ALPHA: A Mallory Petersen Mystery

By Stephen L. Brayton

How well do we ever know anyone? Even someone we might be falling in love with...On a rainy October morning, Mallory Petersen, private detective and martial artist, discovers the corpse of her boyfriend, Bobby Furillo, in front of her office in Des Moines, Iowa.Bucking police authority, and continually attacked by unknown adversaries, Mallory uncovers Bobby's devastating secrets. Each new revelation puts Mallory in deeper peril from powerful and dangerous people.And just what are those enigmatic RSVP cards that keep showing up in Mallory's mail?"In Alpha, author Brayton treats us to another puzzling adventure when Mallory Petersen, his kick-ass heroine, finds her boyfriend, Bobby Furrillo murdered. Mallory follows the police investigation that leads to one shocking development after another. Anyone who loves a strong heroine in a clever mystery with intriguing characters should read Alpha."--F. M. Meredith, author of No Bells"Fourth-degree black belt and private eye Mallory Petersen kicks major butt in this medium-boiled mystery. The investigation of a murdered boyfriend draws Mallory into a dark pit of drug dealers, dirty cops and danger. The action doesn't let up for this sensitive and caring yet feisty martial artist when she's hot on the trail. Buckle your seat belt for a thrilling ride!"--Sally Carpenter, author of The Baffled Beatlemaniac CaperEureka! Award finalist

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1719865752
• ISBN13: 9781719865753
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"