Deadly Curiosity

Paradox Murder Mystery #3

by Charles J. Thayer

INTRIGUING "STAND-ALONE" STORY OF A CYBERSECURITY INTRUSTION & POLITICAL DECEIT Steve's curiosity about a tragic accident, a cybersecurity intrusion and a mysterious blonde leads him into a complex web of unanswered questions. Join Steve as he investigates an international money laundering scheme. Steve's plan to move his boat from Palm Beach to Chesapeake Bay for the summer places him closer to the answers and to dangerous political intrigue.

Genres: Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction

268 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2019

Reviews

[Cindy B.]

Good read

...with a well thought out plot and characters. Too much intrigue and excitement to be a cozy but it’s clean compared to most thriller novels.

[Larie]

Interesting story of political corruption

While the story is interesting, there's an awkwardness in the dialog with characters beginning every sentence with the other person's name. But, as you get into the story, it is well plotted and intriguing. You get the feeling you're reading an account of what really goes on in Washington D.C.

[Maryann]

My favorite bank accountant is on the trail of more bad guys and manages to get into trouble. I love Charles’s writing style. Can’t wait to read the next story; will he and Amanda spend Christmas together?

[Robert Lake]

Enjoyed this book. Could not put it down. Will look at other books by this author.

[Doug Ward]

Retired bank auditor Steve Wilson continues to enjoy retirement as a private consultant, working from his specially-equipped boat. In this installment of the series, new clients in the Washington DC area prompt Steve to move his boat from Florida to Chesapeake Bay, where he gets involved with an interesting case that includes espionage and murder. He also has lots of opportunity to spend time with his lady friend, FBI agent Amanda Smith.

Although the dialogue is a little stiff, the plot is fast-moving and fun. As a person contemplating retirement in a few years, I'm encouraged to read that there can be life after retirement.

[Paul J]

I decided to unfollow the author. This is book 2 of his I read. The first was bizarre and sort of plodding but ended up with a great end. This book was just plodding plodding plodding. It is nice to see that real crimes of real significance are thwarted as he describes but it would be easier for all of us if he admitted he is making bullet points look like a structured sentence.

[Betty M. Guthrie]

Not the Best...

This was by no means the best book I have ever read. In fact, I almost gave it up several times due to the stilted dialog and the huge amount of extraneous information that added absolutely nothing to the story. I did finally stick it out to the end. The best I can say is that it was "okay." I doubt that I will be reading anymore of Thayer's books.

[Darlene Summerton]

Disappointed.. read more like man's diary that a novel.

[Trisha Doornbosch]

Not worth your time

Glad I didn't pay for this book. The writing is incredibly stilted, conversations don't flow naturally, and I couldn't get past the first dozen pages.

[Sharon Heisel]

An interesting book!

[John Roach,]

Very readable story

[Evelyn]

Quickly

These books are so good and page turners! This is my fifth book. I look forward to the next four. Charles J Thayer is a good writer!!

[Shirley Mobley]

Good read!

I enjoyed this book. I Held my interest all the way to the end.
I will read more by this author.