The Man Who Kept Secrets

by Amy Vansant

Enter the series at any book - each is a complete standalone mystery.
By USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Amy Vansant.
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A heart-pounding and darkly humorous dance through Miami with a twisted serial killer...Miami's Skinner Institute serves the rich and powerful—people who trust the private hospital to hide their secrets.

When former patients start dying in strangely symbolic ways, Dr. Skinner hires Shee McQueen and her band of freelance mercenaries to solve their troubles before the hospital loses its coveted reputation.

Untangling Skinner's web of lies won't be easy as a twisted killer and his puppetmaster move to stop the Loggerhead crew. When tragic secrets lead to their doorstep, one member may never escape his darkness—unless their most mysterious team member releases her own.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Think Stephanie Plum goes to Florida. With Jack Reacher. Highly recommended." —Carmen Amato, bestselling author of the Detective Emilia Cruz police series and 30-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency.

349 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 3, 2024

About the author

Amy Vansant is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author who writes with an unique blend of thrills, romance and humor (occasionally with a touch of time travel or fantasy). Check out the Pineapple Port Mystery series or her Urban Fantasy Thriller, the Kilty Series!
Website: http://www.amyvansant.com/
She loves interacting with fans when the dog isn't laying on top of her, so stop by her blog or Twitter and say hi!

Reviews

[Julie Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow! I just love this series. It's full of action, suspense and camaraderie to keep you hooked until the very last page. This time round the loggerhead team are all working the same case, so you learn a little bit more about some of the more quieter (but no less deadlier) team members. The story does follow different team members as they go about solving the case, so you learn a bit about what happens to one while following someone else and then go slightly back in time to get there perspective of what went on. It sounds complicated like that but it isn't and it really works for the story because you have to read the next chapter to see what happened or find out what happens next. It's not all guns and knives and there are a number of fun scenes and a lot of wondering who is behind it all. I just enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next.
When patients at a rich and famous clinic start dying in strange and unusual ways the loggerhead team jumps into action. The owner is unwilling to go to the police with his fears that the two deaths are connected, he hires Shee and her team to investigate and find another one of his missing patients before he ends up the same way. The more they learn the more it looks like the killer had help from inside the clinic. A clinic one of there own has visited, do secrets need to be told in order to catcher the killer or just by investigating are they making themselves a target? The big question is are they tracking a serial killer or a puppet master?
I was given this free review copy book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Carla Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this Title in a Goodreads Giveaway. This was a twist and turn murder mystery that's for sure. It had all elements of crime in this one. White collar, blue collar, and a serial killer. This book has everything you want in a novel. It is very well written, lots of action and surprises throughout the entire book. Your investigators are more like super hero mercenaries which is a lovely bonus in my opinion. I loved this book and couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book. 👌

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 8 in the Shee McQueen Mystery series. The is so much going on in this book. We learn so much more about Ollie, Shiva, and others in the loggerhead crew. They are all working on a case that Ollie has significant insight but does not realize it in the beginning. I love the team work and genuine care these ruffians have for each other.

It is well-plotted and laid out. There were some twists in it but I knew whom had done killings but to see the intricate web of connections was outstanding. I went through the book rather quickly as it kept me engaged. Highly recommend this book which may be read as a standalone.

Has strong characters, both male and female.

I was given an advanced readers copy and am not required to leave a positive review.

[Janet Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder and Mayhem
This book is the 8th in a humorous thriller series. In this episode, someone is killing famous patients at an exclusive Florida Medical clinic. As the team investigates, we learn more about the background of some of the team members. It explains a lot. This is a fun, fast-moving episode. There is no foul language and no bedroom activity. It has a bit of gore, but not too bad. As with all of this author's books, it is witty and funny.

[Alison Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shee and the gang are asked to investigate a murder and we learn more about some of the team. There is a lot of action, clues, deception and humour and as ever is a very enjoyable read. I really like how the team work together, the friendships and verbal sparring but also the genuine care for each other.

[Deborah Gebhardt · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first read from this author and my first read from this series.
Shee McQueen heads a team of mercenaries/detectives, each with the own special skillset.
In this read, the team is hired to discover and stop a serial killer, who is choosing his victims from a certain set of people and their deaths are victim specific.
Can they discover who, why and stop more killings?

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in this series about a team of likable misfits who work on the QT helping people fix things. This one has some strange elements that the team has to deal with, and some past history is touched on. All is done with the usual fast pace and humor this series delivers to the lucky readers who have discovered it.

[RaChelle Holmberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as a gift from the author's newsletter, this is a fabulous, well-written series, great storyline, strong characters, plenty of snark. No spoilers here, but suffice it to say that Im a long time fan and have read the entire series. Check it out!

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprising Adventure

Learn more about the Loggarhead crew in this fast paced adventure. Great characters with an action packed storyline that will keep you guessing and surprised at the ending.

[Ruth Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrilling & Disturbing

Shee, Mason, and the Loggerhead gang are back in action. They are hired to investigate a series of disturbing murders. This is disturbing, thrilling, witty, and enjoyable novel.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 8 in the series

Shee, Nathan, and the rest of the team are hired to find out who is killing high profile clients of an exclusive hospital that provides complete privacy for their patients. A great story.

[Tera Vinwoman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite series! I love the witty dialogue and the easy-to-follow plots. The cast of characters are so unique and likable. It was great seeing Shiva and Ollie’s progress in this book. Thank you for another great book, Amy!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guess who's The Man Who Kept Secrets! Dr. Skinner hires the Loggerheads as he needs help because a serial killer is mutilating his patients and is trying to discredit his reputation. Twists and turns, action, lots of character backstories, lots of graphic mutilations, and a great book.

[Karin Tillotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who is killing them and why??? You never know what you are going to find in the refrigerators???? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.

[Dawn Chamberlin weisz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! Couldn't put it down!

This book was even better than the last book! (Can that even be so?) The characters are awesome! The journey was very well plotted!

[Lucy Rose 🌹 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Loved hearing Ollie’s story and how him and Shiva fell in love. So good, can’t wait for the next one!

[Kandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in this series that I have read and will definitely be reading many more. Such a good story with very interesting characters. Loved it!

[june olkonen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

She keeps you hooked from chapter one. Have read her whole seties. Also enjoy pineapple port. So versatile. Waiting for the next books.

[Katherynne Boham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed this series! I like how the characters grow and learn to work together throughout the stories. I am hoping there will be more.

[Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

I win this book in Goodreads. Great book with lots off twists and turns extravaganza. Characters were personable. Loved the plot

[Barbara G. Stoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this entire series! Read them!

[Sarah Bueter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book as a part of Goodreads giveaway. It was most enjoyable and I’m so glad I had such a fun book to read. Even though it is part of a series and I had not read any of the prior books, I was not lost. It did make me want to read the others in the series though to get more information about all of the characters because they were all intriguing and fun in their own way. The author was able to keep you in the loop without being overly detailed on the past histories of the characters. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the book and I enjoyed all the different characters’ personalities. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed, but it worked.