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Small Town Secrets
Book One in the Alex Taylor series.
Alex Taylor watched as the bottle eagerly consumed her police career and a chance at love.
Now the former New York City Police sergeant has a final shot at redemption as the chief of police in the idyllic small town of Penobscot, New Hampshire, courtesy of her old partner, James Maguire.
What should have been a laidback assignment, soon takes a dark turn when the body of a young woman is discovered floating in the lake. The clues lead Alex down an investigative path that threatens to rip the façade off the sleepy little town and expose its seedier side.
Alex soon finds that, when it comes to sex, murder might just be an option to protect small town secrets.
Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni, Faith Martin, Robert Parker, and J.D. Robb.
Alex Taylor watched as the bottle eagerly consumed her police career and a chance at love.
Now the former New York City Police sergeant has a final shot at redemption as the chief of police in the idyllic small town of Penobscot, New Hampshire, courtesy of her old partner, James Maguire.
What should have been a laidback assignment, soon takes a dark turn when the body of a young woman is discovered floating in the lake. The clues lead Alex down an investigative path that threatens to rip the façade off the sleepy little town and expose its seedier side.
Alex soon finds that, when it comes to sex, murder might just be an option to protect small town secrets.
Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Robert Dugoni, Faith Martin, Robert Parker, and J.D. Robb.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2014
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About the author
Andrew G. Nelson
19 books45 followersAndrew G. Nelson was born and raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York. In 2005 he retired as a sergeant from the NYPD after twenty years of service.
He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, something that he draws from in his writing. When he is not reading or writing he can be found engaging in his other passion, collecting and researching police and WWII military memorabilia. He is the author of numerous police procedural novels, focused on the NYPD, as well as a number of non-fiction works.
To stay up to date with the latest information visit my website at: www.andrewgnelson.org and follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew...
He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, something that he draws from in his writing. When he is not reading or writing he can be found engaging in his other passion, collecting and researching police and WWII military memorabilia. He is the author of numerous police procedural novels, focused on the NYPD, as well as a number of non-fiction works.
To stay up to date with the latest information visit my website at: www.andrewgnelson.org and follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew...
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September 6, 2020 4.33 · Rating details · 24 ratings · 2 reviews
Alex Taylor watched as the bottle eagerly consumed both a career and a chance at love.
Now the former New York City Police sergeant has a shot at redemption in the idyllic small town of Penobscot, New Hampshire.
When the body of a young woman is discovered floating in the lake, the clues lead Alex down an investigative path which threatens to rip the façade off the sleepy little town, and expose its seedier side.
Alex soon finds that murder might be an option to protect small town secrets.
Good.
Alex Taylor watched as the bottle eagerly consumed both a career and a chance at love.
Now the former New York City Police sergeant has a shot at redemption in the idyllic small town of Penobscot, New Hampshire.
When the body of a young woman is discovered floating in the lake, the clues lead Alex down an investigative path which threatens to rip the façade off the sleepy little town, and expose its seedier side.
Alex soon finds that murder might be an option to protect small town secrets.
Good.
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August 21, 2020
Keeps Interest Going. Small Town With Big Problems.
Several different things are thrown into the mix, none of which we think might occur in a perfect little small town. This new Top Cop refuses to ignore things as the previous long term resident cop did. The author takes us on a interesting ride; and mixes things up to introduce a new series.
Several different things are thrown into the mix, none of which we think might occur in a perfect little small town. This new Top Cop refuses to ignore things as the previous long term resident cop did. The author takes us on a interesting ride; and mixes things up to introduce a new series.
October 26, 2020
Okay, here we go. Well drawn characters in an interesting mystery. Alex is sympathetic, one you want to cheer for. From about midway it is a good book. Then it wanders off, adds characters, and fogs up the story. The attempt at a cliff hanger only leaves the reader frustrated and I, for one, have no interest in following up with the second. Good writer, Mr. Nelson, need to polish up the plots.
January 16, 2021
Recommended
Great storyline and character building in this book. The first mystery this year to keep my attention with some great twists and turns. Looking forward to reading more of Alex Taylor.
Great storyline and character building in this book. The first mystery this year to keep my attention with some great twists and turns. Looking forward to reading more of Alex Taylor.
September 15, 2024
kiz
What a fantastic journey of the modern female plight that includes a profession of value to us all… and the world the way it has become thank you for your hard work and for my journey into this complex situation that I have no doubt the police force face every day
What a fantastic journey of the modern female plight that includes a profession of value to us all… and the world the way it has become thank you for your hard work and for my journey into this complex situation that I have no doubt the police force face every day
June 2, 2022
Great book
Characters are easily relatable and the series has already become addictive. I am so looking forward to the next book.
Characters are easily relatable and the series has already become addictive. I am so looking forward to the next book.
March 19, 2024
I did not think Alex could keep up with James, but I was wrong. The transition was skillfully done and another good read from Andrew!
April 9, 2016
Suspenseful!
Andrew is a new author to me. And wow! What a fantastic job. I was drawn in hook, line, and sinker from the very beginning! I cant wait to read more.
Andrew is a new author to me. And wow! What a fantastic job. I was drawn in hook, line, and sinker from the very beginning! I cant wait to read more.
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