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Jill Quint, MD, Forensic Pathologist #6
Murder at the Podium
Jill Quint, MD, forensic pathologist and vintner, arrives in Dallas for a grape grower's conference when she runs into an old friend. The friend is shaken as she has just seen her co-presenter die while delivering a presentation. Public speaking was bad enough but what could kill a young woman so quickly? The victim's husband, Adam, hires Jill to help him find answers to his wife's death. He's convinced that Stacy's connection to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel is the cause of her death. Stacy was related to a high ranking member of the cartel family but had changed her identity to escape the cartel life, eventually becoming a nurse. Jill discovers the poison and Adam ends her services, stating he'll let the police department finish the case. Detective Castillo has never taken the husband off his number one suspect list and hires Jill as a consultant. Her investigative skills notwithstanding, Castillo's convinced if he hires Jill, she'll become a target for the real killer, and she does....
- GenresMystery
284 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2016
About the author
Alec Peche
49 books62 followersAuthor’s Bio
I have fourteen books published in the Jill Quint, MD murder mystery series. They are best described as soft-boiled mysteries.
The books are set in different locations in the United States and Europe. The lead protagonist is Jill Quint, a forensic pathologist. She worked for a state crime lab, but left as she became disenchanted with court appearances, paperwork, and politics. She operates a vineyard in the central valley of California producing Moscato wine.
Jill also works as a private consultant providing a second opinion on the cause of death for families not satisfied with what they are being told about their loved one's death. She had developed a lab that serves two purposes: she can analyze specimens from a crime scene and she can create organic solutions to pest control and fertilizer for her vines.
Jill is partnered in her adventures with her three best friends who live in another state. Each of those friends has unique skills that move a case forward to being solved.
I also have a second series featuring Damian Green, a loner who lives on an island in San Francisco Bay. He's a computer genius and inventor and his entire family were murdered seven years ago by a mistakenly released prisoner from Soledad Prison. Now he helps Natalie Severino, a retired police detective that solved his family's murders with cold cases. There are 5 books in this series.
I'm a book lover with mystery (mostly) and urban fantasy and romance (occasionally) being the only three genres I read.
Writing mysteries is an adventure - trying to plan for twists and plots to make the story richer. I can get engrossed researching a particular angle of each case. For example, in CASTLE KILLING set in Cardiff, Wales, I spent hours studying different angles of the castle to make sure I threw my victim out the right window. He needed to be four stories up to be dead rather than have multiple broken bones. Yes, I know it sounds like a gruesome question, but if I didn't ask it, one of my readers would.
I hope you will enjoy these stories!
I started a third series with Michelle Watson, a CIA operative with a teleportation skill. Imagine what a spy could do with that skill! There are 3 books in this series.
Alec Peche
I have fourteen books published in the Jill Quint, MD murder mystery series. They are best described as soft-boiled mysteries.
The books are set in different locations in the United States and Europe. The lead protagonist is Jill Quint, a forensic pathologist. She worked for a state crime lab, but left as she became disenchanted with court appearances, paperwork, and politics. She operates a vineyard in the central valley of California producing Moscato wine.
Jill also works as a private consultant providing a second opinion on the cause of death for families not satisfied with what they are being told about their loved one's death. She had developed a lab that serves two purposes: she can analyze specimens from a crime scene and she can create organic solutions to pest control and fertilizer for her vines.
Jill is partnered in her adventures with her three best friends who live in another state. Each of those friends has unique skills that move a case forward to being solved.
I also have a second series featuring Damian Green, a loner who lives on an island in San Francisco Bay. He's a computer genius and inventor and his entire family were murdered seven years ago by a mistakenly released prisoner from Soledad Prison. Now he helps Natalie Severino, a retired police detective that solved his family's murders with cold cases. There are 5 books in this series.
I'm a book lover with mystery (mostly) and urban fantasy and romance (occasionally) being the only three genres I read.
Writing mysteries is an adventure - trying to plan for twists and plots to make the story richer. I can get engrossed researching a particular angle of each case. For example, in CASTLE KILLING set in Cardiff, Wales, I spent hours studying different angles of the castle to make sure I threw my victim out the right window. He needed to be four stories up to be dead rather than have multiple broken bones. Yes, I know it sounds like a gruesome question, but if I didn't ask it, one of my readers would.
I hope you will enjoy these stories!
I started a third series with Michelle Watson, a CIA operative with a teleportation skill. Imagine what a spy could do with that skill! There are 3 books in this series.
Alec Peche
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April 19, 2022
I really enjoy this series, but thought the story line for this book was a bit far fetched as Jill, a private medical examinar/vintner finds herself employed by the Dallas PD to act as bait for a drug cartel...??? Although highly imaginative, this scenario just wasn't believable.
December 16, 2019
A good read, only it could have been a little shorter. I found myself skimming through some of the technical flotsam to get to the action It was an interesting story and Jill's knowledge and expertise, along with the expertise of her team, is exceptional.. I am quite sure any one of the law enforcement units would be more than happy to have them aboard.
Perhaps, the only thing that bothers me is the fact that Jill is so extraordinary that I just can't see how she lets herself get in the path of danger. Does she think she is indestructible? Can the author not write a book without putting Jill in the line of fire, using her mental acuity and that of her team without putting her as the bulls eye in the target. It has gotten so that when I read one of the books in this series, it is a given that at some point Jill's life will be put in danger. How horribly predictable. I prefer books that take you by surprise, rather than have you waiting for the inevitable. The author writes a good book, sometimes a little too technical and always predictable as far as Jill goes, but the plots are always good, the characters really great, which all in all makes for a good read.
Perhaps, the only thing that bothers me is the fact that Jill is so extraordinary that I just can't see how she lets herself get in the path of danger. Does she think she is indestructible? Can the author not write a book without putting Jill in the line of fire, using her mental acuity and that of her team without putting her as the bulls eye in the target. It has gotten so that when I read one of the books in this series, it is a given that at some point Jill's life will be put in danger. How horribly predictable. I prefer books that take you by surprise, rather than have you waiting for the inevitable. The author writes a good book, sometimes a little too technical and always predictable as far as Jill goes, but the plots are always good, the characters really great, which all in all makes for a good read.
October 30, 2020
Wonderful
Jill has to come up with new ways to solve this murder. First she is hired by the husband solve this murder then he terminates the contract before it is solved. Det. Castillo calls her to hire her to finish solving the murder. The hotel gives her a room free if she goes. She uses Henrik's software in different ways to find different items, always informing law enforcement that his program is available to purchase in the US, she got hers for free for solving his wife's murder. Detective says she's a magnet for bad guys. She is always finding new ways to solve the problem.
Jill has to come up with new ways to solve this murder. First she is hired by the husband solve this murder then he terminates the contract before it is solved. Det. Castillo calls her to hire her to finish solving the murder. The hotel gives her a room free if she goes. She uses Henrik's software in different ways to find different items, always informing law enforcement that his program is available to purchase in the US, she got hers for free for solving his wife's murder. Detective says she's a magnet for bad guys. She is always finding new ways to solve the problem.
June 16, 2021
Exciting Thriller
This murder mystery started off very slow. However I wasn’t worried because I knew as soon as Dr Jill became involved it would get more interesting with an abundance of clues uncovered. The technical descriptions were easy to follow and understand. I really like that aspect of these books. That plus the surprising and dangerous things Dr Jill accomplishes make these mysteries so enjoying to read!
This murder mystery started off very slow. However I wasn’t worried because I knew as soon as Dr Jill became involved it would get more interesting with an abundance of clues uncovered. The technical descriptions were easy to follow and understand. I really like that aspect of these books. That plus the surprising and dangerous things Dr Jill accomplishes make these mysteries so enjoying to read!
January 1, 2021
Another more talk less action.
It seems as when Jill is not working with her team all together the stories are a bit less exciting. The next story is with the whole gang is going on vacation to Europe. I hope it has lots of action and the guys in the story picking up a little more adventure.
It seems as when Jill is not working with her team all together the stories are a bit less exciting. The next story is with the whole gang is going on vacation to Europe. I hope it has lots of action and the guys in the story picking up a little more adventure.
September 15, 2019
Great book📚📚!
This book was written on a subject matter that was scary, this time it seems that she might get hurt, I laughed at the bug spray. It was a surprise, it worked. Loved this book, couldn't put it down. Hope the next one is just as good 👍📚📚.
This book was written on a subject matter that was scary, this time it seems that she might get hurt, I laughed at the bug spray. It was a surprise, it worked. Loved this book, couldn't put it down. Hope the next one is just as good 👍📚📚.
April 23, 2018
Another fun read
I enjoyed reading this cozy mystery. It continues to be a good series and the author is definitely improving her writing skills.
I enjoyed reading this cozy mystery. It continues to be a good series and the author is definitely improving her writing skills.
August 15, 2018
Good read
Enjoyed the story and the new area. Having the same characters from her other books makes one feel like they know them.
Enjoyed the story and the new area. Having the same characters from her other books makes one feel like they know them.
November 4, 2019
Excellent
These books are so good. They are packed with action and have so many twists and turns I really can’t put them down. Love the characters.
These books are so good. They are packed with action and have so many twists and turns I really can’t put them down. Love the characters.
April 25, 2020
Murder at the podium
It was a interesting book with scary characters and plots changing with characters it kept me interested in reading to the of the book
It was a interesting book with scary characters and plots changing with characters it kept me interested in reading to the of the book
April 13, 2021
The writing style is strange - conversations do not seem natural, but I enjoy the story lines.
September 18, 2021
Series keeps getting better
I really enjoy these books. The characters are well written and interesting. I love that the books are also clean.
I really enjoy these books. The characters are well written and interesting. I love that the books are also clean.
February 9, 2016
I enjoyed this Goodreads book.
The chapters are just the right length if you can only read in short blocks of time. After the first third, I didn't want to stop reading until it was finished. The action climbs steadily. When you think it is over, it just continues.
I had a good chuckle about the bug spray in chapter 16. It also seemed like not a bad idea but on second thought too impractical.
I am looking forward to the next Jill Quint book.
The chapters are just the right length if you can only read in short blocks of time. After the first third, I didn't want to stop reading until it was finished. The action climbs steadily. When you think it is over, it just continues.
I had a good chuckle about the bug spray in chapter 16. It also seemed like not a bad idea but on second thought too impractical.
I am looking forward to the next Jill Quint book.
November 24, 2016
she keeps a cool head...
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