Smudge

by J.D. Webb

A smudge of blood involves a woman on the hunt for a mob killer. All Trish Morgan wanted was to grab a few bucks at the ATM, but she finds blood on the screen then hears a moan. She ventures into the alley and finds a dying woman. While Trish calls 911, the woman slips a DVD into her purse—a DVD that puts Trish's life in danger. Now Trish is stalked by an assassin who wants the disk and Trish erased. Each time Trish thinks a problem is resolved; she realizes her troubles are far from over. Her marriage is falling apart, and she leaves her abusive husband only to find the police questioning him about shady business practices. Her best friend is a newly licensed PI, but is she really helping Trish or herself? Faced with dangerous situations, Trish must draw on her own inner strength and wisdom to find the answers and save her life.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 29, 2010

About the author

I write family friendly mysteries. Four books published by Wings ePress, Inc. Shepherd's Pie, Her Name Is Mommy, and Moon Over Chicago, Incredible Witness.
Also Three by Wild Rose Press, Smudge. Bayou Chase, Free To Be Me. Frequent Flier out in 2026.
Two short stories published by Histria Press titled Nine One One and Death Smell. Nine One One won the international Electronic Publishers Internet first place award and Death Smell was a finalist.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Smudge. The story had its share of twists and turns and it was fun to watch Trish develop a backbone. Overall, it was a well written story; a nice easy mystery to read. It’s a keeper for a second read.

[J.D. Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

My latest book now on Kindle.

[Lillie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A mystery with a plot that has more curves and turns than a mountain road. There were a few times I questioned why the heroine did or didn't do something, but the book kept me interested to the end.