A Matter of Manners (The Hawkins Family Mysteries Book 1)

Name: A Matter of Manners (The Hawkins Family Mysteries Book 1)
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Rating: 4.2 (63 reviews)
Author: D.L. McKown

by D.L. McKown

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.2 (63)

4.2 stars from 63 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy amateur sleuth mysteries where ordinary people stumble into crime and have to figure things out themselves.
You like stories where family dynamics drive the plot, especially the friction between parent and adult child.
You appreciate a rural protagonist who operates by his own code rather than playing by official rules.

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You expect slick procedural police work or professional investigators at the centre of the story.
You want a fast-paced thriller. This is a cosy mystery that takes time to unfold.
You prefer stories set entirely in one location. The city versus countryside split might feel disjointed.

About this book

Harry discovers a body in an abandoned car on his new property. When police establish a crime scene, Harry is barred from accessing his farm and equipment, halting his work while the investigation proceeds. Frustrated by the delay, Harry decides to investigate the matter himself and find those responsible. His only lead takes him to the city where his daughter Liz is attending university. Harry draws her away from her studies and into his investigation. The two soon learn that murderers operate without regard for civility. This book won 3rd place in Fiction > Detective - Amateur Sleuths and Fiction > Detective - Cozy at The BookFest, Spring 2024.

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