Detecting the Fatal Connection

Private Investigator Matt Malone’s premonition level goes on high alert after reading an article in the Star Tribune regarding China becoming the number one superpower. How much have they already infiltrated businesses in the U.S. he wondered. No one probably has any idea. and he certainly never expected to be involved with anything related to China. But when he accepts an undercover job for Neil Welch at Delight Bottling Company, he learns the company has a strong tie with China, all the computer technicians at Delight's U.S. plants are from there. After investigating several bottling plants, Matt uncovers a sinister plot to spread a dangerous virus. Can this PI detect who and how the virus is getting introduced before Delight Bottling Company comes crashing down around Neil Welch?

Marlene Chabot, a native Minnesotan who currently resides in Elk River, has been writing mysteries since 1995. Her freelancing career for magazines, such as Her Voice, and other entities in the Central Lakes area began in 2007. A member of Sisters in Crime and Marco Island Writers, Marlene received a B.S. degree in education, an A.A.S. business marketing degree and a certificate from the Institute of Children's Literature. Her published writings include five novels-Detecting the Fatal Connection, North Dakota Neighbor, Mayhem With a Capital M, Death At The Bar X Ranch, Death of the Naked Lady, and four short stories for anthologies. A Visit from Santa, The Missing Groom, the Gulper Eel Lounge, and Serving Up a Surprise.