Triple M Murder

A Jack Calloway Thriller Book One

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Pub Date 1 May 2021 | Archive Date 2 Jun 2021
Cady Publishing LLC, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Description

A sadistic murderer. A grieving investigator with a dark secret. A desperate race to save lives and clear his name.

Jack Calloway, a private investigator and criminal profiler, witnessed the brutal murder of his family. Years later, driven by guilt and grief, he's pulled to find justice. Called on by law enforcement agencies across the country, Jack's on a mission to catch violent offenders. But when a serial killer from Jack's antebellum past catches up to him in Seattle, he finds himself in a no-win situation. The killer has deliberately set Jack up to take the fall.

Now, he must work with a forensic expert—the woman he loved and pushed away, and a lead detective who can't stand him. As if those aren't enough problems—Jack carries a secret that could cost him everything.

Will Jack find this killer and clear his name before it's too late?

This is an on-your-edge, adrenaline-rushing supernatural thriller with bite!

A sadistic murderer. A grieving investigator with a dark secret. A desperate race to save lives and clear his name.

Jack Calloway, a private investigator and criminal profiler, witnessed the brutal...


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Advance Praise

"It (Triple M Murder) combines a whodunnit procedural plot with the makings of an Interview with the Vampire spinoff...."
Union Square Review

"It (Triple M Murder) combines a whodunnit procedural plot with the makings of an Interview with the Vampire spinoff...."
Union Square Review


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-Completed two Book Funnel promotions which garnered 470 mail list subscribers with 280 book downloads.
-Completed a Goodreads advance reader copy giveaway, sent this book to ten readers.
-Paid for two...


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Featured Reviews

This is a very unique book. Jack Calloway is a criminal profiler and private investigator. He is dark, intense and has special qualities that make him a good investigator who is frequently called on by police to help solve crimes.

Years ago Jack witnesses his entire family being brutally murdered by a ruthless killer, and he has since spent his life trying to find the person responsible. Since that night he has been harboring a monstrous secret, one that few know about. The Monster who viciously killed his wife, child and parents was a vampire that turned Jack into one as well.

Jack is called out to a crime scene by police because there is a serial killer on the loose and they need his profiling abilities to help solve the crime. As more bodies are found and clues are collected they all seem to point to Jack. Someone or something is trying to frame him for the murders. Jack must solve the crime to clear his name but also to protect those he cares most about because nobody is safe and someone is out for revenge.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the blend of police procedural and the supernatural elements that worked so well together. The characters were well developed and interesting and I really look forward to future books in the series to continue reading about Jack and his crime solving with the help of both the humans and supernatural beings in his life. I am very intrigued about the many interesting characters that we were introduced to and how all their stories will develop. This was a wonderful paranormal thriller with bite.

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Supernatural murder series.
Jack Calloway is a private investigator/ profiler based in Seattle.
He is called in by local police to help track down a serial killer.
Jack has a tragic past, his family having been brutally murdered in front of him.
He has spent the intervening time becoming an expert at tracking killers down.
His past relationship with Carla, the CSI lead adds another interesting twist to the storyline.
Engaging, a little bit different with some great twists and turns I really enjoyed this book.
Highly recommended. 4 Stars ⭐️
Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for a fair review.

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Triple M Murder is the first book in what promises to be a thrilling series..

Jack Calloway is a well respected private detective who is often called upon by the police for his ability to solve crime. Little do they know that Jack is harbouring a dark secret that gives him the edge. A secret that must be protected at all costs!

When a case becomes personal, Jack must make sacrifices to keep those around him, and his secret, safe. He has suffered personal tragedy in the past and is determined to prevent it happening again.

The twists and turns in this supernatural thriller will keep readers intrigued and wanting more. This book has bite!

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Triple M Murder starts with a mystery: Why is respected private investigator and criminal profiler who consults with the police on tricky cases, Jack Calloway in jail? And so begins the twisty tale that introduces forensic investigator and lead Criminal Scene Investigation officer for the Seattle, Washington Police Department, Carla Briggs and lead detective Ed Halstead, creating an uneasy professional alliance complicated by their messy personal entanglements. Jack's being a wealthy playboy vampire is another complication. A love triangle is one of many layers in this meticulously crafted mystery. It's a police procedural, generational family saga, and a suspenseful thriller with dark romantic elements. Quick pacing in the action scenes balanced by judiciously spaced revelations of backstory details build dynamic tension that propels the narrative and generates emotional investment for readers as more characters and clues are discovered. People who've survived sexual assault or are sensitive to issues of involuntary compliance may want to skim or skip some passages. Triple M Murder echoes as an updated 21st-century homage to the Nick Knight movie that inspired the “Forever Knight" television show.

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A really strong thriller with a dash of supernatural to make it a bit different to many thrillers on the market. The back story is heartbreaking and really makes the characters and their relationships something to invest in. Highly recommended for people who like their thrillers a little bit brutal and dark.

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Urban fantasy mystery that will keep you turning the page! Read this in a day, just couldn't stop. A strong murder mystery weaving the past and present, humans and non-humans, and yes, a vampire detective with quite a history of his own. Excellent character development and intertwining of the human and non-human communities and structure - very believable. I got so into the characters that I must say I was pretty sad at some developments, and hope that moves a different direction if this continues as a series, or it will lose me, and I'd hate to see that happen because so far an excellent read and hopefully the beginning of an engaging new series.

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This really wasn't what I was expecting and is not my usual style of book but I loved it and read it in one sitting. could not put it down was totally gripping and I highly recommend

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Triple M Murder is an intriguing twist on the murder mystery genre by Carmen Cady. Jack Calloway is a consultant profiler who occasionally helps police departments along the US West Coast. In this instance, the Seattle police chief has called him in to help investigate a potential serial killer. The twist? Jack Calloway has been a vampire for over 150 years.

It's not immediately obvious at the start of the story, but little snippets are dropped out as Jack gives us his view of the world. Things like heightened senses, incredible strength and women's attraction to him are all given to us.

"My senses take it all in. I can capture smells imperceptible to others and notice details that aren't obvious."

Jack has a history with the Seattle PD, especially Ed Halsted Lead detective and Carla Briggs forensic investigator who's also Ed's ex-wife. You know that there's no love lost between the two men and that Jack and Carla were once an item. So onto the murders, three so far. The victims, all women have had their feet and wrists bound. There are unexplainable puncture wounds to the neck and wrists which are older than the marks left by the bindings. It looks as though there were two different types of torture taking place over several weeks. Are there two torturers?

As we move further into the story, we learn that in this world there are two types of law enforcement: Those of a human, and those of a supernatural nature. The vampires are ruled by the Dracul who have fought to coexist peacefully with humans. There are also werewolves in the background. Jack sits somewhere just outside of both worlds, never fully aligned to either. As I said earlier, it's a really intriguing concept with some great original ideas.

For me though, I struggled to connect with Jack, the main character. Maybe it was his casual use of women within the story or the sense of arrogance about him, I wasn't sure. Although this is not just a reflection of him, it seemed a trait among the whole vampire community, which may be what the author intended. Ed Halstead also appeared big and brash at the beginning, but towards the end, my impression of him changed dramatically.

Characterisation apart, Triple M Murder moved at a pretty quick pace with plenty of suspense thrown in. The supernatural aspect of the plot increased the sense of intrigue and added a welcome twist to your average serial killer plot. I enjoyed the history behind the Dracul's and the concept of opposing vampire factions. I think there's plenty more here to build on for future stories.

Recommended...

My thanks to Cady Publishing LLC via NetGalley for providing a copy of Triple M Murder in exchange for an honest review.

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