Killers Can't Hide (A Delbert Cantrell Murder Mystery) by Travis E. Short – iRead Book Tour & Review
“From Kentucky’s bluegrass ranches to the sun-scorched Mexican borderlands, secrets ride faster than the law.”
Welcome, friends! I’m excited to share my third stop on the Travis Short iRead Book Tour for Killers Can't Hide. Each leg of this tour has uncovered new twists, and today I’m thrilled to bring you deeper into this high-stakes thriller. From the quiet beauty of Kentucky horse country to the sun-scorched deserts of Mexico, Short delivers a mystery brimming with glamour, politics, and danger. Grab your coffee (or a saddle!) and join me as we ride into the intrigue.
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📝 All About the Book
Killers Can't Hide: A Novel
By Travis Short
Series: A Delbert Cantrell Murder Mystery #1
Published by Publish Authority Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 270
Source: iRead Book ToursIn "Killers Can't Hide," the stakes are high, and the line between justice and political ambition blurs. Caught in the crossfire of Sheriff John Loudermilk's reelection bid and the aspirations of his ambitious deputy, Harlan Haynes, Delbert Cantrell finds himself in a race against time to prove his innocence. With the local authorities more concerned with closing the case quickly than uncovering the truth, Cantrell takes matters into his own hands.
Enter Sydney Saperstein, a seasoned attorney, and Isadore Holt, a sharp-witted detective. Together, they form an unlikely alliance determined to unearth the secrets buried beneath the surface of Maysville. From the backstreets of Mississippi to the deserts of the southwest USA, their investigation unravels a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to tear the town apart.
As Cantrell and Holt delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sinister campaign to unseat the Sheriff Loudermilk and expose the dark underbelly of Maysville. But with danger lurking around every corner, they must rely on their wit and determination to see justice served.
"Killers Can't Hide" is a gripping murder mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. With twists and turns aplenty, this tale of intrigue and deception is sure to captivate audiences from start to finish.
📚 Where to Find Killers Can't Hide
Available on Amazon
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✨ My Thoughts on Killers Can't Hide ✨
Killers Can't Hide is classic Southern mystery with a gritty edge. Travis E. Short captures the cadence of small-town Kentucky perfectly—the Southern dialect feels authentic and natural, drawing you right into the horse-country setting.
The investigation moves at a fast clip, which makes this a one-sitting kind of read. Twists, turns, and a few clever misdirections kept me guessing until the final reveal.
Delbert Cantrell is a complicated lead. His old-school, sometimes sexist remarks may rub a few readers the wrong way, yet they also ring true for a character of his generation and station. That realism, even when it’s uncomfortable, adds depth to the story and highlights the cultural tensions simmering beneath the murder mystery.
If you like gritty Southern thrillers with believable voices and a plot that never slows down, Killers Can't Hide delivers intrigue and atmosphere in equal measure.
⭐ Review at a Glance ⭐
- Rating: ★★★★☆ (3.5 rounded up to 4)
- Genre: Southern mystery/thriller
- Pacing: Fast—easy to finish in a single sitting
- Highlights: Authentic Southern dialect, plenty of intrigue with twists, turns, and misdirections
- Considerations: A few sexist comments from Delbert that may put off some readers
- Overall: Gritty and atmospheric; a solid pick for fans of quick, twisty Southern mysteries
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I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review represents my honest and unbiased opinion.
✍️ Meet the Author
Travis Short is the writer and author of several books, including Anna: A Life of Faith and Courage, Killers Can't Hide, and The Adventures of Faraday Fox. Among other works, he has also published the illustrated epic poem Old White Men, a story of the sacrifices by America’s warriors since 1775. His favorite pastime is writing short stories, many of which are included in his collection Corners of My Mind.
Retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, he pursued a career in shipbuilding and manufacturing. He has extensive experience in technical writing and business consulting. A graduate of the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, Travis holds a degree in Engineering Sciences.
He is the father of four daughters and three sons, and currently resides in Moss Point, Mississippi, with his constant companion, a Lhasa Apso named Choi.
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🌐 Website ~ 📘 Facebook ~ 🔷X ~ 📚 Goodreads ~🅰️Amazon
🎁 Giveaway!
Enter below for your chance to win author-signed copies of ANNA: A LIFE OF FAITH AND COURAGE and three other Travis Short novels (one winner) (USA only) (ends Oct 6)
Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!
📚 Blog Stops — Killers Can't Hide
- Sep 4 – Kim's Book Review and Writing Aha's
- Sep 16 – Liese's Blog
- Sep 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Sep 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books
- Sep 23 – Book Corner News and Reviews
📱 Social Media Stops — Killers Can't Hide
- Sep 22 – @Leannebookstagram
🗺️ Full Tour Schedule (All Stops)
- Aug 10 – @therearenobadbooks
- Sep 2 – Liese's Blog
- Sep 2 – Cover Lover Book Review
- Sep 2 – @bubbleswrapherbooks
- Sep 2 – @onemorechap
- Sep 2 – @bearyintobooks
- Sep 2 – @youngpink_bibilophile
- Sep 2 – @my_fair_fiction
- Sep 2 – @adriftinfictionalworld
- Sep 3 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Sep 3 – Kim's Book Review and Writing Aha's
- Sep 3 – @michellegodardricher
- Sep 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books
- Sep 4 – Kim's Book Review and Writing Aha's
- Sep 4 – @nessas_book_reviews
- Sep 5 – @tia.reads
- Sep 5 – @therearenobadbooks
- Sep 7 – @readwithinsoul
- Sep 9 – Liese's Blog
- Sep 9 – @Leannebookstagram
- Sep 9 – @anjiscape
- Sep 10 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Sep 11 – @reader_ceygo
- Sep 11 – Locks, Hooks and Books
- Sep 12 – FUONLYKNEW
- Sep 12 – Writer with Wanderlust
- Sep 15 – @acourtofspinesnpages
- Sep 15 – @ablueboxfullofbooks
- Sep 16 – @Leannebookstagram
- Sep 16 – Liese's Blog
- Sep 16 – @onceuponamaltesereader
- Sep 17 – Deanna’s Bookstagram
- Sep 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Sep 18 – GetUrBook!!!
- Sep 18 – @respecka
- Sep 18 – @Bookworm86
- Sep 19 – @the_secret_bookreview
- Sep 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books
- Sep 22 – Book Corner News and Reviews
- Sep 22 – @Leannebookstagram
- Sep 23 – Liese's Blog
- Sep 23 – @doyenne_in_tbilisi
- Sep 23 – Book Corner News and Reviews
- Sep 24 – @jilljemmett
- Sep 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews
- Sep 24 – Gina Rae Mitchell
- Sep 25 – The Life We Build
- Sep 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books
- Sep 26 – @lizzies.reading.recs
- Sep 26 – @kiv_coffeeandpages
- Sep 26 – The Life We Build
- Sep 28 – @nissa_the.bookworm
- Sep 29 – @nyahreadsbooks
- Sep 29 – @whatsenalireads
- Sep 29 – @Leannebookstagram
- Sep 29 – @bookwale_sharmaji
- Sep 29 – @readsandmusic
- Sep 29 – @this.human.reads
- Sep 29 – @the.librarymouse
- Sep 29 – @betweentheclassics
- Sep 29 – @rajendra_kumar02
Travis Short Multi-Book Book Tour Giveaway
🌟Closing Notes
A huge thank you to Travis E. Short for crafting such a riveting thriller and to iRead Book Tours for inviting me to take part in this exciting book tour. It’s always a pleasure to spotlight an author who keeps readers guessing until the final page.
This is my third stop on the Killers Can't Hide tour, and each visit has been a treat to share with all of you. If the blend of political intrigue, horse-country glamour, and edge-of-your-seat suspense calls to you, be sure to pick up a copy and join the investigation yourself.
💬 I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below or share this post with a fellow mystery lover!
Happy reading,
Gina Rae Mitchell
📌 Quick Book Tour Recap:
Book Title: Killers Can't Hide by Travis E. Short
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 270 pages
Genre: Thriller
Publisher: Publish Authority
Release date: May 2024
Tour dates: Sep 2 to Sep 29, 2025
Content Rating: PG-13. Contains cursing, street talk, and sexual implications, no explicit sex.
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These look really good. Thanks for sharing.