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Daniel "Sticks" Hetrick Murder Mysteries #3
Corruption's Child
Retired police chief Daniel 'Sticks' Hetrick, still serving as unofficial consultant to his less experienced successor, has another murder to deal with in rural Swatara Creek, Pennsylvania. It soon develops the death of a local waitress is not the only trouble in the township. An elderly man has been seriously injured in the latest of a string of burglaries from the Amish, the burglaries may have a connection to unscrupulous antique dealers, there are items missing from the police department evidence room and rumors are circulating of drug dealing. What—if anything—does all this have in common? Could it be the strange Amish girl who may, or may not be, Flora Vastine's new friend? Read all the thrilling Daniel 'Sticks' Hetrick Murder Mysteries from author J.R. Lindermuth! CRUEL CUTS, SOMETHING IN COMMON, CORRUPTION'S CHILD, BEING SOMEONE ELSE, and PRACTICE TO DECEIVE.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2008
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About the author
J.R. Lindermuth
44 books176 followersJ.R. Lindermuth lives and writes in central Pennsylvania. A retired newspaper editor/writer, he is also librarian of his county historical society where he assists clients with research and genealogy.
He's the author of 20 published novels and two regional histories He has published stories and articles in a variety of magazines, both print and on-line.
He is a member of International Thriller Writers and is a former vice president of the Short Mystery Fiction Society.
He's the author of 20 published novels and two regional histories He has published stories and articles in a variety of magazines, both print and on-line.
He is a member of International Thriller Writers and is a former vice president of the Short Mystery Fiction Society.
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July 25, 2008
Corruption’s Child
by J. R. Lindermuth
Crime/Mystery/Suspense
Whiskey Creek Press, 2008
Trade Paperback, 234 pages
ISBN 1-60313-219-8
***** Highly Recommended.
I’m adding J. R. Lindermuth to my list of favorite authors.
Review by Douglas Quinn, Author of Blue Heron Marsh, etal (www.douglasquinn.com).
In his third “Sticks” Hetrick novel, Corruption’s Child, Lindermuth takes us back to life in the small rural Pennsylvania town of Swatara Creek. While billed as a “Sticks” Hetrick novel, in fact, there is an ensemble cast of recurring characters. The author draws the reader into their day to day lives as the characters interact with one another and, at the same time, try their best to do their job of dealing with the unsavory underbelly of peaceful small town and rural America.
There is Aaron Brubaker, the current police chief who is insecure in the job he inherited from Sticks and, much to his consternation, has to lean on Sticks’ expertise when it comes to criminal investigations. There is Flora Vastine, rookie cop and the only female on the Swatara Creek police force, who has to fight for respect as a bonafide officer of the law. Flora is now an item with Harry Minnich, a veteran of the force who brings a history of other women to their relationship. This is my second visit to Swatara Creek and I’ve become heavily invested in Lindermuth’s characters.
In Corruption’s Child, a girl is found dead, antiques are being stolen from Amish homes, during which an elderly Amish man is attacked and later dies, money is missing from the police department’s evidence room, an illegal rave is raided at an abandoned building and a misguided Amish girl becomes mixed up in the unfamiliar world of the “English.” Are these isolated events or are they, in some unfathomable way, interconnected? The author deftly leads both his interesting ensemble of characters and the reader through an intricate maze of mystery and suspense to the exciting conclusion.
I highly recommend Corruption’s Child and am adding J. R. Lindermuth to my list of favorite authors. Visit J. R. Lindermuth at www.jlind11.tripod.com.
by J. R. Lindermuth
Crime/Mystery/Suspense
Whiskey Creek Press, 2008
Trade Paperback, 234 pages
ISBN 1-60313-219-8
***** Highly Recommended.
I’m adding J. R. Lindermuth to my list of favorite authors.
Review by Douglas Quinn, Author of Blue Heron Marsh, etal (www.douglasquinn.com).
In his third “Sticks” Hetrick novel, Corruption’s Child, Lindermuth takes us back to life in the small rural Pennsylvania town of Swatara Creek. While billed as a “Sticks” Hetrick novel, in fact, there is an ensemble cast of recurring characters. The author draws the reader into their day to day lives as the characters interact with one another and, at the same time, try their best to do their job of dealing with the unsavory underbelly of peaceful small town and rural America.
There is Aaron Brubaker, the current police chief who is insecure in the job he inherited from Sticks and, much to his consternation, has to lean on Sticks’ expertise when it comes to criminal investigations. There is Flora Vastine, rookie cop and the only female on the Swatara Creek police force, who has to fight for respect as a bonafide officer of the law. Flora is now an item with Harry Minnich, a veteran of the force who brings a history of other women to their relationship. This is my second visit to Swatara Creek and I’ve become heavily invested in Lindermuth’s characters.
In Corruption’s Child, a girl is found dead, antiques are being stolen from Amish homes, during which an elderly Amish man is attacked and later dies, money is missing from the police department’s evidence room, an illegal rave is raided at an abandoned building and a misguided Amish girl becomes mixed up in the unfamiliar world of the “English.” Are these isolated events or are they, in some unfathomable way, interconnected? The author deftly leads both his interesting ensemble of characters and the reader through an intricate maze of mystery and suspense to the exciting conclusion.
I highly recommend Corruption’s Child and am adding J. R. Lindermuth to my list of favorite authors. Visit J. R. Lindermuth at www.jlind11.tripod.com.
December 27, 2009
Corruption's Child is an impressive tale that mixes two worlds, the Amish and the English (or non-Amish) along with the underbelly of corruption, into a mystery with consistent suspense that dashes throughout the entire storyline coming to a breathless crescendo. The characters are well developed by clear and detailed descriptions and good dialog. A great read for mystery lovers.
August 11, 2014
I very much enjoyed the story, good character development, nice twist and interesting subplots that helped tie it all together. This was my first time reading this author and I will seek out more from him in the future.
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