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Q.C. Davis #5
The Hidden Man
He wants his father's killer found, but his secrets kept. She vows to solve the murder and prove her worth as an investigator. But can she do it without becoming the next victim?
Until now, Chicago lawyer Quille C. Davis has investigated crimes, but only to help loved ones. Now she's been hired to solve the murder of a prominent Chicago attorney.
The victim died with a secret. One his son is desperate to keep hidden.
Quille suspects it relates to the victim's fascination with UFO stories. But no one who knew him is willing to tell her everything.
Even if it means a killer goes free.
Quille vows to solve the murder, prove her worth as a private investigator, and get justice for the victim's son. But can she do it before she – or the person she loves most – becomes the next victim?
Until now, Chicago lawyer Quille C. Davis has investigated crimes, but only to help loved ones. Now she's been hired to solve the murder of a prominent Chicago attorney.
The victim died with a secret. One his son is desperate to keep hidden.
Quille suspects it relates to the victim's fascination with UFO stories. But no one who knew him is willing to tell her everything.
Even if it means a killer goes free.
Quille vows to solve the murder, prove her worth as a private investigator, and get justice for the victim's son. But can she do it before she – or the person she loves most – becomes the next victim?
460 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2021
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About the author
Lisa M. Lilly
44 books154 followersIn addition to the Q.C. Davis Mysteries, a traditional detective series that includes The Worried Man, The Charming Man, The Fractured Man, The Troubled Man, The Hidden Man, and the novella No Good Plays, Lisa M. Lilly also is the author of the four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series.
Like her character Quille C. Davis, Lilly lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Under L.M. Lilly, she is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. She also hosts the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.
Lilly also writes horror, including When Darkness Falls, a gothic horror novel set in Chicago’s South Loop, and the short-story collection The Tower Formerly Known as Sears and Two Other Tales of Urban Horror, the title story of which was made into the short film Willis Tower. Her stories and poems have appeared in numerous publications.
Her non-fiction books, written as L.M. Lilly, include Super Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting and Writing Your Novel; The One-Year Novelist: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in One Year; and Creating Compelling Characters From the Inside Out.
A resident of Chicago, Lilly is an attorney and a member of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. She joined AAIM after an intoxicated driver caused the deaths of her parents in 2007. Her book of essays, Standing in Traffic, is available on AAIM’s website.
For information on new releases and to get free bonus fiction, including a Q.C. Davis Mystery novella, join her email list at LisaLilly.com/QuilleStories.
Like her character Quille C. Davis, Lilly lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Under L.M. Lilly, she is the founder of WritingAsASecondCareer.com. She also hosts the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story.
Lilly also writes horror, including When Darkness Falls, a gothic horror novel set in Chicago’s South Loop, and the short-story collection The Tower Formerly Known as Sears and Two Other Tales of Urban Horror, the title story of which was made into the short film Willis Tower. Her stories and poems have appeared in numerous publications.
Her non-fiction books, written as L.M. Lilly, include Super Super Simple Story Structure: A Quick Guide to Plotting and Writing Your Novel; The One-Year Novelist: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Your Novel in One Year; and Creating Compelling Characters From the Inside Out.
A resident of Chicago, Lilly is an attorney and a member of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. She joined AAIM after an intoxicated driver caused the deaths of her parents in 2007. Her book of essays, Standing in Traffic, is available on AAIM’s website.
For information on new releases and to get free bonus fiction, including a Q.C. Davis Mystery novella, join her email list at LisaLilly.com/QuilleStories.
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October 28, 2021
There's a Halloween scene and the story continues on into November so now is the perfect time to grab the book and feel like you are right alongside Quille… either with or without the cold nip in the air.
As the fifth book in the series opens, it's late October. Quille has been considering taking on a challenge that relates to her past in hopes it will bring some closure and bring her family closer together. She wasn't looking for more "on her plate" but it came her way just the same. Can she figure out a way to fit everything into her already crowded schedule? If she does, will it cost her dearly?
I'm always in awe of how much Quille can accomplish in the course of her day. Time management is a skill that not many masters. Yes, I know she is a fictional character but reading these stories, I feel as though I'm in her mind and watching real-life events passing by. That's a true testament to the abilities of the author.
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book, which I voluntarily read, and above are my honest opinions. The published version is now safely tucked in my collection.
As the fifth book in the series opens, it's late October. Quille has been considering taking on a challenge that relates to her past in hopes it will bring some closure and bring her family closer together. She wasn't looking for more "on her plate" but it came her way just the same. Can she figure out a way to fit everything into her already crowded schedule? If she does, will it cost her dearly?
I'm always in awe of how much Quille can accomplish in the course of her day. Time management is a skill that not many masters. Yes, I know she is a fictional character but reading these stories, I feel as though I'm in her mind and watching real-life events passing by. That's a true testament to the abilities of the author.
Disclaimer: I was provided an advanced copy of this book, which I voluntarily read, and above are my honest opinions. The published version is now safely tucked in my collection.
December 23, 2021
Another thoroughly satisfying Q.C. Davis mystery. I started out afraid I would be more interested in Quille's investigation into her sister's death than the main mystery, but I found myself quickly wrapped up in the fascinating world of alien experiencers, class action lawsuits, and of course, the city of Chicago, which is a character in itself.
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September 27, 2024Quille’s fifth case is an increasingly layered affair, as the long term mystery of her own sister’s murder picks up speed in the background and she has her full crew chasing simultaneous leads on the murder of a class action lawyer hiding an unusual passion project on the side. Fun stuff, and it makes me want to try out the water taxis one of these days, too.
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