November’s Past (A Larry Macklin Mystery – Book 1)The job of criminal investigator in a rural Florida county is never easy, but it’s even harder when your father is the sheriff.When Larry Macklin investigates the murder of a mutilated stranger, the search for the victim’s identity intersects with an arson investigation. The common thread is a small group of people who were in high school … people who were in high school together in the ’70s, including Larry’s own father. Before Larry can rule any of them out as the killer, one of them turns up dead.
Why is the murderer targeting this particular group? What past secrets could be worth killing for now? Larry is running out of time and suspects, and his search for the truth may make him the next victim.
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This is my first read in the Macklin series, but skipping straight to November didn’t seem to take anything away from my enjoyment of the book. Macklin is easy to like and relate to – how many of us do things we say we don’t want to do in order to please a parent? Yet I suspect if given the chance, he wouldn’t do anything else.
While I hate living in a smallish town, I do enjoy reading about others who do – misery loves company? – and the author makes the most out of the complications therein. Everyone is connected in some regard and never forgets what happened “back then.” The book moves along well, the plot is unique, and I certainly didn’t see the end coming.
I hope to read more of Howe’s books, going back to the first month of his writing calendar.
This book kept my interest and kept me guessing as to who did it! I had a hunch but did not confirm my guess until the end. I have purchased another book by this author.
Had wanted this book for some time–finally got it. Was not disappointed. Great book.
A very well put together storyline and characters. Mystery with humor. A. E. Howe is a must read author.
This was the first book that I read by this author. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, the characters and the story line. A bit different from other murder mystery cop books and I liked that. Will be reading the others in this series.
Couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to read December’s Secret to see how the adventure continues
This is a good murder mystery.
I kept me guessing. I look forward to reading more of this author.
Grabs your attention and wont let go till the end
like all the books in the series
a fun read. Not deep, just good fun,
Enjoyed
Good mystery. Larry isn’t his own biggest fan but he is good at his job. Would like to read more in this series.
A good read
This had great flow and the characters were built with complete identities. It was an easy read and enjoyable.
What books I have read of this author I have liked
Only 1/2 way thru but interesting. Story moves along well. Good crime drama.
GREAT BOOK
I don’t usually read cop books, but this was really good.
This was the first book I have read this author and found it very entertaining. I will try his next book and hope it is just as good.