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The Deadline

Jefferson Morgan Mystery Series, Book 1

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A dying convict's last request thrusts small-town newspaperman Jefferson Morgan into a deadly maelstrom as he explores a 50-year-old case of child murder - a wound his town still isn't ready to scrape open. Under the heaviest deadline of his life, and amid threats from unexpected foes, Morgan must struggle with his own conscience to tell a story no matter the consequences, dig deep into the town's past, and unveil a killer who's managed to remain hidden in plain sight for almost 50 years.

©2014 Ron Franscell (P)2017 Tantor Crime Thrillers Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller Crime
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So many will have missed out on listening to this book having probably given up very early. Stick with it and you will be rewarded with a rich story,

Brilliant Storyline

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An easy read. Narration and narrative both good. Not spectacular but good and I enjoyed the book.

An easy read.

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A sad but heart warming story. I wasn't sure what to expect. The owner of a newspaper, in a small town, where he was born, makes a promise that can't be broken, while investigating the death of a little girl who was murdered 50 years previously. Meanwhile he is under threat, his business is blown up and his family must leave town. The twists and turns that bring the characters together to make an enjoyable story are well worth listening to.

Truth always wins

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Give the book a couple of chapters to get into it.
A good story. The narrator does a good job too.

Definitely worth a listen.

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This books makes an entertaining and interesting listen. Especially good from the plus catalogue. Well worth listening to.

A good story

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