Crosscut: A Joe Gunther Short Story

Joe Gunther #29.5

by Archer Mayor

The very first short story from Archer Mayor's much-loved Joe Gunther series.

Going into the previously unexplored history of VBI Detective Sammie Martens, Archer Mayor reveals the story of how Sammie first met Joe Gunther and Willie Kunkel. Sammie Martens, raised by a single mother in a chaotic household, returns home after leaving the Army only to have her mother's current boyfriend kick her out of the house. When her mother is arrested the next day on a charge of armed robbery, Sammie is convinced her mother's boyfriend set it up and is now up to no good. Warned to stay away by the seemingly uninterested police, Sammie does exactly the opposite and starts her own investigation.

Includes 3 free chapters of BOMBER'S MOON, the next book in the Joe Gunther series.

Genres: Mystery, Short Stories

76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 23, 2019

About the author

Over the years, Archer Mayor has been photographer, teacher, historian, scholarly editor, feature writer, travel writer, lab technician, political advance man, medical illustrator, newspaper writer, history researcher, publications consultant, constable, and EMT/firefighter. He is also half Argentine, speaks two languages, and has lived in several countries on two continents.

All of which makes makes him restless, curious, unemployable, or all three. Whatever he is, it’s clearly not cured, since he’s currently a novelist, a death investigator for Vermont’s medical examiner, and a police officer.

Archer has been producing the Joe Gunther novels since 1988, some of which have made the “ten best” or “most notable” lists of the Los Angeles and the New York Times. In 2004 Mayor received the New England Booksellers Association book award for fiction.

Intriguing plots, complex characters, and a vivid landscape are the foundation of Archer Mayor's award-winning New England thrillers.

Reviews

[Erth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Archer Mayor, for giving us a tidbit to tide us over until Bomber's Moon is released. It's nice to get the back story on one of my favorite characters in your stories. Keep on writing! For those of you who haven't read any Joe Gunther novels, by all means start.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery listening 🎉🤗✨😎🎆

This kindle e-book novella is free from Amazon.

She is new to the are approaches Joe about a job. She is now on a trial job. Then she is involved in the arrest of criminals.

I would recommend this novella to readers looking for a quick mystery read. 2024

[Abibliofob · Rating 5 out of 5]

For fans of this series, now we get the story about how Sammie Martens got hired with the Brattleboro police department. This is a neat little story. I must recommend that y'all try this series.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short story prelude to the Joe Gunther series novel to be released in September 2019. The story introduces a new character to the series. The new character is intriguing and it will be interesting to read the next full novel.

[Bertlyn Harvey · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a short story but I was glad to find out how Sammie came to join this great group of cops. I don't care what anyone says about Willie I think he's the best. I enjoyed their interaction and bet they felt something for each other way back when.

[Loy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed it
Gave us the history of Sammie. This was a short story and shows a glimpse into Sammie I have many of the Joe Gunther series. The writing was great and I really enjoy the stories of the VBI. The Vermont bureau of investigations a small force but big stories.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Joe Gunther short

When Sam got kicked out of her mom Helen’s house by mom’s sleazy boyfriend soon after returning from the military, she knew something was up. This Joe Gunther story is a short, fun read.

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good introduction to Sammy

[Elisabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story in the Joe Gunther series of Vermont police procedurals, this one features Sammie Martins first meeting the Brattleboro police when she’s discharged from the military.

[Russ Leavitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally don't like short stories like this but this was quite enjoyable.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always wondered how Sammie came to be a member of the group. Now I know ! Thanks !

[Joseph Hilden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Need more Kunkel what a character

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice background story about Sammie and hoe she came to be part of the crew.

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful! Reading this book was like bumping into some old friends you haven’t seen in forever and sitting down to get caught up again!

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this on my Kindle so I read it. Nice morsel of a read, but it left me craving more!