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Simply Dead
Suspenseful, deeply moving—a gripping murder mystery laced with hope, healing and laughter
She walked away from danger. Death followed her.
Therapist Abby Maguire is no stranger to violence. After years of counseling killers and victims, she needs a break. Her new job doing Equine-assisted Therapy should have been a stroll in the countryside—instead, she is surrounded by secrets, sabotage, and murder.
Abby struggles to escape her own past, while grappling with ghosts in the hearts of others.
Headstrong and relentless, Abby won’t stop until she finds the truth—unless the killer finds her first.
The serenity of the natural countryside captivates Abby Maguire—a life raft from a career treating trauma that's left her with no shortage of trauma herself. But, the beauty that soothes and delights her soon proves to hide dangerous secrets. The aftereffects of Abby's career take a continuing toll, and as she helps a new coworker navigate his own combat-related PTSD, the destruction that unfolds around them exacerbates both. Seeking healing and finding violence, she finds herself overwhelmed by an environment turned harsh and demanding. She doesn't trust easily, but when the killer's sights land upon Abby herself, she doesn't know if she can trust anyone at all.
She walked away from danger. Death followed her.
Therapist Abby Maguire is no stranger to violence. After years of counseling killers and victims, she needs a break. Her new job doing Equine-assisted Therapy should have been a stroll in the countryside—instead, she is surrounded by secrets, sabotage, and murder.
Abby struggles to escape her own past, while grappling with ghosts in the hearts of others.
Headstrong and relentless, Abby won’t stop until she finds the truth—unless the killer finds her first.
The serenity of the natural countryside captivates Abby Maguire—a life raft from a career treating trauma that's left her with no shortage of trauma herself. But, the beauty that soothes and delights her soon proves to hide dangerous secrets. The aftereffects of Abby's career take a continuing toll, and as she helps a new coworker navigate his own combat-related PTSD, the destruction that unfolds around them exacerbates both. Seeking healing and finding violence, she finds herself overwhelmed by an environment turned harsh and demanding. She doesn't trust easily, but when the killer's sights land upon Abby herself, she doesn't know if she can trust anyone at all.
370 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2025
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June 2, 2025
I’m hooked. Can’t wait for the next in the series!
June 13, 2025
This mystery was wonderful! I loved the characters and their relationships, and the mystery kept me hooked until the end! Every time I sat down to read, I felt like I was actually sitting down with Abby and working to help her solve the murder. A few times I was quite mad at Abby for being such a risk taker! The main character, Abby, was vivid, fun, and bold. I can’t wait to read the next book!
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April 13, 2025Frustrating read.
Characters could be developed more fully. I understand it is written from Abby's point of view. I still don't completely
understand who killed Jason and Rodney? And why? I think it has to do with Luke and father David?
Characters could be developed more fully. I understand it is written from Abby's point of view. I still don't completely
understand who killed Jason and Rodney? And why? I think it has to do with Luke and father David?
May 21, 2025
I loved learning about equine therapy. The characters were relatable. The plot kept my interest. I had the wrong person
October 31, 2025
Good local mystery. Loved the characters.
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