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Stranglehold: A Jack Drummond Thriller #1
A killer on the loose. The body count is mounting. Time is running out for him to be the good guy. A strangler is stalking Glasgow's red light district targeting prostitutes. The body count continues to rise as pressure mounts on Detective Inspector Jack Drummond to catch the killer. But the murderer is playing them...luring them into the shadows where they will find no clue - only another body. No woman is safe as the tense game of cat and mouse escalates. Drummond can't protect them all, but maybe he can keep young Evie off the streets before the killer strikes again. As the murder hunt switches to the Highlands and Drummond links up with DS Nick Rougvie, the truth begins to emerge. Will they be in time to prevent another killing? Or is it already too late? Stranglehold is the first book in Rena George's exciting new crime thriller series featuring surprising plot twists, compelling characters and a flawed cop who likes to dish out justice with his fists. If you enjoy a pacey, exciting thriller with a twist in the tale you'll love Stranglehold. Don't wait! Grab it now!
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2019
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About the author
Rena George
57 books23 followersJournalist Rena George, author of The Loveday Mysteries - a murder mystery series set in Cornwall - began her fiction career writing romances for the DC Thomson Pocket Novels. Her first novel, DANGER AT MELLIN COVE, set in 18th century Cornwall, is still one of her best sellers. The new sequel, MISTRESS OF MELLIN COVE is already climbing the rankings.
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
Praise for the Mellin Cove Series:
“DANGER AT MELLIN COVEgave me the same thrills I got when I first read Jamaica Inn. Terrific! It had me completely gripped and entranced. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” - E-Scape Press Author Judy Jarvie.
“A smashing read enjoyed every page, full of suspense, a good story well written, would recommend this book to my friends.” Amazon reader review
“A good story to settle down with after a long day of stress. It takes the reader to another time and place and reveals a slice of life from the point of view of Hedra who is a naïve, but spunky young woman. She has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she comes from wealth and position, she relates to the needs and circumstances of the hardworking people of Mellin Cove.” - Long and Short Reviews
Praise for The Loveday Mysteries Series:
“I loved this and will look for more of this series a great read for those who love Cornwall tales.” Amazon reader review
“Thoroughly enjoyed this series. Hopefully some more will be written so I can read more. Looking forward to that. I do enjoy mysteries from Cornwall.” Amazon reader review.
“Really good read, have enjoyed the Loveday Ross mysteries should be more, please can we have some more brilliant read.” Amazon reader review
“I love this set. It was fun and feisty and good for the price. Sometimes I like a book that is an easy read but quite fast paced and this fits the bill.” Amazon reader review.
* The new Loveday Ross novel will be published in December.
Rena was born in Scotland, but now lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She has three grown up children, and four grandchildren.
When not writing, or on research trips to Cornwall, she can be found walking on the cliff top, the beach, or around the local busy harbour.
To learn more about Rena, go to www.renageorge.com or follow Rena on Twitter: @Rena_George,
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rena.george.395
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July 26, 2022
DI Jack Drummond likes to do things his way, which does not always go down well with his boss, but he does get results. A killer is stalking the streets of Glasgow, targeting prostitutes and Jack is desperate to find him. When Jack comes across a young girl, Evie, working the streets he is keen to persuade her to go home but she soon reappears battered and bruised and Jack takes her into his own home. Unfortunately she runs away again and they soon find her body. Everybody but Jack is convinced she was a victim of the serial killer and he vows to find out the truth of what happened to her. I was gripped by this book and could not put it down.
April 19, 2020
I read a few of the previous mysteries of Rena George and was very curious to meet her new detective and as expected she, with her clever writing and story plotting, didn’t disappoint me.
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