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Killing Softly
Poema 'Em' Hunter, the beautiful CEO of a high-tech company based in Boulder, Colorado secures a lucrative military contract on the eve her lifelong friend, Mackenzie 'Mac" Falon, is due to fly in from Florida. Years have passed since the friends have been able to catch up with each other and Em takes leave from her business to treat Mac and herself to a visit to a new mountain resort owned by Em. The vacation turns into a nightmare when the two women find themselves caught up in a police hunt for a vicious serial killer, and as they become possible targets of a determined and dangerous South American drug cartel. The police believe there may be a connection A a�A] but who or what could it be? Are there secrets lurking between the two women? An obstinate detective strives to find answers. Will the women's friendship survive? Will they survive?
204 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2010
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About the author
Greg Smith
4 books52 followersGreg's gift for writing was first noticed and commented on by his various English teachers throughout his school years. He never failed to gain top marks for his compositions and even at the early age of 7 was delighting family and friends with his imaginative tales.
Alas, he was also gifted as an artist and tended to follow that path more than his writing mainly due to the encouragement of one particular aunt. Subsequently, the moment Greg graduated high school he sought a job in the commercial art field. Back then (eons ago) one was called a commercial artist, nowadays the title is graphic designer.
Now, with a career as a graphic designer spanning 45+ years and 2 continents (Australia and USA) in the publishing industry as a book designer behind him, Greg is retired and juggling his love for writing with his love for painting commission portraits of pets and people + his own work to sell.
His first book, KILLING SOFTLY, was written on a dare from his wife and since its publication has taken the breath away from many of his family and friends Oh, by the way, it's an erotic thriller.
He has redesigned the covers for his Kramer Action Crime Series and is seriously considering adding more titles to the current three titles.
After working on his first historical fiction novel for ten years (most of which was spent researching), THE ARCHER'S DIARY was published under his pen name, Liam Cadoc, in 2020.
2025 has a revised edition of THE ARCHER'S DIARY being released with a new cover designed by Greg and with historical updates
Alas, he was also gifted as an artist and tended to follow that path more than his writing mainly due to the encouragement of one particular aunt. Subsequently, the moment Greg graduated high school he sought a job in the commercial art field. Back then (eons ago) one was called a commercial artist, nowadays the title is graphic designer.
Now, with a career as a graphic designer spanning 45+ years and 2 continents (Australia and USA) in the publishing industry as a book designer behind him, Greg is retired and juggling his love for writing with his love for painting commission portraits of pets and people + his own work to sell.
His first book, KILLING SOFTLY, was written on a dare from his wife and since its publication has taken the breath away from many of his family and friends Oh, by the way, it's an erotic thriller.
He has redesigned the covers for his Kramer Action Crime Series and is seriously considering adding more titles to the current three titles.
After working on his first historical fiction novel for ten years (most of which was spent researching), THE ARCHER'S DIARY was published under his pen name, Liam Cadoc, in 2020.
2025 has a revised edition of THE ARCHER'S DIARY being released with a new cover designed by Greg and with historical updates
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September 8, 2025
Greg Smith delivers a sharp blend of thriller, friendship drama, and high-stakes suspense in Killingly Softly. What begins as a long-overdue reunion between Em and Mac quickly spirals into a nightmare of serial killings, cartel threats, and buried secrets. I appreciated how the novel balanced action with the emotional undercurrents of loyalty, trust, and whether friendship can withstand danger and hidden truths.
It’s fast-paced, layered with tension, and filled with twists that kept me guessing. A gripping read for anyone who enjoys thrillers that mix personal stakes with pulse, pounding danger.
It’s fast-paced, layered with tension, and filled with twists that kept me guessing. A gripping read for anyone who enjoys thrillers that mix personal stakes with pulse, pounding danger.
March 6, 2016
Suspense a must read
I was intrigued by the story from the very beginning.
At times sitting on the edge of my seat in fear and at others in anticipation of the passion between the characters.
I was intrigued by the story from the very beginning.
At times sitting on the edge of my seat in fear and at others in anticipation of the passion between the characters.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews