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Miranda and Parker #17
Sonata for a Killer
Okay. Their last case was an unintended surprise, but now it’s time for Miranda and Parker to relax and get back to retirement.
Except Curt Holloway, Miranda’s old buddy and teammate, has other plans. When he decided to leave the Investigative Agency, Parker put Holloway in his place as acting CEO.
Now Holloway wants out.
Well, just for a week.
Or so he says.
His ex-wife needs him, he says. He has to go, he says. Looks like he might walk for good if Miranda and Parker don’t say yes. And so they do. It’s not so bad. Everything is hunky dory for a while.
Until attorney Antonio Estavez shows up and tells them a convicted felon he once defended in court has escaped from prison.
And he’s coming to kill him.
They have to find this dangerous fugitive before it’s too late.
So much for retiring.
Except Curt Holloway, Miranda’s old buddy and teammate, has other plans. When he decided to leave the Investigative Agency, Parker put Holloway in his place as acting CEO.
Now Holloway wants out.
Well, just for a week.
Or so he says.
His ex-wife needs him, he says. He has to go, he says. Looks like he might walk for good if Miranda and Parker don’t say yes. And so they do. It’s not so bad. Everything is hunky dory for a while.
Until attorney Antonio Estavez shows up and tells them a convicted felon he once defended in court has escaped from prison.
And he’s coming to kill him.
They have to find this dangerous fugitive before it’s too late.
So much for retiring.
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Published February 6, 2021
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About the author
Linsey Lanier
85 books306 followersLinsey Lanier writes chilling mystery-thrillers that keep you up at night.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
Daughter of a WWII Navy Lieutenant, she has written fiction for over twenty years. She is best known for the popular Miranda's Rights Mystery series and the Miranda and Parker Mystery series. Someone Else's Daughter has received several thousand reviews and more than one million downloads.
Linsey is a member of International Thriller Writers, and her books have been nominated in several well-known contests.
In her spare time, Linsey enjoys watching crime shows with her husband of over two decades and trying to figure out "who-dun-it." But her favorite activity is writing and creating entertaining new stories for her readers.
She's always working on a new book, currently books in the Miranda and Parker Mystery series (a continuation of the Miranda's Rights Mystery series). Other series include the Maggie Delaney Police Thrillers and the Wesson and Sloan FBI Thriller series.
For alerts on her latest releases join Linsey's mailing list at linseylanier.com.
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March 20, 2021
What's to like? Everything!
Now that I've finished all 17 of the Miranda and Parker books, I've stopped to ask myself why I'm so enamored of this series and frustrated that I'm temporarily at the end of it. I think it's my fondness for Miranda and her sassy says that first drew me in, but I developed a fondness for the crew of cha aracters and the plot twists certainly hold my interest. I may even say that her interesting and thorough descriptions of Atlanta puts a visit on my bucket list!
Now that I've finished all 17 of the Miranda and Parker books, I've stopped to ask myself why I'm so enamored of this series and frustrated that I'm temporarily at the end of it. I think it's my fondness for Miranda and her sassy says that first drew me in, but I developed a fondness for the crew of cha aracters and the plot twists certainly hold my interest. I may even say that her interesting and thorough descriptions of Atlanta puts a visit on my bucket list!
April 1, 2021
Excellent!
Unusual and exciting! This is a chase all over Georgia for an escaped prison inmate! The deeper the investigation goes, more questions arise about the escapee's guilt or innocence! Please leave out the" teaser" ending for those of us who really, really deplore a " cliffhanger" situation! Each book should be complete in itself or the author is cheating his readers!
Unusual and exciting! This is a chase all over Georgia for an escaped prison inmate! The deeper the investigation goes, more questions arise about the escapee's guilt or innocence! Please leave out the" teaser" ending for those of us who really, really deplore a " cliffhanger" situation! Each book should be complete in itself or the author is cheating his readers!
May 8, 2021
Continue to follow Parker and Steele
Always a great story with the investigation adventures of Parker snd Steel and always exciting situations they get themselves into. However, enough of the overdoing of Miranda’s over solicitous comments about Parker’s good looks, his infectious smile and the butterflies in her tummy whenever she sees him. We get it. Calm it down.
Always a great story with the investigation adventures of Parker snd Steel and always exciting situations they get themselves into. However, enough of the overdoing of Miranda’s over solicitous comments about Parker’s good looks, his infectious smile and the butterflies in her tummy whenever she sees him. We get it. Calm it down.
June 17, 2021
The whole series, 17 books was awesome
I love your writing! I read every one of the series without stopping! They were all exciting, not at all predictable and I thoroughly enjoyed them! I am sad i am done....but i know you have written others so will search for those! Thank you
I love your writing! I read every one of the series without stopping! They were all exciting, not at all predictable and I thoroughly enjoyed them! I am sad i am done....but i know you have written others so will search for those! Thank you
September 16, 2022
Sonata For A Killer
Another great book in this series onMiranda and Parker Mysteries. This one about a young musician who was run over and left in a coma for several years. The man convicted of trying to kill her escapes from jail and tries to get himself exonerated from the charges. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
Another great book in this series onMiranda and Parker Mysteries. This one about a young musician who was run over and left in a coma for several years. The man convicted of trying to kill her escapes from jail and tries to get himself exonerated from the charges. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
February 14, 2025
When you see the video you know he did it but, something isn't right!
Another great read. Being retired isn't all it's cracked up to be. Working again to help Holloway out for a week gets Miranda & Parker deep into another difficult case. Moves them all over the place trying to capture an escaped convict. Can they do it.
Another great read. Being retired isn't all it's cracked up to be. Working again to help Holloway out for a week gets Miranda & Parker deep into another difficult case. Moves them all over the place trying to capture an escaped convict. Can they do it.
February 9, 2021
Excellent Book
This was a terrific story had me at the edge of my seat did not expect the ending I have read all of kidneys books and loved them all I highly recommend this book and can not wait for her next book to come out Dorothy Schaefer
This was a terrific story had me at the edge of my seat did not expect the ending I have read all of kidneys books and loved them all I highly recommend this book and can not wait for her next book to come out Dorothy Schaefer
February 10, 2021
Donate for a Killer
Great as usual. This series is a ten star series. I can't wait for the next book in this series. This is a book and series worth reading. You won't be let down. Great thrillers. I highly recommend this book.
Great as usual. This series is a ten star series. I can't wait for the next book in this series. This is a book and series worth reading. You won't be let down. Great thrillers. I highly recommend this book.
March 6, 2021
Great writer!
Most of her books are really intriguing and suspenseful!! I have a hard time putting her books down!! I would recommend her books to anyone who loves a mystery!! I would really start with the first of The Miranda Steel book love the series!! Keep up the great work!!
Most of her books are really intriguing and suspenseful!! I have a hard time putting her books down!! I would recommend her books to anyone who loves a mystery!! I would really start with the first of The Miranda Steel book love the series!! Keep up the great work!!
April 18, 2021
darn it
not sure, I like the story line towards the end of the book. Would have been better to have a better brighter story for the two women. I do love these books and hope we don't have to wait too long
not sure, I like the story line towards the end of the book. Would have been better to have a better brighter story for the two women. I do love these books and hope we don't have to wait too long
May 1, 2021
Nice Installment
Surprisingly there is no death in this episode, although the emotional interplay (for me) is a distraction. The resolution and aftermath was uncharacteristically optimistic and a delightful, refreshing departure.
Surprisingly there is no death in this episode, although the emotional interplay (for me) is a distraction. The resolution and aftermath was uncharacteristically optimistic and a delightful, refreshing departure.
May 16, 2021
Already want the next book
Who is the mystery guy trying to emulate his mentor,? Will Parker and Miranda really retire? What about Fanuzzi? Are she and Miranda going to work things out?
Who is the mystery guy trying to emulate his mentor,? Will Parker and Miranda really retire? What about Fanuzzi? Are she and Miranda going to work things out?
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May 27, 2021Excellent mystery!
I love the mystery behind the story.
I recommend the book to anyone who loves a good mystery book.
Lindsey has a very creative mind and I love her style of writing. I wish we didn’t have to wait so long for a new story!,
I love the mystery behind the story.
I recommend the book to anyone who loves a good mystery book.
Lindsey has a very creative mind and I love her style of writing. I wish we didn’t have to wait so long for a new story!,
September 6, 2021
Wow. Just wow.
I didn't review until the last book was read because I couldn't stop reading them. I loved ever heart stopping adventure and cried along with the characters(my friends) along the way as well as rejoiced with them. I'm going to miss them so much! Thanks Linsey!
I didn't review until the last book was read because I couldn't stop reading them. I loved ever heart stopping adventure and cried along with the characters(my friends) along the way as well as rejoiced with them. I'm going to miss them so much! Thanks Linsey!
September 9, 2024
Fantastic read
I really liked this book. Have read all 17 books in 6 weeks as they are very hard to put down. Easy to read and keeps you guessing throughout the book. Only two more books left to finish the series.
I really liked this book. Have read all 17 books in 6 weeks as they are very hard to put down. Easy to read and keeps you guessing throughout the book. Only two more books left to finish the series.
February 9, 2021
So good
I have read all of these books in order and was glad another came out!!!!!!! Now I have to wait for the next one!!!!!
I have read all of these books in order and was glad another came out!!!!!!! Now I have to wait for the next one!!!!!
February 21, 2021
Yet again another gripping read by Lindsey couldn't put the book down until the end.
April 16, 2021
Parker and Steele
Their books are interesting and thought provoking. Good story lines and as always very hard to put down.Can’t wait for the next one.
Their books are interesting and thought provoking. Good story lines and as always very hard to put down.Can’t wait for the next one.
April 23, 2021
Plot twist
Just when you think you've figured out how the storyline is going to go, surprise! Plot twist in a Parker and Miranda style.
Just when you think you've figured out how the storyline is going to go, surprise! Plot twist in a Parker and Miranda style.
May 1, 2021
Loved
Loved all 17 books! Great writer! Now what will I read?!!!!! I take it there will be a book 18
Loved all 17 books! Great writer! Now what will I read?!!!!! I take it there will be a book 18
May 23, 2021
Another great story
Can't wait to find out what happens next! I love Miranda and Parker! This was a fast read, I was actually surprised when it ended.
Can't wait to find out what happens next! I love Miranda and Parker! This was a fast read, I was actually surprised when it ended.
June 6, 2021
Read entire 17 book series one after the other
After the first book involving Miranda and Parker I couldn't stop....until I finished all 17. Now I'm waiting for book 18. Awesome
After the first book involving Miranda and Parker I couldn't stop....until I finished all 17. Now I'm waiting for book 18. Awesome
June 27, 2021
Music to the ears
This one was very predictable. Not as good as the previous stories. I hope the next one in this long series is better.
This one was very predictable. Not as good as the previous stories. I hope the next one in this long series is better.
July 28, 2021
Better and better
Each book gets better and better, they have had me on the edge of my seat and staying up until 3-4 in the morning because I just had to know what happened next.
Each book gets better and better, they have had me on the edge of my seat and staying up until 3-4 in the morning because I just had to know what happened next.
August 25, 2021
Good Read!!
Good book and the entire series were thrilling and entertaining. Enjoyed reading it. Eagerly waiting for the next one to come out.
Good book and the entire series were thrilling and entertaining. Enjoyed reading it. Eagerly waiting for the next one to come out.
August 30, 2021
Lost her .zip
It was not as good as most of her other books she seemed to have lost some of her energy
It was not as good as most of her other books she seemed to have lost some of her energy
October 10, 2021
This will probably be my last Miranda and Parker mystery. They have become same old and boring.
November 30, 2021
I love the Miranda and Parker series. I cannot get enough of these books. Looking forward to #18.
January 29, 2022
This is a Great Mystery Story!!
July 10, 2022
I like the easy and fun way this was written. It has just enough suspense to make one want to find out who did it!!
I enjoyed reading this series!
I enjoyed reading this series!
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