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Jake and Annie Lincoln #3
Justice for Hire
A young girl who has been missing for eight months, suddenly reappears and commits a heinous murder. She claims not to know why she did it, or where she had been for the last few months. The girl's desperate parents hire private investigators, Jake and Annie Lincoln, to find the truth behind their daughter's disappearance, and why she would return and kill a stranger in cold blood.
An ex-con, who had seemingly turned his life around, becomes the next victim when a young boy shoots him, and then casually holds the gun to his own head, and pulls the trigger. An aspiring city councilor is executed in the same manner. None of the deadly murderers seem to be aware of their actions.
As the Lincolns race to solve the puzzle of why young killers are casually murdering without remorse, they are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy and become targets of a merciless assassin.
About This Mystery Series
• Book 1: Blood and Justice (A Free eBook)
• Book 2: Cold Justice
• Book 3: Justice for Hire
• Book 4: Captive Justice
• Book 5: Justice Overdue
• Book 6: Justice Returns
• Book 7: Personal Justice
• Book 8: Silent Justice
• Book 9: Web of Justice
• Book 10: Fugitive Justice
• Book 11: Profane Justice (Coming Next)
An ex-con, who had seemingly turned his life around, becomes the next victim when a young boy shoots him, and then casually holds the gun to his own head, and pulls the trigger. An aspiring city councilor is executed in the same manner. None of the deadly murderers seem to be aware of their actions.
As the Lincolns race to solve the puzzle of why young killers are casually murdering without remorse, they are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy and become targets of a merciless assassin.
About This Mystery Series
• Book 1: Blood and Justice (A Free eBook)
• Book 2: Cold Justice
• Book 3: Justice for Hire
• Book 4: Captive Justice
• Book 5: Justice Overdue
• Book 6: Justice Returns
• Book 7: Personal Justice
• Book 8: Silent Justice
• Book 9: Web of Justice
• Book 10: Fugitive Justice
• Book 11: Profane Justice (Coming Next)
279 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2014
About the author
Rayven T. Hill
13 books81 followersRayven T. Hill was born in 1954 in Markham, Ontario. He has had a variety of occupations and careers since then, spending the last fourteen years as a computer programmer and web site designer.
His first novel, written in 1960, was an instant hit with his mother and one sibling. He then put his career as a novelist aside for half a century to concentrate on making a living, but has now ventured back into the world of writing.
His first real novel, Blood and Justice, was published as an eBook in June 2013.
He lives with his wife in Toronto.
His first novel, written in 1960, was an instant hit with his mother and one sibling. He then put his career as a novelist aside for half a century to concentrate on making a living, but has now ventured back into the world of writing.
His first real novel, Blood and Justice, was published as an eBook in June 2013.
He lives with his wife in Toronto.
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November 4, 2024
Why would a teenager shoot a man in cold blood, in front of witnesses, and then claim she has no memory of it?
Mind control or brainwashing – that was my guess from the start, and I was not proven wrong.
It's at the start of “Justice for Hire”, third in the 'Jake and Annie Lincoln' series, and marks the start of a sinister spate of similar crimes. They may be part of a plan but the aim is completely nebulous for most of the book. When it does become clear it is not particularly believable.
The author, in an Afterword, notes that it is based on experiments carried out by the Canadian government (among others).
Jake and Annie's investigation goes exactly nowhere until (a) they track the approximate location of a radio receiver (according to Google this is not easy to do) and (b) take a leap of faith and stake out a road.
That, of course, allows them to swoop in and foil the dastardly plot.
And there you have the gist of it.
Jake and Annie are likeable character but the writing is often stilted and the plots are far from memorable or original.
3 Stars.
Mind control or brainwashing – that was my guess from the start, and I was not proven wrong.
It's at the start of “Justice for Hire”, third in the 'Jake and Annie Lincoln' series, and marks the start of a sinister spate of similar crimes. They may be part of a plan but the aim is completely nebulous for most of the book. When it does become clear it is not particularly believable.
The author, in an Afterword, notes that it is based on experiments carried out by the Canadian government (among others).
Jake and Annie's investigation goes exactly nowhere until (a) they track the approximate location of a radio receiver (according to Google this is not easy to do) and (b) take a leap of faith and stake out a road.
That, of course, allows them to swoop in and foil the dastardly plot.
And there you have the gist of it.
Jake and Annie are likeable character but the writing is often stilted and the plots are far from memorable or original.
3 Stars.
July 30, 2026
𝖨𝗍’𝗌 𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾 𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖿𝖾𝖾𝗅 𝗅𝗂𝗄𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒’𝗋𝖾 𝗆𝗂𝗅𝖾𝗌 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗒. 𝖳𝗁𝖺𝗍’𝗌 𝗁𝗈𝗐 𝖨 𝖿𝖾𝗅𝗍 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗁𝗌. 𝖶𝖾 𝗌𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖾𝖽 𝖺 𝗁𝗈𝗆𝖾, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗇𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝗐𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝖽 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗌𝗅𝗂𝗉𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀.
𝖨 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝗆𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗌, 𝖺 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝗎𝖼𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗄 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖽𝖺𝗒, 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗒, 𝗀𝗎𝖺𝗋𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗁𝗇𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒.
𝖠𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗆𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌, 𝖨 𝖽𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗄 𝖼𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒. 𝖨𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇’𝗍 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖿𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍; 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗆𝗒 𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗉𝖾𝖺𝖼𝖾.
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗍𝗁 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇’𝗍 𝖾𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝖾, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗇𝖾𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗋𝗒. 𝖭𝗈𝗐, 𝖨 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌 𝗈𝗇 𝖻𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖿𝗎𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗒, 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌.
𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚋𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚝 𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚜. Seek help today
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𝖨 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗂𝖼𝖾𝖽 𝗌𝗆𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗌, 𝖺 𝗋𝖾𝗅𝗎𝖼𝗍𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝗄 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗂𝗋 𝖽𝖺𝗒, 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝗌𝗉𝖾𝗇𝗍 𝖺𝗐𝖺𝗒, 𝗀𝗎𝖺𝗋𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗎𝗌𝖾 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗁𝗇𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒.
𝖠𝖿𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗐𝗋𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗅𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗆𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌, 𝖨 𝖽𝖾𝖼𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗄 𝖼𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒. 𝖨𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇’𝗍 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖿𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍; 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝖺𝖻𝗈𝗎𝗍 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗍𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗆𝗒 𝗈𝗐𝗇 𝗉𝖾𝖺𝖼𝖾.
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗍𝗋𝗎𝗍𝗁 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗇’𝗍 𝖾𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝖺𝖼𝖾, 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗂𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌 𝗇𝖾𝖼𝖾𝗌𝗌𝖺𝗋𝗒. 𝖭𝗈𝗐, 𝖨 𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖿𝗈𝖼𝗎𝗌 𝗈𝗇 𝖻𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺 𝖿𝗎𝗍𝗎𝗋𝖾 𝗋𝗈𝗈𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗂𝗇 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗒, 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗎𝗌𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌.
𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚋𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚗𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚝𝚑, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚝 𝚑𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚜. Seek help today
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December 29, 2017
Enough of the "Justice" series for now...
The stories are entertaining but somewhat hard to believe. Since a private detective cannot carry a concealed weapon in Canada, he or she must depend upon other methods. Too risky in my opinion! Can the Lincolns continue to survive on good luck? Is it worth the risk when they have a young son to consider? Guess I'll cool off from the "Justice" series for awhile
The stories are entertaining but somewhat hard to believe. Since a private detective cannot carry a concealed weapon in Canada, he or she must depend upon other methods. Too risky in my opinion! Can the Lincolns continue to survive on good luck? Is it worth the risk when they have a young son to consider? Guess I'll cool off from the "Justice" series for awhile
June 29, 2019
Another well-plotted mystery by Rayven Hill. Jake and Annie Lincoln are becoming two of my favorite literary detectives. This adventure centers on a string of apparently unconnected, senseless killings in which the assassins then kill themselves, leaving no clues for the police.
February 9, 2022
Great book.
Great book. Third of the series I have read so far. They are well written with strong characters. They keep you wondering what will happen next. Now on the the next one.
Great book. Third of the series I have read so far. They are well written with strong characters. They keep you wondering what will happen next. Now on the the next one.
July 11, 2018
Love these guys!
If you like a good story that is not your run of the mill mystery then this book is for you!
If you like a good story that is not your run of the mill mystery then this book is for you!
September 21, 2018
Not the greatest
This was not the best of Rayvens books in my humble opinion.. I love reading about Annie and Jake but this was a little far fetched.
This was not the best of Rayvens books in my humble opinion.. I love reading about Annie and Jake but this was a little far fetched.
August 29, 2019
A solid book
This book has a decent plot and good main characters. The story flows well and at points can be a page turner. It probably could have used a little more action.
This book has a decent plot and good main characters. The story flows well and at points can be a page turner. It probably could have used a little more action.
December 24, 2015
When a young woman who has been missing for months suddenly shows up and kills a total stranger in cold blood the police are puzzled. The girl’s parents hire private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to prove her innocence, despite the fact that there was an eye witness to the crime. When two more strange murders occur, this time with the perpetrators committing suicide, the case takes on a strange aspect. Very quickly, Jake and Annie find themselves in the crosshairs of a relentless assassin.
Justice for Hire by Rayven T. Hill is a fast-paced murder mystery that explores the fall out of secret government mind control experiments, now in the hands of a greedy mad man.
A good theme, but unfortunately it’s weak on police procedure and tends to be a bit too choppy in places. Normally authors succumb to the sin of over writing, but in this case, more would have been better. In addition, some of the police procedure needs better researching. For instance, after the first murder, the girl is arrested, but she’s not tested for drugs until the PIs suggest it, which is not the way such things are normally done. In addition, the ME’s actions are totally inconsistent with the way such things are normally done, even by less than competent MEs.
A good story that could be made better with a bit more research and more descriptive, less choppy, writing.
Justice for Hire by Rayven T. Hill is a fast-paced murder mystery that explores the fall out of secret government mind control experiments, now in the hands of a greedy mad man.
A good theme, but unfortunately it’s weak on police procedure and tends to be a bit too choppy in places. Normally authors succumb to the sin of over writing, but in this case, more would have been better. In addition, some of the police procedure needs better researching. For instance, after the first murder, the girl is arrested, but she’s not tested for drugs until the PIs suggest it, which is not the way such things are normally done. In addition, the ME’s actions are totally inconsistent with the way such things are normally done, even by less than competent MEs.
A good story that could be made better with a bit more research and more descriptive, less choppy, writing.
January 10, 2015
Riveting Story
This is a must read! The author has done his research, I was hooked from the first chapter. If you've ever heard about our governments experiments in the use of mind altering LSD you won't want to miss this one! Even though the storyline is fictional you're going to be amazed by the author's realization in the subject matter. You should definitely check this book out.
Lots of suspense in this book with a unbelievable ending.
This is a must read! The author has done his research, I was hooked from the first chapter. If you've ever heard about our governments experiments in the use of mind altering LSD you won't want to miss this one! Even though the storyline is fictional you're going to be amazed by the author's realization in the subject matter. You should definitely check this book out.
Lots of suspense in this book with a unbelievable ending.
July 6, 2015
Good enough
It's an okay book but I can't help but feel it would be better if Jake and Annie's relationship were more believable. They've been together for well over ten years and are still all lovey dovey. Plus they work together and so are around each other almost 24/7 with no big arguments or disagreements. Plus I feel like Jake is a big oaf and googly eyed where Annie is concerned. They need to be equals.
It's an okay book but I can't help but feel it would be better if Jake and Annie's relationship were more believable. They've been together for well over ten years and are still all lovey dovey. Plus they work together and so are around each other almost 24/7 with no big arguments or disagreements. Plus I feel like Jake is a big oaf and googly eyed where Annie is concerned. They need to be equals.
September 3, 2015
'Justice for Hire' is another thrilling book in a great series. The storyline is very intriguing and the truth behind it is disturbing. It's hard to imagine the terror that went on in the name of 'research' by governments. But it does make for a great read. The way the story played out was full of thrilling scenarios and some great action. The characters are, as always, great. Jake and Annie are quite the detective duo. I look forward to reading more.
January 18, 2016
The story in itself is ok, but as a continuing series of the Lincolns, it has become stale and repetitive. One glaring error is that it's mentioned that the son goes to school, but the date is sometime in August which I assume would be summer. Also, how many times can Jake "lay rubber" with the car. I would assume he would need new tires weekly. And I don't know of any police department that would share that much info with private detectives. All in all, a good idea gone stale.
May 16, 2015
A quick read, husband/wife detective team solving a strange murder mystery.
A teenager walks into an office and shoots the owner dead. She says she didn't do it even though she has the gun and there are witnesses. Then another killing happens and the teenage killer commits suicide. Local cops are perplexed. Interesting plot line, a bit on the crazy side.
A teenager walks into an office and shoots the owner dead. She says she didn't do it even though she has the gun and there are witnesses. Then another killing happens and the teenage killer commits suicide. Local cops are perplexed. Interesting plot line, a bit on the crazy side.
May 4, 2016
FABULOUS BOOK.
Just another fantastic Jake and Annie Lincoln mystery by one of the most amazing authors, Rayven T. Hill. This author knows how to tell a story that culminates in a fantastic conclusion. Do yourself a favor and read his books. Each and every one of them is fantastic.
Just another fantastic Jake and Annie Lincoln mystery by one of the most amazing authors, Rayven T. Hill. This author knows how to tell a story that culminates in a fantastic conclusion. Do yourself a favor and read his books. Each and every one of them is fantastic.
December 31, 2014
Jake and Annie just your everyday heroes
I enjoyed this book and will continue to the rest of the series. Amazing what our government did doing the 50s and 60s on mind control. I'm hoping they really abandoned the project. Hum...CIA quit?
I enjoyed this book and will continue to the rest of the series. Amazing what our government did doing the 50s and 60s on mind control. I'm hoping they really abandoned the project. Hum...CIA quit?
January 11, 2015
A very good book
Enjoyed this book very much. Good writing. Good suspension. Vivid story lines. Believable story and believable characters. Wish life would work out that good conquerors bad ever time.
Enjoyed this book very much. Good writing. Good suspension. Vivid story lines. Believable story and believable characters. Wish life would work out that good conquerors bad ever time.
January 27, 2015
Didn't enjoy
Script could have been more entertaining. Was very monotonous stringing story lines along. To predictable. Not believable. Would not read again or recommend as a good read
Script could have been more entertaining. Was very monotonous stringing story lines along. To predictable. Not believable. Would not read again or recommend as a good read
April 11, 2015
Failed to keep my interest
I found the story to be very predictable and not much of a "mystery" as described. I did not find myself wanting to keep reading to see what happened until the last 20 or so pages. A bit disappointing.
I found the story to be very predictable and not much of a "mystery" as described. I did not find myself wanting to keep reading to see what happened until the last 20 or so pages. A bit disappointing.
May 20, 2015
Easy and cozy mystery.
I like Annie and Jake, but I would be surprised to find a real comparable couple of private eyes. For the most part they are intelligent, but also bumbling into illegal breaking and entering. I like that the basis of this book is based on a true story.
I like Annie and Jake, but I would be surprised to find a real comparable couple of private eyes. For the most part they are intelligent, but also bumbling into illegal breaking and entering. I like that the basis of this book is based on a true story.
July 9, 2015
3.5 PI mystery
A quick and fun read. If you do not care for wordy, descriptive writing and just want action, this book is for you. Lacks depth but sometimes it is good to be entertained without putting forth any effort.
A quick and fun read. If you do not care for wordy, descriptive writing and just want action, this book is for you. Lacks depth but sometimes it is good to be entertained without putting forth any effort.
August 21, 2015
A Winner. Again
This is the second book I have read by this author. Was just as interesting as the first one I read. Very good at following the story line,therefore you don't lose interest.(Although I did lose sleep as I couldn't put it down.
This is the second book I have read by this author. Was just as interesting as the first one I read. Very good at following the story line,therefore you don't lose interest.(Although I did lose sleep as I couldn't put it down.
September 23, 2015
Gotta love Jake and Annie
Another chance to step into the lives of private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln. While they seem like your ordinary, run-of-the-mill next door neighbors, their lives are anything but!
Another chance to step into the lives of private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln. While they seem like your ordinary, run-of-the-mill next door neighbors, their lives are anything but!
January 12, 2020
Very interesting read. Different than most murder mysteries in that we delve into 50’s-60’s mind control experiments that Hill has brought to life. Jake and Anne keep you turning pages as a great story unfolds. 5
February 14, 2014
Not as good as the first two but liked the suspense! Turned out to be a great read, looking forward to seeing what's next to come!
September 24, 2014
Justice for Hire
I am in awe of Rayven T. Hill! I loved this series, and will definitely seek her out when looking for this type of read again. wholeheartedly recommended!
I am in awe of Rayven T. Hill! I loved this series, and will definitely seek her out when looking for this type of read again. wholeheartedly recommended!
October 19, 2014
Good Read
Excellent mystery story. The storyline is great. I read this book from beginnIng to end in two days! Waiting for the next book by Hill. I know it will be great.
Excellent mystery story. The storyline is great. I read this book from beginnIng to end in two days! Waiting for the next book by Hill. I know it will be great.
December 23, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down.
December 31, 2014
Another winner
Another book that is difficult to put down once you get into it and they happens within the first few pages......
Another book that is difficult to put down once you get into it and they happens within the first few pages......
January 26, 2015
This was a great book. Kept my interest all the way through!
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