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Smoke and Secrets - by A J McCarthy (Paperback)

Name: Smoke and Secrets - by A J McCarthy (Paperback)
Brand: Black Rose Writing
SKU: 1012698413
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"A dilapidated mansion full of secrets, a mysterious murder that hides multi-million dollar fraud; Smoke and Secrets taunts readers to solve the puzzle each step of the way.
Author(s): A J McCarthy
272 Pages
Fiction, Mystery & Detective

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Charlie and Simm's search for a stolen fortune turns deadly when they uncover murders amid a wealthy family's web of secrets and lies. As tensions rise, the sleuths must outsmart a ruthless killer before the death threats become reality.

Book Synopsis

"A dilapidated mansion full of secrets, a mysterious murder that hides multi-million dollar fraud; Smoke and Secrets taunts readers to solve the puzzle each step of the way." -Timothy Gene Sojka, award-winning author of Payback Jack, Politikill, and Claws

Charlie and Simm, Montreal pub owners with a knack for sleuthing, thought they were taking on a straightforward case when Noah Wolfe hired them to find his missing family fortune. Their search leads them to the idyllic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, where they quickly realize this is no ordinary investigation. Joined by Noah's sharp-witted sister-in-law, Sarah, they dig into the Wolfe family's past at a grand estate brimming with secrets.

As tensions rise, Simm's estranged brother and his wife arrive at the mansion, adding to the already crowded and mistrustful atmosphere. A simple search for lost money turns menacing with suspicious deaths, an attempted murder, and buried mysteries that refuse to stay hidden. The deeper they delve, the more dangerous the case becomes. Charlie and Simm are forced to confront their own fears and face a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to protect dark secrets, leading to a shocking climax that will change everything.

Award-winning author A.J. McCarthy brings back Charlie and Simm in this latest instalment of her mystery series. Can the much-loved couple outsmart a killer and unlock the puzzles that threaten them?

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"A cleverly plotted mystery with an atmospheric setting and two charismatic protagonists to root for. A Wishing Shelf Recommended Book!" -The Wishing Shelf

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)

Weight: .81 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 272

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective

Publisher: Black Rose Writing

Theme: Traditional

Format: Paperback

Author: A J McCarthy

Language: English

Street Date: July 3, 2025

TCIN: 1012698413

UPC: 9781685136239

Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-3592

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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