Murder on the Geneva Express by JB Michaels ~ Spotlight

Posted January 17, 2024 by karenbaron in Blog Tour, Contest - Giveaway, Spotlight / 2 Comments

Murder on the Geneva Express

Series: Mac and Millie Mystery #6

Author: JB Michaels

Genre: Cozy Mystery

Setting: Geneva, Illinois

Release Date: October 26, 2023

Pages: 164

Summary:

Dead body found on Geneva Express!

In a perfect storm of misfortune, Mac O’Malley finds himself embroiled in a whodunnit that has everyone convinced HE has done it. Mac and Millie race against time, flee from authorities both municipal and magical, and attempt to clear Mac and his good reputation from absolute incarceration.

Excerpt

Chapter One

Peter Rickman’s time grew short. His good time. The alcohol he so effortlessly imbibed in celebration of his brother’s last night as a bachelor, had begun to fade. His buzz that once numbed his pain would soon become the source of his pain. He welcomed weekend hangovers; it made things easier for him. He could just cower away in his state of misery or drink more to sustain the intoxication for a few hours, if not for the whole of the next day and night.

He pulled a flask from his jacket pocket and guzzled the last third of scotch from his personal liquor collection. He put the flask back into his pocket and lifted his head, sweeping his gaze around the second deck of the commuter train. He could focus on the steel grey of the luggage/bag rack. He’d taken the train a grand total of twelve times this week: to and from downtown Chicago on his way to his 1.5-million-dollar mansion near the famed Third Street of Geneva, Illinois. His thirteenth trip was for his brother’s bachelor party; a weekend binge with an uproarious axe throwing contest, a subsequent liquid dinner with plentiful appetizers at a fancy Greek restaurant, and then a private, exotic dance at Peter’s multi-purpose downtown condo. He should have crashed there last night but he felt the need to be home and closer to his wife.

Danny Rickman drooled on his shoulder. He felt the warmth of his little brother’s slobbery secretion soak through his shirt on his left shoulder. The train rumbled and began to slow for arrival at Third Street Station. Peter looked to his right shoulder to examine another trickle of warm liquid. It certainly was not possible for his brother to drool so much that it dripped down both his shoulders. No, this liquid was warm and crimson. A drip here and a spot there gave way to a full-grown torrent of blood gushing from what was no doubt his head. Peter attempted one last look at his little brother before his vision blurred and the interior of the train car swirled and swirled followed by darkness.

Mac and Millie Mystery Series

About the Author

I have spent my life in the study of story from riveting novels to the slam-bang action-packed world of comics to the examination of film history, I have spent a lifetime learning and examining the elements that make a story incredible. This steadfast dedication has led me to write stories of my own.

I am married and with a son, I have a great love of family. I hope that you enjoy my bestselling books that mash genres from thrillers to science fiction to fantasy!

Giveaway

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