Murder At The Monument: A clean private detective whodunit

Book 14: Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series

by Bruce Hammack

Genres: Mystery; Hard-Boiled

Synopsis

A blind detective. A mysterious drowning. A tangled web of secrets.

When the body of an oil magnate's son is found in the reflecting pool at a famous Texas monument, the police are quick to call it an accident or suicide. But blind former homicide detective Steve Smiley senses something more sinister at play.

Despite his blindness, Smiley hasn't lost his investigative instincts. As he delves into the case, he uncovers a dangerous web of deception where political rivalries, environmental activists, and family secrets collide.

Navigating a world of darkness to illuminate the truth, Smiley races against time to solve the murder before tensions escalate and more lives are lost. But as he closes in on the killer, he discovers that the most dangerous threats often hide in plain sight—and the motives for murder are as old as time itself: love and money.

Using his heightened senses and razor-sharp deduction skills, blind detective Steve Smiley proves that true acumen doesn't require eyesight. This page-turning whodunit will keep you guessing until the final revelation, with clever clues scattered throughout for armchair detectives to discover alongside our protagonist.

Perfect for mystery lovers who appreciate clean fiction—no foul language, graphic violence, or explicit content—just a well-crafted detective story in the classic mystery tradition.

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Release date: June 5, 2025

Publisher: Jubilee Publishing

Print pages: 262