A Dead Chick And Some Dirty Tricks
A detective guards a dying magician in a haunted hospital.
The narrative centers on Jake Rodwell, a police officer tired of his luck attracting criminals. His attempt to escape his career collides with the case of Dino Camballi, a magician found stabbed with ornate daggers. Assigned to guard Camballi at Turpenton General Hospital, Rodwell discovers a conspiracy affecting doctors and nurses. The magician holds a shocking secret tied to dark powers. Survival depends on revealing this truth before the danger reaches Rodwell's loved ones. The story blends police procedure with supernatural elements, creating tension through the unknown threats lurking within the hospital walls.
This work sits within the contemporary American independent publishing landscape of 2017. It blends urban crime fiction with gothic supernatural themes, reflecting a modern interest in magical realism within gritty settings. The focus on Turpenton General Hospital grounds the fantastical elements in a recognizable institutional environment.
📝 Description: A Dead Chick And Some Dirty Tricks
💎 Our verdict on A Dead Chick And Some Dirty Tricks
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who enjoy fast-paced mysteries involving magic and crime will find this book engaging. It offers a unique blend of police procedure with supernatural elements, creating tension through unknown threats lurking within hospital walls. The narrative appeals to those interested in the intersection of criminal investigation and supernatural mystery. Jake Rodwell’s struggle to protect his family from spreading danger provides emotional stakes. Dino Camballi’s hidden magical knowledge adds an element of awe and fear. This combination suits fans of urban noir who appreciate eerie intrigue mixed with standard thriller mechanics. It is ideal for those seeking a story where mundane professionalism clashes with dark, powerful forces.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Jon Lymon effectively constructs a thriller by focusing on the intersection of criminal investigation and supernatural mystery. The book does well in placing a mundane police procedural within a setting of eerie hospital intrigue, drawing on traditions of urban noir and gothic horror. Jake Rodwell’s role as a skilled thief-taker adds weight to the narrative, while Dino Camballi’s secret introduces high stakes. The tension arises from the clash between investigative skills and hidden magical knowledge. This approach suits readers who enjoy supernatural elements woven into crime fiction. However, it may not appeal to those seeking historical fiction or purely academic studies of the supernatural. The story maintains momentum through its focus on survival and truth revelation.
📖 Read on the blog
✍️ More books by this author Jon Lymon
🏛 Books from this publisher Independently Published
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
