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Innocence Trilogy #2
Price of Innocence
She runs a foundation dedicated to forgiveness. He’s a cop running down the guilty to make them pay. If they don’t work together, people will die.
Detective Bel Belichek and his partner arrive at a murder scene in a peaceful, historic section of Fairlington, Virginia, only to realize the victim is the cousin of Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Maggie Frye.
Or is it?
The family tragedy that forever scarred Maggie and her cousins, Jamie and Ally, reaches into the present, threatening to claim more lives if Belichek can’t find this murderer. And to do that he has to shut down emotions he’d thought were gone for good.
Price of Innocence, by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, is a sequel to Proof of Innocence that can also be read as a stand-alone. If you love twists and turns, characters who stick with you, and mysteries and romance swirled together, you'll love Price of Innocence. The Innocence Trilogy will conclude with the finale, Premise of Innocence.
NOTE FROM PATRICIA McLINN TO CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING READERS: Proof of Innocence and Price of Innocence do not have nearly as much humor as the Caught Dead in Wyoming mysteries, although there is some. They're a bit grittier and darker ... though not in the deep end of grit and dark.
The Innocence Trilogy
Proof of Innocence
Price of Innocence
Premise of Innocence
Detective Bel Belichek and his partner arrive at a murder scene in a peaceful, historic section of Fairlington, Virginia, only to realize the victim is the cousin of Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Maggie Frye.
Or is it?
The family tragedy that forever scarred Maggie and her cousins, Jamie and Ally, reaches into the present, threatening to claim more lives if Belichek can’t find this murderer. And to do that he has to shut down emotions he’d thought were gone for good.
Price of Innocence, by USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn, is a sequel to Proof of Innocence that can also be read as a stand-alone. If you love twists and turns, characters who stick with you, and mysteries and romance swirled together, you'll love Price of Innocence. The Innocence Trilogy will conclude with the finale, Premise of Innocence.
NOTE FROM PATRICIA McLINN TO CAUGHT DEAD IN WYOMING READERS: Proof of Innocence and Price of Innocence do not have nearly as much humor as the Caught Dead in Wyoming mysteries, although there is some. They're a bit grittier and darker ... though not in the deep end of grit and dark.
The Innocence Trilogy
Proof of Innocence
Price of Innocence
Premise of Innocence
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2021
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About the author
Patricia McLinn
126 books309 followersUSA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s novels—cited by reviewers for warmth, wit and vivid characterization – have won numerous regional and national awards and been on national bestseller lists.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
In addition to her romance and women’s fiction books, Patricia is the author of the Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, which adds a touch of humor and romance to figuring out whodunit.
Patricia received BA and MSJ degrees from Northwestern University. She was a sports writer (Rockford, Ill.), assistant sports editor (Charlotte, N.C.) and—for 20-plus years—an editor at the Washington Post.
She has spoken about writing from Melbourne, Australia to Washington, D.C., including being a guest-speaker at the Smithsonian Institution. She is now living in Northern Kentucky, and writing full-time. Patricia loves to hear from readers through her website, Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter.
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March 15, 2021
Price of Innocence by Patricia McLinn
The Innocence Trilogy Book Two
Detective Rutherford “Ford” Belichek and his partner, Tanner Landis, are on the case of a murdered woman. A woman who is the cousin to Ford’s good friend, Maggie Frye. Maggie was one of the main characters in book one, Proof of Innocence. The victim is assumed to be Jamison “Jamie” Chancellor, as the body was found in Jamie’s house, which isn’t easily identified.
The detectives are working as hard as they can. Being the body wasn’t found right away, as Jamie was out of town, supposedly, it’s tougher to find answers. Many leads have gone cold before they could start.
A podcaster trying to make a name for himself seems to be getting information leaked out of the police department. So many things are going on, a real page-turner full of could-be guilty persons. Great characters and story.
**Sexual content and language
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The Innocence Trilogy Book Two
Detective Rutherford “Ford” Belichek and his partner, Tanner Landis, are on the case of a murdered woman. A woman who is the cousin to Ford’s good friend, Maggie Frye. Maggie was one of the main characters in book one, Proof of Innocence. The victim is assumed to be Jamison “Jamie” Chancellor, as the body was found in Jamie’s house, which isn’t easily identified.
The detectives are working as hard as they can. Being the body wasn’t found right away, as Jamie was out of town, supposedly, it’s tougher to find answers. Many leads have gone cold before they could start.
A podcaster trying to make a name for himself seems to be getting information leaked out of the police department. So many things are going on, a real page-turner full of could-be guilty persons. Great characters and story.
**Sexual content and language
https://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com...
February 7, 2023
Grips from the start.
I suggest you do not start reading this before bed time. You may stay up to long. It is a stand alone story, but the characters are in a trilogy. The first two are great mysteries that keep you thinking.
This story focuses on Belicheck, Landis, and Maggie's cousin, Jamie. It is a second in a Trilogy. A neighbor decides to borrow a book and finds a deed body. The body has been dead and left in a house with the air conditioning off for about a month. The owner of the house was suppose to be gone to finish a book. No one thought she was missing, let alone dead.
This is a fast paced story. It does not drag on even though it is long. I found it hard to put down.
I suggest you do not start reading this before bed time. You may stay up to long. It is a stand alone story, but the characters are in a trilogy. The first two are great mysteries that keep you thinking.
This story focuses on Belicheck, Landis, and Maggie's cousin, Jamie. It is a second in a Trilogy. A neighbor decides to borrow a book and finds a deed body. The body has been dead and left in a house with the air conditioning off for about a month. The owner of the house was suppose to be gone to finish a book. No one thought she was missing, let alone dead.
This is a fast paced story. It does not drag on even though it is long. I found it hard to put down.
March 2, 2021
Great mystery with well written cast of characters
If it's a McLinn mystery, it will be well plotted, interesting with twists and turns, and will leave you wanting another when you have finished it; this is true of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, the Secret Sleuthing series, and certainly this Innocence series. I preorder her mysteries without reading the premise - I am confident they will be well worth the purchase price.
If it's a McLinn mystery, it will be well plotted, interesting with twists and turns, and will leave you wanting another when you have finished it; this is true of the Caught Dead in Wyoming series, the Secret Sleuthing series, and certainly this Innocence series. I preorder her mysteries without reading the premise - I am confident they will be well worth the purchase price.
June 1, 2021
Strong story
With the usual strong story development of Patricia McLinn, this story grabs you from the beginning and leads the reader down a twisty path. There were a few too many grammatical errors, though, to be one of McLinn best. They should have spent a little more time on editing.
With the usual strong story development of Patricia McLinn, this story grabs you from the beginning and leads the reader down a twisty path. There were a few too many grammatical errors, though, to be one of McLinn best. They should have spent a little more time on editing.
April 11, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed Price of Innocence! Excellent character development, a plot that keeps the reader guessing, no superfluous cursing, and protagonists who don’t jump into bed at the first sight of each other. I’m looking forward to the next in series.
June 2, 2021
Another hit!
Have always enjoyed reading the author's books. I must admit that I was not surprised at the error in identifying the dead body. How the author finished the telling kept me on my toes. Looking forward to reading the next story!
Have always enjoyed reading the author's books. I must admit that I was not surprised at the error in identifying the dead body. How the author finished the telling kept me on my toes. Looking forward to reading the next story!
June 7, 2021
Interesting mystery/suspense read
I think this is Patricia McLinn’s best book yet. She does a great job fleshing out her characters and keeps you guessing right until the end. Looking forward to the third installment in this series!
I think this is Patricia McLinn’s best book yet. She does a great job fleshing out her characters and keeps you guessing right until the end. Looking forward to the third installment in this series!
March 28, 2023
Patricia said this was different at the beginning
And yes it was to some extent. But thoroughly just as enjoyable as any of her other series, I believe. And yes there was some humor as well. A page turner for sure. Can't wait until I get the next in this series!
And yes it was to some extent. But thoroughly just as enjoyable as any of her other series, I believe. And yes there was some humor as well. A page turner for sure. Can't wait until I get the next in this series!
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