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Jeri Howard Mystery #6-9
Jeri Howard Books 6-9
Included in this 4-book box set:
A CREDIBLE THREAT
A UC Berkeley undergrad fears the worst when her shared house receives multiple threats from an unknown antagonizer.
WITNESS TO EVIL
A seventeen-year-old Jeri tracked down when she swiped her mother’s credit card and took off for Paris is now a “person of interest” in a murder case--and, once again, in the wind.
WHERE THE BODIES ARE BURIED
Jeri’s newest client was about to blow the whistle on a large food manufacturer just before he took a header out his fifth-floor apartment window--but he hadn’t yet told her what it was about. Next step:Undercover in the corporate office.
A KILLING AT THE TRACK
Set in the fascinating and forbidden racetrack backside. Dawson’s complex plot is a pleasure--one dead jockey, then two dead jockeys, three exotic poisons, and several possible payoffs.
A CREDIBLE THREAT
A UC Berkeley undergrad fears the worst when her shared house receives multiple threats from an unknown antagonizer.
WITNESS TO EVIL
A seventeen-year-old Jeri tracked down when she swiped her mother’s credit card and took off for Paris is now a “person of interest” in a murder case--and, once again, in the wind.
WHERE THE BODIES ARE BURIED
Jeri’s newest client was about to blow the whistle on a large food manufacturer just before he took a header out his fifth-floor apartment window--but he hadn’t yet told her what it was about. Next step:Undercover in the corporate office.
A KILLING AT THE TRACK
Set in the fascinating and forbidden racetrack backside. Dawson’s complex plot is a pleasure--one dead jockey, then two dead jockeys, three exotic poisons, and several possible payoffs.
942 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2018
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About the author
Janet Dawson
65 books71 followersJanet Dawson is the author of The Sacrificial Daughter, first in a new series featuring geriatric care manager. She has also written thirteen novels featuring Oakland private investigator Jeri Howard. Her first, Kindred Crimes, won the St. Martin's Press/Private Eye Writers of America contest for best first private eye novel. The most recent book in the series is The Devil Close Behind.
Her Jill McLeod historical mystery series features a Zephyrette sleuthing aboard the long-distance train called the California Zephyr in the early 1950s. The first in that series is Death Rides the Zephyr.
In the past, Dawson was a newspaper reporter and a Navy journalist. She has worked in the legal field and on the staff of the University of California Berkeley. She is a long-time member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
Her Jill McLeod historical mystery series features a Zephyrette sleuthing aboard the long-distance train called the California Zephyr in the early 1950s. The first in that series is Death Rides the Zephyr.
In the past, Dawson was a newspaper reporter and a Navy journalist. She has worked in the legal field and on the staff of the University of California Berkeley. She is a long-time member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.
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March 23, 2020
Flat time filling material
I’ve read the first 9 books of which is currently a 13 book series. The stories are interesting, and the characters are unique in a way; but the main character (Jeri Howard) comes off a little flat and predictable. I kept hoping she herself would develop more with each story; but I was let down. Several of the stories deal with the authors views at the time of writing, on social issues and her bias. To me these are just page filler. The stories typically end with Jeri being rough up in some form or fashion and getting justice without the use of a gun. Overall it seems they fall short of the full potential of the main character.
I’ve read the first 9 books of which is currently a 13 book series. The stories are interesting, and the characters are unique in a way; but the main character (Jeri Howard) comes off a little flat and predictable. I kept hoping she herself would develop more with each story; but I was let down. Several of the stories deal with the authors views at the time of writing, on social issues and her bias. To me these are just page filler. The stories typically end with Jeri being rough up in some form or fashion and getting justice without the use of a gun. Overall it seems they fall short of the full potential of the main character.
November 12, 2019
Jeri Howard
This anthology picks up where the first anthology ended. In the first set, Jeri was adopted by Black Bart, a feral kitten. This set tackles a runaway teenager, hostile takeovers and horse racing. One of her dreams comes true when she becomes a homeowner, something I doubted would ever happen because of all the pro bono cases she takes on. I enjoyed the variety of the cases she takes, but skimmed much of the tangential information. Overall, the series is a great read, with a step back in time to the California coast in the nineties.
This anthology picks up where the first anthology ended. In the first set, Jeri was adopted by Black Bart, a feral kitten. This set tackles a runaway teenager, hostile takeovers and horse racing. One of her dreams comes true when she becomes a homeowner, something I doubted would ever happen because of all the pro bono cases she takes on. I enjoyed the variety of the cases she takes, but skimmed much of the tangential information. Overall, the series is a great read, with a step back in time to the California coast in the nineties.
March 27, 2021
Janet Dawson is an excellent writer and her stories are well thought out and the plots are exciting and plausible. Her characters are very well developed and run the gamut of human traits from the seedy to the highly principled. Jeri Howard is a very relatable person and as a Private Investigator has a keen eye for detail. I have enjoyed her stories immensely as they display a wide range of situations and outcomes with not just the crimes but social agendas as well. One can certainly immerse oneself in the worlds created by Janet Dawson.
April 24, 2022
Totally hooked!
Janet Dawson tells four more compelling stories in her second Jeri Howard Anthology. Her knowledge of her subjects and locations takes the reader with her, step by step and mile by mile. She manages to build suspense to just the right pitch an hour or so from each ending so that we only seem to take a breath at the very end. I also enjoy touching base with her friends, family, acquaintances and associates as time progresses from book to book. Downloading the third anthology right now from Amazon!
Janet Dawson tells four more compelling stories in her second Jeri Howard Anthology. Her knowledge of her subjects and locations takes the reader with her, step by step and mile by mile. She manages to build suspense to just the right pitch an hour or so from each ending so that we only seem to take a breath at the very end. I also enjoy touching base with her friends, family, acquaintances and associates as time progresses from book to book. Downloading the third anthology right now from Amazon!
November 25, 2019
Investigating
While they might be murder mysteries the blood and Gore are kept to the minimum instead of being highlighted. A good blend of solid investigations. I always like it when the females are not just dumb blondes, but are the ones in charge. Previous cases are mentioned in passing but don't take up any of the new investigation story time.
While they might be murder mysteries the blood and Gore are kept to the minimum instead of being highlighted. A good blend of solid investigations. I always like it when the females are not just dumb blondes, but are the ones in charge. Previous cases are mentioned in passing but don't take up any of the new investigation story time.
June 14, 2022
Great reading! Several story lines here.
I found there was too much description about the geology of a place. Or the description of people right down to the last detail. This is all irrelevant to the story. If you cut this out, your four book set would be condense to two. Otherwise, it was enjoyable reading.
I found there was too much description about the geology of a place. Or the description of people right down to the last detail. This is all irrelevant to the story. If you cut this out, your four book set would be condense to two. Otherwise, it was enjoyable reading.
August 27, 2020
Th Jeri Howard Anyhology
I have read all nine of the Jeri Howard books. I have enjoyed all nine of them. Janet Dawson is a fantastic writer. She keeps you in suspense until nearly the end. I am sorry to see the series end. All of these books are a most read.
I have read all nine of the Jeri Howard books. I have enjoyed all nine of them. Janet Dawson is a fantastic writer. She keeps you in suspense until nearly the end. I am sorry to see the series end. All of these books are a most read.
September 9, 2020
3.5 stars
The last two were the best in this collection. The earlier ones didn't come together quite as strongly for me. Fewer conversion remnants than previous collection, but still come confusing spots where it got letters wrong or punctuation was missing.
The last two were the best in this collection. The earlier ones didn't come together quite as strongly for me. Fewer conversion remnants than previous collection, but still come confusing spots where it got letters wrong or punctuation was missing.
October 10, 2020
Absolutely delightful thrillers
Awesome books. I loved the way Ms. Dawson managed to keep up her readers intrigued until the climax. All the stories are absolutely breathtaking.
I have read all the books by Ms. Janet Dawson and I am a huge fan of hers. Kudos! Keep writing.
Awesome books. I loved the way Ms. Dawson managed to keep up her readers intrigued until the climax. All the stories are absolutely breathtaking.
I have read all the books by Ms. Janet Dawson and I am a huge fan of hers. Kudos! Keep writing.
May 8, 2021
Great stories
I have just read all the books from 1 to 9 and thoroughly enjoyed them! Great plots and believable characters. Twists and turns all the way. Jeri is a very likeable character and Janet Dawson does a thoroughly good job with these stories. Well done!
I have just read all the books from 1 to 9 and thoroughly enjoyed them! Great plots and believable characters. Twists and turns all the way. Jeri is a very likeable character and Janet Dawson does a thoroughly good job with these stories. Well done!
December 2, 2021
A race to the finish!liked the story line and the
Liked the story line and the twist and turns. Thought that there was way to much in the descriptions at every turn in the story. Even so, I will be looking for more of her works!
Liked the story line and the twist and turns. Thought that there was way to much in the descriptions at every turn in the story. Even so, I will be looking for more of her works!
June 30, 2022
Horsing Around Leads to Murder
Groan! Jeri takes up horse betting or actually returns to it. As a result she solves 3 murders, breaks up a horse fixing scheme and brings 5 criminals to justice. A fun read.
Groan! Jeri takes up horse betting or actually returns to it. As a result she solves 3 murders, breaks up a horse fixing scheme and brings 5 criminals to justice. A fun read.
October 16, 2022
Lots of interesting topics
Jeri Howard investigates on a wide range of topics. I can tell the author did thorough research for each book. It is also interesting to see how Jeri's technics change over time.
Jeri Howard investigates on a wide range of topics. I can tell the author did thorough research for each book. It is also interesting to see how Jeri's technics change over time.
December 30, 2023
Horse Race Mystery
A lesson on horse racing and terms. However, found it slow reading with too many unnecessary descriptions and details. Would refer this book to readers who enjoy horse racing.
A lesson on horse racing and terms. However, found it slow reading with too many unnecessary descriptions and details. Would refer this book to readers who enjoy horse racing.
February 17, 2024
Great mysteries
I love Dawson’s straightforward descriptions that paint the scenes, the characters, and the mystery. The author researches topics like domestic violence, corporate raiders, and note-race-fixing.
I love Dawson’s straightforward descriptions that paint the scenes, the characters, and the mystery. The author researches topics like domestic violence, corporate raiders, and note-race-fixing.
November 23, 2024
I’ m loving these books.
Jerri Howard is a sharp investigator.
There’s not a lot of blood & gore & I don’t have nightmares or sleepless nights.
There’s just the right amount of mystery & good writing.
Jerri Howard is a sharp investigator.
There’s not a lot of blood & gore & I don’t have nightmares or sleepless nights.
There’s just the right amount of mystery & good writing.
July 2, 2025
Good Plot - Too Much Filler
I'm not that into geography and elaborate descriptions. But once I skim through all of the inconsequential details, I do enjoy the plot and subplot twists .
I'm not that into geography and elaborate descriptions. But once I skim through all of the inconsequential details, I do enjoy the plot and subplot twists .
August 14, 2025
Best set of books yeet
Jeri is a very good investigator. She always find the bad guys. This last book was very interesting about horse racing. Race fixing. I learn so much from this story If you like horse racing you will enjoy this. Good stuff
Jeri is a very good investigator. She always find the bad guys. This last book was very interesting about horse racing. Race fixing. I learn so much from this story If you like horse racing you will enjoy this. Good stuff
June 11, 2019
Great read
Good storyline, good character development, and well researched. Well worth a late night read. I will look for more by this author.
Good storyline, good character development, and well researched. Well worth a late night read. I will look for more by this author.
September 18, 2019
The Jeri Howard Anthology
Very entertaining and interesting stories about a female private investigator who has a knack for finding trouble and solving mysteries.
Very entertaining and interesting stories about a female private investigator who has a knack for finding trouble and solving mysteries.
April 22, 2020
Good reads !
I read all 4 in 2 days. They were interesting and exciting. Hard to believe they are this old and I've never read them.
I read all 4 in 2 days. They were interesting and exciting. Hard to believe they are this old and I've never read them.
July 8, 2020
I had previously reviewed this when I read the 1-9 anthology. Love these Jeri Howard stories!
January 16, 2021
Wish there were more Jeri Howard books.
I read all 9 of her books in two weeks. I really like her characters and her plots. Her traffic directions
Don't drive me too crazy.
I read all 9 of her books in two weeks. I really like her characters and her plots. Her traffic directions
Don't drive me too crazy.
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February 17, 2021Wish there was more! Enjoyed Jeri Howard. I could never figure out "whodoneit".
April 12, 2021
Excellent read
Love the Jeri Howard series. Great books, get you hooked from the first page. Lovers of Sue Grafton will love these as well.
Love the Jeri Howard series. Great books, get you hooked from the first page. Lovers of Sue Grafton will love these as well.
May 3, 2021
Great serirs
I love all the local color and detail as well as the suspense of each book in the series.
Great series, couldn't stop reading until I finished them all.
I love all the local color and detail as well as the suspense of each book in the series.
Great series, couldn't stop reading until I finished them all.
July 7, 2021
A great series!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these three novels. Thank you to author, Janet Dawson, for your hard work and great imagination. I am sure they will appeal to many.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these three novels. Thank you to author, Janet Dawson, for your hard work and great imagination. I am sure they will appeal to many.
October 10, 2021
Really good
The first story was really good 3 1/2 stars, the second story was excellent 4 stars, the third story the best 41/2 stars and the last was good 3 stars.
The first story was really good 3 1/2 stars, the second story was excellent 4 stars, the third story the best 41/2 stars and the last was good 3 stars.
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