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Alibi for Evil: A Mick Murphy Key West Mystery
Two deaths in Key West lead Murphy and his friends into the world of bankers, land developers and politicians. With a little help from drug cartel money, the cabal plans to turn the skyline of Key West into Miami. Stopping the cabal might be impossible and it turns Murphy contacts against him.
222 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2015
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About the author
Michael Haskins
24 books35 followersMystery Writer living in Key West, Florida. A member of MWA and ITA and PWA. Short story, Vampire Slayer Murdered in Key West, was nominated for a best short story of 2012 for a Shamus Award. He has seven books in his Mick Murphy Key West Mystery series.
Haskins worked as the business editor/writer for the local Key West daily and then as the public information officer for the city, all of which has enriched his understanding of how Key West functions.
Haskins worked as the business editor/writer for the local Key West daily and then as the public information officer for the city, all of which has enriched his understanding of how Key West functions.
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December 20, 2015
“The characters are the Key"
Somehow I've missed this series. Evidently I joined in the fun at book eight. All the components are there for a great series. Mick Murphy is a larger than life character, with a lot of friends who enjoy mixing it with the bad guys. I imagine that if I went back to the beginning I would be treated to more of the same; a strong story line, good characterisation and well written descriptive passages that set the time and the place.
In this story we read of corruption in high places, greed and the unending fight against drugs. At times the action fizzes along and the pages are turning faster than a Catherine Wheel on Bonfire Night. Just now and then there was a little too much information on which brand of beer the guys were having, who was going for the takeout and other random ramblings. Perhaps the author thought we needed to take a breather? Personally, I would have liked to keep fizzing along, hanging on for dear life - but we're all different. Despite that minor 'niggle' it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. (Only seven to catch up on!)
I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review
Somehow I've missed this series. Evidently I joined in the fun at book eight. All the components are there for a great series. Mick Murphy is a larger than life character, with a lot of friends who enjoy mixing it with the bad guys. I imagine that if I went back to the beginning I would be treated to more of the same; a strong story line, good characterisation and well written descriptive passages that set the time and the place.
In this story we read of corruption in high places, greed and the unending fight against drugs. At times the action fizzes along and the pages are turning faster than a Catherine Wheel on Bonfire Night. Just now and then there was a little too much information on which brand of beer the guys were having, who was going for the takeout and other random ramblings. Perhaps the author thought we needed to take a breather? Personally, I would have liked to keep fizzing along, hanging on for dear life - but we're all different. Despite that minor 'niggle' it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read. (Only seven to catch up on!)
I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review
December 7, 2015
A very good read.
Michael Haskins has delivered a tale that made even the dreadful greyhound round trip from Key West to Miami almost a pleasure. Mick Murphy and his cohorts had me locked in from the very start. Enough twists to keep the pace and my interest.
Michael Haskins has delivered a tale that made even the dreadful greyhound round trip from Key West to Miami almost a pleasure. Mick Murphy and his cohorts had me locked in from the very start. Enough twists to keep the pace and my interest.
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