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Mark Kane #4
Till Death
A YOUNG WOMAN IS HIDING A DARK SECRET. A SERIAL KILLER IS ON THE LOOSE. WHAT IS THE CONNECTION?
When Don and Lisa Maddox’ idyllic marriage is threatened by blackmailers Kane is hired to investigate − but he soon realizes that he is investigating more than just blackmail, and finds himself searching for a possible serial killer. But who is responsible for the bizarre deaths? And what secret is Lisa so desperate to hide from her husband? Kane and his newly appointed assistant investigator Lucy head west to the Twin Cities to look for answers but they are plagued with setbacks and are met with a wall of silence. As Lucy observes, “It’s as if some malign force keeps putting obstacles in our way.” But Kane and Lucy must find a way forward if they are to thwart the blackmailers and find the killer. It’ll be cold in Minnesota in winter, but at least Kane will have Lucy with him to keep him warm…
READ THE FIRST FIVE CHAPTERS OF ALL FOUR BOOKS IN THE SERIES at www.johnhemmings.net.
GET BOOK FIVE: ‘MISSING’ FREE OF CHARGE at www.johnhemmings.net.
When Don and Lisa Maddox’ idyllic marriage is threatened by blackmailers Kane is hired to investigate − but he soon realizes that he is investigating more than just blackmail, and finds himself searching for a possible serial killer. But who is responsible for the bizarre deaths? And what secret is Lisa so desperate to hide from her husband? Kane and his newly appointed assistant investigator Lucy head west to the Twin Cities to look for answers but they are plagued with setbacks and are met with a wall of silence. As Lucy observes, “It’s as if some malign force keeps putting obstacles in our way.” But Kane and Lucy must find a way forward if they are to thwart the blackmailers and find the killer. It’ll be cold in Minnesota in winter, but at least Kane will have Lucy with him to keep him warm…
READ THE FIRST FIVE CHAPTERS OF ALL FOUR BOOKS IN THE SERIES at www.johnhemmings.net.
GET BOOK FIVE: ‘MISSING’ FREE OF CHARGE at www.johnhemmings.net.
- GenresMystery
291 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 14, 2015
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About the author
John Hemmings
27 books21 followersJohn Hemmings is an experienced criminal attorney and writer of crime fiction with a one hundred percent record as a criminal trial lawyer - not one of his clients has ever been executed...yet!
He graduated in English literature and spent five years as a post-graduate lecturer before turning to a life of crime - on the right side of the fence of course. Each of his books features Boston private investigator Mark Kane and his long-time companion Lucy.
Many of the stories are inspired by actual events and people the author has met and worked with during his career, but names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent - and sometimes the guilty.
On his website: www.johnhemmings.net you can read the first 5 chapters of each of his books in the Mark Kane Mysteries series (and even read the first 4 chapters of the next book in the series: 'Missing'. which is due to be published in approximately 6 weeks).
Check out his book promotions and freebies at www.johnhemmings.net
He graduated in English literature and spent five years as a post-graduate lecturer before turning to a life of crime - on the right side of the fence of course. Each of his books features Boston private investigator Mark Kane and his long-time companion Lucy.
Many of the stories are inspired by actual events and people the author has met and worked with during his career, but names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent - and sometimes the guilty.
On his website: www.johnhemmings.net you can read the first 5 chapters of each of his books in the Mark Kane Mysteries series (and even read the first 4 chapters of the next book in the series: 'Missing'. which is due to be published in approximately 6 weeks).
Check out his book promotions and freebies at www.johnhemmings.net
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October 22, 2016
"The devil is in the detail"
Another well-written mystery from John Hemmings. Good characters, the odd sprinkling of humour and a complicated plot. This adventure falls a little short of my requirements for that 5th star in that one ingredient is missing - some real excitement. There was plenty of dialogue, and forensic analysis of the minute details of their developing case, but the action was only intermittent and I found my concentration drifting.
Another well-written mystery from John Hemmings. Good characters, the odd sprinkling of humour and a complicated plot. This adventure falls a little short of my requirements for that 5th star in that one ingredient is missing - some real excitement. There was plenty of dialogue, and forensic analysis of the minute details of their developing case, but the action was only intermittent and I found my concentration drifting.
August 15, 2017
Simple and satisfactory
I have read several of Hemming's mysteries featuring Kane and Lucy. Till Death was my favorite. Paying for your mistakes and paying for your sins or crimes is quite different. Everyone has made mistakes, so you can't help but be rooting for Lisa to be free of what's haunting and dogging her. There are others in the story who continually make bad choices, but those choices don't just affect themselves but hurt (or even kill) others. We want them caught. We want them to pay. Kane and Lucy are up to the task of solving mysteries which resolve the repercussions of mistakes, sins, and crimes.
I have read several of Hemming's mysteries featuring Kane and Lucy. Till Death was my favorite. Paying for your mistakes and paying for your sins or crimes is quite different. Everyone has made mistakes, so you can't help but be rooting for Lisa to be free of what's haunting and dogging her. There are others in the story who continually make bad choices, but those choices don't just affect themselves but hurt (or even kill) others. We want them caught. We want them to pay. Kane and Lucy are up to the task of solving mysteries which resolve the repercussions of mistakes, sins, and crimes.
June 23, 2018
Kane and Lucy do it again.
Private investigator Kane and his assistant Lucy work together to find a murderer who is also blackmailing a woman. Full of mystery and intrigue, I really enjoyed this book.
Private investigator Kane and his assistant Lucy work together to find a murderer who is also blackmailing a woman. Full of mystery and intrigue, I really enjoyed this book.
November 19, 2019
Don Maddox and Lisa Burrows wed after a whirlwind courtship a few years ago in Florida. Now, Lisa is behaving strangely, and Don hires Kane and his assistant / partner/ companion Lucy to find out what's bothering his wife. Kane and Lucy observe a transaction which might be a blackmail payoff. However, the case takes a macabre turn when Kane finds the possible blackmailer dead in a bathtub ...
August 19, 2017
I would recommend this book
An enjoyable and uplifting book featuring two very good friends who solve mysteries. The book is filled with mystery and light hearted adventure.
An enjoyable and uplifting book featuring two very good friends who solve mysteries. The book is filled with mystery and light hearted adventure.
April 27, 2019
I liked it!
How they got to another state to get the goods on blackmailer. And that they got the address of the other blackmailer!
How they got to another state to get the goods on blackmailer. And that they got the address of the other blackmailer!
October 13, 2019
Great story
Really enjoyed this book the story was good and kept me guessing ,it had a really good ending I thought
Really enjoyed this book the story was good and kept me guessing ,it had a really good ending I thought
February 13, 2024
Kane, a private investigator, ably assisted by Lucy, his assistant, is hired by a wealthy client to discover what is troubling his wife, Lisa.
An okay read with good pace. 3 and a half stars
An okay read with good pace. 3 and a half stars
November 2, 2016
Love the grip in the book...awesome
October 12, 2016
Addictive!
This is the third Mark Kane mystery I've read and my favorite so far. I can't wait to read another one.
Don and Lisa Maddox fell in love at first sight, becoming engaged after spending only one day together. He knew nothing of her past and didn't want to know. It didn't matter.
Now, five years later, Don Matrix contacts Kane because he is concerned about his wife. They are still deeply in love, but she has become secretive, deceptive, and seems worried. He's afraid someone is threatening her in some way. Has her past come back to haunt her?
Kane and Lucy, newly promoted to assistant detective, discover this case is more complex than it first appears, involving a serial killer, blackmail, and an attack on Kane that could have been deadly.
If you love detective stories, you can't miss with this one.
This is the third Mark Kane mystery I've read and my favorite so far. I can't wait to read another one.
Don and Lisa Maddox fell in love at first sight, becoming engaged after spending only one day together. He knew nothing of her past and didn't want to know. It didn't matter.
Now, five years later, Don Matrix contacts Kane because he is concerned about his wife. They are still deeply in love, but she has become secretive, deceptive, and seems worried. He's afraid someone is threatening her in some way. Has her past come back to haunt her?
Kane and Lucy, newly promoted to assistant detective, discover this case is more complex than it first appears, involving a serial killer, blackmail, and an attack on Kane that could have been deadly.
If you love detective stories, you can't miss with this one.
February 12, 2017
I like the Mark Kane books, but I wish I could help edit them. All of the little errors bother me a bit.
August 8, 2016
Kane and Lisa continue the adventure
John Hemmings is moving away from the Chandler format to building his own style. The relationship between the two investigators grows and provides some laughter and comedic moments. This job starts in Boston and moves to Minnesota. Unexpected twists keep the reader finding new area to enjoy. A great read for murder mystery readers.
John Hemmings is moving away from the Chandler format to building his own style. The relationship between the two investigators grows and provides some laughter and comedic moments. This job starts in Boston and moves to Minnesota. Unexpected twists keep the reader finding new area to enjoy. A great read for murder mystery readers.
August 13, 2016
Another great Mark Kane mystery. Lucy appoints herself assistant private investigator to aid Kane in his business. Kane is hired by a loving husband who suspects that there is something wrong with his wife. Her behavior has changed significantly--she refuses to discuss anything in her past before they met. Kane & Lucy reveal long-held secrets by their investigation. I rate this a 4.9.
January 22, 2016
Just finished #4
The books get better and better!!!!
I look forward to reading the rest of the series!!
I hope Lucy and Kane make it official!!!
The books get better and better!!!!
I look forward to reading the rest of the series!!
I hope Lucy and Kane make it official!!!
April 28, 2016
Enjoyed It!!!
I enjoyed this book very much. Had a great ending, which is always nice. I love all the humor in these books, makes for good reading.
I enjoyed this book very much. Had a great ending, which is always nice. I love all the humor in these books, makes for good reading.
August 22, 2016
Till Death
Great series. I'm loving it . I recommend it. It has a very good story line . Worth reading. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
Great series. I'm loving it . I recommend it. It has a very good story line . Worth reading. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series.
September 3, 2016
Another great read from John Hemmings.
This is what you want in a mystery. Solid characters in believable and entertaining situations. I'm looking forward to the next one.
This is what you want in a mystery. Solid characters in believable and entertaining situations. I'm looking forward to the next one.
November 6, 2016
I'm liking the characters in the Mark Kane mystery series.
November 21, 2016
I enjoyed this author
I started in the middle of the series but it is stand alone enough I didn't feel too left out. Will continue to follow the rest rest of the series.
I started in the middle of the series but it is stand alone enough I didn't feel too left out. Will continue to follow the rest rest of the series.
January 23, 2017
Fast read
I enjoyed the first four, good storyteller with likeable characters. Not very complex which is a good thing. On to 5-8.
I enjoyed the first four, good storyteller with likeable characters. Not very complex which is a good thing. On to 5-8.
November 12, 2016
Good story, well written - looking forward to more in this series. I rate it 4.5 stars.
April 8, 2017
Til Death Mark Kane
Mark Kane is like the old Mickey Spillane mysteries. So if you like those you will like this series as well. Good old mystery with very little in the sex innuendo department.
Mark Kane is like the old Mickey Spillane mysteries. So if you like those you will like this series as well. Good old mystery with very little in the sex innuendo department.
April 19, 2017
Not bad
Guess I'm maxed out on this series. I saw most of the plot coming. The Kane &Lucy banter old after 3+ books.
Guess I'm maxed out on this series. I saw most of the plot coming. The Kane &Lucy banter old after 3+ books.
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