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Mark Kane #7
A Tangled Web
WHEN MARJORIE GRIFFITHS LEARNS THAT HER HUSBAND HAS HAD A CLANDESTINE MEETING WITH A YOUNG WOMAN IN A LOCAL MOTEL, SHE HIRES PRIVATE INQUIRY AGENT, DICK HAMPTON, TO KEEP HIM UNDER SURVEILLANCE.
When Hampton informs her that her husband is in a room at the motel, with the same woman, she hurries over there, and when she sees her husband leave and drive away she decides to confront the woman.
And then she vanishes.
When Marjorie’s husband, Chuck, reports her missing, he becomes an immediate suspect in her disappearance. He hires attorney Oliver Davies to represent him, and Davies recommends Kane & Lucy to investigate Marjorie’s mysterious disappearance. But when traces of Marjorie’s blood are found in the matrimonial home and in her abandoned car, Chuck is arrested; and this is only the beginning of his nightmare, as demons from his past return to threaten and even destroy him.
When Hampton informs her that her husband is in a room at the motel, with the same woman, she hurries over there, and when she sees her husband leave and drive away she decides to confront the woman.
And then she vanishes.
When Marjorie’s husband, Chuck, reports her missing, he becomes an immediate suspect in her disappearance. He hires attorney Oliver Davies to represent him, and Davies recommends Kane & Lucy to investigate Marjorie’s mysterious disappearance. But when traces of Marjorie’s blood are found in the matrimonial home and in her abandoned car, Chuck is arrested; and this is only the beginning of his nightmare, as demons from his past return to threaten and even destroy him.
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2016
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About the author
John Hemmings
27 books21 followersJohn Hemmings is an experienced criminal attorney and writer of crime fiction with a one hundred percent record as a criminal trial lawyer - not one of his clients has ever been executed...yet!
He graduated in English literature and spent five years as a post-graduate lecturer before turning to a life of crime - on the right side of the fence of course. Each of his books features Boston private investigator Mark Kane and his long-time companion Lucy.
Many of the stories are inspired by actual events and people the author has met and worked with during his career, but names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent - and sometimes the guilty.
On his website: www.johnhemmings.net you can read the first 5 chapters of each of his books in the Mark Kane Mysteries series (and even read the first 4 chapters of the next book in the series: 'Missing'. which is due to be published in approximately 6 weeks).
Check out his book promotions and freebies at www.johnhemmings.net
He graduated in English literature and spent five years as a post-graduate lecturer before turning to a life of crime - on the right side of the fence of course. Each of his books features Boston private investigator Mark Kane and his long-time companion Lucy.
Many of the stories are inspired by actual events and people the author has met and worked with during his career, but names and locations have been changed to protect the innocent - and sometimes the guilty.
On his website: www.johnhemmings.net you can read the first 5 chapters of each of his books in the Mark Kane Mysteries series (and even read the first 4 chapters of the next book in the series: 'Missing'. which is due to be published in approximately 6 weeks).
Check out his book promotions and freebies at www.johnhemmings.net
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November 3, 2016
What a read?!!
Woman is reported to have been missing.
Young woman was kidnapped. During the investigation it was discovered that the husband had been married before and had a daughter. An imposter for the daughter tried to blackmail the husband.
Good read.
Woman is reported to have been missing.
Young woman was kidnapped. During the investigation it was discovered that the husband had been married before and had a daughter. An imposter for the daughter tried to blackmail the husband.
Good read.
June 26, 2018
Kane and Lucy solve another case.
I really enjoyed this book very much. The chemistry between Kane and Lucy and how well they work together is awesome. I look forward to reading more of this series.
I really enjoyed this book very much. The chemistry between Kane and Lucy and how well they work together is awesome. I look forward to reading more of this series.
June 21, 2019
This was an easy to read book with lots of excitement. I loved the plot which had many twists and turns. I loved the main characters too. I want to read more of this series from this author. I will be following him from now on. I bet the rest of the series is wonderful too.
May 17, 2017
A decent mystery, not quite as enjoyable as the other six I've read.
August 9, 2017
Actually only 2.5. Couldn't really get into this one as much as others by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2019
I liked it!
I liked how you made a missing woman take focus on everything before woman and man met. And that they got together afterward.🦋
I liked how you made a missing woman take focus on everything before woman and man met. And that they got together afterward.🦋
July 10, 2019
Absolutely Fab
Love 💘 Mark Kane Mysteries. More PLEASE!!! 😀
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Love 💘 Mark Kane Mysteries. More PLEASE!!! 😀
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February 11, 2017
Tangled Indeed!
Always enjoy reading Mark Kane mysteries. Kane and Lucy, his sidekick, have been together just a short time, but I like it better than when she just got called when he needed her. Sometimes though his " explanations" to her seem a bit stilted. Condescending almost like she is a 5year old instead of a grown woman. Please work on that if you read this. Otherwise his stories are always entertaining.
Always enjoy reading Mark Kane mysteries. Kane and Lucy, his sidekick, have been together just a short time, but I like it better than when she just got called when he needed her. Sometimes though his " explanations" to her seem a bit stilted. Condescending almost like she is a 5year old instead of a grown woman. Please work on that if you read this. Otherwise his stories are always entertaining.
September 7, 2016
Truths untold, danger happens
An apparent kidnapping or is it murder? A husband is seen with a young woman at a motel, the wife disappears. Ransom demands made, threats given. Is it real or a scam? Kane and Lucy again involved in a new case. The interactions in this one were not as snappy as previous books but still entertaining. For lovers of mysteries with partners and sharp women, this is a good read. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
An apparent kidnapping or is it murder? A husband is seen with a young woman at a motel, the wife disappears. Ransom demands made, threats given. Is it real or a scam? Kane and Lucy again involved in a new case. The interactions in this one were not as snappy as previous books but still entertaining. For lovers of mysteries with partners and sharp women, this is a good read. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
September 26, 2016
Good Read
I chose the rating because it's an interesting read that holds your attention. I like the characters and how the story flows! Also with the characters there's no limit to the number of story lines Mr. Hemmings could come up with!
I chose the rating because it's an interesting read that holds your attention. I like the characters and how the story flows! Also with the characters there's no limit to the number of story lines Mr. Hemmings could come up with!
January 1, 2017
Great read! In the tradition of this author, mystery in abundance!
The author is splendid! Characters are well established, and becoming to be good friends. The work done in setting the plot is outstanding!
The author is splendid! Characters are well established, and becoming to be good friends. The work done in setting the plot is outstanding!
August 26, 2016
A Tangled Web
This is the last book in this series. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Worth reading .
This is the last book in this series. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. Worth reading .
September 10, 2016
Enjoyed from beginning to end
I've read three of John Hemmings ' books and like all. Will read others by him. This one is as good as the other two.
I've read three of John Hemmings ' books and like all. Will read others by him. This one is as good as the other two.
September 11, 2016
Kane mysteries
I have read a few of the books and truly enjoy them. They are easy reads but still pull you into the story.
I have read a few of the books and truly enjoy them. They are easy reads but still pull you into the story.
September 16, 2016
kidnapping, blackmail, heart attacks, attempted murder....
September 25, 2016
A Very good read.
I enjoyed reading your books but sometimes your expectations are a little long winded. I look forward to the next book.
I enjoyed reading your books but sometimes your expectations are a little long winded. I look forward to the next book.
September 26, 2016
Great
Once again a really great book. I love these mysteries. I just can't put them down. I love all the twists.
Once again a really great book. I love these mysteries. I just can't put them down. I love all the twists.
September 28, 2016
Good
the story of a woman who thought her husband was seeing another woman and was kidnapped when checking this out.
the story of a woman who thought her husband was seeing another woman and was kidnapped when checking this out.
October 6, 2016
Good story
Good story with interesting twists in the plot that keep your attention.I enjoy this Mark Kane series and the characters.
Good story with interesting twists in the plot that keep your attention.I enjoy this Mark Kane series and the characters.
December 5, 2016
Great Book ! ! !
Excellent story ! ! !Enjoyed reading it ! ! Couldn't put it down until I finished the book. Hope other's like it also ! ? !
Excellent story ! ! !Enjoyed reading it ! ! Couldn't put it down until I finished the book. Hope other's like it also ! ? !
December 6, 2016
Another great story
I enjoy going through the series with Mark and Lucy. Each story is a stand alone good read but going through the stories with them is what makes it special.
I enjoy going through the series with Mark and Lucy. Each story is a stand alone good read but going through the stories with them is what makes it special.
November 15, 2016
This book I did not like it just did not like the way it was written.
April 19, 2017
Intriguing Mystery...
I've read almost all the books in the series and loved them all. I love the interaction between Kane and his assistant/ girlfriend Lucy and the mystery never disappoints. These books feature clean language and no gruesome violence or explicit sex.
I've read almost all the books in the series and loved them all. I love the interaction between Kane and his assistant/ girlfriend Lucy and the mystery never disappoints. These books feature clean language and no gruesome violence or explicit sex.
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