The Busty Ballbreaker: A Hot Dog Detective Mystery Case #2

by Mathiya Adams

“He was killed to keep him quiet!”That’s what Wanda tells MacFarland when the curvy construction worker comes to him with a tale of conspiracy, fraud, and murder.Why come to MacFarland? He’s a washed-out cop-turned hot dog vendor, still obsessed with the fact that his wife’s killer is walking free. He wonders darkly if his former co-workers sent Wanda to him with a tale of wrongful death, crime, and murder as an elaborate prank.MacFarland’s not even sure he can win back the respect of his former partner, tough-as-nailsDetective Cynthia Pierson.But as a woman who works in the construction yard, Wanda is tough and determined. No one else will investigate her friend’s murder. MacFarland realizes that Wanda is right.... there’s some conspiracy going on the construction site.Can he find out who the killer is before the next body hits the cement?If you enjoy seeing the down-and-out underdog get back on his feet to find justice, you'll love this book and love the whole The Hot Dog Detective series. This is a cozy mystery with an ex-cop / private detective sleuth. Each book stands alone, but the slow-burn romance between Mac and Cyn, and Mac's friendship with his wise but humorous homeless vet friend, Rufus, will keep you coming back for characters who have each other's backs.Get this book.

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2015

Reviews

[Danny Glover · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Busty Ballbreaker is a Real Hot Dog

Great cast of characters developed enough to have small town idiosyncrasies, and still play to a central plot. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I will say the Moriarty-type character, Norris Peterson, is wearing a little thin. But, on the whole, I love the series!

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

McFarland looks into the accidental death of a construction worker and uncovers a multimillion dollar theft by murderous corporate execs

[Cherime MacFarlane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read. The body count did ramp up there and he hasn't quite managed to get the guy he so wants. More to come.

[Diana Febry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm thoroughly enjoying this cozy mystery series. This is the 2nd in the series. Mac is an ex-cop with his own hot dog stand. With the help of his friends from the homeless community he is asked to investigate crimes the police have over looked. In this case he is asked by Wanda to look closer at a construction site accident as she suspects it may have been murder. In the background is Mac's ongoing wish to prove his wife's death several years previously was also murder.
The characters are likeable and solid and the pace and suspense really went up a notch in the second half of the book. I've only visited Canada once but the books also give a real taste of modern day downtown Denver.
An enjoyable series I'd recommend to lovers of the cozy mystery genre.