Exceptional Clearance

By William J. Caunitz

Thelma Johnston holds her breath as she passes the dealers on the corner of St. Marks Avenue. She's been sober five years, but the temptation to relapse never goes away. She inhales deeply once she passes and finally arrives home, arms laden with Christmas presents for her two children. She's fumbling for her keys when a shape comes out of the darkness and presses her against the dark side of her stoop. Within seconds, she's dead. Thelma died just a few blocks from a precinct house, and while the cops could do nothing to save her, they'll try their best to avenge her. But when Lt. John Vinda realizes Thelma's death was part of a series of slayings, he knows he has to solve the case before the media catches on. It's Christmas in New York, and there's a killer on the prowl.

• Language: English
• Publisher: mysteriouspress.com
• Release date: Aug 1, 2017
• ISBN: 9781788540407

William J. Caunitz

William J. Caunitz was a detective lieutenant in the NYPD for more than twenty years. This is his sixth novel. He lives in New York City.

Reviews for Exceptional Clearance

[davidlerickson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

For a police drama, I felt this was one of the best reads. The characters are real, the scenes far more believable, the plot ugly enough and the story arc right on the money.This is the first Cauntz novel I've read, but definitely not the last.The scattering of sex scenes are somewhat graphic, but not so detailed as to put me off.I felt the ending was a tad too abrupt and left way too many questions - more appropriate to a continuing series. But then, I'm awfully picky when it comes to endings.

[lewilliams-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The search for a serial killer in 1991 New York. An exceptional police novel that holds your interest.