Clean Win (A Sam Quentin Mystery #4) by Kevin R. Doyle | Book Review ~ Gift Card Available #Mystery #Murder #SamQuentin | @GoddessFish @KevinDoyleFiction
A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.
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Quick Summary:
Clean Win is a plot-driven mystery with attention to detail that captivates the audience. As Sam Quinton weaves his way through the investigation, the story unfolds into a compelling tapestry of suspense and intrigue, making it a satisfying read for mystery enthusiasts. (Read more below, please)
Book Details
Clean Win by Kevin R. Doyle Series: A Sam Quinton Mystery Book 4
Published by Camel Press on March 14, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 222
Source: Goddess Fish PromotionsLaura Mosby is like a lot of young women, working in a job she doesn't like, looking for a way out, and doing her best to enjoy her privacy. When she dies a violent death at the hands of an intruder, it's at first brushed off as a standard homicide.
But when Lieutenant Santiago, the supervising detective, comes across evidence linking her death to a local politician, he begins to see the faint threads of a much nastier scheme.
Desperate to shield his people from potential harm, he turns to Sam Quinton, full-time gym owner and part-time private investigator, to help solve Laura's murder and help the police department evade the wrath of City Hall.
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Excerpt from Clean Win
We sat there for another minute or two before I prodded the cop. “Laura Mosby.”
“Right.” Santiago sat a little straighter, as if pulling himself back on track. “We’ve got a possible suspect.”
“From what the local news has reported, you’ve had more than one possible suspect.”
Santiago nodded. “A former boyfriend, another even more former boyfriend, and a low-rent cousin who lives out of state.”
“But?”
“But they were all dead ends. And now we’ve got someone new to look at.”
“Which I’m guessing has something to do with why you’re slumming enough to visit me this morning,” I said. “So why not get to it. Who’s the new favorite?”
Santiago looked away as he pressed his hands flat on his thighs. Despite our not-so-hot relationship, I decided to give him the time he needed.
He looked back my way, his expression as calm and controlled as I’d ever seen him.
“Bob Marlow,” he said, so quietly I almost missed it.
I blinked a couple of times, processing the name.
“Bob Marlow,” I repeated a few seconds later.
“Yeah,” Santiago said, giving me half a nod.
“As in Mayor Bob Marlow?”
Only a quarter of a nod this time, if that. “Yeah.”
“As in recently-announced candidate for governor Bob Marlow?”
No comment this time, except for Santiago giving me a dead-level stare.
“Well, shit,” I said.
“Yeah,” Santiago said.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for Clean Win
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Doyle, Kevin R (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 222 Pages - 03/14/2023 (Publication Date) - Camel Press (Publisher)
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My Thoughts on Clean Win
In “Clean Win” by Kevin Doyle, the narrative kicks into high gear as Laura Mosby, a young woman trapped in a job she despises, meets a tragic end at the hands of an intruder. Initially dismissed as a routine homicide, Lieutenant Santiago, the overseeing detective, stumbles upon evidence linking the crime to a local politician. The discovery unravels the sinister threads of a more elaborate scheme, prompting Santiago to enlist the help of Sam Quinton, a full-time gym owner and part-time private investigator. As the story gains momentum, readers are taken on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.
Doyle’s narrative is marked by its breakneck pace, maintaining a gripping momentum that keeps the reader engrossed. The intricate web of suspects adds layers to the mystery, ensuring a constant sense of anticipation. The characters are intricately crafted and believable, each adding to the complexity of the mystery.
The plot is carefully constructed, with attention to detail that captivates the audience. As Sam Quinton weaves his way through the investigation, the story unfolds into a compelling tapestry of suspense and intrigue, making it a satisfying read for mystery enthusiasts.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Kevin R. Doyle
A high-school teacher, former college instructor, and fiction writer, Kevin R. Doyle is the author of numerous short horror stories. He’s also written three crime thrillers, The Group, When You Have to Go There, and And the Devil Walks Away, and one horror novel, The Litter.
In the last few years, he’s begun working on the Sam Quinton private eye series, published by Camel Press. The first Quinton book, Squatter’s Rights, was nominated for the 2021 Shamus award for Best First PI Novel. The second book, Heel Turn, was released in March of 2021, while the third in the series, Double Frame, came out in March of 2022.
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Easy Amazon Info Link
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Doyle, Kevin R (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 222 Pages - 03/14/2023 (Publication Date) - Camel Press (Publisher)
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Giveaway!
Kevin R. Doyle will award a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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Full Tour Schedule:
January 16: Guatemala Paula Loves to Read
January 16: Gina Rae Mitchell
January 23: Moonlight Compass Books
January 23: Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting
January 30: The Faerie Review
January 30: The Reading Addict
February 6: Literary Gold
February 6: Novels Alive
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Sounds like an interesting book,
I love goid mysteries. This should be fantastic.
Enjoyed the excerpt.
Gina,
Wanted to thank you once again for featuring my work. I hope anyone who’s interested gives the series a try. It’s been quite an experience working on it so far.
This sounds like a good story.
Thanks for stopping by, Sherry. You should give it a try.
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a good book.
Thanks for stopping by March. It’s a good series.
This sounds like a fascinating read for a wintery day.
It is that, Nancy. Let me know what you this k if you get a chance to read it.
The story sounds very intriguing.
It’s a great series, Rita.
Good morning. Thanks for reviewing my work, and I appreciate your kind remarks. This is my first blog tour since retiring, so I’ll be checking in often during the day for any comments or questions. Plus, where I live we’re still in deep freeze so I’m pretty much consigned to being indoors.
Welcome Kevin and congrats on the retirement! It’s deadly cold here in Illinois too…perfect day to stay in and read.
Thank you so much for reviewing today!