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River City Mysteries
Series · 4 books · 2012-2021

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#1

Killing Justice

2012

Three stories of suspense, seduction and murder … A Capitol Obsession When a lobbyist is found dead in the armoire of a Senate leader, Detective John Black teams with his off-again girlfriend, State Senator Lara James to find the killer. Killing Justice A grieving mother takes justice into her own hands. Above Reproach Sex crimes detective Selena Black risks her career and her life to prove that high-profile attorney Greg Keller is the River City Rapist. Dear Reader: These three stories were previously published in multi-author anthologies and I'm thrilled to offer them together for my readers. If you have questions or comments, please email me at feedback@allisonbrennan.com. Thank you!
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#2

Murder in the River City

2012

Keep your friends close … When the long-time bartender at Dooley’s Pub is murdered, the police believe a violent gang of thieves is responsible. But Shauna Murphy, Dooley’s fiery granddaughter, thinks Mack’s killer is someone she knows. In addition to stealing money, the thieves stole her grandfather’s collection of autographed baseballs, leaving behind the only forgery. The lead detective doesn’t take her seriously, and Shauna reluctantly turns to long-time family friend, Detective Sam Garcia—the man who once broke her heart. But Sam has another murder to solve: the death of a young woman who was strangled and dumped in the river. … and your enemies closer As Sam digs deeper into his own investigation, he suspects that his case is linked to Mack’s murder. After an attack on Shauna leaves her shaken and angry, Sam vows to protect her. But he can’t defend her against an unknown threat. As time runs out with no one to trust, Sam and Shauna must work together to catch a ruthless killer before they both end up dead and buried.
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#3

Aim to Kill

2015

When disgraced former cop Alexandra Morgan is shot saving the life of California's Lieutenant Governor, she doesn't expect to be caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, an FBI sting, an old rivalry ... and cold-blooded murder. When the shooter gets away after Alex pursues him, she gives her statement to the police, but is skeptical that LG Travis Hart was the actual target. The lead detective—Alex’s ex-boyfriend—doesn’t buy her theory, but is willing to look into it. That satisfies her until District Attorney Matt Elliott shows up at her house and asks Alex to once again go undercover to stop a growing criminal enterprise that he claims is funding Hart’s campaign for Governor. Alex is no stranger to working undercover—she’d been undercover for the FBI when her partner shot and nearly killed her eight months ago. To protect the investigation and the FBI’s informants, she left the force under a cloud of distrust and suspicion. But this time, she’s going in without back-up and without a badge. And this time, the shooter will aim to kill ... "Brennan knows how to deliver!" New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner "Can't-put-it-down suspense!" ~ Fresh Fiction on the Lucy Kincaid series "A master of suspense." ~ RT Book Reviews "Brennan is a true master at providing byzantine plotlines that keep readers guessing as the danger amplifies." ~ RT Book Reviews AUTHOR'S NOTE: "Aim to Kill" was originally published in the limited edition charity anthology SWEET DREAMS, curated by Brenda Novak. The anthology was available only during the spring of 2015 and all proceeds were donated to juvenile diabetes research. This edition of "Aim to Kill" includes a Lucy Kincaid short story, "Vacation Interrupted," that was originally published in THRILLER 3: LOVE IS MURDER (2012) edited by Sandra Brown.
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Mirror Mirror

2021

Everyone has a breaking point … Jackie Regan broke the cycle of violence as a young teen when she turned her abusive father over to the police. Now, a detective in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, Jackie has dedicated her life to helping those who can’t help themselves. The Becker family is just one in a long-line of cases Jackie is working. She fears that history will repeat itself, and sees herself in their young daughter who is witness to her parents constant fighting. But more important to Jackie is her own sister, Melissa. Jackie fears that Melissa’s “perfect” husband is hiding a dark side. Melissa denies she’s being abused, and resents Jackie for causing friction in her family, but Jackie sees the signs and will not stop until she finds the truth. But Jackie doesn’t see what’s coming next, and she fears her own dark impulses. Everyone has a breaking point …. has she reached hers? \ \ \* Mirror Mirror was originally published in a charity anthology. This revised version also includes an expanded ending and author letter.

Author

Allison Brennan
Allison Brennan
Author · 73 books

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Allison Brennan believes that life is too short to be bored, so she had five children and writes three books a year. 40 books and numerous short stories later, Allison relocated in 2019 from Northern California to Arizona with her husband and two youngest children. RT Book Reviews called Allison “a master of suspense” and her books “haunting,” “mesmerizing,” “pulse-pounding” and “emotionally complex.” She's been nominated for many awards, and is a three time winner of the Reviewer's Choice award winner for RT Book Reviews as well as the Daphne du Maurier award. Most recently, she was nominated for Best Paperback Original by International Thriller Writers. Most recent book: THE WRONG VICTIM out now in hardcover, in paperback in September 2022. In 2023, DON'T OPEN THE DOOR (Jan); SEVEN GIRLS GONE (April); and NORTH OF NOWHERE (Aug). You can reach Allison through Goodreads or through her website.

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