'Tis the season for miracles... and murder.
A rifle crack shatters the holiday bustle. Christmas shoppers scatter as a renowned big-game hunter drops to the sidewalk. Blind detective Steve Smiley and his partner Heather McBlythe rush to the scene—and to the teen who'd been locked in a heated argument with her adoptive father moments before.
The teen's first plea isn't to find the killer—it's to find her birth parents. What begins as a straightforward adoption search takes a deadly turn when Smiley discovers the hunter's murder is tied directly to the girl's hidden past.
The investigation unravels into a web of family secrets, bitter ex-wives, and a hunter's dark past. As the twelve days tick down to Christmas, Smiley races to unwrap the truth: who pulled the trigger, and why a teenage girl's past was worth killing for.
A classic whodunit with a blind detective, multiple suspects, and a ticking clock, this clean mystery delivers all the suspense without the graphic content. Perfect for fans of clever sleuths and intricate mysteries.
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Drawing from his extensive background in criminal justice, Bruce Hammack writes contemporary, clean read detective and crime mysteries. He is the author of the Fen Maguire Mystery series, the Smiley and McBlythe Mystery series and the Star of Justice series. Having lived in eighteen cities around the world, he now lives in the Texas hill country with his wife of thirty-plus years.Follow Bruce on Bookbub or Goodreads for new release info and recommendations. Get the latest book news (and receive a free short mystery) when you join his newsletter at brucehammack.com.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells.Rifle Shells?Blind private investigator Steve Smiley and his partner hear a rifle shot. Hordes of Christmas shoppers scatter as a famous big-game hunter drops to the sidewalk. They grab the beautiful teen who was arguing with the man and flee to safety. The girl, the victim's adopted daughter, has one passionate request: find her birth parents. Smiley's search for the truth about the girl's adoption intertwines repeatedly with the murder investigation-and uncovers a shocking secret. Like it or not, he must first identify the killer in order to discover the truth about the teen's adoption. A host of suspects line up like Santa's reindeer. Can Smiley make this the best Christmas ever-or will death and heartache be the only presents under the tree?Smiley and McBlythe deliver a great mystery with no foul language, sex or graphic violence. You won't be able to put it down until you've solved 'whodunit'. Seller Inventory # 00106416564
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