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FBI agent Marsha O'Shea #2
Clearwater Blues
Can disgraced FBI Agent Marsha O'Shea on administrative leave prevent her neighbor’s deranged ex-husband from shooting up a battered women's shelter? A perfect storm of domestic violence, untreated mental illness, and lax gun laws come together in the final deadly encounter. Can she prevent the next mass-shooting headline? If you like determined heroines, high-stakes domestic drama, you’ll love real-life investigator John A. Hoda’s domestic thriller. Double lock the gun cabinet and buy Clearwater Blues today.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2020
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About the author
John A. Hoda
23 books39 followersJohn A. Hoda (1954-) has good stories and tells them well. He is a former police officer and insurance fraud investigator. He is a licensed private investigator. He blogs, YouTubes and podcasts at All things investigative.
My Favorite Detective Stories is podcast every Tuesday.
He is a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan. A lifetime athlete, he has run marathons, played semi-pro football and adult softball. He has produced, directed, written and acted in amateur theater in New Haven, Ct where he resides. John has written articles in PI Magazine and is the creator of the DVD: The Ultimate Guide to Taking Statements. His cases have headlined in The Philadelphia Inquirer and New Haven Register.
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February 28, 2021
I loved this story. It was a light, fun read. I would have given it more stars but the proofreading was horrendous. Entire paragraphs were repeated. Missing words, wrong words, bad grammar. I'm sad for this author that his work was so poorly represented.
May 7, 2021
Enjoyable
Liked this book. Liked the main characters. Obvious that writer has extensive law enforcement experience. . Liked how author threaded the characters together. I plan on buying more books in this series.
Minor criticism.I got very very tired of author reporting for background the mass shootings. Nothing wrong with this technique just got tired of it. So admire him for providing the information and in parallel showing what was ongoing in his story.
I enjoyed all the different viewpoints. I would like it I if the author at the end would out in some things that the public could do to stem the mass shootings. It seems to me that the readers some "actionable" things to do. Actionable is the buzz word for now. It means get off your keister&do something. A list connecting to gun control
Liked this book. Liked the main characters. Obvious that writer has extensive law enforcement experience. . Liked how author threaded the characters together. I plan on buying more books in this series.
Minor criticism.I got very very tired of author reporting for background the mass shootings. Nothing wrong with this technique just got tired of it. So admire him for providing the information and in parallel showing what was ongoing in his story.
I enjoyed all the different viewpoints. I would like it I if the author at the end would out in some things that the public could do to stem the mass shootings. It seems to me that the readers some "actionable" things to do. Actionable is the buzz word for now. It means get off your keister&do something. A list connecting to gun control
November 27, 2021
This story has Marsha going on a paid leave and visiting Clearwater Florida. She plans to take in some of the Phillies games. She has also is trying to overcome the events that have estranged her from her family. While there she runs into friends, Charlie and Joe, that she hasn't seen for a while she was at a ball game. She was originally staying in a hotel, but because of a incident, she wound up staying at Charlie's house and while there, became involved in helping a neighbor of Charlie who wound up in a domestic fight.
In addition, she started helping Charlie with his Private Investigation business in several cases. This led to more interaction with Charlie's neighbor and daughter. Eventually things finally came to a head and she once again needed to help Jess, the neighbor, and her daughter Briana.
To learn what event happened that cause Marsha to go on leave, how her time with Charlie gave her new insight, how the Jess/Brianna episode worked out, and what Marsha learned when she finally went to Washington, D.C. then you must read this book.
In addition, she started helping Charlie with his Private Investigation business in several cases. This led to more interaction with Charlie's neighbor and daughter. Eventually things finally came to a head and she once again needed to help Jess, the neighbor, and her daughter Briana.
To learn what event happened that cause Marsha to go on leave, how her time with Charlie gave her new insight, how the Jess/Brianna episode worked out, and what Marsha learned when she finally went to Washington, D.C. then you must read this book.
April 1, 2021
Lean on me, you have friends
If you ever wondered how an ordinary person can evolve into a killer who shoots family and others in a mass killing attempt, this book gives you insight. Depending on your stance of gun control your opinion of the book will vary. All in all it is decisively written and has a strong heroine in Marsha, an FBI agent, who does her job above and beyond. This book involves a husband who was bullied into living above his means and forces his wife to take her daughter and try to salvage their lives by getting divorced.
If you ever wondered how an ordinary person can evolve into a killer who shoots family and others in a mass killing attempt, this book gives you insight. Depending on your stance of gun control your opinion of the book will vary. All in all it is decisively written and has a strong heroine in Marsha, an FBI agent, who does her job above and beyond. This book involves a husband who was bullied into living above his means and forces his wife to take her daughter and try to salvage their lives by getting divorced.
February 2, 2021
Good story
I grew up in Clearwater and this book was true to the place. Even the gentlemen's club. The story was one of those you had to read through as fast as you could. There are a few things that need small editing .
I grew up in Clearwater and this book was true to the place. Even the gentlemen's club. The story was one of those you had to read through as fast as you could. There are a few things that need small editing .
February 12, 2021
Self talk
We as humans doubt ourselves. It's easy when the ones you trusted didn't back you up. The story builds as a man thinks it's more important to keep up with his brothers than his wife and child. It escalates from there. It's scary what happens. Great read. Go get it.
We as humans doubt ourselves. It's easy when the ones you trusted didn't back you up. The story builds as a man thinks it's more important to keep up with his brothers than his wife and child. It escalates from there. It's scary what happens. Great read. Go get it.
March 23, 2021
Good read
Great story about a female FBI agent who is currently suspended while her actions are scrutinized for an incident in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, she bunks with a former boss who is now a private investigator, helping him with his cases. Lots of action and intrigue.
Great story about a female FBI agent who is currently suspended while her actions are scrutinized for an incident in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, she bunks with a former boss who is now a private investigator, helping him with his cases. Lots of action and intrigue.
May 29, 2021
Great but
Really likable main character and great storylines (both this book and previous one).
BUT they seriously need proof reading. Lots of silly mistakes but also several lines which occur twice.
Really likable main character and great storylines (both this book and previous one).
BUT they seriously need proof reading. Lots of silly mistakes but also several lines which occur twice.
August 3, 2021
Clearly a thriller
Great characters, great plot and powerful ending. Clearly John Hora is a first rate author and I look forward to reading the rest of his series with Marsha I'd he's.
Great characters, great plot and powerful ending. Clearly John Hora is a first rate author and I look forward to reading the rest of his series with Marsha I'd he's.
August 25, 2021
Clearwater Blues
Author did Amazing job writing this story. A lot of suspense. Kind of knew,where the story was goin,just by reading how the events played out. Had to keep reading,still kept me interested till the end.
Author did Amazing job writing this story. A lot of suspense. Kind of knew,where the story was goin,just by reading how the events played out. Had to keep reading,still kept me interested till the end.
April 11, 2025
Very good
Marshall is in Clearwater to wait out an investigation into what happened on a stake out. Jess and Willis are fighting over money. Things get physical and you won't see the ending coming.
Marshall is in Clearwater to wait out an investigation into what happened on a stake out. Jess and Willis are fighting over money. Things get physical and you won't see the ending coming.
February 1, 2021
Good story, lots of publishing errors.
February 5, 2021
Fantastic
Started a little slow the reason is to introduce you to the main characters then it's blowout action, heroines, killers, guns,mystery. I found a new writer!!!!!!
Started a little slow the reason is to introduce you to the main characters then it's blowout action, heroines, killers, guns,mystery. I found a new writer!!!!!!
March 2, 2021
She found solace in Mr Heineken and Mr.Daniels wondering why she became a FBI agent, replays in day dreams and nightmares.
Good characters and action to keep you to the end.
Good characters and action to keep you to the end.
March 8, 2021
Loved it
Very interesting book. The thrills just keep coming as each chapter goes by. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
Very interesting book. The thrills just keep coming as each chapter goes by. I will definitely be reading more in this series.
March 12, 2021
Good story
The book was good, buy there were so many instances of repeated sentences that I lost count.
Do you need a good proofreader?
The book was good, buy there were so many instances of repeated sentences that I lost count.
Do you need a good proofreader?
March 21, 2021
Okay. The story line was much better than the first in this series, which I didn’t even finish. Proofreading was subpar.
July 4, 2021
Strong women
A book that was hard to put down. Strong women fighting to survive . Families suffering and in conflict but friends come to support.
A book that was hard to put down. Strong women fighting to survive . Families suffering and in conflict but friends come to support.
July 6, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed this book from beginning to the end. The characters seemed real. I wanted to know more about each of them. Thanks for the good read.
I enjoyed this book from beginning to the end. The characters seemed real. I wanted to know more about each of them. Thanks for the good read.
January 30, 2024
Really enjoyed Book 2 and looking
forward to Marsha growing as an
independent investigator in Detroit.
forward to Marsha growing as an
independent investigator in Detroit.
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