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A Luca Mystery #1-3
A Luca Mystery Series Box Set #1-3
A Luca Mystery Box Set - Books 1 - 3.
Am I the Killer? - Is it possible to kill someone and not remember because of a brain injury?
A brain injured veteran is accused of murder and has plenty of motive. He claims he cannot recall the events of the fateful night because of his injury. Is he being truthful or using it as an excuse?
Vanished - Obsession can be deadly.
What's worse than a missing man?
A dead one.
Following a messy divorce and the messier death of his partner, Detective Frank Luca needed a break. He needed sunlight and clean air. He needed a re-boot. So, he's traded the smog of New Jersey for the sun-kissed beaches of southwest Florida. Babes, bikinis, and booze.
The easy life, right? Wrong.
Working a missing persons case, Frank gets pulled back into the filth he's tried so hard to avoid. Worse, now he's falling for the missing man's beautiful wife.
Who does that?
Florida may be beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep. There's rot under all that beauty--and death.
The Serenity Murder - When a detective second-guesses his gut, he'll have to get creative to catch the killer.
Luca worries cancer and divorce have dulled his razor-sharp instincts. So the detective is relieved when his next murder case seems like a no-brainer.
When the wealthy victim is found dead in her private-island home, the gold-digging husband seems like the obvious killer.
As Luca digs deeper and follows the clues, however, he uncovers a whole new line-up of possible suspects. No longer able to rely on his gut feelings, Luca puts the victim's sordid affairs and her rivalries under the microscope.
With time running out, Detective Luca must find a way to regain his swagger and solve the case before the killer strikes again.
Am I the Killer? - Is it possible to kill someone and not remember because of a brain injury?
A brain injured veteran is accused of murder and has plenty of motive. He claims he cannot recall the events of the fateful night because of his injury. Is he being truthful or using it as an excuse?
Vanished - Obsession can be deadly.
What's worse than a missing man?
A dead one.
Following a messy divorce and the messier death of his partner, Detective Frank Luca needed a break. He needed sunlight and clean air. He needed a re-boot. So, he's traded the smog of New Jersey for the sun-kissed beaches of southwest Florida. Babes, bikinis, and booze.
The easy life, right? Wrong.
Working a missing persons case, Frank gets pulled back into the filth he's tried so hard to avoid. Worse, now he's falling for the missing man's beautiful wife.
Who does that?
Florida may be beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep. There's rot under all that beauty--and death.
The Serenity Murder - When a detective second-guesses his gut, he'll have to get creative to catch the killer.
Luca worries cancer and divorce have dulled his razor-sharp instincts. So the detective is relieved when his next murder case seems like a no-brainer.
When the wealthy victim is found dead in her private-island home, the gold-digging husband seems like the obvious killer.
As Luca digs deeper and follows the clues, however, he uncovers a whole new line-up of possible suspects. No longer able to rely on his gut feelings, Luca puts the victim's sordid affairs and her rivalries under the microscope.
With time running out, Detective Luca must find a way to regain his swagger and solve the case before the killer strikes again.
752 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2019
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About the author
Dan Petrosini
73 books175 followersDan is a USA Today and Amazon best seller author, who wrote his first story at the age of ten and enjoys telling stories and jokes.
Dan gets his story ideas by exploring the question; What if?
In almost every situation he finds himself in, Dan starts exploring what if this or that happened? What if this person died, was hurt, or did something unusual or illegal?
Dan’s non-stop mind spin provides him with plenty of material to weave into interesting stories.
A fan of books and films that have twists and are difficult to predict, Dan crafts his stories to prevent the reader from guessing correctly. He writes each and every day, forcing the words out when necessary and has written over twenty novels to date. It’s not a matter of wanting to write, Dan simply has to.
Dan passionately believes people can realize their dreams if they focus and act, and he encourages just that.
His favorite saying is – “The price of discipline is always less than the cost of regret”
Dan likes to remind people to get the negativity out of their lives. He feels it is contagious and advises people to steer clear of negative people. He believes having a true, positive mind set makes it feel like life is rigged in your favor. When he gets off base, he tells himself, ‘You can’t have a good day with a bad attitude.’
Married with two daughters and a needy Maltese, Dan lives in Southwest Florida. A New York native, Dan teaches at local colleges, writes novels, and plays tenor saxophone in several jazz bands. He also drinks way too much wine and never, ever takes himself too seriously.
He has an active blog at http://danpetrosini.com, where you can sign up for a newsletter featuring articles, his writing and special deals.
Dan gets his story ideas by exploring the question; What if?
In almost every situation he finds himself in, Dan starts exploring what if this or that happened? What if this person died, was hurt, or did something unusual or illegal?
Dan’s non-stop mind spin provides him with plenty of material to weave into interesting stories.
A fan of books and films that have twists and are difficult to predict, Dan crafts his stories to prevent the reader from guessing correctly. He writes each and every day, forcing the words out when necessary and has written over twenty novels to date. It’s not a matter of wanting to write, Dan simply has to.
Dan passionately believes people can realize their dreams if they focus and act, and he encourages just that.
His favorite saying is – “The price of discipline is always less than the cost of regret”
Dan likes to remind people to get the negativity out of their lives. He feels it is contagious and advises people to steer clear of negative people. He believes having a true, positive mind set makes it feel like life is rigged in your favor. When he gets off base, he tells himself, ‘You can’t have a good day with a bad attitude.’
Married with two daughters and a needy Maltese, Dan lives in Southwest Florida. A New York native, Dan teaches at local colleges, writes novels, and plays tenor saxophone in several jazz bands. He also drinks way too much wine and never, ever takes himself too seriously.
He has an active blog at http://danpetrosini.com, where you can sign up for a newsletter featuring articles, his writing and special deals.
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Want to read
February 9, 20212/9/2021 - Free on Amazon. I've listened to the 3rd book and the rest of the series is on my TBR/L. These remind me a lot of Law & Order episodes.
June 28, 2021
Humor, Murder and Suspense
This is a delightful and well-written series that I looked forwarding to reading each day. There is plenty of suspense as to who the murderer might be and surprises along the way. Worth your time to read.
This is a delightful and well-written series that I looked forwarding to reading each day. There is plenty of suspense as to who the murderer might be and surprises along the way. Worth your time to read.
February 23, 2021
So-so
The series is uneven. The second and third books are better organized than the first: that one's plot, such as it is, is hard to follow. The author's compulsion to write "dialect" is also very annoying, and coupled with numerous typos and semi-incomprehensible introductions of new characters here and there are real issues. The procedural aspects are interesting but hardly make up for these defects. They're hardly "mysteries" at all. We're left in no doubt half way through who the killer is and who he isn't. Too bad: these could have been much better done.
The series is uneven. The second and third books are better organized than the first: that one's plot, such as it is, is hard to follow. The author's compulsion to write "dialect" is also very annoying, and coupled with numerous typos and semi-incomprehensible introductions of new characters here and there are real issues. The procedural aspects are interesting but hardly make up for these defects. They're hardly "mysteries" at all. We're left in no doubt half way through who the killer is and who he isn't. Too bad: these could have been much better done.
July 17, 2021
Great reads !!
I loved all 3 books. I'm a mystery, suspense junkie and these books provided that. I loved the Luca character.
I loved all 3 books. I'm a mystery, suspense junkie and these books provided that. I loved the Luca character.
November 6, 2021
Good series for first 3 books
This series was well put together with characters of great development, especially Luca. I love that he’s so caring, but still devoted to his job. What I don’t like is the way the author just flashes by his alleged divorce from the first to second book and the loss of his partner, JJ. That should have been just a tad more developed after their prominence in the first book. Must have missed the Jersey bits, but I kept seeing those references as well.
I loved the storylines of the three books, and can’t wait to see where book 4 goes. Not sure if I’m gonna like Luca and Vargas getting closer, but we will see. Let’s get back to it!
This series was well put together with characters of great development, especially Luca. I love that he’s so caring, but still devoted to his job. What I don’t like is the way the author just flashes by his alleged divorce from the first to second book and the loss of his partner, JJ. That should have been just a tad more developed after their prominence in the first book. Must have missed the Jersey bits, but I kept seeing those references as well.
I loved the storylines of the three books, and can’t wait to see where book 4 goes. Not sure if I’m gonna like Luca and Vargas getting closer, but we will see. Let’s get back to it!
July 5, 2020
Fun read
Nice summer read with great twists. Enjoyed the characters and the wine references. The clothing descriptions are lost on me, not my cup of tea. But overall well worth a look.
Nice summer read with great twists. Enjoyed the characters and the wine references. The clothing descriptions are lost on me, not my cup of tea. But overall well worth a look.
February 11, 2021
Held my interest
I liked the complexity of the plots. Good input of bad guys, kept you guessing until the end of stories
I liked the complexity of the plots. Good input of bad guys, kept you guessing until the end of stories
March 18, 2021
very good series of books, Luca is a very believable character
April 6, 2021
An average procedural
I did not dislike this series, but I didn't find anything special either. I'm not sure that I would recommend it.
I did not dislike this series, but I didn't find anything special either. I'm not sure that I would recommend it.
May 12, 2021
Ultra Realistic
Characters with emotional scars and flaws who overcome their problems to solve twisty crimes and bring evil sleazes to justice.
Characters with emotional scars and flaws who overcome their problems to solve twisty crimes and bring evil sleazes to justice.
July 25, 2021
Interesting
Three murder cases told from the viewpoint of a detective with real life problems. The murder plots are a bit thin but the detective characterization is wonderful.
Three murder cases told from the viewpoint of a detective with real life problems. The murder plots are a bit thin but the detective characterization is wonderful.
September 30, 2021
The book will keep you wondering
October 10, 2021
I received these books free to review and really thank the author and Goodreads. It’s a mystery very suspenseful
And good from page 1 until the end. I recommend
And good from page 1 until the end. I recommend
February 21, 2024
Nope……not for me
March 29, 2024
Good series
Liked all three books in the series. They keep you guessing up until the end of the book. Really liked the main character. Good read
Liked all three books in the series. They keep you guessing up until the end of the book. Really liked the main character. Good read
October 11, 2021
I enjoyed this series. I liked detective Luca. He has his quirks, but seems like a great detective. I look forward to reading more from Dan.
March 9, 2021
I am hooked on this police procedure criminal investigation series. It is surprising to me that I am, as I am a big fan of romantic suspense, and these books have very limited romance and no steamy scenes.
My full reviews can be found under the individual books.
5 Stars- Am I A Killer?
3 Stars- Vanished
4 Stars- The Serenity Murders.
My full reviews can be found under the individual books.
5 Stars- Am I A Killer?
3 Stars- Vanished
4 Stars- The Serenity Murders.
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