The second and fourth books in Shelley Singer's Jake Samson & Rosie Vicente series are on sale - one free, and one part of the US Kindle Countdown Deal.
Free Draw is the second in the series, and it's free - not sure for how long.
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http://www.amazon.com/Free-Samson-Ro.../dp/B00GMUQ1A0
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The SECOND laid-back, cozy mystery in the Jake Samson and Rosie Vicente detective series.
“... surprising twists, and sharp-edged humor...” -Publishers Weekly
A Nice Jewish Boy, His Lesbian BFF, and MURDER MOST MARIN...
Unafraid, unlicensed, and, in this case, unpaid, unofficial Bay Area P.I. Jake Samson and his carpenter sidekick Rosie set out to clear a friend of a murder charge. The victim is found stabbed to death in a damp redwood canyon in woodsy, wealthy Marin County, outside San Francisco. It's up to Jake and Rosie to find the real killer, and they've got a number of suspects: the victim's fellow executives at a questionable correspondence school, his divided and bitter family, and his quirky Marin County neighbors--a truly odd assortment of California woods dwellers.
But the real treats here are Singer's dry humor and her characters: Jake, a nice Jewish boy with a rebellious--and very witty--streak; and Rosie, an irresistible twist on the sassy gay friend. Readers will love their easy, breezy relationship, and wish they had a friend like either one of them.
"...one of the nicer guys in the private eye business, who operates in a relaxed, casual style without need for macho posturing.” -Washington Post
“Jake remains his loyal, intelligent and quirky self, which is plenty to rejoice about.” -Contra Costa Times
“Ms. Singer is one of only three or four authors that I wouldn't miss whatever she wrote. “ -Over My Dead Body
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Spit in the Ocean is the fourth in the series, at $0.99 for a day and a few hours more, before going up to $1.99.
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http://www.amazon.com/Spit-Ocean-Lai.../dp/B00I6JM302
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The FOURTH lively adventure in the Jake Samson and Rosie Vicente mystery series.
“Jake Samson is sensitive and funny, a little wise, a little wary and pretty wonderful.” -Publishers Weekly
IT WAS A JOB THE BARROW GANG MIGHT HAVE ENVIED…
The vault emptied out, not a shot fired. In fact, it resembled a burglary more than a bank job, but when you rob a sperm bank, that’s sometimes all it takes. Here’s the set-up: The North Coast Sperm Bank in tiny Wheeler, California has been knocked over, and the perp’s tossed its assets in the ocean, leaving a religious-nut note of explanation. Just a prank, says Wheeler law enforcement. But the bank says: Not so fast, that stuff was valuable!
Enter P.I. Jake Samson and his ever-sharp Watson, Rosie Vicente, hired by the bank to find out who made the unauthorized withdrawal. No sooner have they dragged their bedraggled Bay Area selves into the storm even now brutalizing Wheeler than a bank employee slips in the mud and falls to her death.
And Singer’s got more up her sleeve. Every time you turn around you learn more about Wheeler and its fascinating Northern California crazies…ummm.. we mean inhabitants! Did we say crazies? We meant very fun, fascinating people. They're a kick! As is this complex puzzle mystery.
Who will like it: Fans of laid-back detectives, more in the Columbo than Jack Reacher mode, like Parnell Hall’s Stanley Hastings, Julie Smith’s Paul Mcdonald, or Tony Dunbar’s Tubby Dubonnet.
“...one of the nicer guys in the private eye business, who operates in a relaxed, casual style without need for macho posturing.” -Washington Post
“A well-plotted and lively story.” -Mystery Scene
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