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Reed Ferguson Mystery #6
Torch Scene
Denver private investigator Reed Ferguson is between cases when a house fire threatens to consume the home of his girlfriend, Willie. The police think it's arson, and they look to Willie - the owner of the building - as the logical suspect. Worse yet, when a body is found in the charred third-floor apartment, the police think Willie is the killer. Reed hops into action to clear her name, but as his own list of suspects grows, so does the danger. Can Reed find the culprit who committed murder, or will his investigation go up in flames?
The latest installment in the Reed Ferguson mystery series is sure to keep readers riveted until the final page.
Try the Reed Ferguson private investigator series; you won't regret it!
The Reed Ferguson mystery series:
• Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies (Free eBook)
• Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off
• Book 3: The Maltese Felon
• Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce
• Book 5: Out Of The Past
• Book 6: Torch Scene
• Book 7: coming soon
• short story: Elvis And The Sports Card Cheat
Private Investigator Series Categories:
- Mystery Series
- Private Investigator Series
- Crime Thrillers
- Crime Series
- Private Detective Novels
The latest installment in the Reed Ferguson mystery series is sure to keep readers riveted until the final page.
Try the Reed Ferguson private investigator series; you won't regret it!
The Reed Ferguson mystery series:
• Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies (Free eBook)
• Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off
• Book 3: The Maltese Felon
• Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce
• Book 5: Out Of The Past
• Book 6: Torch Scene
• Book 7: coming soon
• short story: Elvis And The Sports Card Cheat
Private Investigator Series Categories:
- Mystery Series
- Private Investigator Series
- Crime Thrillers
- Crime Series
- Private Detective Novels
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2014
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About the author
Renee Pawlish
113 books346 followersFrom the time she was ten and tried to write her own detective series in the fashion of the Hardy Boys, Renée Pawlish has been developing her craft. Along with creative writing classes, Renée studied great writers like Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, Stephen King, Sue Grafton and many more. Once Renée graduated from college, she began her first novel. Now, all these years later, she has penned numerous books in a variety of genres.
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
Renée was born in California, but has lived most of her life in Colorado. When she's not hiking, cycling, or chasing ballplayers for autographs, she is writing mysteries and thrillers. She also has some middle grade novels waiting to be published.
Renée loves to travel and has visited numerous countries around the world. She has also spent many summer days at her parents' cabin in the hills outside of Boulder, which was the inspiration for the setting of Taylor Crossing in her novel Nephilim: Genesis of Evil.
The Reed Ferguson Mystery Series
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies
Reel Estate Rip-off
The Nephilim Trilogy
Nephilim Genesis of Evil
Books Two and Three soon to be released
The Noah Winter YA Adventure Series
The Emerald Quest
Take Five
A short story collection that includes a Reed Ferguson tale.
The Sallie House: Exposing the Beast Within
A non-fiction book about one of the most haunted houses in America.
To learn more you can follow her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/reneepawlish....
on her blog:
http://tobecomeawriter.wordpress.com/
on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/reneepawlish
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April 15, 2021
Reed and his fairly new girlfriend, Willie, are asleep in his condo when he is awakened by a fire in the old Victorian across the street. Of the three units, one person is found in the top-floor unit dead. Willie is the owner/landlord of the building and becomes the police’s #1 suspect. Reed needs to find out who wanted Nick O’Rourke dead and who wants Reed off the case. What did Nick have in his apartment that someone else wants and is sneaking around at night among the rubble to find it? But, Nick was not a nice person and lots of people had reason to wish him dead. The book was a fast, fun read — more sophisticated than a cozy mystery, but not nearly as deep and long as a book written by, say…Deville Nelson.
December 23, 2017
Watch what you tell your life partner!!!!!!
15 stars!!!!!!
Wow, when Willie needs help Reed moves heaven and earth to fix it and found out, who, why and when did it.
Reed has his gang of misfits to help whether he thought he didn't need it, he got it thank goodness. He got in a few really bad situations that turned out to help, but not before the people didn't take a little of a pound of flesh off of him, for getting in their business.
There happened to be murder, fires, bombs, and gambling depths, and the mob, ex-girlfriend, ex-wife, and ex-business partner.
You won't be disappointed, Renee did it again.
I read this book in a 12 hour period, I didn't sleep much.
15 stars!!!!!!
Wow, when Willie needs help Reed moves heaven and earth to fix it and found out, who, why and when did it.
Reed has his gang of misfits to help whether he thought he didn't need it, he got it thank goodness. He got in a few really bad situations that turned out to help, but not before the people didn't take a little of a pound of flesh off of him, for getting in their business.
There happened to be murder, fires, bombs, and gambling depths, and the mob, ex-girlfriend, ex-wife, and ex-business partner.
You won't be disappointed, Renee did it again.
I read this book in a 12 hour period, I didn't sleep much.
March 30, 2015
very enjoyable, suspense kept you waiting for the finale, it was definately a good read, although I think I prob should have read the others first but it didnt detract from the overall story. The characters are great, watch out for the twists to throw you off !!!
April 17, 2023
Life is good for Reed Ferguson. He has a beautiful girlfriend and work is good. Then the unthinkable happens. His girfriend’s house is set afire and one of her tenants is found dead in the rubble. As usual, Reed steps up to solve the mystery. This installment has the usual twists and turns and unexpected red herrings with the surprise ending.
I have really been enjoying working my way through this series. Reed Ferguson is a likeable guy with fun and dependable friends. There is plenty of humor and references to noir movies. Reed’s obsession with film noir is endearing. His mother is a real hoot! I look forward to seeing more of him.
Johnny Peppers did an excellent job with this narration as usual. He is always a pleasure to listen to!!
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
I have really been enjoying working my way through this series. Reed Ferguson is a likeable guy with fun and dependable friends. There is plenty of humor and references to noir movies. Reed’s obsession with film noir is endearing. His mother is a real hoot! I look forward to seeing more of him.
Johnny Peppers did an excellent job with this narration as usual. He is always a pleasure to listen to!!
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
March 4, 2021
The interest is beginning to wane.
Torch Scene was an average read. Most of it wasn't anything not read in a previous book. Reed is getting himself beat up, Cal, the hermit leaving his house again to help. The goofballs brothers were still dense but always bright enough to help Reed. The only change I could note is Reed and Willie are in the sack more and more. I guess a plus for some, but for me, one of the biggest yawns in most reads these days. At least I do not have to partake in their time n the sack.
As for the plot, I identified the villain when they were first introduced. It was such an obvious clue; I'm assuming the author was intentional. Another unanswered question until the end was obvious way earlier.
I still like Reed Ferguson Mysteries, but it seems to have peaked and is just another good read.
Torch Scene was an average read. Most of it wasn't anything not read in a previous book. Reed is getting himself beat up, Cal, the hermit leaving his house again to help. The goofballs brothers were still dense but always bright enough to help Reed. The only change I could note is Reed and Willie are in the sack more and more. I guess a plus for some, but for me, one of the biggest yawns in most reads these days. At least I do not have to partake in their time n the sack.
As for the plot, I identified the villain when they were first introduced. It was such an obvious clue; I'm assuming the author was intentional. Another unanswered question until the end was obvious way earlier.
I still like Reed Ferguson Mysteries, but it seems to have peaked and is just another good read.
August 19, 2017
I love this series!
This was one of my favorite books in the series so far. Willie's house is burned down and a dead body is found among the ashes. When it is discovered that the fire was a case of arson, and that Willie and the deceased weren't exactly bosom buddies, she becomes the #1 suspect in the fire and the murder. And on a positive note, Reed and Willie's relationship moved forward in a significant way. You don't have to start with the first book in the series to know who's who or what's going on, but it would be more fun that way!
This was one of my favorite books in the series so far. Willie's house is burned down and a dead body is found among the ashes. When it is discovered that the fire was a case of arson, and that Willie and the deceased weren't exactly bosom buddies, she becomes the #1 suspect in the fire and the murder. And on a positive note, Reed and Willie's relationship moved forward in a significant way. You don't have to start with the first book in the series to know who's who or what's going on, but it would be more fun that way!
September 4, 2020
Solid mystery with the usual nods to the heroes and tropes of film noir. Reed gets himself into and out of all sorts of trouble, with the help of Willie, his best friend Cal, and - last but not least - the Goofball Brothers.
This story probably doesn't work as well as a standalone as others in the series, there isn't much "extra" characterization, the reader is already supposed to know the cast well enough.
This story probably doesn't work as well as a standalone as others in the series, there isn't much "extra" characterization, the reader is already supposed to know the cast well enough.
March 4, 2024
It was ok. It seemed weird how little he shared with the police and how much he got away with. I guess in a sense the author was able to convey a noir feeling to the book. I doubt I'll read any more by her. As if it weren't obvious, I do enjoy reading murder mysteries, but I'm finding most modern ones very simplistic and lacking imagination (which is a bit redundant, I know).
The book moves along at a good clip and was engaging, so there is that. Hence the 3 stars.
The book moves along at a good clip and was engaging, so there is that. Hence the 3 stars.
March 24, 2020
A fast-read of a mystery that is entertaining and light. Really loved it, except for some of the language, which I'll admit was very mild by today's standards. It's a story of Reed Ferguson, private eye, trying to rescue his girlfriend from a murder charge when her building catches fire. I did figure out who did it, but it was fun, nonetheless.
April 7, 2020
Low 3
Plot is fine but it's low on character. This is a later book in a series I've not read, so it probably relies on preexisting characterization. For me reading it on its own, I struggled to care about the characters and even ended up putting it down and reading another book in the middle.
Plot is fine but it's low on character. This is a later book in a series I've not read, so it probably relies on preexisting characterization. For me reading it on its own, I struggled to care about the characters and even ended up putting it down and reading another book in the middle.
July 19, 2020
Good fun mystery.
Always guarantee a good mystery with a dose of humour from the author. Reed's girlfriend has her house burnt down and one of the tenants is found dead. Reed now has to find out who is responsible with a number of suspects available.
Enjoyable way to pass a few hours.
Always guarantee a good mystery with a dose of humour from the author. Reed's girlfriend has her house burnt down and one of the tenants is found dead. Reed now has to find out who is responsible with a number of suspects available.
Enjoyable way to pass a few hours.
July 5, 2022
A statue is involved
It is my belief that R. Pawlish was waiting to write this book. I don't want to give too much away, but a statue is involved. My only criticism is that if this guy Ferguson in the story wants to be a PI, he seriously needs to get some self-defense classes! But as always it's a fun story and I enjoyed reading it.
It is my belief that R. Pawlish was waiting to write this book. I don't want to give too much away, but a statue is involved. My only criticism is that if this guy Ferguson in the story wants to be a PI, he seriously needs to get some self-defense classes! But as always it's a fun story and I enjoyed reading it.
February 25, 2018
Detective story
I enjoy detective mystery genre. Easy light read with well developed main characters and good storyline. More twists to keep you guessing till reed solves the case. Not my first reed ferguson mystery and won't be my last. Do yourself a favor. Read it.
I enjoy detective mystery genre. Easy light read with well developed main characters and good storyline. More twists to keep you guessing till reed solves the case. Not my first reed ferguson mystery and won't be my last. Do yourself a favor. Read it.
December 10, 2018
These are fast reads usually and this one really kept you turning pages. Lots of twists and turns with a few firebombs thrown in for good measure. Reed is very likable. If you're fond of detective stories, this series won't disappoint you.
June 10, 2019
Torch Scene
This was a great action, murder ,mystery. The story starts off fast and doesn't slow down till the end. You never know unless you pay strict attention , who was the culprit.
This was a great action, murder ,mystery. The story starts off fast and doesn't slow down till the end. You never know unless you pay strict attention , who was the culprit.
December 13, 2019
Reed On The Prowl
Reed Ferguson works his magic on this mystery. He has to save his girlfriend from being charged with murder and arson when her house burns, killing one of her renters.
Reed Ferguson works his magic on this mystery. He has to save his girlfriend from being charged with murder and arson when her house burns, killing one of her renters.
January 5, 2020
A very good read.
This book kept me on my seat,the story was packed with excitement and suspense. The characters were believable. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
This book kept me on my seat,the story was packed with excitement and suspense. The characters were believable. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries.
February 3, 2020
Good mystery
This book has a little different twist to it . Reed Ferguson is a good investigator and gets his man, but has a few scrapes to do it. I don't really like the references to all the old movies.
This book has a little different twist to it . Reed Ferguson is a good investigator and gets his man, but has a few scrapes to do it. I don't really like the references to all the old movies.
June 11, 2021
Very good book. Reed and his girlfriend, Willie are sleeping at his place when her house catches fire. Everything points to Willie being guilty so Reed needs to find out who started the fire and killed one of Willie's renters.
June 5, 2017
Another enjoyable quick mystery to read in the Reed Furguson series
December 7, 2017
Enjoying the series of a new author.
January 3, 2018
Nice quick mystery
June 21, 2018
I liked
I don't particularly like detective stories, but I liked it.
It is a good book to pass the time and relax.
I don't particularly like detective stories, but I liked it.
It is a good book to pass the time and relax.
October 2, 2019
Very exciting all the way to the end.
December 12, 2019
Good story. Good character development. Good action/sense of danger
December 16, 2019
Good but not great
A solid enough read, with the requisite twists and turns and blind alleys, familiar characters and minor injuries to the protagonist
A solid enough read, with the requisite twists and turns and blind alleys, familiar characters and minor injuries to the protagonist
December 16, 2019
Good, simple story
I enjoyed the bit of romance that went along with the story. I also enjoyed the twists and turns but some of the parts of the story seemed unnecessary.
I enjoyed the bit of romance that went along with the story. I also enjoyed the twists and turns but some of the parts of the story seemed unnecessary.
December 19, 2019
Great all-around story.
December 21, 2019
Great to read.
January 17, 2020
Another great mystery
Renee has put together a great story with lots of potential suspects along with a nice group of characters to make an interesting read
Renee has put together a great story with lots of potential suspects along with a nice group of characters to make an interesting read
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