in order to have a great time reading The General’s Ambition. The author does a wonderful job of drawing you into the family aspect, the comradery, of people in uniform, and she tells you just enough about military life to intrigue you. The General’s Ambition is an excellent, engrossing mystery, as well as a meaningful and accurate portrayal of the relationships between men and women on any playing field. One of my favorite lines in the book is, “You know how men are. A woman gets upset and they start acting like little boys.”
I highly recommend The General’s Ambition to all mystery readers and to readers of other fiction who enjoy an occasional first-rate mystery.
June 18, 2015
This has become one of my favorite book series! The author has a true talent for writing a twisting, suspenseful plot, and it is obvious that she has first-hand knowledge of how the military works. But truthfully, the reason I can't put these books down is because of the characters. I so love Sergeant Lauren Harper and Sergeant Major Harry Fogg!
The General's Ambition is the third story in the series, and there are also a couple of companion short stories that I highly recommend you read as well. You can read this without having read the first two stories, but the characters are so much richer if you have the full back story. This time we find our characters in Germany, waiting to leave for a well-deserved vacation together. Unfortunately, Lauren ends up in the middle of a murder investigation. The plot thickens, and Lauren and Harry have to unravel why a seemingly open and shut case is not what it seems.
I highly recommend this series if you are interesting in a great mystery coupled with complex, strong characters.
The General's Ambition is the third story in the series, and there are also a couple of companion short stories that I highly recommend you read as well. You can read this without having read the first two stories, but the characters are so much richer if you have the full back story. This time we find our characters in Germany, waiting to leave for a well-deserved vacation together. Unfortunately, Lauren ends up in the middle of a murder investigation. The plot thickens, and Lauren and Harry have to unravel why a seemingly open and shut case is not what it seems.
I highly recommend this series if you are interesting in a great mystery coupled with complex, strong characters.
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