It's Murder, My Son
A Mac Faraday Mystery Book #1
It's Murder, My Son is the first novel in the Mac Faraday Mysteries.
The worst day of Mac Faraday's life was a new beginning...
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About the Book
“The story takes hold immediately. There are enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. The writing style is easy and draws the reader in effortlessly. I am looking forward to the next book!” –Ariel Heart, Mystery and My Musings Review
“I couldn’t put this book down! Lauren Carr develops the characters and weaves the details of the murder investigation into a complex storyline that keeps the reader relentlessly turning pages. She is skilled at teasing you into reading more. I finished the last page still wanting to read more!” — Kelly Carpenter, Kelly’s Lucky You
“No disrespect to Mac Faraday, Archie Monday, David O’Callaghan, Travis Turner or any of the multitude of good, bad and ugly characters populating Lauren Carr’s It’s Murder, My Son; but to me the most interesting character in the book is a lovable, mischievous, sneaky German shepherd named Gnarly.”– David M. Kinchen, Huntington News
What started out as the worst day of Mac Faraday’s life would end up being a new beginning.
After a messy divorce hearing, the last person that Mac wanted to see was another lawyer. Yet, this lawyer wore the expression of a child bursting to tell his secret. This confidence would reveal Mac as heir to undreamed of fortunes, and lead him to the birthplace of America’s Queen of Mystery and an investigation that will unfold like one of her famous mystery novels.
Soon after she moves to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Katrina Singleton learns that life in an exclusive community is not all good. For some unknown reason, a strange man calling himself “Pay Back” begins stalking her. When Katrina is found strangled all evidence points to her terrorist, who is nowhere to be found.
Three months later, the file on her murder is still open when Mac Faraday, sole heir to his unknown birth mother’s home and fortune, moves into the estate next door. Little does he know as he drives up to Spencer Manor that he is driving into a closed gate community that is hiding more suspicious deaths than his DC workload as a homicide detective. With the help of his late mother’s journal, this retired cop puts all his detective skills to work to pick up where the local investigators have left off to follow the clues to Katrina’s killer.
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Praise for It’s Murder, My Son
"It’s Murder, My Son is an entertaining mystery with cozy charm. Fans of mysteries who enjoy being challenged by an intelligent plot supported by engaging characters are sure to be satisfied with this novel. I look forward to reading the second in the series Old Loves Die Hard!"
Shelleyrae
"In It's Murder, My Son, Lauren Carr has provided a complex plot with a diversity of characters that blend so well with the mystery. Lauren's dialogue is brisk, her setting beautiful and the addition of Gnarly is very clever. As I did, readers will love this overly intelligent dog and his antics. It's Murder, My Son is a delightful read and I look forward to more of Carr's Mac Faraday mysteries."
Connie Gregory
I couldn't put this book down! Lauren Carr develops the characters and weaves the details of the murder investigation into a complex storyline that keeps the reader relentlessly turning pages. She is skilled at teasing you into reading more. I finished the last page still wanting to read more!
Kelly Carpenter
The plot has lots of great twists and turns to keep you turning the pages, but what also makes this book stand out is the author's ability to create amazing characters and bring them to life. Every single person you meet has depth. What they say and do is oh so purposeful. And Archie isn't a lesser side character, but a strong, intelligent and capable woman who can take care of herself. The addition of a large German shepherd who is as smart as the humans around him is the icing on the cake. As the body count rises, and a few threatening shots are fired at Mac and Archie, the stakes rise. This is a great read.
Marilyn R. Wilson
"Wow, I just finished my first Lauren Carr mystery, It’s Murder, My Son. This story captivated me to where I just kept sneaking in a few more pages...The pace of It’s Murder, My Son is intense and fast. You need to be on your toes to avoid all the red herrings the author throws at you. ... It’s Murder, My Son entertains the reader as a mystery, police procedural, and good old-fashioned whodunnit. I highly recommend It’s Murder, My Son to all lovers of mystery, intrigue, and fabulous storytelling."
Gina Rae Mitchell
"Aside from the “who-dun-it” component, the story stands out because of the unique characters and the role they play in the story. Packed with humorous encounters along the way, Faraday and his pals are racing against a mounting body count to put the clues together. It’s Murder, My Son provides the framework for an ongoing series featuring an interesting cast of characters and a four-legged friend working together to solve a mystery."
Amy Wilson
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