Renee Pawlish

Why would a man with no problems and five million dollars in the bank disappear? I should have run when Amanda Ghering walked into my detective agency looking like a femme fatale from a film noir. But I didn't. Instead, I took the job-and my first real case-tracking down her husband Peter, who disappeared without a trace three weeks ago. As beautiful and wealthy as she is dark and dangerous, Amanda's convinced he's been murdered. Who could have wanted him dead? Before long, it's clear there's more to this case than meets the eye. As Amanda's story keeps changing, someone is out there who'll do anything to stop me from finding out what happened to Peter. And time is running out for both of us. "I was halfway through the first chapter when I did something I rarely do - I laughed out loud. From that point on, I was hooked." Amazon Review Grab this good old-fashioned mystery with lots of comedic charm that has been downloaded over a million times.

This Doesn't Happen In The Movies

Includes an excerpt from This doesn't happen in the movies.

The Girl in the Window

Gunning for Penance

Jo Gunning returns! Ex-Army Civil Affairs specialist and loner Jo Gunning is trying to lead a quiet life, but that's interrupted when her friend, Dack, requests her help. She can't turn him down, and he sends her to Mexico to provide security for millionaire businessman Chandler Holmes and his family. But for Jo, nothing is as simple as it seems, and she soon finds herself on a rescue mission, caught between his rival business partners and unsure who she can trust. With danger at every turn, Jo must use all her skills in order to survive.

Gunning for Hire

Ex-Army Civil Affairs specialist and loner Jo Gunning is headed west, but she detours and finds herself in a small town in rural Alabama. First, she runs afoul of local law enforcement, and then the owner of the local café asks Jo to find the truth about her nephew's death. Jo could have moved on, but she's not one to run when help is needed, so she begins asking questions. However, someone doesn't like her poking around, and they'll do anything to stop her from discovering secrets they want kept in the dark. With enemies at every turn, it will take all of Jo's resourcefulness to survive. This book will be released in November, not the date Amazon shows.

Gunning for Truth

Ex-Army Civil Affairs specialist Jo Gunning is a loner. No commitments. No fixed address. She's enjoying her anonymity in Virginia when she crosses paths with a runaway teenage girl in need. Assisting the girl in getting home leads to a phone call for help, and a claim from the girl that her father is holding her hostage. As Jo searches for answers, she finds that nothing is what it seems, and no one is telling the truth. With both Russian assassins and a shady government agency watching her every move, Jo must use all the skills the military taught her... and some they didn't. Walking away would've been easier, but Jo is always willing to help someone in trouble. "Gunning for Trouble is an excellent political thriller; great storytelling with no explicit language or violence. I love this new series and am looking forward to many more adventures with Jo Gunning!" Felt like I was reading a Baldacci book! reader review

Gunning for Trouble

Gunning for Evil

For Denver Homicide detective Sarah Spillman, a secret from her past haunts each new investigation and could derail her hard-earned career. A missing boy's body is found in a dumpster in a seemingly idyllic Denver neighborhood, and the list of suspects includes the boy's mother and father. Sarah barely begins her investigation when a man who lived nearby is also discovered dead, an apparent suicide. Sarah continues to dig deeper, looking for a link between the two deaths, only to find the lies are piling up. Everyone has secrets they don't want exposed, and she must unravel the deadly connections between her suspects to find a killer.

Deadly Connections

My detective business and personal life were running smoothly, until one of the Goofball Brothers went missing. My downstairs neighbor, Deuce, received a mysterious phone call, left to meet someone, and hasn't been seen since. I organized a search for him and quickly discovered his connection to some unsavory construction businesses. As I learn more about Deuce's activities, the clues point to some unscrupulous associates who have secrets they're desperate to keep hidden ... even if it means resorting to murder. Will I find my friend in time, or will it be Farewell, My Deuce?

Farewell, My Deuce

The past and the present collide with stunning results in the latest Reed Ferguson mystery. Potential client Brad Webb asks Denver private investigator Reed Ferguson to look into the decades-old murder of Brad's grandfather, Dewey Webb. Dewey was a Denver-based private detective who died mysteriously in 1955, and although Reed is intrigued, he doesn't see much promise in solving the case. After all, the police didn't find Dewey's killer at the time, and seventy years have passed, leaving a cold trail. However, Reed accepts the case, and as he is drawn back into both the underworld and the elite society of 1950s Denver, he realizes that Dewey had discovered secrets that someone still wants to keep hidden today, even if it means resorting to murder. Can Reed piece together old and new clues to find the killer, or will the past come back to harm him? Great for fans who love a fast-paced, humorous read, without a lot of swearing or sex. More Great Reviews of this private investigator series: Kirkus Reviews: The promising kickoff to Pawlish's comic mystery series, starring far-from-perfect PI Reed Ferguson. Pawlish earns high marks for plot construction, with twists and turns naturally unfolding as Ferguson, inexperienced but not incapable, feels his way through the case. A good-humored mystery series worth following. 5 star review: Oh how I've missed the Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe characters that saw me with a flashlight in the dead of night flipping pages to see what happened next. Thank you Ms. Pawlish for bringing back to life this long-lost art of the detective battling against all odds and getting to the bottom of things. Maureen with zencherry book reviews The Reed Ferguson mystery series: Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off Book 3: The Maltese Felon Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce Book 5: Out Of The Past Book 6: Torch Scene Book 7: The Lady Who Sang High Book 8: Sweet Smell Of Sucrets Book 9: The Third Fan Book 10: Back Story Book 11: (coming soon) short story: Elvis And The Sports Card Cheat Private Investigator Mystery Series Categories: - Mystery Series - Private Investigator Series - Crime Thrillers - Crime Series - Private Detective Novels - pulp - humor - comedy"

Back Story

A dark power described in Genesis revisits a small mountain town. A journalist who witnessed an evil presence searches for answers. He finds a town succumbing to supernatural forces. Now, an evil prophesy may be fulfilled by the Nephilim.

Nephilim Genesis of Evil

From an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author - over 1 million books in circulation. It's 1949, and Denver private investigator Dewey Webb isn't thinking about murder, he's pondering the stack of bills he can't pay. Then he runs into an old army acquaintance, Roy Jefferson, who is well-dressed, flashing cash, and wanting Dewey's help. Dewey has his suspicions, however, Roy pays him substantially just to meet him later and hear his problem. Dewey agrees, but before they can talk, Roy dies, an apparent suicide. But is that the case? Since Dewey has taken Roy's money, he feels honor-bound to look into Roy's death. What Dewey discovers leads him to believe someone from Roy's sordid past may have murdered him. And that same someone may now be after Dewey as well. As Dewey works to find a possible killer, he's forced to question many things, including his own sense of honor. A hard-boiled, historical mystery that's great for fans who love a traditional detective crime story with a noir flavor, but without a lot of sex or swearing. Dewey Webb first appeared in the Reed Ferguson mystery, Back Story. Pick up a copy of Back Story to find out more about this classic hard-boiled detective. The Dewey Webb historical mystery series: - Book 1: Web of Deceit - Book 2: Murder In Fashion - Book 3: Secrets and Lies - Book 4: Honor Among Thieves - Short Story: Second Chance Great Reviews for the Reed Ferguson private investigator series: Kirkus Reviews: The promising kickoff to Pawlish's comic mystery series, starring far-from-perfect PI Reed Ferguson. Pawlish earns high marks for plot construction, with twists and turns naturally unfolding as Ferguson, inexperienced but not incapable, feels his way through the case. A good-humored mystery series worth following. 5 star review: Oh how I've missed the Sam Spade and Philip Marlowe characters that saw me with a flashlight in the dead of night flipping pages to see what happened next. Thank you Ms. Pawlish for bringing back to life this long-lost art of the detective battling against all odds and getting to the bottom of things. - Maureen with zencherry book reviews The Reed Ferguson mystery series: - Book 1: This Doesn't Happen In The Movies - Book 2: Reel Estate Rip-off - Book 3: The Maltese Felon - Book 4: Farewell, My Deuce - Book 5: Out Of The Past - Book 6: Torch Scene - Book 7: The Lady Who Sang High - Book 8: Sweet Smell Of Sucrets - Book 9: The Third Fan - Book 10: Back Story - Book 11: Night of the Hunted - Book 12: The Postman Always Brings Dice - Book 13: Road Blocked - Book 14: Small Town Focus - Book 15: Nightmare Sally - Ace in the Hole (novella) - Walk Softly, Danger (Kindle Worlds novella) - short story: Elvis And The Sports Card Cheat - short story: A Gun For Hire Private Investigator Mystery Series Categories: - Mystery Series - Private Investigator Series - Crime Fiction - Crime Series - Private Detective Novels - historical mystery, thriller & suspense fiction - pulp - hard-boiled - noir - detective - private eye - traditional - historical mysteries

Honor Among Thieves

Compelled by a dark secret from my past, I take on my most unique case yet when I'm hired as a bodyguard for young, spoiled trust-fund baby Stephanie McMahon. As if protecting her from her father's enemies isn't bad enough, I have to deal with Stephanie's snobby friends, and it doesn't take long to realize I'm not the only one with secrets. When suspicious deaths begin piling up, I know I might be next. I'm determined to protect both Stephanie and myself, and three things are perilously obvious: things are not what they seem, no one can be trusted, and the past has a way of coming back to haunt you. .

Out of the Past

When I receive a call from a mysterious woman seeking my help to escape her abusive husband, I can't refuse, even though I'm supposed to meet my future in-laws in twenty-four hours. Like my hero, Humphrey Bogart, I am a sucker for a damsel in distress, but the woman disappears before I can whisk her to safety, and I feel compelled to find her. As I dig deeper into her identity, I discover her husband, a high-profile attorney, has secrets that could destroy his political aspirations. I'm urgently piecing together clues that may lead not only to my missing client, but to perilous situations I never expected. It's a harrowing race against time to find the kidnappers ... I just hope I'm not too late.

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