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Barefoot in the Parking Lot
"Vineet Verma’s debut novel, Barefoot in the Parking Lot, is a classic murder mystery with twists and turns that kept me guessing and reading feverishly through the night." - Robyn-Lee Samuels, Independent Book Review
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When the hotshot CEO of a famed AI company and tech powerhouse is found dead, detectives Angela White and Paul Conley are called in to investigate. The deeper they wade into the evidence, the longer the suspect list grows. They soon come face-to-face with the dark and sordid world that lies just under Silicon Valley’s polished and pristine exterior. From jealous ex-lovers to rival tech giants, Jay has created powerful enemies, all of whom would be happy to see him dead--and all of whom have solid alibis. White and Conley hit dead end after dead end. And when blackmail schemes and copycat murders come into play, finding the killer becomes increasingly more urgent. Can they catch a break, or will a murderer go free in Silicon Valley? |
The Stick - a short story
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"Short, sweet and packed with suspense" - reviewer Back on duty in Wichita, Homicide Detective Paul Conley is called in to investigate a fatal stabbing. The woman who was with the victim is in shock and doesn’t remember much. Conley believes her at first, but soon has doubts as the investigation progresses. Things get complicated when a mystery man enters the picture. Is he the one responsible for the murder? Or is the woman not as innocent as she seems? Join Paul on this quest as he unravels the intricate web of lies and deceit. Ebook available on Kindle, Apple, Kobo, Nook, and many more platforms. |
The Conversation - a short story
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When a young woman is shot dead, Detective Paul Conley is back doing what he does best - figuring out whodunit. Is it the grieving boyfriend? Or is it the couple whose love seems too perfect? Dodging sweet temptations while inching closer to the killer, he faces his toughest challenge yet - how to avoid becoming the next victim! Ebook available on Kindle, Apple, Kobo, Nook, and many more platforms. |
Fool Me Twice - a short story
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When a car salesman is found dead, Detective Arthur Lansbury first suspects a couple of homeless men. He soon discovers that there are other contenders. The grieving wife had motive and opportunity. The victim’s boss appears to have skeletons he would rather keep buried. As Lansbury digs deeper, the investigation leads him to a thirteen-year-old cold case — and a shocking conclusion.
Includes the bonus short story, Fate, in which the initial part of the tale above is narrated by one of the other characters, albeit in a lighter vein. Ebook available on Kindle, Apple, Kobo, Nook, and many more platforms. |
Where's Maria? - a short story
Jason Williams is a troubled soul. Maria entered his life three months ago and transformed him, but now she's gone. Miserable and brooding, things take a turn for the worse when Detective Natalie Abrams shows up at his door with a question - where's Maria? As Abrams probes deeper and the questions multiply, one thing is clear - things aren't always what they seem.
Ebook available on Kindle, Apple, Kobo, Nook, and many more platforms.