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Brad Frame #7
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Joel Driscoll, a buddy of Brad Frame since middle school, draws him into the hunt for a missing person. Against the backdrop of a nation reeling from the 9/11 attacks, Brad’s quest finds marital infidelity, a tangled web of betrayal from a business rival, and a murder in which the prime suspect has been framed. This case puts Brad and his young career to the test, pushing the limits as he butts heads with the police.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 25, 2017
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About the author
Ray Flynt
18 books21 followersRay Flynt is the author of two mystery series:
The first features private detective Brad Frame. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Brad led an aimless life until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. After helping to solve their crime Brad joined forces with Philadelphia police detective Nick Argostino to bring justice to the lives of others.
In his second series, Ryan Caldwell, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is pursuing a career in journalism.
Ray retired from a diverse career in criminal justice, education, the arts and human services.
He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and active with their Florida Chapter. In addition to mystery writing, Ray has written and performs a one-man play based on the life of Ben Franklin. He is also a life member of the Florida Witers Association.
The first features private detective Brad Frame. Based in Bryn Mawr, PA, Brad led an aimless life until his mother and sister were kidnapped and murdered. After helping to solve their crime Brad joined forces with Philadelphia police detective Nick Argostino to bring justice to the lives of others.
In his second series, Ryan Caldwell, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is pursuing a career in journalism.
Ray retired from a diverse career in criminal justice, education, the arts and human services.
He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and active with their Florida Chapter. In addition to mystery writing, Ray has written and performs a one-man play based on the life of Ben Franklin. He is also a life member of the Florida Witers Association.
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October 16, 2021
Very Entertaining Murder Mystery!
Flynt writes with convincing believability and intrigue, drawing readers' intense focus from page one in this high speed page turner!
Flynt writes with convincing believability and intrigue, drawing readers' intense focus from page one in this high speed page turner!
April 19, 2019
Meeting an old friend for lunch, and he was bringing a married friend with him, Megan, with diamonds a glitter, husband was missing. He was the founder, and CEO of a six billion dollar company and no one knows where he is at, The more that Joel and Megan talked, Brad knew the whole truth was not being told. The biggest, both married and they have been having an affair for six months, Asking his dad about Carlin, he was not to be trusted, and watch out could be a ruse of a take over. When the companies find out he is missing they give Brad 25 K to look in to Carlin missing. Brad was invited to an auction at the museum, and taking his aunt with him . Getting ready to leave they came upon a man having been murdered.
This was an intriguing scenario being we knew the people from other books, and Brad’s love of trains. It showed the skill he has in figuring out people. Now for readers to put the pieces of what really was going on.
This was an intriguing scenario being we knew the people from other books, and Brad’s love of trains. It showed the skill he has in figuring out people. Now for readers to put the pieces of what really was going on.
May 19, 2018
Brads good friend is murdered. There are alot of characters with their own agenda, so there are alot of potential suspects. It's interesting to watch how all the clues and information come together so Brad can find the killer. It's so well written that it keeps your interest all the way through. There are twists along the way. I have really enjoyed the Brad Frame series, can't wait for #8 to come out. I was alittle confused as this was listed as #7 however no mention of his sidekick Sharon and in previous books, his home office and gym were already completed. Guess this should have been an earlier book in the series.
Really enjoy all this authors books. He really knows how to write a good story!
Really enjoy all this authors books. He really knows how to write a good story!
April 13, 2022
I’ve liked these books right from the start.
Flynt tells an interesting tale with an economy of words, delivering a full story in under 300 pages.
This story takes place early in Brad Frame’s PI career, and other that a brief mention early in the story, his partner, Sharon, is absent, so the whole load of solving his friend’s murder falls on Brad.
There are twists galore and misdirection. But the climax came a bit ‘out of the blue’ with the killer giving himself away after spending the whole book leading Brad down Primrose Lane.
Still, I’ll be back for more of Brad’s adventures.
Flynt tells an interesting tale with an economy of words, delivering a full story in under 300 pages.
This story takes place early in Brad Frame’s PI career, and other that a brief mention early in the story, his partner, Sharon, is absent, so the whole load of solving his friend’s murder falls on Brad.
There are twists galore and misdirection. But the climax came a bit ‘out of the blue’ with the killer giving himself away after spending the whole book leading Brad down Primrose Lane.
Still, I’ll be back for more of Brad’s adventures.
May 31, 2019
brad frame - investigating is the game. while connecting with an old boarding school friend, brad is sent on several wild chases trying to locate his primary - carlin trambata. herron industries hired brad since mr t. dissappeared. one murder later and things are too close to home - even though fired - brad can't let go. i think mr frame smells a frame.
December 8, 2018
A Great Independent Read
I have not read other books in this series, but thoroughly enjoyed this story, number seven in the series. Very realistic characters and an imaginative plot kept me engrossed and in suspense to the very end. It is well worth the money.
I have not read other books in this series, but thoroughly enjoyed this story, number seven in the series. Very realistic characters and an imaginative plot kept me engrossed and in suspense to the very end. It is well worth the money.
July 21, 2023
Murder mystery that involves infidelity, a railroad museum, and friendship. I enjoyed following Brad Frame work to solve the murder of Joel, his friend. The ending surprised me and that is a good thing. I certainly would read another Ray Flynt book.
January 16, 2018
Intriguing
Too many players. Who's setting up whom? Allot of misdirection leads you to wonder who done it. Good series, characters and plot.
Too many players. Who's setting up whom? Allot of misdirection leads you to wonder who done it. Good series, characters and plot.
March 18, 2018
I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did, and I learned a lot also. What a surprising story!
The title of the book gives nothing away, not even a hint. A mystery within a mystery.
The title of the book gives nothing away, not even a hint. A mystery within a mystery.
June 22, 2018
Haven't read
Any books by this author before, but this one is as good one. I could almost Dr the trains. I
Any books by this author before, but this one is as good one. I could almost Dr the trains. I
July 17, 2018
Very, very good
Great story
Excellent writing style
Endearing and highly credible characters
Thorough editing job
Will definitely read more from this author.
Great story
Excellent writing style
Endearing and highly credible characters
Thorough editing job
Will definitely read more from this author.
August 8, 2018
Very enjoyable
October 24, 2018
Another great installment in the Brad Frame series. A baffling mystery with a surprise ending.
December 31, 2019
Good reading
Really like this author way of writing, almost as if he's in the same room with you telling the story. Would recommend this author for book clubs
Really like this author way of writing, almost as if he's in the same room with you telling the story. Would recommend this author for book clubs
June 14, 2020
Good read
It was a good read, as were all the previous novels I have read about Brad Frame Detective Agency. Interesting characters as usual.
It was a good read, as were all the previous novels I have read about Brad Frame Detective Agency. Interesting characters as usual.
June 23, 2020
Excellent
A well written whodunnit that is delightful to read. Good character development and an inside look at power, greed, and love.
A well written whodunnit that is delightful to read. Good character development and an inside look at power, greed, and love.
September 3, 2020
I've never read any others in this series, but I would read more of these.
October 21, 2021
Yard Goat
A good who done it. Kept me reading. Good reading for those who like PI investigations Might also interest old railroad buffs
A good who done it. Kept me reading. Good reading for those who like PI investigations Might also interest old railroad buffs
October 22, 2021
So so
Way too wordy. Guess just trying to fill pages. Most pla
ces, I could just scroll through. Will not be recommending this book ot author.
Way too wordy. Guess just trying to fill pages. Most pla
ces, I could just scroll through. Will not be recommending this book ot author.
June 10, 2022
End of the Line!
The sort of story you just cannot put down.Just enough twists and turns to keep the pages turning. Will be looking for more of his books.
The sort of story you just cannot put down.Just enough twists and turns to keep the pages turning. Will be looking for more of his books.
July 4, 2022
it was a tricky case, loved the twists, can't wait to read the next...
April 5, 2020
Excellent Cat-and-Mouse Mystery
Brad Frame is Flynt's PI and he's done a fine job of delineating this multifaceted character. What I loved was to follow along on the chase-a runaway train of ups, downs and a few unexpected twists and turns. The finale was real, and all the ends tied together but not in a pretty bow, more like a rough hewn sailor's knot. Picking this up is easy-putting it down, not so much.
Brad Frame is Flynt's PI and he's done a fine job of delineating this multifaceted character. What I loved was to follow along on the chase-a runaway train of ups, downs and a few unexpected twists and turns. The finale was real, and all the ends tied together but not in a pretty bow, more like a rough hewn sailor's knot. Picking this up is easy-putting it down, not so much.
October 23, 2019
Another great Frame Mystery!
I enjoyed reading this book and was quite surprised at the ending. He sure to read and enjoy as I have. I still have many Frame books to enjoy and am looking forward to reading all of them.
I enjoyed reading this book and was quite surprised at the ending. He sure to read and enjoy as I have. I still have many Frame books to enjoy and am looking forward to reading all of them.
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