FROM READER’S FAVORITE FIVE-STAR REVIEW:
“Jimmy Ray Conner weaves a tantalizing sleuth mystery with plenty of thrills, suspense, and action. The Deadly Canvas is bound to appeal to whodunnit lovers. Fast-paced and featuring a few well-placed surprises, the plot twists and turns to a resounding climax that crime mystery readers will thoroughly enjoy. Apart from the plot and pacing of the narrative, the characters make an impression on the reader with their believable and layered personalities. Each has a little backstory that gives readers a look into their actions and motives. I enjoyed the chemistry between Chris and Kate and their teamwork to solve the case. This is a stellar start to what promises to be a gripping series.”
This suspenseful whodunnit is fast-paced and riveting. It is a classic Jimmy Ray Conner page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing the outcome until the very last page.
The Deadly Canvas: A Chilling Tale of Art, Mayhem and Murder (The Chris & Kate Taylor Mystery Series Book 1)
- A vicious serial killer is terrifying boaters on the serene waterways of Upstate New York.Young women are disappearing, and their weighted bodies are being pulled out of the canals and rivers.
- Did an innocent young artist capture something suspicious in one of her paintings of the area?
- Can her painting provide the critical clue, allowing homicide detective Chris Taylor and blonde attorney Kate Johnson to track down the murderous villain?
Book One in the Chris and Kate Taylor Mystery Series
A vicious serial killer is terrifying boaters on the Canal System in upstate New York. Young women are disappearing, and weighted bodies are being pulled out of the local canals and rivers.
Amber Miller, a talented young artist, is painting scenes of picturesque upstate New York sites for her art exhibition. She is violently assaulted in her home and goes into a severe coma. Why was Amber attacked? Did she capture something deadly in one of her local paintings?
Saratoga County homicide Detective Chris Taylor is determined to solve this sudden wave of grisly and depraved murders in his backyard. He enlists the help of Amber’s sister, Kate, a beautiful blonde attorney from Manhattan.
Can Amber’s paintings provide the critical clue, allowing sister Kate and Detective Chris Taylor to track down the murderous villain? Join their exciting hunt for the serial killer and witness spell-binding courtroom drama as the local District Attorney strives to achieve justice.
Can Chris and Kate work together in this emotional crime saga without falling in love? The action is fast-paced and riveting. It is a nail-biting page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing the outcome until the end.
Book One in the thrilling Chris and Kate Taylor Mystery Series.
FROM READER’S FAVORITE FIVE-STAR REVIEW:
“Jimmy Ray Conner weaves a tantalizing sleuth mystery with plenty of thrills, suspense, and action. The Deadly Canvas is bound to appeal to whodunnit lovers. Fast-paced and featuring a few well-placed surprises, the plot twists and turns to a resounding climax that crime mystery readers will thoroughly enjoy. Apart from the plot and pacing of the narrative, the characters make an impression on the reader with their believable and layered personalities. Each has a little backstory that gives readers a look into their actions and motives. I enjoyed the chemistry between Chris and Kate and their teamwork to solve the case. This is a stellar start to what promises to be a gripping series.”
This suspenseful whodunnit is fast-paced and riveting. It is a classic Jimmy Ray Conner page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing the outcome until the very last page.