The Woman Under the Bridge: A Jay Delp Mystery (The Jay Delp Mystery Series Book 1)

Name: The Woman Under the Bridge: A Jay Delp Mystery (The Jay Delp Mystery Series Book 1)
Price: 1.49 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (1727 reviews)
Author: Douglas Pratt

by Douglas Pratt

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.4 (1,727)

4.4 stars from 1,727 reviews. Top 83% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You want a procedural mystery with real police work and character depth, not shortcuts or convenient breakthroughs.
You enjoy protagonists who are competent and flawed, wrestling with duty to their community and their family.
You're drawn to stories set in small Southern towns where everyone knows everyone's business, and that knowledge becomes a liability.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers where the mystery takes a backseat to action and adrenaline.
You're looking for a cosy mystery or a light read. This leans into the darker complexities of a real investigation.
You need a complete standalone. This is book one of a series, and you'll want to continue with Jay's story.

About this book

Jay Delp, a veteran Marine, returns to his hometown of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to assume the position of police chief while also caring for his ailing father. The night before his first day, two fishermen find a woman's body in Biloxi Bay. As city officials pressure for a swift resolution to the case, Jay begins to uncover dark secrets beneath the surface of his once-familiar town. This is the first book in The Jay Delp Mystery Series.

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Currently around #35K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 63% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,727 reviews

Gaining approximately 100 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.6 to 4.4.

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