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Margot Harris #16
Black Sheep
A murdered mistress, eye witness that is running for her life, prime suspect...son of a prominent politician.
The son of a well-known politician is accused of breaking into a women's shelter and killing a woman. The only person who may be able to shed the light on this incident is hiding.
Margot Harris, a fearless private investigator, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind this gruesome murder and the stakes are higher than ever before.
But Margot is not one to back down from a challenge, especially when it comes to helping women in need. As she navigates the dangerous world of power and crime, she must use all of her skills and wit to track down the missing witness and bring the killer to justice.
Will Margot successfully unravel the truth while protecting the vulnerable witness?
The son of a well-known politician is accused of breaking into a women's shelter and killing a woman. The only person who may be able to shed the light on this incident is hiding.
Margot Harris, a fearless private investigator, is on a mission to uncover the truth behind this gruesome murder and the stakes are higher than ever before.
But Margot is not one to back down from a challenge, especially when it comes to helping women in need. As she navigates the dangerous world of power and crime, she must use all of her skills and wit to track down the missing witness and bring the killer to justice.
Will Margot successfully unravel the truth while protecting the vulnerable witness?
- GenresMystery
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2022
27 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
Nora Kane
63 books98 followersNora Kane writes fast-paced FBI thrillers and crime mysteries that keep readers turning pages late into the night. Her newest series, the Lindsay Lane FBI Thriller, begins with Not Quite the Enemy and continues with titles like Not Quite the Truth and Not Quite the Score. All of her books are available in Kindle Unlimited.
She’s also known for her long-running Margot Harris and Jade Pearson mystery series, as well as shorter trilogies. Across them all, you’ll find unexpected twists, high-stakes investigations, and heroines who never back down. If you enjoy thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page, you’ll feel right at home in her stories.
A lifelong mystery fan inspired by Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie, Nora lives in Pennsylvania with her family. She starts her days with Bulletproof Coffee, winds down with a glass of Malbec, and finds new story ideas whenever she’s traveling or swapping tales with strangers.
She’s never met a bookstore she didn’t want to explore—or a plot twist she didn’t want to write.
She’s also known for her long-running Margot Harris and Jade Pearson mystery series, as well as shorter trilogies. Across them all, you’ll find unexpected twists, high-stakes investigations, and heroines who never back down. If you enjoy thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page, you’ll feel right at home in her stories.
A lifelong mystery fan inspired by Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie, Nora lives in Pennsylvania with her family. She starts her days with Bulletproof Coffee, winds down with a glass of Malbec, and finds new story ideas whenever she’s traveling or swapping tales with strangers.
She’s never met a bookstore she didn’t want to explore—or a plot twist she didn’t want to write.
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October 6, 2023
Margot is back, this time trying to find the killer of one of Ms. X's guests (women hiding themselves from troubling men).
If my memory serves right, here Margot uses her skills to shot dead some of the bad guys.
If my memory serves right, here Margot uses her skills to shot dead some of the bad guys.
July 3, 2025
Margot Harris Mystery - Series 4
Black Sheep - book 1. In this story, we have 3 women staying at Mrs. X's house for abused women where only certain people know of the location. While 2 of the women, along with Mrs. X are watching TV, and someone starts ringing the doorbell. Mrs. X sends the women to their rooms and tells them to lock the doors. Meanwhile, someone is breaking in through the garage and turns off the electricity. Mrs. X is injured while trying to protect her home, and the women and one of the women come downstairs and are attacked and killed. Margot is brought in to try and help find the killer and where the other women disappeared. Grab a copy and read to see if Margot can solve the case.
Black Sheep - book 1. In this story, we have 3 women staying at Mrs. X's house for abused women where only certain people know of the location. While 2 of the women, along with Mrs. X are watching TV, and someone starts ringing the doorbell. Mrs. X sends the women to their rooms and tells them to lock the doors. Meanwhile, someone is breaking in through the garage and turns off the electricity. Mrs. X is injured while trying to protect her home, and the women and one of the women come downstairs and are attacked and killed. Margot is brought in to try and help find the killer and where the other women disappeared. Grab a copy and read to see if Margot can solve the case.
December 9, 2022
I don't understand how the title relates to the story. It was a very short story and while that is nice, it also felt a little rushed. Decent characters even though in a short story you don't really get to know much about them. Not really any twists or surprises to the plot. Some action. I think my favorite characters were Margot and Jimmy. Margot definitely could hold her own against someone.
I received an ARC copy from the author and this is my honest review.
I received an ARC copy from the author and this is my honest review.
November 26, 2022
This is fast paced and high on action and danger. I love that Margot gives more than she gets. Lol. Her intelligence and quick thinking is a thing of beauty to watch play out in the book. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!! I highly recommend this book.
November 28, 2022
I received an advance copy as a member of the ARC team. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down from the first word to the last and it left me wanting more. Enthralling characters and story. A great read.
December 9, 2022
Gripping mystery!
A gripping mystery and a touching story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A difficult and touching situation. Absolutely loved the book!
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
A gripping mystery and a touching story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A difficult and touching situation. Absolutely loved the book!
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am providing my honest opinion.
December 9, 2022
Loved the storyline
Great action story. I really enjoy books that show women as capable as some men. I have known strong women and men that are wimps. Full of action, suspense and intrigue throughout the story.
Great action story. I really enjoy books that show women as capable as some men. I have known strong women and men that are wimps. Full of action, suspense and intrigue throughout the story.
December 3, 2022
I am enjoying this book about Margot and how she is able to go after people with her experience . The book has suspense and drama and is a well written book. Thank you
December 8, 2022
Such a wonderful mystery with a heart warming story.
Loved reading and highly recommend...
Loved reading and highly recommend...
December 14, 2022
Interesting
I enjoyed this short story. I'd be interested in reading more about the investigator. It could be a series. Very enjoyable.
I enjoyed this short story. I'd be interested in reading more about the investigator. It could be a series. Very enjoyable.
March 30, 2023
A good start to a new arc as well as a couple of new good characters. Hopefully by the end of this arc the title to this part (Black Sheep) will make more sense.
April 23, 2023
Who killed Lila and why??? Drugs??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
March 4, 2025
Well written, exciting to read
March 5, 2026
I love the Margot Harris books. Sassy dialogue, fast-moving narrative, and well-crafted stories. This book is no exception. Thoroughly recommended.
March 13, 2023
This is the first book in a detective series and starts with plenty of action and intrigue. The lives of three women in a safe house are scattered when their ‘landlady’ is murdered. Did she manage to injure the intruder? How did he enter? Then a series of dialogues between the private investigator Margot Harris, the firm of lawyers and detectives set the scene that she is alone and pursuing this mystery with seemingly few clues to follow. The mystery unfolds with plenty of fast paced action, suspense and a couple of twists.
I found following who said what in some of the dialogues a little confusing, although they effectively established a fast pace. However the story was quick to read.
I found following who said what in some of the dialogues a little confusing, although they effectively established a fast pace. However the story was quick to read.
May 8, 2024
Kindle Unlimited Margot Harris Box Set #4
Altogether nine hours of complex excitement, thrills, murders, and chases. Another tale to binge on from Nora Kane to keep you up nights. At times a bit rough - Toward the end of this marathon read, Detective Gnomes informs Margot that there are serial killers with smaller body counts than she has at this time. Margot concludes that they should have chosen their victims better. I may have let her influence me a bit more than I had thought, as I had to agree. Can't wait for box set #5.
Altogether nine hours of complex excitement, thrills, murders, and chases. Another tale to binge on from Nora Kane to keep you up nights. At times a bit rough - Toward the end of this marathon read, Detective Gnomes informs Margot that there are serial killers with smaller body counts than she has at this time. Margot concludes that they should have chosen their victims better. I may have let her influence me a bit more than I had thought, as I had to agree. Can't wait for box set #5.
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