Poison Secrets: A Detective Mystery

Harding Boys

by Mark Hazard

The flood waters have receded, and the city is in full bloom, when Harding’s most cherished artist dies in horrific fashion, just hours after unveiling his greatest work yet to the public. Crime scene analysis confirms Detective Kyle Villante’s Poison. But the exotic poison’s mere existence is a mystery in itself.Retired from police work, Solomon Aduwo has returned to Harding to lose himself in volunteer service, but Harding’s elites single him out and draw him into their circle of power, power he finds intoxicating. They make him offers he can’t refuse, but when the artist’s death rocks their ranks, Aduwo is there to witness the aftermath. And something isn’t right. Old habits die hard, and he’s lured into an investigation of his own.Villante and Aduwo’s paths cross, and they must grudgingly combine their knowledge and efforts if there’s any hope of cracking the case. Surprises along the way send both men reeling, leaving all of Harding at risk. And after Aduwo confronts the murderer, he finds his mask game may have come to an end with a terrifying result.Poison Secrets is a thrilling mystery, full of vivid characters, puzzling questions, action and suspense.

213 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 30, 2016

Reviews

[Books-fly-to-me · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the second book, this one, better than the first. This one held my interest and had more depth. The mystery was fun and tragic and made me a little sad. The main characters were fleshed out more and became less cartoon-like. I hope there is a third installment.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and different

Cops and murder mysteries are plentiful but the circumstances and style of these aren't run of the mill. Quirky and gritty at the same time. If you like a character study more than a procedural this is a good choice. I always think it's a bonus when you can learn something new. Storylines went undeveloped or at least unresolved but is that setting up the 3rd book? Time will tell.

[Herman Morgan III · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anxiously Awaiting more Harding Boys Books

As I said in my previous review of Mark Hazard's 1st Harding Boys novel, Hazard writes complex Characters, involved in intricate webs of plot and planning. For me, that means un-put-downable books, and hours of enjoyment.

[Lynda holland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poison secrets is the book to read

I love your books they are easy to read. I never want them to end. Thanks for giving me and your other fans a book or books I should say. That is entertaining a comfort to know that when I pick up one of your books I know I won't want to stop.

[Anne Misel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two of a series. I am happy that I found them. These are wonderful characters.

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read from Mark Hazard. Love these two detectives who inhabit these stories. Keeps you interested till the last page. I will definitely read more from this author.

[Stacy Derebery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible Story

Please hurry and write the next book. I can’t wait to read. I really liked this series very very much.

[Kathryn Ottele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good!

I liked the mystery and the diversity of the characters in the story. It was enjoyable to read and fast paced.

[linda b ratjen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Still consider The Harding Boys books slow reading. I did get into rhythm of the story line and found it to be somewhat entertaining.

[Sandra S Penoyar · Rating 5 out of 5]

More like this please.

Twisted plot with lots of surprises. Beginnings of a good love story. Overall, good, story, good action, good read. Would make a great TV series.