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The Rules: Book 1, Willimantic
Carly Mancuso was blindsided when her boyfriend tried to kill her. She didn't know what changed him. Then that night when the alcohol left him at death's door, to her horror, she felt relief. She might finally be able to get away. But Nicky was strong, determined, and obsessed--a lethal combination. His threats are subtle at first, but soon, they become something she cannot ignore. The problem is no one believes her.
As Nicky hovers near death in the ICU, Suzanne, his nurse, recognizes him to be a man from her past, although he has changed his name. His reappearance into her life could cost her everything she's worked for. She knows she cannot allow this to happen.
Detectives Gallagher and Shaker stumbled across a body that had been in the river for a long time. Identification was a laborious process. Motive was another obstacle--they had none. However, As Carly’s safety becomes too compromised, she takes her concerns along with her discoveries to the detectives. They realize the information they have each unearthed make the pieces to the puzzle fit.
As Nicky hovers near death in the ICU, Suzanne, his nurse, recognizes him to be a man from her past, although he has changed his name. His reappearance into her life could cost her everything she's worked for. She knows she cannot allow this to happen.
Detectives Gallagher and Shaker stumbled across a body that had been in the river for a long time. Identification was a laborious process. Motive was another obstacle--they had none. However, As Carly’s safety becomes too compromised, she takes her concerns along with her discoveries to the detectives. They realize the information they have each unearthed make the pieces to the puzzle fit.
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2018
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About the author
Mary Arthur
9 books5 followersAbout my books….
They say, “write what you know”. Well, I don’t know about exotic places or untold wealth. But I do know about people and families. And in my six years as a Willimantic resident, I’ve learned so much about this town as well as other areas of Connecticut where I’ve spent time.
Therefore, my books have taken on Willimantic as their primary location. They feature characters who live here and in some of the surrounding towns. They are mysteries, focused on strong female lead characters. Family dynamics also play important roles as the characters navigate their way through their stories.
Of course, my fascination with the Victorian houses and the mysteries they hold, are also featured along with the rich history of the town.
About the author….
So, who am I? I am Mary Arthur. I currently have two published novels on Amazon and am a featured Goodreads author. I am working on my fourth novel. You’re wondering, what about the third? Well, that’s on hold for the time being.
I am a respiratory therapist at Hospital for Special Care. In addition to my degree in respiratory care, I also have a degree in psychology. I read like crazy, make jewelry, and bake specialty breads.
I have two children. My daughter and son-in-law live in Hawaii and my son lives in Tacoma, Washington. I suppose my visits to them could turn up as “exotic locations.”
I have two cats – Murray and Frankie. And of course, I live in a purple Victorian House in Willimantic.
Happy reading!
Mary Arthur
They say, “write what you know”. Well, I don’t know about exotic places or untold wealth. But I do know about people and families. And in my six years as a Willimantic resident, I’ve learned so much about this town as well as other areas of Connecticut where I’ve spent time.
Therefore, my books have taken on Willimantic as their primary location. They feature characters who live here and in some of the surrounding towns. They are mysteries, focused on strong female lead characters. Family dynamics also play important roles as the characters navigate their way through their stories.
Of course, my fascination with the Victorian houses and the mysteries they hold, are also featured along with the rich history of the town.
About the author….
So, who am I? I am Mary Arthur. I currently have two published novels on Amazon and am a featured Goodreads author. I am working on my fourth novel. You’re wondering, what about the third? Well, that’s on hold for the time being.
I am a respiratory therapist at Hospital for Special Care. In addition to my degree in respiratory care, I also have a degree in psychology. I read like crazy, make jewelry, and bake specialty breads.
I have two children. My daughter and son-in-law live in Hawaii and my son lives in Tacoma, Washington. I suppose my visits to them could turn up as “exotic locations.”
I have two cats – Murray and Frankie. And of course, I live in a purple Victorian House in Willimantic.
Happy reading!
Mary Arthur
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May 10, 2018
Hard to put down wonderful characters
Great read hard to put down. Interesting characters and plot. Fun to read.
Can't wait for more from this author.
Great read hard to put down. Interesting characters and plot. Fun to read.
Can't wait for more from this author.
July 17, 2018
Great mystery! Good character development and a wonderfully suspenseful storyline. Highly recommended!
July 30, 2020
Loved it! The characters drew you in. Couldn’t put in down until I knew how it ended.
July 20, 2018
Really enjoyed this one. Unexpected plots kept me in supsense.
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