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Book Synopsis: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DAVE BRANDSTETTERA
A cult leader named Azrael perpetrates a brutal mass murder and afterwards a slimy lawyer is trying to claim the life insurance policy for his missing daughter; it's the early '80s in Los Angeles and private investigator Dave Brandstetter has a new love in his life as exciting as this case is dreadful.
Two years ago Charles Westover disgraced himself and his family when he was disbarred for bribery. Westover's daughter Serenity, disgusted with her once beloved father, ran away to a cult founded by a mesmerizingly handsome young man, a self-appointed messiah going by the grimly grandiose name of Azrael. The whereabouts of Serenity pass unknown for years until the police raid Azrael's compound and discover that the cult leader lived up to his ghastly "Angel of Death" moniker. Thinking his daughter has been murdered, Charles Westover claims her life insurance, and then he too vanishes. Insurance companies don't like to cut a check without a body and especially don't like cutting a check to someone who is also missing.
Hired as a private investigator for Banner Insurance, David Brandstetter quickly finds himself in a complicated maze of lies and hidden histories. And Dave suspects that, just like in the labyrinths of old, there will be a monster at the end of it.
It's not all bad times and extreme hazard for our man Dave. A passionate romance has entered his life with the reappearance of Cecil Harris, a handsome young African American investigative reporter for the local news station looking to get to the bottom of a different kind of story.
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Are you ready for a thrilling ride through the dark alleys of Los Angeles in the early '80s? Gravedigger (A Dave Brandstetter Mystery) takes you on a heart-pounding journey as private investigator Dave Brandstetter unravels the twisted web surrounding a cult leader's brutal mass murder. With suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this gripping novel is a must-read for mystery lovers.
But that's not all! Gravedigger introduces a new love interest in Dave Brandstetter's life. As he dives deep into the investigation, a passionate romance with the captivating Cecil Harris, an African American investigative reporter, blossoms. Together, they navigate the treacherous labyrinth of lies and hidden histories, inching closer to uncovering the chilling truth behind the disappearance of Charles Westover's daughter and the subsequent vanishing of Westover himself.
The suspenseful plot will keep you hooked from the first page to the last, eagerly turning each page to piece together the puzzling clues. This gripping Dave Brandstetter mystery captures the essence of the era, painting a vivid picture of the gritty streets of Los Angeles and the dark underbelly of cults. With its compelling characters, intense suspense, and a dash of romance, Gravedigger promises to be a riveting reading experience you won't want to miss.
Don't wait any longer to embark on this thrilling adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of Gravedigger (A Dave Brandstetter Mystery) and join Dave Brandstetter and Cecil Harris as they dig deeper into the secrets of the past. Uncover the truth and discover the monster lurking at the end of the maze. Get your copy now and prepare for a heart-stopping reading experience!
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