Smudge

by J.D. Webb

A smudge of blood involves a woman in the hunt for a mob killer, leading to a life threatening conclusion. All paralegal Trish Morgan wanted to do was grab a few bucks at her ATM one night, but she finds blood on the screen then hears a moan. Should she investigate or not? Fighting her apprehension, she ventures into the alley next to the bank and discovers a dying woman. While Trish frantically calls 911 for help, the injured woman slips a DVD into Trish's purse. Unknown to Trish the DVD is a video of a hit of a Chicago mobster, which identifies the hit man. The assassin stalks Trish, calling her at work and demanding that she return the disk. But the police are already involved. Trish is torn about what to do, and her best friend Heather, a wanna-be PI, tries to help. Each time Trish thinks a problem is resolved she realizes her troubles are far from over. Her marriage is falling apart and she decides to leave her abusive husband. But as she tries to begin a new life the police question her about her husband's business dealings. Unexpected ordeals and dangerous situations test her inner strength and wisdom.

170 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 2010

About the author

I write family friendly mysteries. Four books published by Wings ePress, Inc. Shepherd's Pie, Her Name Is Mommy, and Moon Over Chicago, Incredible Witness.
Also Three by Wild Rose Press, Smudge. Bayou Chase, Free To Be Me. Frequent Flier out in 2026.
Two short stories published by Histria Press titled Nine One One and Death Smell. Nine One One won the international Electronic Publishers Internet first place award and Death Smell was a finalist.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Smudge. The story had its share of twists and turns and it was fun to watch Trish develop a backbone. Overall, it was a well written story; a nice easy mystery to read. It’s a keeper for a second read.

[J.D. Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

My latest book now on Kindle.

[Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mystery with a plot that has more curves and turns than a mountain road. There were a few times I questioned why the heroine did or didn't do something, but the book kept me interested to the end.