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Charlie McGinley Mystery #2
What Would Johnny Dent Do?
Agatha Christie meets Janet Evanovich, with a bit of Navajo magic thrown in for good measure.
A Charlie McGinley comedic mystery with movies, mothers & murder.
Charlie McGinley writes detective novels. His latest book is being filmed as a movie on location in New Mexico. Everything is going great... until Scott Lassiter, the star of the film, is kidnapped.
Vanessa Tanner, the female lead in the movie, is married to Scott. She quickly becomes the primary suspect in the kidnapping. Charlie, who was once engaged to Vanessa, reluctantly agrees to help her.
Then, people start dying.
Can Charlie—and Ben, his long-dead Navajo spirit guide—find Scott, save the movie, and not get knocked off, while trying to convince Charlie’s new wife that he's not having an affair with Vanessa?
A Charlie McGinley comedic mystery with movies, mothers & murder.
Charlie McGinley writes detective novels. His latest book is being filmed as a movie on location in New Mexico. Everything is going great... until Scott Lassiter, the star of the film, is kidnapped.
Vanessa Tanner, the female lead in the movie, is married to Scott. She quickly becomes the primary suspect in the kidnapping. Charlie, who was once engaged to Vanessa, reluctantly agrees to help her.
Then, people start dying.
Can Charlie—and Ben, his long-dead Navajo spirit guide—find Scott, save the movie, and not get knocked off, while trying to convince Charlie’s new wife that he's not having an affair with Vanessa?
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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About the author
Sam Ingraffia
4 books8 followersSAM INGRAFFIA has been a professional writer for over three decades.
During his long career, he has won numerous awards, including the Gold Medal from Global Book Awards for his novel Bad Bones.
He was born in Chicago but grew up in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA and shortly after graduating with honors, began his writing and acting career.
Sam had no show business connections when he started in the industry, so his original plan was to write material for himself to help his burgeoning acting career.
“In the beginning, I was the only one who would cast me.”
He and another actor wrote a short pilot presentation in which they played the two leads. They performed excerpts from the project at comedy clubs and showcases all around Los Angeles. The project was eventually optioned by Universal Studios. The pilot never sold, but that was the beginning of his long, successful career as a writer.
Ingraffia has written novels, short stories, feature films, episodic television, network pilots, Pink Panther cartoons, stage plays, HBO comedy specials and multiple internet series.
As an actor, he’s made over 100 film and television appearances.
When Sam's not in his office writing, or on a set acting, he can often be found in his home workshop finishing a woodworking project. He's built or refinished most of the furniture in his home. He still lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two cats, Oscar and Felix.
www.samingraffiawrites.com
sam@samingraffiawrites.com
During his long career, he has won numerous awards, including the Gold Medal from Global Book Awards for his novel Bad Bones.
He was born in Chicago but grew up in Los Angeles. He attended UCLA and shortly after graduating with honors, began his writing and acting career.
Sam had no show business connections when he started in the industry, so his original plan was to write material for himself to help his burgeoning acting career.
“In the beginning, I was the only one who would cast me.”
He and another actor wrote a short pilot presentation in which they played the two leads. They performed excerpts from the project at comedy clubs and showcases all around Los Angeles. The project was eventually optioned by Universal Studios. The pilot never sold, but that was the beginning of his long, successful career as a writer.
Ingraffia has written novels, short stories, feature films, episodic television, network pilots, Pink Panther cartoons, stage plays, HBO comedy specials and multiple internet series.
As an actor, he’s made over 100 film and television appearances.
When Sam's not in his office writing, or on a set acting, he can often be found in his home workshop finishing a woodworking project. He's built or refinished most of the furniture in his home. He still lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two cats, Oscar and Felix.
www.samingraffiawrites.com
sam@samingraffiawrites.com
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January 26, 2023
Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I did not read the first book, so I’m not sure what I missed out on there. Charlie is a fun character. This book has great dialogue. I love that this had a sort of male Murder She Wrote vibe.
I think I expected more Navajo related stuff in the book since it was mentioned in the description. I was a little bummed there wasn’t more. I think making it a little more personal with feeling on the inside could have added some great depth to the characters.
Overall, this was a fun read!
I did not read the first book, so I’m not sure what I missed out on there. Charlie is a fun character. This book has great dialogue. I love that this had a sort of male Murder She Wrote vibe.
I think I expected more Navajo related stuff in the book since it was mentioned in the description. I was a little bummed there wasn’t more. I think making it a little more personal with feeling on the inside could have added some great depth to the characters.
Overall, this was a fun read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2023
Humorous
This book was a recent win from Goodreads. I don't know that I would call this a "cozy," per se, but it had humor, suspense, and mystery with no real gore or explicit love scenes. I liked it, and I would like to read the first one in the series. It didn't have many printing errors. I recommend it.
This book was a recent win from Goodreads. I don't know that I would call this a "cozy," per se, but it had humor, suspense, and mystery with no real gore or explicit love scenes. I liked it, and I would like to read the first one in the series. It didn't have many printing errors. I recommend it.
January 22, 2023
Fun, humorous and easy to read mystery that will please readers looking for a light but not cozy little mystery adventure. 4 stars
My thanks to the sponsors of the this book’s goodreads giveaway for the opportunity to obtain and read a copy of this book
My thanks to the sponsors of the this book’s goodreads giveaway for the opportunity to obtain and read a copy of this book
September 10, 2024
What Would Johnny Dent Do?: A Charlie McGinley Mystery Book 2
Another terrific story with great characters and believable plot.
Really enjoy the humour to balance out all the dead bodies! Bet you really enjoy this one; I did!.
Another terrific story with great characters and believable plot.
Really enjoy the humour to balance out all the dead bodies! Bet you really enjoy this one; I did!.
November 18, 2022
loved this book
Funny, fast paced mystery.
Great follow up to “The Right Stiff”
I laughed all the way through it.
Five stars
Funny, fast paced mystery.
Great follow up to “The Right Stiff”
I laughed all the way through it.
Five stars
July 3, 2025
The Shot
Johnny Dent rides again. There is a movie, a book, a car and a gun. All wrapped up for Christmas... Enjoy.
Johnny Dent rides again. There is a movie, a book, a car and a gun. All wrapped up for Christmas... Enjoy.
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