I’m happy to welcome multi-published author Chris Karlsen. Today, Chris shares her new release, Killer Friends.
Blurb
Henrietta Newell stormed into the detective bureau. She claimed her adult son was missing and feared for his safety. The detectives attempted to reassure her that the absence of a bachelor in his thirties, in a city like London, wasn’t extraordinary. Despite their efforts, she insisted an investigation be conducted, reminding them of her political connections.
Detective Rudyard Bloodstone and his partner were told to look into the matter. Their investigation reveals evidence of suspicious and unusual activity but no clues regarding the man’s disappearance. The few leads they develop take them from the world of wealthy families and into the secret society of sexual peculiarities.
The detectives discover the victim didn’t simply disappear. He was murdered. They have the evidence except for one problem, they’re missing the victim’s body.
Excerpt
Coopersmith and Hamblin had waited for Ruddy and Archie to leave Jameson’s office. “Well?” Hamblin asked.
“He wants us to give it two more nights to see if this mystery man Lacey spoke of shows” Ruddy dropped into his desk chair. Frustrated and fed up with the time already wasted at The Prince’s Hat, he thought Jameson would call off the stakeout. Ruddy had argued against it but the superintendent insisted.
Ruddy dreaded telling Newell’s mother they’d done all they could. “The worst is going to be telling Newell’s mum we’re closing the case as unsolved. She’ll forever hope,” Ruddy said, resigned. “Without a body, she’ll take that hope to her grave.”
“As would mine,” Archie said.
Jameson’s decision delayed having that unhappy conversation. Making them spend another two nights in hope of arresting a drunk who may or may be a possible accomplice was like picking at a scab, in Ruddy’s opinion.
“If we are able to bring this man in, I’ll be sorely tempted to resort to violence. Whatever it takes to get to the truth and settle this bloody case,” Arch said, as peeved at the assignment as Ruddy.
Archie rarely threatened to turn violent. The few times he had, Ruddy enjoyed the thrashing. He jumped in when needed, which wasn’t often. A few suspects had underestimated Archie. Grey had begun to streak Arch’s brown hair and crow’s feet had lightly gathered by his eyes but age hadn’t affected his strength. Before he joined the police force, he’d partnered with his father, a stone mason, lifting, and stacking stones all day. He still helped his dad with the heavier stone work. Clothing hid his powerful arms.
“You may get your chance yet,” Ruddy teased. “Let’s crack on and get this pub business over.”
Author Bio and Links
Chris is a Chicago native who grew up with a love of history and books.
Passionate about traveling her travels have taken her Europe, the Near East, and North Africa, in addition to most of the United States.
Chris spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two agencies. Harboring a strong desire to write, upon retiring, Chris decided to pursue her desire. She writes three different series. Her Bloodstone series, which is set in Victorian London, features homicide Detective Rudyard Bloodstone.
She currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and four wild and crazy rescue dogs.
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Giveaway
Chris Karlsen will be awarding a $20 Amazon/Barnes & Noble gift card to a randomly drawn winner. Find out more here.
Follow Chris on the rest of her Goddess Fish tour here.
