After private investigator Niki Dupre receives an encrypted message, she learns that it came from a high school friend, now dead under suspicious circumstances. Soon, Niki herself becomes a target.
Attacked in her home and pursued across state lines, she uncovers a criminal network connected to Mississippi’s underworld. With her partner Donna at her side, decoding the message becomes crucial for their survival.
As a scandalous email leak rocks the capitol, Niki inches closer to the truth. But unmasking the man behind it all means risking everything... including her life.
Gritty and filled with Southern intrigue, Jim Riley's MURDER ENCRYPTED is a high-stakes mystery where justice is anything but guaranteed.
Jim Riley was born on the banks of the Cane River in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the heart of the southern cotton patch. Growing up in this rural setting developed the love and passion he has for the outdoors and for the wildlife he hunted.
After graduation from Louisiana State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Jim worked in the oilfield for more than twenty years. Now he is happy at home with his wife.
This book is like nothing I've read this year; it's layered in story and intrigue and brimming with character. Enthralled by the complex world, there’s never a dull moment. The characters are uniquely their own, bringing different aspects of life together.
The story drew me in really quickly. Great details and descriptions. The plot was not confusing at all. The author did a great job making everything really understandable so I never felt lost or confused.
Overall, this is a great read for summer (or any time!). Even if you are not generally a fan of this genre, give this one a try. I loved it and really hope to see more from this author! Excellent book!