The murder novels featuring Jim Richards, the senior citizen sleuth.
This is my website about the murder novels I wrote and also featuring rants, comments and a few book reviews I
have written for other writers. Enjoy yourself and bookmark the page to come back to see more new things.
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Bob Moats - Writer of Murder Novels
Detroit area resident, Bob Moats, has been writing short stories
and plays for as long as he can remember. He has lost most of his original stories,
typed or handwritten, in the numerous moves he has made from his hometown of Fraser,
Michigan to Northern Michigan, to Las Vegas and back to Fraser, where he now lives.
He also wrote the short fantasy novella "Crystal Prison of Kyr" and is a published
playwright with his three act comedy "Happily Ever After".
Moats became one of the causalities of unemployment early in 2009, and had time on
his hands to finally pursue a life long dream of writing a full blown crime novel.
Thus was born the first book, "Classmate Murders".
What followed was a series of ten books starting with "The Classmate Murders" which
introduces the main character, Jim Richards, who has to admit he has become a
senior citizen, reluctantly. Richards, one day, receives an email from a childhood
sweetheart asking for his help, but by the time he reaches her, she has been murdered.
His life turns around and he is pulled into numerous murders of women from his high
school who he hasn't seen in forty years. Along with a friend of his, Buck, a big,
mustached biker, they go off to track down the killer before he can get to one former
classmate, Penny Wickens, a TV talk show host who Jim has just fallen for while protecting
her. The killer is also murdering the women right out from under police protection,
driving homicide detective Will Trapper crazy, and he slowly depends on Jim to help.
There's humor, suspense, wild chases across suburban Detroit with cops, classic cars
and motorcycle clubs; murder, mayhem, a good amount of romance and a twist ending.
Jim and his fellow crime fighters, continue in the other books, traveling to Las Vegas
twice, back to Detroit and out to New York to solve murders involving dominatrix; mistresses;
Bridezillas; magic; strip clubs and an ocean cruise. Previews and comments are available on this site.
Book titles: Classmate Murders; Vegas Showgirl Murders; Dominatrix Murders; Mistress
Murders; Bridezilla Murders; Magic Murders; Strip Club Murders; Made-for-TV Murders and Mystery Cruise Murders.
For those who wish to write me, I'm at bobmagic1online.com
or murdernovelslive.com
To read all the reviews in text on one page CLICK HERE
Confessionsofabooklover.blogspot.com Review
Great Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by Latoya Alloway. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks you very much Latoya.!
Melanie's Book Addiction review by Melanie Vautour, Canada
Great Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by Melanie. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks so much Melanie.!
BOOKVISIONS BLOG Review by Linda Brandau, @bookvisions
Fantastic Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by Linda Brandau. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks so much Linda.!
Precisely Mine Blog Book Review by Angie, @theladya
Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by Angie, @theladya. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks Angie.!
GoodReads Book Review by @Pinkbagels
Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by author M. Jones. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks M. J.!
Thrillers Rock Twitter Blog
review by Cristyn West, author of PLAIN JANE
Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" by author Cristyn West. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks Cristyn.
Examiner.com - Flint Book Examiner Review
Review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" at Examiner.com written by Pat Pillars. To read it
CLICK HERE, Thanks Pat!
Pat Pillars Blog and Reviews
This is a great review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" written by Pat Pillars AKA @PaddyFestus on twitter,
on his blog. To read it all
CLICK HERE, Thank You Pat!
Val Brooks Blog and Reviews
Here's a great review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" written by Val Brooks
on her blog at Wordpress To read it all
CLICK HERE, Thank You so much Val!
WebbWeaver Blog and Reviews
View a great review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" written by DJ Weaver
on her blog WebbWeaver.com To read it all
CLICK HERE, Thank You DJ Weaver!
Lou Riddell Blog and Reviews
See a new review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" written by Heloise Riddell
on her blog, there's also a great interview with yours truly! To read it all
CLICK HERE, Thank You Lou Riddell!
Book Review by Joanne Chase
Check out the review of my 1st book "Classmate Murders" at "Cut to the Chase Reviews",
CLICK HERE, thanks to Joanne Chase for reading my book and
reviewing it.
"The Public is the Only Critic Whose Opinion is Worth Anything at All" Mark Twain
**** "I've had the pleasure of meeting Bob Moats, @MurderNovels, on Twitter.
He is the author of several "murder novels" with the first in the series being
"THE CLASSMATE MURDERS". He gave me the opportunity to read "THE CLASSMATE MURDERS"
which I found to be totally enjoyable. I must say the author weaves a wicked story
plus his humor is a hoot! I shall not go into the plot because I don't want to
ruin the read, but the novel will catch your interest within the first few pages.
I recommend reading "THE CLASSMATE MURDERS", but you might catch yourself looking
behind you all of the time."
Doug Hardin (@glimmerghost on Twitter)
Author of "HIDDEN AND IMMINENT DANGERS"
**** "Just started Bob Moats' "The Classmate Murders" WOW. That's all
I've got to say. The man can write :-)"
"Jan 9, 2010.... if you don't make best seller's list 1 day - well - there's something wrong w/that!"
Cristyn West (@CristynWest on Twitter)
Author of "PLAIN JANE" crime thriller endorsed by James Rollins
****
"Every now and again you stumble upon something wonderful on the internet. Bob Moats'
Classmate Murders is an excellent blend of Elmore Leonard and Philip Marlowe sensibilities,
with an unexpected hero well into his sixties, downsized from his job and forced into
an early retirement he can't afford. The character is easy to relate to, the story
itself a wonderful suspenseful ride with a cast of interesting characters, and damn
if it isn't some great detective writing. If you like your crime novels gritty,
with a touch of biker sensibility and a side of arthritis, you'll love Bob Moat's work."
M. Jones (@pinkbagels on Twitter)
Author of "314 CRESCENT MANOR"
**** "I went online this morning and read your book. I thought at first that I would only read a few pages, but got sucked into it and read all 11 chapters. You are a very good writer! I read quite a bit and often pick up "Airport paperback mysteries" to read on a plane. Most of them are dreadful, with obvious plots. Classmate Murders is a much better story than most."
Ray Zink, Rice, Minn.
**** "I got up to chapter ten of the Classmate Murders and decided then to buy the next two books."... "Just finished your third book, the Dominatrix Murders. I thought it was the best one of the three, didn't want to put it down till I finished it. I looked forward to see how Penny would greet (Jim) every day after her show. Keep the books coming can't wait for the next one."
A. Norris, retired Naval Corpsman
**** "Classmate Murders is well written and keeps the reader involved and wondering what will happen next throughout the book. Showgirl Murders keeps the reader involved throughout the story and keeps you guessing as to who the murderer is until very near the end."
G. Shurig, Kalamazoo
**** "If you like mysteries and action then don't miss reading this book."
Jan Schneider, avid mystery/crime reader
**** "I finished the book last night, and really enjoyed it. I can only read a book that fast when it keeps my interest, so that should tell you a lot. I would recommend this book to others. I look forward to reading the next installment of the book."
M. K., retired Chrysler Admin.
**** "Thanks for making me immortal, love the stories, your friend, Buck."
The real "Buck" Carver.
**** "I haven't finished the book yet, when I enjoy a book, I take my time, but I want to buy the other two books. I compare your writing to a Mickey Spillane novel, and I like your style, very narrative. I'm amazed you don't have a publisher yet."
Michael Rasah, Professor of History, avid mystery/crime reader.
**** "Your books have been a joy to read. They keep me interested until the last page is turned. Keep up the good Work!"
B. Scharmann, Rochester Hills, Michigan
**** "Bob, I LOVED it. It reminds me a lot of Colombo, I can see Jim as a regular guy, not a smooth talker, but able to outwit the bad guys. The characters were great and I love the way you describe so many of them. Everyone has a Homecoming Queen that turned out not to be that great in later years. Some of your other characters were fun to read about. The one in the beauty parlor comes to mind too. I can't think of any corrective criticism. I will have my husband read it, he reads all the time. I think he will love the book too."
Joyce Van Houzen-Stacy, B.A.,M.B.A.
**** "Bob, I finished the book yesterday and I must admit, you impressed me. Wonderful reading and I guess I felt like I was there and actually knew the characters! Kudos my friend, and I will be reading the rest as I get time. I guess Fraser tawt usen's gooder englshes. LOL"
Ken Boggs, former 1967 classmate of "murdered cheerleaders."
**** "Bob, my brother, Bill, sent all seven of your Jim Richard's novels for me to read. I loved them. They were interesting and fast moving. You did good and I hope you write some more of them. I gave the books to my daughter and now she says she is hooked! I enjoy your books and I want to see more of them. It is hard to find books of this type. Concise and interesting. We need more books like these. Getting published is a real war. I hope you have good luck with them. You have a talent for writing novels the way I think they should be written. Regards,"
Fred Scharmann, Avon, OH
**** "Moats does the job. Very beautifully written. A must read!"
Joanne Chase, book reviewer, cuttothechasereviews.webs.com, Reviewed January 9, 2010
****
I love reading about people who murder people in stories. Thanks for the
rants! I'm glad I lucked onto your site. I started reading murder mystery in 5th
grade and now almost 5 decades later, I'm still an addict. A book isn't a book if
someone doesn't die. Face it.
****
Murder novels aren't my usual fare but this sweet, suspenseful and often
humorous series draws you in and keeps you guessing to the end. I've read all eight (some
of them twice) and hope to see more coming soon. I recommend following Jim Richards
adventures but take care, murder seems to follow him!
Tia L Brink, http://myspace.com/tbrink Added: 02/28/10
****
Comments From Twitter:
****
"@DonovanCreed - Bob Moats is amazing! He writes, designs, prints, & hand-publishes his books! A true labor of love! I'm so proud to know him!"
"@DonovanCreed - We all talk a great game about writing, but when you see how hard a guy like Bob is working to make it happen...it's...Wow!"
"@DonovanCreed - Thanks Bob! You've immortalized me (sort of!) Also, I just finished Classmate Murders--well done! Rockin' good fun!"
John Locke, Author of Donovan Creed series, "Lethal People", "Lethal Experiment", "Saving Rachel" and just released "Now & Then".
****
"@odellawilson - I over slept this morn Bob. After I started reading "Classmate Murders" I couldn't put it down, lol. I loved it! Keep writing!"
"@odellawilson LMAO, He thought he did die - at first - it made me giggle (Jim makes me giggle a lot, so does Deacon)"
"@odellawilson Hi Bob read couple chapters last night, lol Loving Vegas Showgirls! Ur books can't be said to be slow reading! Fast pace, exciting"
"@odellawilson Finished reading "Vegas Showgirl Murders" at 5am this morn, couldn't put it back down! (gigglin) Thanks (saw white light, huh)"
"@odellawilson Bob, U have unique style of writing thats awesome! Murder, mystery, romance & comedy (was hoping Trapper got slapped, lmao)
"@odellawilson FINALLY got chance 2 read "The Dominatrix Murders" by Bob Moats & I wasn't disappointed 4sure. Books keep getting better
"@odellawilson Bob, if you don't make best seller's list 1 day - well - there's something wrong w/that! Always look 4ward 2 your writings.
"@odellawilson Never disappointed, I read "Mistress Murders" by Bob Moats, again found myself about 2 pee pants lmao while on edge of seat.
ODella Wilson, Writer, Blogger.
**** "@careaware - I gave up on Wolf Hall and am reading your book. It's funny, charming,
and LOVE the characters in my own age group! I'm enjoying it a lot.
Francine Jewett
**** "@bjrychener to @MurderNovels don't worry - i won't tell!!! but it was an excellent story!!!
i couldn't put it down until i finished it last night!!! I am hooked on Jim and Penny... :)
"Boni J Rychener via Bob Moats: great murder/mystery novelist! check him out!! Classmate Murders was
one of the best crime novels I have read... I am hooked!!!"
"Boni J Rychener - got the book (Dominatrix) in the mail yesterday Bob and I am already almost done...
just can't seem to put your books down once I start reading!!! ;)"
B.J. Rychener
****
"@glimmerghost to @MurderNovels - Bob, started on your book. Interesting approach! I really like it!"
"@glimmerghost Bob, at page 129 of your CLASSMATE MURDERS. Very entertaining! I really, really like it! Hope to finish it soon. Doug"
@glimmerghost to @MurderNovels You're a slippery devil. Almost finished with CLASSMATE MURDERS. You weave a wicked tale. Recommend it!
Doug Hardin, Deputy Sheriff, RN and Author of "HIDDEN AND IMMINENT DANGERS" a pandemic thriller.
**** "@Lcollier10: Hiya Bob, i have a numb bum right now but can't drag myself away from pc ! Lovin the Classmate Murders and all the characters !"
"@Lcollier10: I'm up to chapter 11, page 136 and completely lost in the story. It's great stuff, thanks for sending it to me :o))) (big smile !)"
L. Collier, mother of 3, loves reading, from London, England.
**** @Soylady - Just finished Classmate Murders! I thought it was great! Love the characters! Off to buy the next one : )
Janine AKA Soylady, business owner, Things that Make Scents, New Jersey
**** "VariantVal to @MurderNovels - I was so surprised when I found out who the killer was.. I didn't see it coming at all!!"
"VariantVal to @MurderNovels I loved Mystery Cruise Murders Bob!!! Well written and couldn't wait to find out what happens next!!!"
Val Brooks, beauty consultant and Blogger/, Florida
****
"@LindaKennero to @VariantVal oh damn now i need to finish the book i dont have time to tweet or work..."
"@LindaKennero to @VariantVal okey give me 30 min... if i'm not done in 30min with the book u can kill me. "
Linda Kennero, health care, Sweden.
****
Watch a NEW video of my Classmate Murders Promo
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Free MurderNovels Cover Jigsaw Puzzles
I now have a self-working puzzle program that allows you to put together any of my book covers on your computer.
To get a puzzle of any of my covers or for more information CLICK HERE
These are copies of an article about my books in the March 2010
issues of the Advisor Newspapers and the Senior Living News for Southeast Michigan.
This is from My High School Alumni Newsletter
Click on the newsletter article above to see the whole story.
My son has created a great MySpace page for my books.
To see his work CLICK HERE.
Would you like to see how I make
my own paperbacks to sell?
Do you read books on a portable device? Classmate Murders is now available on Barnes & Noble Books website!
To view the book or download CLICK HERE
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Do you read books on a portable device? All nine of my books are now available on Smashwords!
To view the books or download CLICK HERE
Murder Novels Books on Kindle
Do you have a Kindle? I have nine of my books on Amazon.com for Kindle!
To see them or download them CLICK HERE
Speaking of Amazon and Kindle, a recent Google search came up with a mention that my book "Classmate
Murders" was listed at #8 in best sales during June 2010. I didn't even see it back then, but here is a picture copy of the listing:
That price is $.99 for now.
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Below are the books I wrote and a book summary from the back covers of the books,
Plus Links to the free chapter previews and to buy the books.
Classmate Murders - Book 1
Classmate Murders
Jim Richards has reluctantly turn sixty and has just quit his job as a security guard.
He describes himself as "I live in my old bedroom in my parents house, lousy credit score,
over-weight, balding, gray beard, I drink at least 8 beers a night, I'm now unemployed and
I just became a senior citizen, I'm such a loser". One day he receives an email from a
childhood sweetheart he hasn't seen in over 40 years, pleading for help but he doesn't
get to her in time. A killer is now stalking and killing his old female classmates (while
they are under police protection) for unknown reasons and Jim, along with his only friend
Buck, a big, mustachioed biker, are trying to stop the killer before he gets to one woman
Jim is falling for and before the class of '67
has lost any more of it's female alumni.
To read a 12 chapter preview of this book
CLICK HERE
Book being offered for FREE, online only, see top of this page for info!
Comments:
"Hey Bob,
Just wanted to send you a short note to say that I thoroughly enjoyed
reading your first novel, & I sincerely thank you for sending it to me.
I love your writing style in the novel. I found it easy to read, & the
story was compelling. In fact, I read it in 1 sitting, much the same way
I read Jeffery Deaver's novels!
Thanks again, & congratulations on a fantastic novel."
Much love, hugs & respect
The Teach! ;D
Danielle Monique (@danmon22 on Twitter) Danielle Monique B.A (Ed Drama) B.Ed (Sec Drama) Teacher - Australia.
"I've had the pleasure of meeting Bob Moats, @MurderNovels, on Twitter. He is the
author of several "murder novels" with the first in the series being "THE CLASSMATE
MURDERS". He gave me the opportunity to read "THE CLASSMATE MURDERS" which I found
to be totally enjoyable. I must say the author weaves a wicked story plus his humor
is a hoot! I shall not go into the plot because I don't want to ruin the read, but
the novel will catch your interest within the first few pages. I recommend reading
"THE CLASSMATE MURDERS", but you might catch yourself looking behind you all of the
time."
Doug Hardin (@Glimmerghost on twitter)
Author of HIDDEN AND IMMINENT DANGERS a pandemic thriller.
"Just started Bob Moats' "The Classmate Murders" WOW. That's all I've got to say. The man can write :-)"
"Jan 9, 2010.... if you don't make best seller's list 1 day - well - there's something wrong w/that!"
Cristyn West (@CristynWest on Twitter)
Author of PLAIN JANE crime thriller endorsed by James Rollins
"Every now and again you stumble upon something wonderful on the internet. Bob Moats'
Classmate Murders is an excellent blend of Elmore Leonard and Philip Marlowe sensibilities,
with an unexpected hero well into his sixties, downsized from his job and forced into
an early retirement he can't afford. The character is easy to relate to, the story
itself a wonderful suspenseful ride with a cast of interesting characters, and damn
if it isn't some great detective writing. If you like your crime novels gritty,
with a touch of biker sensibility and a side of arthritis, you'll love Bob Moat's work."
M. Jones (@pinkbagels on Twitter)
Author of "314 CRESCENT MANOR"
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Vegas Showgirl Murders - Book 2
Vegas Showgirl Murders
The senior citizen sleuth, Jim Richards, has survived the Classmate Murders along with his
new girlfriend, Penny. This 2nd new book brings them, along with Buck and Deacon, across the
country to Las Vegas, where Deacon's sister, a showgirl, narrowly escapes being poisoned,
another showgirl took the poison possibly meant for her. Then a second showgirl is suddenly
murdered and Jim and his crew must take action to bring the murderer to justice. Jim's past
experiences living in Las Vegas now helps to solve the murder of the showgirls, but his past
comes back to haunt him. Could the murderer be a Vegas strip headliner, a comic Jim had
worked for, or someone entirely unknown. How many deaths will there be before it ends?
One thing for certain, Vegas will never be the same when they finish.
Comments: Well, Bob...what can I say about book #2?
Again, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I love the fast pace of your writing. The twists & turns come at breakneck speed & my interest in the narrative never waned. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out "who dunnit".
I think Jim is a lovable character. Buck is simply hilarious. Penny - what a gal! And I don't mind admitting, I've got a bit of a crush on Deacon! And your antagonist in book #2...what a scumbag!
Never stop writing, Bob. I think you're doing a fantastic job. I sincerely hope that you enjoy writing your novels as much as people enjoy reading them.
Much love, hugs, respect & admiration...
Dani xo ;D Danielle Monique B.A (Ed Drama) B.Ed (Sec Drama) Teacher - Australia
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Dominatrix Murders - Book 3
Dominatrix Murders
Jim Richards, the senior citizen sleuth, has returned from Las Vegas and has opened up his
investigation business. His first client is a housewife wanting to find out if her husband is
cheating on her, but is there more to their relationship than just cheating? Is her husband a
wealthy wife killer and into bondage? Is this wife going to die or will the murder of his
personal Dominatrix stop his plans? To add to Jim's workload, he also takes on a murder case
for a lawyer, to find a mystery woman who can provide an alibi for a man accused of butchering
his wife, also a Dominatrix, an odd coincidence. Are the police or someone in high office trying
to sabotage this case and send an innocent man to prison, and killing the witnesses? All in a
day's work for Jim along with Penny, Buck and Will Trapper in this 3rd of a series of crime
novels by Bob Moats.
Comments: Hey Bob,
Just a quick note to let you know what I thought of book #3...
You just keep getting better and better. I think 'Dominatrix Murders' is the best so far. I loved the opening scene of chapter 1 where Jim is confronted with the images of his first client. I had to read the first page three times...tears of laughter were impeding my view of the words.
I'm not sure though, that I'd want Jim Richards around me. He seems to attract death & chaos wherever he goes!
I was blindsided by Lincoln. I certainly didn't anticipate how he turned out. Just as I was confounded by who the killer was. I didn't see that one coming at all.
Another fantastic crime novel, Bob. You're onto something here!
Always much love & respect to you,
Dani ;D xoxo
Danielle Monique B.A (Ed Drama) B.Ed (Sec Drama) Teacher - Australia
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Mistress Murders - Book 4
Mistress Murders
Jim Richards, the senior citizen sleuth, has solved the Dominatrix Murders and is now
relaxing when she walks into his office. A gorgeous red-head with a husband problem, she
suspects he's cheating on her and maybe getting ready for a divorce. Jim takes the routine
case and when he reports his findings to her, does she take it well? To make matters worse,
the husband has now been accused of murdering his mistress, but the facts are not straight,
is he being set-up? On the side, Jim asks Buck to bodyguard an expensive Australian Terrier
who's life is threatened and is about to debut at an AKC dog show, does the dog make it
to the show or is it a no-show, or is the dog's owner in danger. This is the fourth novel
in the Jim Richards series.
Comments: Great read, always like the twists and turns your
stories take!! You are great
at adding new characters to your plots and that sure keeps me reading. Jan
Schneider. 01/21/10
""The Mistress Murders"...honestly, I have to ask this question: Can you get any better? It was another
brilliant novel, Bob. Jim, Buck, Trapper, Penny, & Becker...what a team. I think I'd like to meet these folks. The
story, again, was paced quite fast & I like that. However, it wasn't so fast that the reader couldn't keep up.
I love your writing style. You make it easy for the reader to consume your novels in one sitting...have you been taking lessons from Jeffery Deaver? I love a book that I can't put down.
When I read your novels, I just feel like everything seems to fall into place for you when you write. Is that the case? Some books I've read seem as though the author has had a tough time writing it. Your novels never appear to me to be that way.
Well done, Bob. Another fabulous novel. Thank you for telling such entertaining stories.
Wikipedia describes: Bridezilla (a combining of bride and Godzilla) is a term used to
describe a difficult, unpleasant, perfectionist bride who leaves aggravated family, friends
and bridal vendors in her wake. A Bridezilla is obsessed with her wedding as her perfect day
and will disregard the feelings of the family, bridesmaids and even her groom in her quest
for the perfect wedding. Jim Richards, the senior citizen sleuth, realizing life is short,
proposes to Penny and they decide to go back to Las Vegas for the wedding, inviting family
and friends. Penny's TV producer provides the corporate jet to fly them all out, but there's
a catch, that the whole wedding be taped for Penny's show. Once in Vegas they run into a
couple of real Bridezillas, but then one is murdered, is the other one next? Will the film
crew tape this murderous adventure and will Trapper and Becker be caught for their pranks
around Las Vegas?
Comments: You have done it again! Another great novel and I especially liked all the inner
action between the characters taking place. Of course the setting of Vegas was wonderful
to visit through your eyes again. Jan Schneider. 01/22/10
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Magic Murders - Book 6
Magic Murders
When Jim Richards is asked to go back into his past to help an old friend receive a
lifetime achievement award for his service to the world of magic, Jim ends up replacing a
murdered magician in a contest of wits and magic to find the killer. But there are more reasons
for killing off a few magicians to get to the valuable prize, as Jim finds out. A four day
convention of magic in the Magic Capital of the World starts Jim and his band of crime solvers,
Trapper, Becker, Buck and Penny venturing beyond the boundaries of logic where people disappear
and are cut in half, or turn into roaring tigers. Why are the magicians dying, and what is the
secret of the amazing box and it's contents. Will Jim reveal the hidden truths and expose the
killer before another magician will die, Jim himself.
Jim Richards is relaxing in his office one day when he receives a phone call from a
past Las Vegas mob connection, Angelo, who's cousin in Detroit owns a strip club and
has a problem, a missing dancer and also his girlfriend. Jim starts his investigation
and along with Buck, going into the world of stripping, prostitution, slavery and human
trafficking extending from Detroit to New York. They are aided by a Detroit homicide
cop with a mysterious government past, and the three men end up in New York seeking
the missing girl in the slime of the Rex Erotica, a legitimate corporation that may
harbor dangerous secrets. Strippers, murder, fast cars and the Mob are just part of the story
in this seventh book of the series.
Jim has returned from New York after tracking down his kidnapped client, when Hollywood
comes into his life. Jim has finally published his novel about the Classmate Murders and the book
is being optioned for a mini-series on television. All goes a bit askew while he is on the
production team for the film and his story is being changed around to suit the studios and not
the way it actually happened. To make things worse, the actresses playing the murdered victims
in the original crime are now being murdered on the movie set. Jim must now go through the murders
again to stop whoever is the new killer and to protect Penny who is threatened for being the last
of the original cheerleaders who didn't die. While all the movie frenzy is going on Buck has a
problem of his own, finding a stalker who attacked the girl Buck was protecting, in this eighth
book of the series.
DON'T READ THIS BOOK unless you have read all of the Classmate Murders! This book has many spoilers in it.
Hollywood has come and gone for Jim and Penny, the TV movie about
the Classmate Murders has been filmed and shown on TV and their lives are back to
normal now. A woman comes into Jim's office one day from a mystery writers organization
requesting Jim
to join them on a luxury cruise of the Pacific Ocean to give a speech about his book,
movie and his adventures being a P.I. but once Jim and Penny have sailed port the
fun begins. It seems mystery writers are a murderous bunch of people and someone
doesn't like a few of the writers and a book agent, so people are turning up dead. The Captain
of the liner decides to enlist Jim in the hunt for the killer before the cruise
goes south. Jim and Penny are joined by Buck and Maria as they try to solve
the crime and give the mystery writers something to write about in this ninth book
of the Jim Richards murder novels.
Comments: (These two people read the pre-release PDF copy)
"I loved Mystery Cruise Murders Bob!!! Well written and couldn't
wait to find out what happens next!!! Mystery Cruise Murders has it all!! Suspense, sex,
murder and a plot that leaves you guessing till the end!!". Val Brooks, Beauty Consultant, Florida
"I LOVE IT BOB .. I'm not done yet I'm on page 210."
"Now I'm done.... Loved it... did not see that one coming... Great job Bob.. =0)" Linda Kennero, health care nurse, Sweden.
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Talk Show Murders - Book 10
Talk Show Murders
Someone is murdering guests on Penny Wickens' daytime talk show and it's now becoming a
problem scheduling new guests. Who wants to be next? Penny and Jim have returned from their mystery writers
cruise and Penny has settled back into her duties as America's favorite talk show host. When the first guest
turns up dead that's not good, but then the next two end up dead, that's cause for concern. Penny turns to
Jim for help since the police aren't getting anywhere on the case. Jim must find the killer before the
network pulls the plug on Penny's show, even though her ratings are going through the roof, America wants
to see who will die next. Jim, along with Buck, goes on a quest to find the killer but they don't realize
that when he runs out of guests to kill, will he go after the hostess? On the side, Earl Daws has quit his
job as homicide detective for the Detroit police and has gotten his private investigator's license then
convinces Jim to let him join Jim's firm. Jim agrees and sends Earl on a case of a missing wife. Did the
husband do away with her and is asking for help to cover the crime, that's for Earl to find out. Action and murder
in this tenth novel of the Jim Richards series of murder novels.
A woman tries to commit suicide by jumping off the top of the Stratosphere tower
in Las Vegas, the tallest structure west of the Mississippi, but Lady Luck prevents her from dying.
Before she took the plunge she was released from a psychiatric ward for delusions that she has murdered
someone. But did she really kill someone, or is she being set up. Jim, Penny, and Buck, have finally
moved to Las Vegas and are trying to start a new life when murder calls again, not making Penny very
happy. Jim is asked to help the delusional woman to find her murdered victim or help her to realize
there was no murder. The police can't help if there was no crime, so Jim takes the case. Meanwhile,
Buck tries to start a security service but has a run-in with a competing guard company that isn't so
nice in requesting Buck to desist in starting his business. Buck isn't going to take it easily, so
will there be a battle of the rent-a-cops? Penny has retired from her talk show but Vegas calls her
to start a new local morning talk show, will she refuse or become a hot property in Vegas?
A man is found dead in his home, covered in what the coroner says were multiple bites of the Black Widow Spider. But was he attacked by the spiders or were they put on him with murder in mind? A killer is now stalking Texas Hold-em poker players competing in the big World Series of Poker Tournament at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Jim Richards is asked to track down the killer by both the police and the widow of the murdered man. After an attempt on the life of a second poker player, it is clear they have a serial killer, but what is his motive? To change the balance of bets in the big million dollar poker tournament or does it go deeper into the online world of Twitter, where a woman stalks the players? Is she a poker groupie with murder in her heart or is she unwittingly aiding an overly zealous preacher who wants to damn all gambling to hell? All in a days work for Jim, Penny, Buck, Lynn and Deacon along with new partners in crime fighting, Lacey and Mac, as they track down the killer before the Dead Man's Hand is dealt.
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Comics About Writers and the people who drive them crazy.
I'll probably get yelled at for putting these here but I got a real laugh at them,
enjoy them till I'm told to take them down by the comics people.
Want to see more comics, go to the next page CLICK HERE.
Crystal Prison of Kyr
Want to read a four chapter preview of a fantasy
Novella I wrote back in the 90's about wizards, magic and a dangerous journey?
This preview also has a link to read all 10 chapters on another website.
Want to know what Buck from my books looks like?
Here's a picture of the real Buck and his classic 1961 T-Bird I mention in the books :)
See the walrus smile he has that I talk about in my books.
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About my personal life outside of writing books
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My magic past experiences: http://magicbob.biz (You can see a 17 minute video of my magic show in Vegas here)
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