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Ivanka Fear is Canadian writer, born in Slovenia. She earned her B.A. and B.Ed. in English and French at Western University. Prior to pursuing writing full time, she enjoyed a long career in education. Her debut novel, The Dead Lie, is the first in her Blue Water Mysteries series. Where is My Husband? is the first book in her Jake and Mallory Thriller series. Ivanka is a member of Crime Writers of Canada, International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. She resides in Ontario, Canada, with her family and the stray cats that wandered in. When not reading and writing, Ivanka enjoys watching mystery series and romance movies, gardening, going for walks, and watching the waves roll in at the lake.

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	Where is My Husband? (A Jake and Mallory Thriller, #1) 3.65 avg rating — 81 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dead Lie (A Blue Water Mystery #1) 3.94 avg rating — 70 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost, Like Me (A Blue Water Mystery #2) 4.59 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cold Query 4.44 avg rating — 18 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Lies in the Cornfield? (A Jake and Mallory Thriller #2) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Running on Empty: A Wine Country Cold Case

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Ivanka Fear said: " Running on Empty, the second in a series, is an enjoyable return visit to Karin Fitz Sanford’s Wine Country. This well-written mystery includes a current suspicious death as well as a 16-year-old murder, doubling the intrigue.

Ex-FBI agent Anne McCorm Running on Empty, the second in a series, is an enjoyable return visit to Karin Fitz Sanford’s Wine Country. This well-written mystery includes a current suspicious death as well as a 16-year-old murder, doubling the intrigue.

Ex-FBI agent Anne McCormack, who now works as an estate liquidator, teams up with her retired detective uncle, Jack, to solve the cold case murder of the wife of Lino Pardini, owner of a prestigious winery, lawyer, and financier. When Lino dies suddenly, it’s discovered that he has bilked his clients of a fortune. His widow, Renee, is left penniless and dealing with shame as his estate is liquidated to compensate his investors for some of their losses. Renee, along with Anne, searches their property in hopes of finding cash he stashed away for some purpose known only to Lino.

The story is told from Renee’s point of view as well as Anne’s, as they become friends while trying to locate the missing money and to find out what really caused Lino’s death and why. Both come across as strong women despite their flaws and sometimes questionable morality. In addition, we see the point of view of Dave Silver, with whom Anne shares a mutual attraction and who has a past that is suspect. I enjoyed the building of Anne and Dave’s relationship as Dave’s involvement in the cold case is investigated by Anne’s uncle. Uncle Jack wants to bring closure to the cold case he investigated years ago, suspecting Lino of killing his wife but not having proof; he also has a personal stake in the financial fallout as his wife invested their savings in Lino’s Ponzi scheme. Author Fritz Sandford shows how easily one’s life can be turned upside down both by their actions or by circumstances they don’t control, and how that affects those dear to them.

The title, Running on Empty, is itself a clever clue to the unravelling of the mystery (or mysteries) in this case. Who killed Lino’s wife? How did Lino die? Where is the money he stashed away and why did he hide it? Piece by piece, the truth is unravelled, with twists thrown in you won’t see coming. Set against the beautiful landscape of the Santa Rosa area, Running on Empty will have you questioning everyone’s motives and their innocence. ...more "

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A ferry crossing, the murder of the son of a prominent family, and socio-political activism set the ball rolling in this gritty whodunit. With plenty of suspects and more than one motive, Silver Moon Rising keeps you guessing to the end. From the dis ...more
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Honestly? I often read more than one book at a time, and in this case I had begun a Freida McFadden novel alongside Accident or Murder? It didn’t take long for me to set aside McFadden for Godard-Richer’s gripping domestic suspense featuring a husban ...more
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Well, Freida, I must say you kept me up well past my bedtime! The suspense just wouldn’t quit. An absolute rollercoaster of a book, with suspicion shifting back and forth so many times it made my head snap. The Surrogate Mother begins with an opening ...more
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When your real life becomes a crime fiction novel, it’s bound to be a bestseller. In true Crime Writer fashion, main character Zoey Kozinski does her research. But participating in the California policing ride-along program provides more hands-on boo ...more
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The title itself has ominous vibes, and The Midnight Feast delivers a tasty slice of terror amidst a dark backdrop. This creepy thriller begins with the spoiler that things will not end well. A building on fire and a body in the water set the tone fo ...more
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