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The Sin
Deadly Family Secrets Were Hidden Behind The Sin!
Murder was a very rare crime in Sikeston, Missouri. But then, Leah Graves, the victim, was a very rare woman. She was the town everything: beauty, athlete, scholar, Cotton Bowl queen, spoiled brat, and royal bitch. Even her daddy, the richest, most powerful man in town couldn't control her.
Leah knew at a young age how she affected men. She certainly had her father wrapped around her little finger and only laughed when he tried to warn her that someone as pretty as she was would cause members of the opposite sex to want to do things... sinful things.
Murder was a very rare crime in Sikeston, Missouri. But then, Leah Graves, the victim, was a very rare woman. She was the town everything: beauty, athlete, scholar, Cotton Bowl queen, spoiled brat, and royal bitch. Even her daddy, the richest, most powerful man in town couldn't control her.
Leah knew at a young age how she affected men. She certainly had her father wrapped around her little finger and only laughed when he tried to warn her that someone as pretty as she was would cause members of the opposite sex to want to do things... sinful things.
- GenresMysteryMurder Mystery
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 1980
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About the author
Robert Vaughan
442 books133 followers Robert Vaughan is an American writer. He has also written a series of contemporary and historical romance novels under several pseudonyms including "Paula Moore" and "Paula Fairman". His father served in the military and Robert followed him in the 1950s, entering army aviation. He served until the Vietnam War and won numerous medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Air Medal with several oak-leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, and several other medals.
His early books reflected his military background: the first novel was about the US Army along the DMZ in Korea, followed by a trilogy set in Vietnam. There are more than 9 million of his books in print under various names. He was inducted into the Writers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.
His early books reflected his military background: the first novel was about the US Army along the DMZ in Korea, followed by a trilogy set in Vietnam. There are more than 9 million of his books in print under various names. He was inducted into the Writers’ Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
September 12, 2023
Who killed Leah Graves? Incredibly intriguing murder mystery set in a Missouri small town. Great characters (Big Clay Thompson, Stump, Mike...), nasty details on the murdered woman, wrong suspects, great trial scene and fascinating psychology This is a perfect blue print for the genre. Couldn't put it down. The excellent cover did exactly fulfill its promise. Highly recommended!
February 1, 2016
☆☆☆☆ 4 Daddy's Little Girl Stars ☆☆☆☆
Leah Graves is all things sexy, gorgeous, ruthless, bitchy......and dead.
Her murder rocks the town if Sikeston, Missouri. Taking place in 1978, the investigation points in a lot of "men's " direction.
You see, Leah Graves knew she was beautiful from a very young age and she used that beauty to get everything and every man she wanted.
When all the evidence points to her ex-husband....Dr. Ned Graves.
Ned has motive, money and hate. The perfect MO for murder, but he is adimant he is innocent.
Her daddy and his team think this case is sealed tight, case solved. The doctor will pay for his blood stained hands.
Only the evidence is too convenient for investigators. Evidence that Daddy's right hand man, Harley is always involved in finding.
Harley has a love past with Leah, a past that was stolen from him by the good doctor. Leah should have been his.
As the case heads into a private hearing, things begin to add up but not in the ways it should.
The sins that are unfolded in this who done it story is NOTHING you will see coming. I had my suspicion that the forbidden is involved but DAMN....this was BAD....oh so GOOD BAD!!!
Sidenote: There are a few racial slurs that I don't think needed to be a part of this book. They were tossed in at strange times that made for strange reading at points. These slurs did effect my rating."
Leah Graves is all things sexy, gorgeous, ruthless, bitchy......and dead.
Her murder rocks the town if Sikeston, Missouri. Taking place in 1978, the investigation points in a lot of "men's " direction.
You see, Leah Graves knew she was beautiful from a very young age and she used that beauty to get everything and every man she wanted.
When all the evidence points to her ex-husband....Dr. Ned Graves.
Ned has motive, money and hate. The perfect MO for murder, but he is adimant he is innocent.
Her daddy and his team think this case is sealed tight, case solved. The doctor will pay for his blood stained hands.
Only the evidence is too convenient for investigators. Evidence that Daddy's right hand man, Harley is always involved in finding.
Harley has a love past with Leah, a past that was stolen from him by the good doctor. Leah should have been his.
As the case heads into a private hearing, things begin to add up but not in the ways it should.
The sins that are unfolded in this who done it story is NOTHING you will see coming. I had my suspicion that the forbidden is involved but DAMN....this was BAD....oh so GOOD BAD!!!
Sidenote: There are a few racial slurs that I don't think needed to be a part of this book. They were tossed in at strange times that made for strange reading at points. These slurs did effect my rating."
December 18, 2023
Nipples missing, bite marks over the body, vibrator shoved inside her, the girl's father who owned the whole town but now didn't own his murdered daughter. The dead girl was stunningly gorgeous and had a power over all men. She had an Electra complex of wanting her father. The story got pretty ridiculous and is easily my least favorite in the zebra fruit series. However, it's zebra and it's late 70s cheesey trash and it's not an easy book to find so I still liked it.
February 8, 2016
A small town where the rich do outlandish things.
When a rich man's daughter is savagely murdered the woman father tries to have her ex husband charger with her murder. The only problem is......he didn't do it. The character's were likeable but multi layered. Evidence was planted that muddied the waters An interesting who done it.
When a rich man's daughter is savagely murdered the woman father tries to have her ex husband charger with her murder. The only problem is......he didn't do it. The character's were likeable but multi layered. Evidence was planted that muddied the waters An interesting who done it.
November 20, 2023
This was very enjoyable and satisfying.
While it seemed like there were only a few people who could have been suspects, that big twist and reveal at almost the very end of the book, was SO GOOD. I did not see that coming. The courtroom sequence was very exciting. This was a page-turner. Highly recommended.
While it seemed like there were only a few people who could have been suspects, that big twist and reveal at almost the very end of the book, was SO GOOD. I did not see that coming. The courtroom sequence was very exciting. This was a page-turner. Highly recommended.
October 30, 2020
Based on a famous (for the area) unsolved murder case in the Bootheel of Missouri, this is a mostly fictionalized account of what likely happened that evening. Everyone back home was reading it!
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June 8, 2021I swear I read the summary of this book almost word for word on another. Anyone else familiar with that?
February 23, 2016
Great read!!!
This book hooked me from page one and held me captive right up to the very last page. The continuing suspense and action was what you look for in a good mystery novel. And even better was the fantastic and totally unexpected ending. A must read for lovers of a good mystery novel.
This book hooked me from page one and held me captive right up to the very last page. The continuing suspense and action was what you look for in a good mystery novel. And even better was the fantastic and totally unexpected ending. A must read for lovers of a good mystery novel.
April 4, 2016
This was a real mystery, with a surprise ending.
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This was a real mystery,with a surprise ending. I enjoyed every page of this book and recommend The Sin.
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This was a real mystery,with a surprise ending. I enjoyed every page of this book and recommend The Sin.
April 3, 2016
The Sin
The Sin, is an interesting read. The Author brings out the characters personalities which makes each one interesting and as if you were in the conversation with them.
The Sin, is an interesting read. The Author brings out the characters personalities which makes each one interesting and as if you were in the conversation with them.
May 9, 2016
The Sin
Enjoyable reading , keeps the reader wondering about all the characters in this murder mystery. The twists and turns are great
Enjoyable reading , keeps the reader wondering about all the characters in this murder mystery. The twists and turns are great
May 11, 2016
Pretty standard mystery.
Looked like all the evidence was being planted against one person but it was obvious was planting it. But guess who was guilty?
Looked like all the evidence was being planted against one person but it was obvious was planting it. But guess who was guilty?
September 25, 2015
An outstanding murder mystery. Loved the ending.
December 3, 2015
Excellent mystery book. I enjoyed this one. People will be surprised in this book.
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