Book Title: The Prime Suspect (A Sam MacKade PI Mystery) by Lauren Carr
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 430 pages
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Acorn Book Services
Release date: Oct 26, 2023
Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr’s books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
“Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. …“ – Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books
“I am, bottom line, amazed at the giant step that places Carr comparable to significant authors whose name slips off our tongues like, for instance, Nora Roberts. Watch this author–she’s moving quickly to where her goals are headed…” – review by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven
Lauren Carr is a master storyteller who combines the humor of Janet Evanovich and the investigative skills of Patricia Cornwell. She is always at the top of my reading list.” – review by Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental, As Eye See It
MY REVIEW
Lauren Carr has a large cast of characters in her novels and it amazes me how she is able to keep them clear in her mind, and the list in the beginning of her books helps me keep them clear in my mind.
A lone man walking across a deserted campus late at night. Such were the makings of suspense novels.
That was Dr Dermont Lynch’s thoughts as he walked through the deserted campus to his vehicle and was shot and killed. Bryce’s life has never been the same, since many think she was the person who killed him.
Sam MacKade’s mentor had tried to kill him, causing his injury that forced him out of the police force. He became a private eye. He hadn’t let anyone close, except for his canine companions. Will Bryce be the one to open his eyes, his heart and his life to…more?
Dogs, like Gus and Cleo, Dutch Shepherds, are hallmarks of Lauren Carr’s novels. They put many smiles on my face, at times having me laughing out loud. Lauren’s writing and creativity in describing their actions, antics and training add so much delicious goodness and feel good feelings to her stories. Between them and Sam, I think the Sam MacKade series may be my new favorite.
Bryce Greyson is one of the main characters, but her friends, Susan, Erin and Cat play important roles. With so much action and mystery, we have plenty of room for lots of characters.
“Don’t let the cat leave town.”
Bryce’s cat Misha, is a Ninja Cat and I LOVE IT! The whole situation in Bryce’s house, around page 360, was at turns funny, frightening and frustrating. I laughed at the mayhem Misha caused protecting her domain.
The Prime Suspect by Lauren Carr is filled with hours of reading entertainment. We have more than one mystery, danger and suspense, dogs with giant personalities and a ninja cat…oh my…with plenty of villains suspects, thieves and murderers.
Go ahead and pick up a copy of The Prime Suspense by Lauren Carr…and try to put it down. Go ahead. I dare ya. Can’t be done. There is so much going on, so many clues to follow, so many deaths, my head is spinning and I never want it to end.
Two murders with one common denominator. Both victims betrayed Bryce Greyson. How could she not be the prime suspect?
Four years after Bryce’s cheating husband is gunned down, her boyfriend-stealing former roommate’s remains are found buried under a statue at her alma mater.
Declared the prime suspect by both detectives and the media, Bryce has no choice but to hire someone to clear her name.
Enter Sam MacKade, private eye.
To solve two murders, the former police K-9 officer and his canine partners must sift through the clues and the lies to reveal the true prime suspect.
Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns!
Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor.
The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors.
Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and author panels at conventions.
She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.
connect with the author: website ~ amazon ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter
MY LAUREN CARR REVIEWS
- It’s Murder My Son (Mac Faraday Mystery #1)
- Three Days To Forever (Mac Faraday Mystery #2)
- Cancelled Vows (Mac Faraday Mystery #3)
- Candidate For Murder (Mac Faraday Mystery #4)
- Crimes Past (A Mac Faraday Mystery #13)
- Shadow of Murder (A Mac Faraday Mystery #14)
- Kill And Run (Thorny Rose Mystery #1)
- A Fine Year For Murder (Thorny Rose Mystery #2)
- Twofer Murder (Thorny Rose Mystery #2.5)
- Murder by Perfection (Thorny Rose Mystery #3)
- The Nutcracker Conspiracy (Thorny Rose Mystery #4)
- Ice (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1)
- Spring Thaw (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1.5)
- Winter Frost (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #2)
- The Last Thing She Said (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3)
- Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4
- Killer In The Band (Lovers In Crime #3)
- Twofer Murder (Lovers In Crime #4
- The Root of Murder (Lovers In Crime #5)
- Killer Deadline (Nikki Bryant #1)
- The Wrong Side Of Murder (Nikki Bryant #2)
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I’m excited to read this.
Enjoy, Shelly! Good luck in the giveaway for the PayPal.
Thank you so much, Sherry, for the 5-Stars! I am honored that you enjoyed Sam MacKade and his K9 team. Here’s wishing everyone luck in the giveaway for the $50 PayPal.
I think Sam and his ‘cohorts’ may be my new favorites.
I loved this one. Lauren keeps giving us such wonderful characters. Both human and furry!
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Sounds like a great book! Added to my tbr!