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Scrafitto
After fleeing the States, ex-homicide cop Mitch Sharp now has a great life as a commercial photographer in a resort town in Costa Rica. He describes his new life in picturesque Quepos with a local saying, pura vida, “this is living.” That comfortable existence in the expatriate art community is shattered when someone begins attacking women and cutting them with a razor-like knife, deliberately splattering their blood on nearby walls.
The local police are loath to investigate the crimes. The Latin macho society wants to ignore the socially uncomfortable crimes against women.
Mitch is also reluctant to help, he thought he left that old life behind, but the stakes are raised considerably when the attacks turn to murder. Eventually, he is forced to help when it seems his new romantic interest, Angie, a fellow artist, is the next target of the killer.
Isolated in a foreign country, Mitch must gather an unusual team of ex-pats to solve the crimes before the killer strikes again. Using his investigative and photography skills, he methodically uncovers the link to the crimes. A link that could only come from a very twisted mind.
About The Author
Steve Scarborough, a retired Forensic Scientist with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, has also written two humor books. This novel touches on art, adventure tours, Latin macho attitudes, anger management issues, the plight of women in a Latin America, and expatriates in a foreign country, all woven with a thread of photography, and set in the exotic location of Costa Rica.
The local police are loath to investigate the crimes. The Latin macho society wants to ignore the socially uncomfortable crimes against women.
Mitch is also reluctant to help, he thought he left that old life behind, but the stakes are raised considerably when the attacks turn to murder. Eventually, he is forced to help when it seems his new romantic interest, Angie, a fellow artist, is the next target of the killer.
Isolated in a foreign country, Mitch must gather an unusual team of ex-pats to solve the crimes before the killer strikes again. Using his investigative and photography skills, he methodically uncovers the link to the crimes. A link that could only come from a very twisted mind.
About The Author
Steve Scarborough, a retired Forensic Scientist with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, has also written two humor books. This novel touches on art, adventure tours, Latin macho attitudes, anger management issues, the plight of women in a Latin America, and expatriates in a foreign country, all woven with a thread of photography, and set in the exotic location of Costa Rica.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 5, 2011
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August 26, 2011
Wonderful change to have a mystery novel set in a locale that is different from most. Scrafitto is set in the Costa Rican resort town of Quepos. I took a quick peak at images of Quepos online and it is definitely a gorgeous tropical spot!
The author of Scrapito Steve Scarborough is a retired Forensic Scientist who has 30 years experience with the Las Vegas PD and the FBI. His background brings the investigation of murders to life with realism that can only come from experience. Mitch Sharp is an ex-homicide cop from Seal Beach, California who has escaped to Quepos for a new life as a photographer. He has a successful business going and I actually learned a few photography tips from this book! But a series of murders brings local police in search of his experience as a homicide officer to his door. He was already growing concerned about the murders himself thus he is drawn back into his old profession.
Well written, good story that kept me guessing to the end. Loved the setting and the realistic portrayal of the locals and the ex-pats that live there. Looking forward to the next Mitch Sharp adventure.
The author of Scrapito Steve Scarborough is a retired Forensic Scientist who has 30 years experience with the Las Vegas PD and the FBI. His background brings the investigation of murders to life with realism that can only come from experience. Mitch Sharp is an ex-homicide cop from Seal Beach, California who has escaped to Quepos for a new life as a photographer. He has a successful business going and I actually learned a few photography tips from this book! But a series of murders brings local police in search of his experience as a homicide officer to his door. He was already growing concerned about the murders himself thus he is drawn back into his old profession.
Well written, good story that kept me guessing to the end. Loved the setting and the realistic portrayal of the locals and the ex-pats that live there. Looking forward to the next Mitch Sharp adventure.
August 12, 2011
Ex-homicide detective Mitch Sharp has relocated to Costa Rica, bringing some anger issues along in his luggage. He hopes he can settle down into a nice quite life as a photographer until someone starts attacking local women and cutting them with a sharp knife or razor.
The attacks escalate to murder, and the local authorities aren't equipped to handle these types of crimes. A new love interest may be the next victim, so a reluctant Mitch pitches in and uses his experience to try to track down the killer.
Author Steve Scarborough is a retired Forensic Scientist, so when his character begins to add things up, you can take it to the bank. He knows what he's talking about. This was a good story with a variety of interesting characters, and I'll be looking for more from Steve Scarborough.
The attacks escalate to murder, and the local authorities aren't equipped to handle these types of crimes. A new love interest may be the next victim, so a reluctant Mitch pitches in and uses his experience to try to track down the killer.
Author Steve Scarborough is a retired Forensic Scientist, so when his character begins to add things up, you can take it to the bank. He knows what he's talking about. This was a good story with a variety of interesting characters, and I'll be looking for more from Steve Scarborough.
April 12, 2012
I enjoyed the kayaking and zip line imagery and the photography background especially.
June 26, 2012
This was a good read for an old crime scene guy.
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