The Dramatic Dead

by Bryan Nowak

Another innocent is claimed by a madman. Can the deadly momentum be stopped?A mother’s impassioned plea brings Dirk and his friends off the bench in the investigation into the mysterious, and often ritualistic deaths, of young women. The investigation leads the team down an investigative road which has them not only consulting with the religious fringes of their society but a strange thespian who curiously seems to have a past only covering the last two years.Things fall part quickly when Dirk interviews a young theater arts student and in doing so, seals her fate as a serial killers next target.The Dramatic Dead is a well-paced whodunnit which will keep you guessing to the very end. Here’s what readers have said …5 Stars “ … original, humorous, great ghost dialog, overflowing with tons of intrigue trying to catch a very smart and treacherous serial killer with an end even I, a mystery writer, could not figure out until then last page. If you are interested in a mystery with a different flair, need a few grins with your blood and gore and the good vs. bad side of life give this book a try.5 Stars “This was an unusual detective story with a mix of the supernatural. I found it quite entertaining.”5 Stars “ … he doesn't rush the ending, but instead explains it all so we understand what happened and to whom it happened to at the time. I am in awe how he tied up all loose ends and gave us an outstanding story. BRAVO!5 Starts “ … the author writes central character Dirk with a swagger and verve that keeps you reading.”

289 pages, Paperback

Published April 7, 2016