Murder By Proxy

by Joe Parr

Two ordinary, everyday people with no criminal history gun down two organized crime rivals in the middle of downtown rush hour with countless witnesses. Fort Worth Police Detective Jake “Cowboy” Hunter and his team face a city on the brink of chaos with a puzzling string of crimes where the suspects’ motives have no logical explanation. They uncover the grim reality that someone is manipulating innocent people into committing murder. Then erasing all trace of their existence.As the shootings continue, Hunter and team are pulled into a world of cybercrime with black hats, viruses and worms, explosive social media, and a vengeful mafia. It’s a fight against an invisible perpetrator who knows their next moves before they do, and a race against time to prevent an all-out mafia war.While facing the frustrating twists in this case, Hunter joins his friend and colleague, Texas Ranger Colt Barkley, in an unsanctioned investigation in search of a U.S. Congressman’s missing daughter. What starts out as a favor turns into a series of unauthorized events that eventually puts both Hunter’s and Barkley’s badges—and lives—at risk.While these two parallel investigations spin out of control, Hunter receives devastating personal news that threatens not only his career in law enforcement, but could alter the course of his life and relationships with everyone around him.

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 21, 2021

Reviews

[Kathy Orwig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book following Hunter once again. This fast pace novel kept me wanting to read more each day. I love the fact that some of the landmarks in the area are mentioned in the book. The additional note at the end was a surprise and wishing Joe Parr the best on this next part of his journey. My father-in-law and now brother-in law share the same journey. Each day is taken with a joyful heart and much courage.

[Caitlin Parr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flew through this one!!

Back at it again, Joe Parr weaved an intricate story that got me hooked from the get go. I was on the edge of my seat hoping all my favorite characters would solve the crime and survive to tell the tale! Hoping the ending is an indication that there will be more Jake Hunter novels to come!

[Debbie Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating!

This is one if the best crime novels/mysteries that I have read. The many twists and turns made it a fast and interesting read, as well as a frightening insight into what evil can be done with cyber technology. It was also a sensitive portrayal of all the feelings associated with the onset and diagnosis of a debilitating and degenerative disease.

[Carol Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books. Local author and stories about where I live.