James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries Series
By A. D. Hay
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About this series
A Murdered Professor. A Priceless Manuscript Stolen. A Journalist Caught in the Crossfire.
This was not the reunion James envisioned.
His friends are squabbling and keeping secrets. At the centre of the drama is a medieval manuscript.
Moments after James discovers a secret code on the pages of the manuscript, a hooded figure murders a professor and steals the manuscript from Oxford University.
While James is receiving medical attention, he discovers a secret about his past that he was never supposed to know.
Instead of staying on bed rest, James decides to leave town and uncover the truth. But, DI Alice O'Donnell puts a hold on his passport, believing James organised the murder and theft. Before he leaves for New York, James must investigate the truth behind the lab break-in.
As his investigation digs deeper, James discovers everyone has means, motive, opportunity and something to hide.
With an endless list of possible suspects, James must clear his name, find the manuscript, and identify the murderer before they strike again.
Duplicity is the second novel in A D Hay's gripping amateur sleuth mystery series. If you like cloak and dagger mysteries filled with twists and turns, you'll love this instalment from the series.
Titles in the series (3)
- Suspicion: James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries, #1
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Excalibur is Missing. A Killer is on the Loose. One Reporter is Determined to Uncover the Truth. James has a nose for trouble. But that's nothing new. This time, things are different... ...his life is on the line. James is the chief editor of a small newspaper. It's hardly captivating work. He's bored. But all of that is about to change. Late one evening, he returns home to discover his long-time girlfriend and journalist, Valentine, has left. Early the next morning, James fails to reallocate her assigned story. To avoid blank space in the culture section and losing his job, he decides to write the story on the local museums latest acquisition, Excalibur. But, there's one thing he didn't count on... ....Excalibur is missing, and a dead body is at the crime scene. As his investigations commence, James unravels a tangled web of betrayal, kidnapping, and murder. But, his fact-finding hasn't gone unrecognised. The wrong people have started to notice. And there will be consequences...dire consequences. If you love gripping cloak and dagger mysteries with twists and turns, then you'll love this first instalment in the James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery series. Get it now. Please note: this is a re-edited edition of the previously published novella, Missing.
- The Lawn: A James Lalonde Short Story: James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries, #0
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A Body is on the Front Lawn. A Priceless Painting is Missing. A Killer is on the Loose. When Will Thatcher doesn't show up for work, James Lalonde is forced to attend an afternoon tea with Alistair Carmichael in Will's place. The lovely autumn afternoon tea comes to an abrupt end when a body is discovered on the front lawn of the Carmichael Estate with strange markings on its neck. But something is missing—a priceless painting is off the wall. However, it's no ordinary painting, it's a Van Gogh purchased in an auction a few months prior. But, trouble has its watchful eye on James. Can James figure out who the thief and murderer are before he is next? * * * "Expect the unexpected in this short but twisty tale about an art heist at a wealthy man's estate." Susie D., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing "An intrepid journalist uncovers an art heist on an English estate. But will he live to break the story?" Kim H., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing
- Duplicity: James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mysteries, #2
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A Murdered Professor. A Priceless Manuscript Stolen. A Journalist Caught in the Crossfire. This was not the reunion James envisioned. His friends are squabbling and keeping secrets. At the centre of the drama is a medieval manuscript. Moments after James discovers a secret code on the pages of the manuscript, a hooded figure murders a professor and steals the manuscript from Oxford University. While James is receiving medical attention, he discovers a secret about his past that he was never supposed to know. Instead of staying on bed rest, James decides to leave town and uncover the truth. But, DI Alice O'Donnell puts a hold on his passport, believing James organised the murder and theft. Before he leaves for New York, James must investigate the truth behind the lab break-in. As his investigation digs deeper, James discovers everyone has means, motive, opportunity and something to hide. With an endless list of possible suspects, James must clear his name, find the manuscript, and identify the murderer before they strike again. Duplicity is the second novel in A D Hay's gripping amateur sleuth mystery series. If you like cloak and dagger mysteries filled with twists and turns, you'll love this instalment from the series.
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