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Blunt Force Trauma

A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #20 / 20
by John Carson
Blunt Force Trauma (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #20) by John Carson
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When looking into the abyss, be careful of who’s looking back…

When the lifeless body of a psychiatrist is uncovered in the heart of Edinburgh, the responsibility of unraveling this murder falls upon DCI Harry McNeil and his dedicated team. This well-respected professional had maintained a thriving private practice, commanding deep respect within his field.
As they meticulously deconstruct the facets of the doctor's existence, they unearth a disconcerting revelation – not everyone held the esteemed psychiatrist in such high esteem. However, as a veil of silence shrouds potential witnesses, Harry faces an uphill battle in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the doctor's untimely demise. Will he ultimately piece together the puzzle and bring justice to the fallen doctor?

Meanwhile, DI Frank Miller returns to his job, only to find himself facing a grave accusation. He knows his life is in peril, with a relentless enemy determined to see him silenced. A single name holds the key to his salvation: a mysterious woman whose identity remains elusive. With time running out, Miller must uncover her identity or face a life on the run. Will he unearth the truth, or will he pay the ultimate price in his quest for redemption?

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Release date: December 15, 2023

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John Carson

John Carson

John started writing in the early 1990’s, starting with 3 horror novels. In 1997, he then decided to switch to writing crime novels. He started a series with a detective called DCI Justice. He attended a weekend writing course in Edinburgh, with Ian Rankin as the tutor, at the end of 1997. Early in 1998 when the first Justice novel was finished, Ian read the book and gave John a written report on it, encouraging him to write more. After 2 more Justice books, John created DI Frank Miller, and decided to self-publish those books in 2014.

In 2019, John Created and published DCI Harry McNeil. After that success, John found the original notes for his DCI Justice series, and decided to rewrite them, tweaking the original storylines, and changing the character’s name. DCI Justice became DCI Sean Bracken. There are five books in that series.

As well as the detective novels, John published several thrillers. The Max Doyle series, set in New York, and a novel featuring Scott Marshall, also set in New York.

John moved from Edinburgh, Scotland to the Hudson Valley in New York State back in 2006, where he lives with his wife and family. And two dogs. And four cats. Where there’s never a dull moment…

A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller

A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller consists of twenty books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Return to Evil (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #1)
Unrated
Sticks and Stones (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #2)
Unrated
Back to Life (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #3)
Unrated
Dead Before You Die (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #4)
Unrated
Hour of Need (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #5)
Unrated
Blood and Tears (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #6)
Unrated
Devil to Pay (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #7)
Unrated
Point of no Return (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #8)
Unrated
Rush to Judgement (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #9)
Unrated
Against the Clock (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #10)
Unrated
Fall from Grace (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #11)
Unrated
Crash and Burn (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #12)
Unrated
Dead and Buried (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #13)
Unrated
All or Nothing (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #14)
Unrated
Never Go Home (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #15)
Unrated
Famous Last Words (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #16)
Unrated
Do Unto Others (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #17)
Unrated
Twist of Fate (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #18)
Unrated
Now or Never (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #19)
Unrated
Blunt Force Trauma (A DCI Harry McNeil Crime Thriller #20)
Unrated


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