Mystery of the Purple Roses - by Kevin S Giles (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Kieran "Red" Maguire, crime reporter at a Montana newspaper, becomes an amateur sleuth as several seemingly unrelated murders strike his city.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> </p><p>All through the summer of 1954 in Butte, Montana, a series of curious murders haunt Kieran "Red" Maguire, crime reporter for the Bugle daily newspaper.</p><p>They appear to have nothing in common with one another except for a single purple rose placed on each victim.</p><p>Red and his hard-nosed crime-fighting accomplice, police captain Harold "Duke" Ferndale, struggle to find clues that will solve a chilling mystery that terrifies residents of the Mining City.</p><p>Red, a love-deprived but handsome Irishman, encounters adoring women, bare-knuckle criminals, outrageous characters who roam the streets, and a relentless Bugle editor who spares no murderous details so newsboys can bark lurid headlines in uptown bars.</p><p>Through it all, Red copes with haunting memories of his pretty young mother, reminding the reader that no hero escapes the clutches of past regrets.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p> </p><p>"Being born and raised in Butte, I found "Mystery of the Purple Roses" very enjoyable and captivating. The historical facts and description of Butte establishments were quite accurate. I am anxious to read the sequel. It is a must read for mystery lovers!" </p><p>- Don from Montana</p><p><br></p><p>"You wrote a great mystery! It kept my interest all the time, and a surprise at Who Done It. I am looking forward to Book 2 of Red Maguire, crime-solving ace reporter. Your first book had thrills, chills and murder!" </p><p>- Connie from Montana</p><p><br></p><p>"'Mystery of the Purple Roses' is a great story with a wonderful 1950s period flavour about a crime reporter in Butte, Montana. And since it says "Book 1," I'm excited to read further about Red Maguire! Keep writing Kevin!" </p><p>- Gail from Calgary, Canada</p><p><br></p><p>"I just finished 'Mystery of the Purple Roses.' Boy am I hooked! Looking forward to the next one. I sent 'Summer of the Black Chevy' to friends in Washington. Heard from them yesterday it was a hit! Told them about your new book." </p><p>- Carol from Iowa</p><p><br></p><p>"Read the book expecting a ride. No disappointment as I thought I had solved it but there was the "why" that plagued me. The ending brought it all together with a satisfying "ahhh"! Thanks for the good read/ride. Can't wait for the next installment." </p><p>- Fred from Colorado</p><p><br></p><p>"Covered with goose pimples, I just finished your fabulous new novel, 'Mystery of the Purple Roses.' You have mastered conversational writing with your masterful characters moving the book to its surprise conclusion. I can smell and taste gritty Butte, Montana. Congratulations on another wonderful achievement! A must-read!" </p><p>- Suzanne from California</p><p><br></p><p>"Can't wait to read it ... love that you write about Deer Lodge and Butte. I can relive my wonderful childhood. Memories flow majestically through your vivid images." </p><p>- Brandy from Montana</p><p><br></p><p>"Finished 'Mystery of the Purple Roses.' Fun, quick, easy read. Very creative great ending!" </p><p>- Joyce from California</p><br>
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