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Murder Mystery Preview: Read the Gripping Chapter Three of My Latest Novella
In case you’ve missed it, over on the Notes from the Cave blog, I’ve been sharing the prologue, chapter one, and chapter two of The Reporter at the Gate, the first murder mystery in my Rookie Reporter Amateur Sleuth Mystery series. Up next is chapter three where the suspense is ramped up and the stakes are raised for James, heightening his investment into figuring out what happened to Albert Harrington. Since this chapter of my murder mystery is already available in Amazon’s Look Inside, I’m including it here as well so you can read everything in order without jumping between platforms.
Murder Mystery Preview: Read the Gripping Chapter Two of My Latest Novella
In case you’ve missed it, I’ve been sharing the opening chapters of the first murder mystery in my Rookie Reporter Amateur Sleuth Mystery series, The Reporter at the Gate, on my Notes from the Cave blog. Up next after the prologue and chapter one is chapter two, where James arrives for what he believes will be a boring interview with the soon-to-be sworn-in resident Judge, Albert Harrington. But he quickly discovers that he has bitten off more than he can chew. And just like in every good murder mystery, his ordinary world is about to be disrupted in a big way.
Murder Mystery Preview: Read the Gripping Chapter One of My Latest Novella
If you read the original edition of this story, back when it was called The Candidate, you’ll know it leaned a little too close to “political thriller” territory in title only. The story itself was always a murder mystery, just one wearing the wrong coat. Think: fur coat in the height of summer. So, in this blog post, I’ll share with you the next chapter in the Reporter at the Gate
Behind the Scenes of My Murder Mystery Novella The Reporter at the Gate
In this blog post, I share the behind the scenes or the making of the relaunch of my murder mystery novella, The Reporter at the Gate that as a reader you never get to see unless I take you along with me. And I’ll answer a few questions about The Reporter at the Gate and my plans for the Rookie Reporter series.
Murder Mystery Preview: Read the Gripping Prologue of My Latest Novella
I have some exciting news! If you’ve a James Lalonde Insider, you’ll know that I’ve released a second edition of book one in the Rookie Reporter series with a new title: The Reporter at the Gate. The original title, The Candidate, sounded a bit too much like a political thriller when in reality it was a gripping murder mystery, which created some minor disappointment for readers expecting something political. The new title better reflects the murder mystery at the heart of the story.
A Writer Writes: I’m Still Writing James Lalonde Book Three
In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I was working on not one but three writing projects. One of those writing projects was James Lalonde Book Three.
A Writer Writes: I’ve Almost Finished Writing the Next Rookie Reporter Amateur Sleuth Mystery
It’s been a while since you last heard from me. Since my last blog post, I’ve been working on a few writing projects. Not one, but three. One of those writing projects is the next Rookie Reporter Amateur Sleuth Mystery.
The Reading Order of the James Lalonde Mysteries
Because the books in the James Lalonde Universe haven’t been published in order, I thought you might like to see the reading order for those of you who like to read things in order. In this blog post, you’ll find the official reading order of the James Lalonde Mysteries.
A Few Books on My Recommended Reading List: December 2023
Once again, I’ve been putting off writing reviews of books that I’ve loved. But thankfully, I take notes as I read, which makes the retrospective review writing much easier. As you’ve guessed, below is a list of my recommended mystery reads and a short review of my thoughts. Without further ado, let’s get on with the reviews.
A Few Books on My Recommended Reading List: July 2023
So, I have a confession to make. Since September 2022, I’ve been putting off writing reviews of books that I’ve loved. But thankfully, I take notes as I read, which makes the retrospective review writing much easier. Because I’m an author, writing reviews can be a little difficult. In light of this difficulty, I only allow myself to review a book that I loved and/or would read again. As you’ve guessed, below is a list of my recommended reads, along with a short review of my thoughts. Without further ado, let’s get on with the reviews.
MEET THE AUTHOR!
Hello!
A.D. Hay is a passionate bibliophile and can usually be found reading a book, and that book will most likely be a murder mystery. Amelia is the author of The Lawn, Suspicion, and Duplicity—the first three books in the James Lalonde Amateur Sleuth Mystery Series and The Locked Room. The Candidate is the first book in the Rookie Reporter Mystery series.
My Books
A Body is on the Lawn, and a Killer is on the Loose
When Will Thatcher doesn’t show up for work, James Lalonde must attend afternoon tea at the Carmichael Estate. The pleasant gathering ends abruptly when a body is discovered on the front lawn with strange markings on its neck, and a priceless Van Gogh is missing from the wall.
Can James figure out who the thief and murderer are before he or Alistair is next?
A Murdered Judge. A Dark Secret Silenced.
Rookie reporter James Lalonde finally gets his first story – a simple interview with soon-to-be magistrate Albert Harrington. But when he arrives, he finds blood, an empty safe, and no body. With Detective Khan suspecting him of murder, James must clear his name and solve the case before losing his story.
£2.49
A Lavish Wedding. One Dead Bride. A Tangled Web of Deception.
James Lalonde thought being a groomsman at his ex-girlfriend’s wedding would be the most awkward part of his weekend. He was wrong. After the bride’s body is found floating in the château lake, he becomes the prime suspect, and awkward becomes deadly.
Can James clear his name before the killer strikes again?
£3.99
Excalibur is Missing. A Killer is on the Loose. One Reporter is Determined to Uncover the Truth.
When James Lalonde’s girlfriend leaves him, he’s forced to cover her story about the local museum’s latest acquisition—the legendary sword Excalibur. But when he arrives, Excalibur is missing and there’s a dead body at the crime scene. Can James clear his name and find the real killer?
£2.49 £0.00
A Murdered Professor. A Priceless Manuscript Stolen.
James Lalonde’s university reunion takes a deadly turn when a hooded figure murders a professor and steals a priceless mediaeval manuscript, moments after James discovers a secret code within its pages.
With his passport confiscated and everyone hiding secrets, can James find the killer before they strike again?
£3.99
One Locked Room. A Dead Body. Five Suspects
It’s the opening of Clovervale Hall, an exquisite bed-and-breakfast in England. James Lalonde has an all-expenses-paid trip. But there’s one thing he didn’t count on—a killer roaming the halls. Soon, James discovers everyone has secrets worth killing for.
Can James solve the murder before the bodies start to pile up?
£2.49
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