Ruby Tuesday: Volume 2

By Baron R. Birtcher

Book Overview

Former LAPD detective Mike Travis returns in a novel of sex, drugs, rock and roll--and murder--from the award-winning author of Roadhouse Blues.

The mystery has fascinated the music industry since 1977--the year when some tapes went missing from the Stone Blossoms' final recording session for one of the most anticipated rock albums of all time. The band's charismatic leader committed suicide on the same day.

Retired cop Mike Travis learns about the puzzling history in the worst way possible. After sailing from Catalina to his family's old beach house in Kona, Hawaii, he discovers there's been a bloodbath. Five victims have been murdered, including his childhood friend's wife and a former Stone Blossoms guitarist, Danny Webb. And when his friend is suspected of going on a jealous rampage, it's up to Travis to prove his innocence.

Turns out Webb was involved in a multi-million-dollar deal--providing he could produce the lost tapes. Travis knows just how toxic greed can be, but even he's not prepared for the violence to come . . . and just how close to home it will hit.

"A fast-paced look at the dark side of music and greed. I couldn't put it down." --Brad Freeman, K-Hawaii Radio

"The climax is fast-paced, just how a detective needs to work when he finally puts it all together." --Rapport magazine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1504096096
• ISBN13: 9781504096096
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Open Road Media Mystery & Thri
• Length: 270 Pages

Customer Reviews

Two for Two!!!

Baron Birtcher proves with Ruby Tuesday, his second Mike Travis novel, that Roadhouse Blues, his first, was no fluke. We now have a Great New Series Writer amongst us. In this newest adventure, Mike Travis, Ex-L.A. homicide detective, sails his yacht from Southern California to Kona Hawaii, only to find trouble awaits. As was the case with his first novel, this book is very fast paced, with more twists and turns than you'll find on the Saddle road between Kona and Hilo. Having moved from Southern California to Kona himself, Baron not only takes us on a wild ride of emotions, but also adds the natural beauty of the Big Island. As is the case with most excellent reads, the end, although unexpected, comes way too soon. I'm already looking forward to the next Mike Travis novel,and another trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.I suggest, that as is the case with most series, if possible they should be read in order.

Hawaii Noir

It's a refreshing change to see a tough, hard-bitten detective roaming Hawaii. Florida's had more than its share, and Baron Birtcher has finally brought a great one to polynesia. Great action scenes, and a surprise ending. This one is worth the money.

Read It, Loved It

I read this in one sitting, and it really moves. I read a little bit of everything, but keep coming back to mysteries. This one is a standout.