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Shelby Griffin - Season 1 #2
Sleepless Mind
A disease right out of the Middle Ages is coming to kill the homeless people of Los Angeles, and someone brought it here deliberately. Someone who is bent on killing tens of thousands!
Detective Shelby Griffin is hot on the trail of a six-shooter-toting, Stetson-wearing vigilante who's bringing chaos to the streets of LA, the city she hates. While he seems to have helped her to rescue her kidnapped partner the vigilante still has blood on his hands – and Shelby is determined to bring him to justice for it. But she's sidetracked from her mission when a silent killer begins to stalk the streets of Los Angeles. A disease right out of the Middle Ages is coming to kill the homeless people of the city, and someone brought it here deliberately. Someone who is bent on killing tens of thousands.
As Shelby and her partner Morris race to stop the spread of the disease, she learns that the stakes have never been higher. And amid chasing after this twisted criminal, Shelby will be brought face to face with her mysterious nemesis for the very first time. She's not sure what he wants. She's not sure where he comes from. But somehow, she's going to stop him, no matter the cost. The plot thickens around LA's most reluctant detective as she strives to bring peace to the city in this second installment of the Shelby Griffin Mysteries.
Detective Shelby Griffin is hot on the trail of a six-shooter-toting, Stetson-wearing vigilante who's bringing chaos to the streets of LA, the city she hates. While he seems to have helped her to rescue her kidnapped partner the vigilante still has blood on his hands – and Shelby is determined to bring him to justice for it. But she's sidetracked from her mission when a silent killer begins to stalk the streets of Los Angeles. A disease right out of the Middle Ages is coming to kill the homeless people of the city, and someone brought it here deliberately. Someone who is bent on killing tens of thousands.
As Shelby and her partner Morris race to stop the spread of the disease, she learns that the stakes have never been higher. And amid chasing after this twisted criminal, Shelby will be brought face to face with her mysterious nemesis for the very first time. She's not sure what he wants. She's not sure where he comes from. But somehow, she's going to stop him, no matter the cost. The plot thickens around LA's most reluctant detective as she strives to bring peace to the city in this second installment of the Shelby Griffin Mysteries.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2020
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About the author
Audrey Walker
90 books91 followersAudrey Walker is a young and rising international best-selling Author in the Mystery & Suspense niche.
Walker's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming.
Walker lives currently in south Germany with her husband and a newly born daughter. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her climbing up the Alps in Switzerland and walking aroung the Black Forest in south of Germany.
Walker's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming.
Walker lives currently in south Germany with her husband and a newly born daughter. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her climbing up the Alps in Switzerland and walking aroung the Black Forest in south of Germany.
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March 19, 2023
Entertaining mystery listening 🎶🔰
Another will written murder mystery family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by Audrey Walker (Shelby Griffin Series book 2). Shelby and Morris are sent too an apartment where a woman 🚺 is dead. She had an allergy to aspirin so why did she take one? They go to the hospital where she has been treated and find her daughter dying. They investigate, finding the truth and making an arrest. I would highly recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 👒😀😡🏡
Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
Another will written murder mystery family and friends relationships adventure thriller short story by Audrey Walker (Shelby Griffin Series book 2). Shelby and Morris are sent too an apartment where a woman 🚺 is dead. She had an allergy to aspirin so why did she take one? They go to the hospital where she has been treated and find her daughter dying. They investigate, finding the truth and making an arrest. I would highly recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of mystery novels 👍🔰. Enjoy the adventure of reading 👓 or listening 🎶 to Alexa read books 📚. 2023 👒😀😡🏡
Happy reading and have fun 🌙😀
May 13, 2020
Detective Griffin is hot on the tail of the vigilante, I like the way there are two stories in one, a personal side which continues through the series and individual case’s is each book. I really like the characters and we are learning a little more again in this book. Audrey keeps you guessing once again all the way through to the end, I like the detail that’s put in as it makes you imagine the rooms and what’s happening.
Definitely worth reading.
Definitely worth reading.
January 19, 2021
I received a discounted electronic copy of these short police procedural novels, five in all, from the author. Audrey Walker writes a concise, compelling tale peopled with protagonists who are well rounded and very human, and her twists and turns in the plot are credible and well-executed. Taking place in Los Angeles, the joys and pitfalls of that community play into the storyline, are actually another character at play. Each tale is complete in and of itself, with a trailing tidbit leading into the next. The stories would be fine taken one by one, but I found myself binging right on through to the other side. These are crimes that could occur anywhere, and Shelby Griffin and her partner Trevor Morris are members of the Los Angeles Police Department, detectives in the Murder Squad. They work well together, though their personalities would seem to make that impossible. The play as they work together on a crime is smooth and obviously something well-rehearsed. It is a pleasure to observe them working the crime. Aubrey Walker is an author I am pleased to recommend to friends and family.
Shelby Griffin Series Box Set included the first five of these short novels, Sleepless Night, Sleepless Mind, Sleepless Street, Sleepless Hunt, and Sleepless Shelby.
Reviewed on January 15, 2021, at Goodreads. Reviewed on January 19, 2021, at AmazonSmile and BookBub. Not available for review on B&N, Kobo, or GooglePlay.
Shelby Griffin Series Box Set included the first five of these short novels, Sleepless Night, Sleepless Mind, Sleepless Street, Sleepless Hunt, and Sleepless Shelby.
Reviewed on January 15, 2021, at Goodreads. Reviewed on January 19, 2021, at AmazonSmile and BookBub. Not available for review on B&N, Kobo, or GooglePlay.
February 25, 2022
Detectives Griffin and Morris have barely solved the case of who killed the ganger and they're sent to another case. They go to a woman's apartment, who has called 911 on numerous occasions. The EMTs are there, but its too late for Norma, she died of an allergic reaction. The EMTs have seen it all and they're surprised that the police are involved.
The Detectives, find that Norma's daughter is a pharmacist and she works at LA General. Once they get to the hospital, they talk to the nurses about Norma, they find out that she considered the hospital her domain, and the nurses are frustrated that they have to spent more time on hypochondriacs than patients who are very sick.
They finally get to the pharmacy only to find Norma's daughter on the floor. They call for help and while they wait they see a syringe and a note from non other than the Vigilante! Did he kill her? What is he trying to tell us?
Shelby wants to solve the case and catch the Vigilante! Will she?
The Detectives, find that Norma's daughter is a pharmacist and she works at LA General. Once they get to the hospital, they talk to the nurses about Norma, they find out that she considered the hospital her domain, and the nurses are frustrated that they have to spent more time on hypochondriacs than patients who are very sick.
They finally get to the pharmacy only to find Norma's daughter on the floor. They call for help and while they wait they see a syringe and a note from non other than the Vigilante! Did he kill her? What is he trying to tell us?
Shelby wants to solve the case and catch the Vigilante! Will she?
June 20, 2021
This was part of a boxed set. Shelby Griffin is a detective for the LAPD. In this boxed set she gets involved with a gang war, a vigilante, someone trying to kill the homeless and a mysterious person trying to take over the city among other crimes. Could this person be pulling all of the strings on all of these crimes or are there others involved? Who is the vigilante and is he trying to help or hurt Shelby? The storylines were intense. It was action-packed with a strong heroine, a likable cast and it got you engaged rooting for Shelby and those involved in working with/helping her solve these crimes. So many twists and turns to keep you guessing. What a gripping thriller that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.
February 10, 2021
In this story, Shelby and her partner are directed to a scene where a dead body was discovered. Once there, it was discovered that this individual was someone who called 911 a great deal. When they went to the hospital mto investigate further, they discovered that this person's had a family member who worked in the pharmacy. When they went to talk with her, they discovered that she was dead. When checking her clothes, they discovered a vial which had a note from the vigilante.
As they looked into it more, they found that a lot of homeless people were getting sick.
To discover what the note referred to, then you must read this book.
As they looked into it more, they found that a lot of homeless people were getting sick.
To discover what the note referred to, then you must read this book.
June 12, 2021
Sleepless Mind - a review by Rosemary Kenny
Detectives Shelby Griffin and Thomas Morris are grilling a gang enforcer by the name of 'Gray Jimmy' Hess in tandem with DA Tracy Young, to give up his boss and the guy who gave him a contract. Captain Ramirez then sends them on an undercover mission to get proof.
Who murdered the hypochondriac, Norma and her hospital pharmacist daughter, Gemma - and why?
Who's spreading a deadly disease among the homeless on the streets of LA?
A cleverly plotted denouement clears up another case for Shelby Griffin and Audrey Walker has another tale of the unexpected for your reading pleasure...go get em, cowboy!
Detectives Shelby Griffin and Thomas Morris are grilling a gang enforcer by the name of 'Gray Jimmy' Hess in tandem with DA Tracy Young, to give up his boss and the guy who gave him a contract. Captain Ramirez then sends them on an undercover mission to get proof.
Who murdered the hypochondriac, Norma and her hospital pharmacist daughter, Gemma - and why?
Who's spreading a deadly disease among the homeless on the streets of LA?
A cleverly plotted denouement clears up another case for Shelby Griffin and Audrey Walker has another tale of the unexpected for your reading pleasure...go get em, cowboy!
May 5, 2022
Sleepless Mind : Episode 2 is really a terror. You are going to make sure you leave yourself enough time ti read this in one setting. You just aren't going to be able to set it down. Someone has developed an ancient disease and brought it to live with the purpose of killing the homeless. But a virus does not differentiate between the homeless and the wealthy. Hold on to your seat as this one really will catch but surprise. I was hooked from the first page. The descriptions of the land and the horrors that dwell within added so much to the intrigue of the story line. I gave this honest, voluntary review after being given a free copy of the book, This is my true and honest review.
June 14, 2020
So the second question is who would want to kill tens of thousands of homeless people? Who would want to start a gang war? These two situations are like culling the herd. only the rich and the strong survive. I have no idea if that’s the direction this series is going but it makes me think. Shelby and Morris solved two problems, but did they? Those two situations are a city’s problems all by themselves without having some one add fuel to the fire. On the surface the vigilante seems like a kind and caring person who only wants to help. I guess we’ll see what he’s up to in the next book.
July 27, 2020
Audrey Walker continues her fast-paced, action-packed crime series.
L.A. has a huge homeless population. What would happen if a dangerous epidemic was unleashed upon them? Shelby Griffin and her partner find out after a visit to an already overwhelmed L.A. General Hospital. Shelby hates L.A. and wants to return to Rhode Island but she can't let innocent and vulnerable people die.
Never has a scenario been more topical!
L.A. has a huge homeless population. What would happen if a dangerous epidemic was unleashed upon them? Shelby Griffin and her partner find out after a visit to an already overwhelmed L.A. General Hospital. Shelby hates L.A. and wants to return to Rhode Island but she can't let innocent and vulnerable people die.
Never has a scenario been more topical!
August 5, 2020
Shelby and her partner can’t get anything out of Jimmy. Then they find a lady dead by anaphylactic shock due to someone forcing aspirin in her mouth. They had to know she was allergic. Then they discover her estranged daughter is a pharmacist in the hospital. They go to see her but find her dead. There is a note in her pocket with Shelby’s name on it the word typhus and a cartoon drawing of the vigilante. Can’t wait to read book 3 in this series.
August 24, 2020
Vigilante, Hero or Killer?
This is the second book in the Shelby Griffin Mysteries. They are short stories with six to eight chapters in each. While each book reachers it's own conclusion and a suspect is arrested, the person behind the crimes remains free and unnamed. There's also a hero to the public called the Vigilante who remains just a few steps ahead of Shelby and her partner Morrison. Is he a hero or a killer? That's the answer Shelby and Morris want to know.
This is the second book in the Shelby Griffin Mysteries. They are short stories with six to eight chapters in each. While each book reachers it's own conclusion and a suspect is arrested, the person behind the crimes remains free and unnamed. There's also a hero to the public called the Vigilante who remains just a few steps ahead of Shelby and her partner Morrison. Is he a hero or a killer? That's the answer Shelby and Morris want to know.
December 8, 2022
Sleepless Mind: Episode 2 - a fast paced female detective mystery thriller (Shelby Griffin Series - Season 1) , my seventh read from author Audrey Walker. A 45-page short read. “I received a free Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
May 18, 2020
Strange Intrigue
Shelby and his partner Morris discover that many homeless in LA are getting infected with typhus, but strangely it is an epidemic typhus which means it is somehow being implanted. As the homeless start to die, Shelby realizes a murderer is on the loose. Fascinating read.
Shelby and his partner Morris discover that many homeless in LA are getting infected with typhus, but strangely it is an epidemic typhus which means it is somehow being implanted. As the homeless start to die, Shelby realizes a murderer is on the loose. Fascinating read.
May 30, 2020
Death & an epidemic
Griffin & Morris are called to an unusual death from a frequent flyer at the ER but they uncover a plot to kill thousands by causing an epidemic. Will they find the source? How is the vigilante involved?
A fast paced story, good characters and a glimpse of kindness that throws off your ideas about the vigilante.
Great series, worth a read!
Griffin & Morris are called to an unusual death from a frequent flyer at the ER but they uncover a plot to kill thousands by causing an epidemic. Will they find the source? How is the vigilante involved?
A fast paced story, good characters and a glimpse of kindness that throws off your ideas about the vigilante.
Great series, worth a read!
June 16, 2021
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
September 7, 2021
The second book in the Shelby Griffin series kept my interest all the way through. I enjoyed her banter with Morris. That kept it fun to read. There is a lot of mystery and some twists that I didn’t see coming. A very enjoyable addition to the series. *this honest review is based on a complimentary copy from the author*
September 8, 2021
sleepless minds
Some one is targeting the homeless Shelby needs to fund our who and why. A vigilante is pointing to clues. But is he helping or part of the problem. On top if that there is someone trying to get the gangs to go to war with each other. She has her hands full trying to figure this all out sling with her partner Morris
Some one is targeting the homeless Shelby needs to fund our who and why. A vigilante is pointing to clues. But is he helping or part of the problem. On top if that there is someone trying to get the gangs to go to war with each other. She has her hands full trying to figure this all out sling with her partner Morris
November 15, 2021
Detective Griffin, the series shows the many sides of her,
as well as the cases she works on in each book.
Taking place in Los Angles, a city she dislikes.
She is fierce, determined, to bring peace.
Good series, with a good cast of characters
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
as well as the cases she works on in each book.
Taking place in Los Angles, a city she dislikes.
She is fierce, determined, to bring peace.
Good series, with a good cast of characters
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
July 17, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyable Book 2 Shelby
Enjoyed your second book Shelby a lot more paced than the first book and yet again you leave in on tenterhooks looking for the Stetson Clad do bad or good Cowboy, going right onto book 3 right now hope it is as good as books 1 & 2. TJ120.
Enjoyed your second book Shelby a lot more paced than the first book and yet again you leave in on tenterhooks looking for the Stetson Clad do bad or good Cowboy, going right onto book 3 right now hope it is as good as books 1 & 2. TJ120.
July 25, 2020
Detective Shelby Griffin is gonna get the vigilante and she is so close however someone has unleashed a virus on the homeless population and her partner and her need to find out who and why. I received this book as an ARC an voluntarily choose to reveiw.
September 3, 2020
Short murder mystery
A lot happening in a short amount of time. Holds your interest and keeps you entertained until the end. I have only one question, no two questions that haven't been answered. I guess that's why they call it a series.
A lot happening in a short amount of time. Holds your interest and keeps you entertained until the end. I have only one question, no two questions that haven't been answered. I guess that's why they call it a series.
June 24, 2021
Plight of the homeless
Homeless people are being mysteriously killed. Who is administering a deadly vaccine? Shelby is determined to find the truth. A page turner which was absorbing.
Homeless people are being mysteriously killed. Who is administering a deadly vaccine? Shelby is determined to find the truth. A page turner which was absorbing.
February 12, 2022
Shelby is now trying to stop an outbreak of a pandemic that could kill thousands. Somebody is trying to spread an ancient disease throughout the towns homeless. The Vigilante is involved again. And the cities richest benefactor plays a part too. He has bought the police new vehicles, new vests and all kinds of equipment. He has pledged thousands to improve the city. So how is he involved with the potential plague? Another fast paced, can be read in one setting episode, mystery as Shelby and Morris track down the clues.
November 8, 2022
Short books are the Best.
This book is a great who done it 😃. I'm still wondering who the villieante is? The ending got me by surprise, I sure was not expecting that. Well done Audrey.
This book is a great who done it 😃. I'm still wondering who the villieante is? The ending got me by surprise, I sure was not expecting that. Well done Audrey.
May 27, 2020
Fast paced with unexpected twists.
June 7, 2020
This is a great follow up to Sleepless Street. Love this author and highly recommend it to all who enjoy a good mystery. Only complaint is that the books are too short.
June 18, 2020
Another great book
Really enjoying these fast paced short stories. They grab you from the beginning & you want more at the end.
Really enjoying these fast paced short stories. They grab you from the beginning & you want more at the end.
June 30, 2020
I enjoyed this second book in the series with Shelby Griffin and her partner as they solve crimes. I received an ARC from the author and this is my voluntary review.
August 17, 2020
Spellbound
From page one it keeps you turning the pages, endless suspense throughout the story. The ending gears you to sleepless mind and beyond
From page one it keeps you turning the pages, endless suspense throughout the story. The ending gears you to sleepless mind and beyond
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