Subtle Felonies (Hannibal Jones Mystery Series) by Austin S. Camacho | Book Review ~ $25 Gift Card ~ Guest Post by Author | #Mystery #Thriller #HannibalJones @GoddessFish
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Book Details
Subtle Felonies by Austin S Camacho Series: Hannibal Jones Mystery Series
Published by Intrigue Publishing on September 27, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 272
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsWhen retired basketball star Xander Brown goes missing his wife calls in Hannibal Jones, Washington DC private eye and self-described troubleshooter.
Jones soon learns that rich former athletes have offbeat friends including the flashy entrepreneur Xander’ s been financing and the has-been soul singer with underworld connections.
But has Xander just run away, or has one of his friends orchestrated a kidnapping? Hannibal Jones follows the clues from Xander’ s palatial Northern Virginia estate to night clubs where asking too many questions can cost you a beating.
Figuring out who is involved with Xander’ s disappearance is only the first step in Jones’ desperate effort to bring him home safely.
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Excerpt from Subtle Felonies
Hannibal saw the five inches of stainless-steel arcing toward his stomach and managed to swing his right arm down fast enough to stop Cawfee’s arm, wrist against wrist. He gripped Cawfee’s knife hand with both of his own and twisted hard. It didn’t break Cawfee’s grip on the weapon, but he did release Hannibal’s jacket, waving his free arm to keep his balance.
Hannibal let go and jumped back away from Cawfee. Wrestling with a knife in the hand of a bigger man was a losing proposition. He back pedaled, trying to get more distance from that knife, but Cawfee kept charging at him.
“I seen your gun,” Cawfee said, “but I saw how you acted around the women and I figured you wouldn’t go around strapped here at the house. Not so stupid now, huh?”
At that moment, Hannibal felt stupid, thinking Cawfee might make the rational choice. Now he faced a man who looked like he knew what he was doing with a blade, making short feinting slashes at Hannibal. He would have to wait until Cawfee committed before he tried to disarm him.
Cawfee’s eyes lit up and he leaped forward faster than Hannibal thought he could. The blade swished past in front of him, but he lost his footing and fell. His back thudded into the turf and Cawfee dropped on top of him, switching his grip to stab down. Hannibal crossed his forearms, stopping Cawfee’s arm between his fists. Cawfee applied all his weight, forcing the knife down to within an inch of Hannibal’s throat. Both men panted hard with the opposing effort, Hannibal gearing up to push hard to one side.
Then there was a short whoosh and a loud crack sound. The impact sounded to him just like a man driving a ball down the fairway.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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My Thoughts on Subtle Felonies
“Subtle Felonies” by Austin S. Camacho is a gripping addition to the Hannibal Jones Mystery Series. The book kicks off with the disappearance of Xander Brown, a retired basketball star, and the subsequent involvement of Hannibal Jones, the self-proclaimed troubleshooter and private eye. Camacho skillfully weaves a complex web of intrigue revolving around the world of rich former athletes and their eccentric companions, including a flashy entrepreneur and a soul singer with underworld connections. The central question of whether Xander has willingly vanished or fallen victim to a nefarious plot keeps readers hooked from the very beginning.
Camacho’s novel excels in several areas. The top-notch character development allows readers to connect with the diverse cast. The pacing is relentless, drawing readers in and making it nearly impossible to put the book down, always urging you to read “just one more” chapter. The storyline is well-crafted, full of depth and complexity, and offers plenty of excitement and unexpected plot twists that will keep mystery and thriller enthusiasts thoroughly engaged.
“Subtle Felonies” is a must-read for fans of the genre, as it combines a compelling mystery with excellent character development and a plot that continually surprises. Austin S. Camacho delivers a thrilling experience, making this book a compelling addition to the Hannibal Jones Mystery Series.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Austin S Camacho
Austin S Camacho is the author of eight novels about Washington DC-based private eye Hannibal Jones, five in the Stark and O’Brien international adventure-thriller series, and the detective novel Beyond Blue.
His short stories have been featured in several anthologies, and he is featured in the Edgar-nominated African American Mystery Writers: A Historical and Thematic Study by Frankie Y. Bailey.
He is a past president of the Maryland Writers Association, past Vice President of the Virginia Writers Club, and one of the directors of the Creatures, Crimes & Creativity literary conference - now in its 10th year.
The 8th Hannibal Jones mystery, Subtle Felonies, is out now.
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Guest Post from Austin Camacho, author of Subtle Felonies
Five Reasons You Should Read My Book
The first reason you should read Subtle Felonies is to meet a true hero. Hannibal Jones is a private eye in the classic hardboiled mold. He has a clearly defined morality all his own, he’s tough when he needs to be, but tender when that’s called for. He also has a smart mouth and is clever enough to solve a twisty mystery. He may seem familiar to fans of Lew Archer, Travis McGee and Phillip Marlowe but being a man of mixed race raised in Germany gives him a unique perspective when dealing with the book’s diverse cast. This is a man you will be happy to get to know.
Reason number two would be the settings. I do a lot of driving around in the process of writing my novels. I need to get the feel for every corner of the DMV (District of Columbia/ Maryland / Virginia) to give you the sights, the tastes, the smells, the sounds, the FEEL of our area. You will be pulled in and immersed in the world my characters live in.
The pace of my story is another good reason to read this one. Once Hannibal sinks his teeth into the mystery, events move at a breakneck pace. The feeling of urgency to find the missing man never slackens. Almost every chapter ends with a cliffhanger. My objective is to leave no place in the whole book where it will be easy to put it down for the night.
The biggest reason to read Subtle Felonies is the mystery itself. I’ve constructed a plot that twists like a corkscrew with clues scattered about the landscape. There ARE enough clues in plain sight for you to solve this mystery and figure out who the ultimate villain is… but you won’t. and in the meantime, a series of bad men and women appear with their own schemes that only confuse the sleuth trying to sort out the big villain’s plot.
That is the biggest reason, but I can give you one more good motive for reading Subtle Felonies. It is only the latest in a series of complex mysteries Hannibal Jones has faced. Each of his previous seven adventures is populated by its own cast of fascinating characters, explores parts of the Washington area, moves at its own frenetic pace, and offers opportunities to get to know this knight errant in dark glasses, DC’s professional troubleshooter, Hannibal Jones. So when you finish Subtle Felonies you’ll know there’s more great reading ahead.
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Full Tour Schedule:
October 2: The Avid Reader
October 3: Read Your Writes Book Reviews
October 4: Literary Gold
October 5: Westveil Publishing
October 6: Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews
October 9: Kenyan Poet
October 10: Fabulous and Brunette
October 11: Novels Alive – review only
October 12: Hope. Dreams. Life… Love
October 13: Sandra’s Book Club
October 16: Gina Rae Mitchell – review
October 17: Andi’s Book Reviews
October 18: The Key of Love
October 19: The Mystery Section
October 20: Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books!
October 23: Author C.A.Milson
October 24: Inkspired
October 25: It’s Raining Books
October 26: Long and Short Reviews
October 27: travel the ages
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this sounds like an interesting book
What is your favorite time of day to write?
Thos looks like an excellent novel. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
The excerpt is very intense. Sounds like a great series!
This sounds like a good book.
It would be great to read about a true hero in your book!
Thanks, Nancy. Hannibal Jones is a real hero in the traditional sense. He’s not perfect by any means, but his mission is always to help others.
Thank you so much for featuring this book today.
Good morning, Gina and thank you so much for your kind words about my new novel.
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