Category: Action/Thriller Publisher: San Francisco Story Works
ISBN-10: B093YSSCMG
Type: Fiction
Pages: 432
Copyright: 2/23/2021
ISBN-13: 9780977422739
Price: $0.99 (eBook)
There is no mystery on this journey to hell. You are witness to the crimes dealing out the death sentences... each justified by one of the seven deadly sins.
Enter a glamorous world controlled by one of San Francisco's ultra-wealthy socialites and dive into an immersive character study filled with greed, revenge and cold-blooded murder.
Nick Sloan was the greatest private eye in the history of San Francisco, but tough times had his office growing cobwebs.
So, it looked like a lucky break when a bombshell named Elizabeth Burnett walked in with her tales of woe and misery. Her $10,000 dollar retainer was as real as her cuts and bruises, especially since $5,000 was cash. Back in 1980 that was a lot of cabbage. Getting the dirt on Elizabeth's business partners should have been a cinch; one was a local, high profile real estate tycoon. The other was a gal named Betty Bloomfield but no one had a clue on what had happened to Betty. It was a snap to find the guy who raped Elizabeth, but he didn't have much to say, seeings how he was already dead.With millions of dollars missing and a woman's life at stake, Sloan had his work cut out for him. But no matter what evidence was followed, he ended up on a blind alley or a dead end street.It seemed to Sloan that he was always one step behind whoever was pulling the strings. It felt like he could take the rap. The deeper he got, the more he realized that there was no escape.
Excerpt
Here are some additional facts; how they pertain to the case is entirely up to you:
Untimely deaths include murders and tend to occur in a cornucopia of interesting ways.
A corpse, while seldom uttering a syllable, will provide reams of evidence on the tragic event.
Nick Sloan was the greatest private eye in the history of San Francisco since Sam Spade found the Maltese Falcon.
Betty Bloomfield was as dead as midnight on All Saint’s Day, but it has never been proven and her body has never been found.
Being my favorite genre, I love a good crime thriller mystery, I sat myself down looking forward to a good book. I was not disappointed! Taking place in San Francisco in the 1980's, "The Glass Alibi" begins around a financial swindle, illicit real estate deals, murder and the lovable private investigator, Nick Sloan, in a period of 72 hours involving a trio of women; Sharon, Elizabeth, and Annie. And, Betty, the missing character if you want to add a fourth. Along with them the author, John Burns, adds a mixture of other multi-faceted characters, including his secretary, Janet and a slew of petty criminals. The strong character descriptions provided by Burns is awesome, painting vivid details helping the reader to visualize the character in their mind's eye. Feeling you know the characters, or someone like them, is likely and learning as the story goes on what each of them are capable of is entertaining in and of itself. The location descriptions are just as strong, placing the reader there in the storyline feeling the very fog that's being written about, for example. The plot has as many twists and turns as a roller coaster with corrupt schemes. The side plots are gruesome, riveting, romantic and, in places, lighthearted and fun. "The Glass Alibi" keeps the reader on the edge of their seats trying to guess where the story is going to go next. John Burns does a wonderful job in the end tying up all the storylines into a nice neat bow that creates a great ending. This is my first John Burns book, but I am hoping it will not be my last as I would love to see a Nick Sloan series. Burns has a wonderful character in Sloan, along with Janet and Rita (his girlfriend) to start a bestselling series. I enjoyed his descriptive, well-written, easy writing style and can't wait to read more from him. "The Glass Alibi" could easily be made into a movie. This book is a definite five star and I highly recommend.
Reviewed by RM Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2021
From his award winning children's series - The Many Adventures of Pengey The Penguin to his latest mystery thriller - The Glass Alibi - John Burns has proven himself to be a versatile storyteller. This intriguing whodunit is a page turner that keeps the reader enthralled from start to finish. A Big Thumbs Up!
Reviewed by Janet Sevigny (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2021
This story grips you from the minute you start to read. Excellent!!!!! Thank you, John Burns for keeping us in suspense.
Reviewed by Clay Foster (Reader)
Reviewed on February 1, 2021
Nick Sloan is an interesting character. Loving a good mystery runs in the family. Looking forward to reading this latest book by John Burns!
Reviewed by sharon rosenbaum (Reader)
Reviewed on January 28, 2021
John is a brilliant story teller, crafting each character and plot twist in vivid detail. Can't wait for the release of The Glass Alibi.
Reviewed by Carol Foster (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2021
Okay... I mean, WOW! That was just the synopsis and the first chapter? I'm in and I must have 30 friends who will love this. EXCELLENT!
Reviewed by Jim Bianchi (Reader)
Reviewed on January 25, 2021
Can't wait to read this latest offering by John Burns, a story teller extraordinaire. John brings all of his characters alive, even the dead ones.!!
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