Bøker av John Deal

A corpse exposes one of Charleston's lethal secrets... Detective CJ O'Hara is finally getting a grip on life. Recently promoted and in a promising relationship, her instincts scream foul play when she responds to a reported heart attack at a bed and breakfast. Smelling a hint of vanilla in the air and noticing scratches on the victim's back, she suspects she's looking for a murderess. After the medical exam reveals poison from a rare plant, surprising links to two similar cold cases appear. As CJ delves deeper, her investigation leads to the darkest corners of the city's oldest clubs and wealthiest people - and more than one killer. When her personal life implodes, CJ finds herself juggling her emotions with the increasingly complex case. But with her reputation and another life on the line, time is running out to secure the evidence she needs to stop history from repeating its deadly pattern. Beautiful Death is the third book in the CJ O'Hara Crime Thrillers Series (books in this series may be read in any order). Following a seasoned investigator through captivating twists and turns, this fast-paced crime novel is filled with suspense and deception... and an ending you won't believe.

What if the only way to stop a crime is to see it before it happens? Detective CJ O'Hara has barely had time to catch her breath after closing the Lowcountry Killer case. With a serial rapist terrorizing the city, CJ is already stretched to her limit when a young woman is butchered in her sleep - and the killer takes a gruesome souvenir. Pulling apart bizarre clues, CJ believes the evidence may point to hoodoo rituals connected to the full moon. But finding the truth may require the help of a Gullah woman with the gift of sight. A gift she is reluctant to share... With a cold case snapping at her heels and the next full moon fast approaching, an unexpected tragedy blows CJ's life - and her sanity - apart. But when the next life on the line is someone close to her, it will take more than police instincts to stop a killer. And there's hours left before the moon turns dark red. Under A Blood Moon is the suspenseful second book in the CJ O'Hara Crime Thrillers Series. Following the troubled detective as she unravels a web of simultaneous crimes, this fast-paced mystery novel blends classic deceptions with a supernatural twist. Grab your copy with one click to start reading today!

She's starting over... he's ready to finish them all...Detective CJ O'Hara is drowning in guilt over the death of her family and her killing of a suspect in the line of duty. So, when she's unfairly denied a well-deserved promotion after ten years of devoted service in Boston, she answers the Charleston Police Department's desperate call for help. Her first assignment... stop the serial killer known as The Lowcountry Killer.As the city's first female detective, CJ's move to a new department becomes more complex as the body count rises and the FBI intervenes, adding to local prejudice and her own demons. The situation worsens when mounting evidence points to her handsome new partner. Does his charming Southern way of life hide a sinister secret?Uncertain they're pinning the string of brutal murders on the right man, CJ's instincts are pushed to their limits - and working alone may have deadly consequences.A gripping psychological thriller with an unexpected ending, All the Natural Beauties is a must-read for crime fiction and mystery fans. Don't miss the first book in the CJ O'Hara Crime Thrillers series!