Riptide

by Debbi Mack

Overview

A week at the beach could kill you.

Lawyer Stephanie Ann “Sam” McRae’s stay in Ocean City for the annual convention of the Maryland State Bar Association becomes a busman’s holiday when her best friend Jamila is arrested for murder. All signs point to a frame-up, but Jamila’s local counsel advises her to plea bargain. This would permanently stain the ambitious attorney’s spotless record, unless Sam and a private investigator can find evidence to clear her.

Sam’s work is cut out for her, since the victim is the stepson of a local wealthy entrepreneur and poultry producer. No one will talk to her, including the lawyer's investigator. Even Jamila seems to be withholding information. Meanwhile, Sam is running from mysterious pursuers and comes under police scrutiny when another murder takes place.

With the clock ticking down to the convention and Jamila’s preliminary hearing, Sam must uncover secrets, lies, and fraud to find the real killer. Are the stakes too high for Sam?

Product Details

BN ID:	2940033135400
Publisher:	Debbi Mack
Publication date:	03/27/2012
Series:	Sam McRae Mystery , #3
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	311 KB

About the Author

Debbi Mack is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae Mystery Series and other novels. In addition, she's a Derringer-nominated short story writer, whose work has been published in various anthologies. Debbi formerly wrote book reviews for Mystery Scene Magazine.

She writes screenplays and is interested in filmmaking. Debbi also has a podcast called The Crime Cafe, where she interviews crime fiction, suspense, thriller, and true crime authors.

Debbi enjoys reading, movies, travel, baseball, walking, cats and good espresso. You can find her online at www.debbimack.com.

Editorial Reviews

“Full of tension and suspense from cover-to-cover, Riptide is a cracking good read.”

-- Leighton Gage, author of the Chief Inspector Mario Silva Series

"The plot was tight and author Debbi Mack kept me guessing whodunnit to the very end."

-- Karen Cantwell, bestselling author of the Barbara Marr Mystery Series

"Sam McRae is a nosy, brassy, sarcastic pain in the ass. Which is why you'll love her."

-- Frank Zafiro, author of the River City Crime Novels

"Get dragged under by Riptide. If you're not already a fan of the Sam McRae series, you will be after this read."

-- Benjamin Sobieck, author of Cleansing Eden and The Glass Eye.

“Sam’s sleek, sarcastic narration propels this satisfying legal caper, which also manages to score points about lingering regional racial prejudice, providing a sad reminder that justice doesn’t always prevail unless the just take action. Another winner from the pen of Debbi Mack, author of Least Wanted and Identity Crisis.”

-- W.D. Gagliani, author of the Nick Lupo Series

“Sam’s attempt to help a friend who’s been charged with murder leads her into an insular world where the secrets are so thick they create their own ‘riptide.’ A great read.”

-- Timothy Hallinan, Edgar-nominated author of the Poke Rafferty and Junior Bender thrillers

“Our hero must bring to bear all of her considerable investigative skills as she unwinds this tightly drawn mystery, which is sure to have you hooked until the satisfying end.”

-- Lawrence Kelter, bestselling author of the Stephanie Chalice Mystery Series

“Sam McRae is back—and just as sassy, smart and loyal as ever.”

-- Donna Fletcher Crow, author of the Monastery Murders Series

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