Item: Murder at the College
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Murder at the College by P.H. Turner | Book Review & $20 Gift Card Available | #Mystery @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @pht97 @P.H.TurnerAuthor

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Murder at the College by P.H. Turner | Book Review & $20 Gift Card Available | #Mystery @GoddessFish @WildRosePress @pht97 @P.H.TurnerAuthor

Murder at the College by P.H. Turner
Published by Wild Rose Press on 05/20/2024
Genres: Fiction, Mystery
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 234

A detective has a charming client, but there’s a problem. He might be a killer.

Quinn is a private detective with scorch marks from her last relationship and a smooth-talking heartbreaker for a client. There’s chemistry between them, but there’s a problem. Ben might have killed his twin brother.

He demands to work the case with her, claiming it’s his life on the line. A partner is the last thing Quinn wants. What she wants is to prove him innocent. But she’s finding plenty of evidence he isn’t.

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, NetGalley, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Excerpt from Murder at the College

Quinn knew Ben would be his usual charming and charismatic self, but she wasn’t falling for it tonight. There was no chance of that tonight, not after what she’d learned.

When she entered the bar’s back door, she heard the band belting out tunes and the crowd singing along. Ben poked his head out of his office. “There you are. Thought I heard the back door close.” He smiled, and she pushed aside the familiar warm tug she felt when she saw him.

When Ben stood to the side for her to enter his office, Quinn felt the heat from his hand on the small of her back and the strong, almost magnetic attraction to Ben. It was as though the universe was pulling her to him.

“Have a seat.” Instead of sitting behind his desk, he sat next to her. She could see the concern on his face. “Would you like a drink?”

“No, thank you.” Even to her, her voice sounded cold.

“Quinn, whatever you’ve come to say, just tell me. We can handle it.”

“You lied to me and your lawyer. A witness saw you coming out of the Green Room Sunday night. She picked your picture out of a lineup.”

Ben lowered his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. “Okay, I was there. I’m sorry. I was worried when I couldn’t find Paul, and he wasn’t answering his phone. I wish I hadn’t seen him lying like that on the sofa. I’d sat there so often with him, and then to see him dead like that.”

Quinn saw Ben’s grief, and she felt a surge of hope. The police had held back the fact that Paul’s body was found on the sofa to winnow out the crazies who called in and copped to every crime. Ben couldn’t have known unless he was there. “When were you there?”

“Around eleven.” He raised his head, and his gray eyes were wet with tears. “I’m sorry I lied to you. He pulled himself upright and said, “I didn’t kill my brother.”

“Tell me everything about that night,” Quinn asked.

An excerpt was provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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Purchase Links for Murder at the College

Murder at the College

Amazon Kindle Edition
Turner, P.H. (Author)
English (Publication Language)
211 Pages - 05/20/2024 (Publication Date) - The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Publisher)

Murder at the College

Turner P H (Author)
English (Publication Language)
236 Pages - 05/20/2024 (Publication Date) - Wild Rose Press (Publisher)

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My Thoughts on Murder at the College

In “Murder at the College,” P.H. Turner introduces us to Quinn, a private detective still reeling from her last case and relationship. When the charming Ben becomes her client, sparks fly, but so do suspicions; he could be a murderer. Despite her reluctance to partner up, Quinn is drawn into proving Ben’s innocence, even as the evidence mounts against him.

The book’s title evokes the classic whodunits of Agatha Christie, setting the stage for a mystery that promises—and delivers—twists and turns. Turner’s latest entry in the mystery genre may have a few rough edges, but her storytelling prowess shines through, weaving a tale rich with red herrings that test the reader’s sleuthing skills. The narrative cleverly plants clues for a truth that’s as satisfying to discover as it is surprising.

True to the spirit of escapism found in many great novels, ‘Murder at the College’ asks readers to indulge in a bit of suspension of belief. The romance unfolds with haste, and coincidences abound, but isn’t that the joy of reading? To lose oneself in a story’s embrace?

While the book stands alone, it leaves one wondering if Turner has more mysteries up her sleeve. The potential for a series is undeniable, and I am eager to see where Quinn’s investigations take her next.”

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About P.H. Turner

P.H. Turner (Pat) writes contemporary mysteries spiked with long-held grudges, secrets, and murder. With roots in a Texas farm homesteaded in the 1850s, she calls Austin home. When she's not writing, she's cooking for family, or taking care of a pair of hairy mutts, or in her garden coaxing roses to bloom in the Texas heat.

Pat is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Romance Writers of America.