{"title":"J. P. Rieger","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sunscreen-shower-a-detective-kev-dixit-novel-paperback","title":"Sunscreen Shower: A Detective Kev Dixit Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaltimore Police Detective Kev Dixit is being stalked by a psychopath. He's also saving lives and solving crimes. And he's late for dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDixit temporarily heads the Criminal Investigation Division, a real stress inducer. Aided by humorless partners and eccentric high school friends, he investigates two vexing cases. Spouses are found shot to death in their home. Murder-suicide is the obvious call, considering one spouse had just cleaned out the couple's joint accounts the day before. But all is not as it seems when Forensics takes a closer look at the victims' DNA. Later, Dixit and his assigned mentee investigate a car bombing. What kind of person would viciously murder a likeable gym rat?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOh, and that murder-suicide. It reminded Dixit of an earlier investigation, back when he was a mere newbie detective. One where he worked tirelessly to solve a string of increasingly vicious serial attacks on single women. One where he barely escaped with his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e______________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A smartly plotted murder mystery set in Baltimore and filled with memorable, local characters. Hugely enjoyable!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wishing Shelf - Five Stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The author has crafted a masterful mystery novel with a story full of unexpected twists and turns. . . . A great detective story with a clever ending.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rieger seamlessly weaves together a gritty crime investigation, with a dark, delirious comedy. . . . A clever, funny and wonderfully strange crime detective novel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders' Choice Book Awards - Five Stars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a police procedural, this patiently crafted thriller is methodical in its investigative storytelling and slow-burn character development . . . With plenty of twists and dramatic reveals to keep readers hooked, but still in the dark about the full story, this tangled mystery is entertaining from the first page.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Publishing Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rieger ensures that cases are solved through meticulous police investigations rather than fortuitous breaks, adding a layer of authenticity to the story. This attention to detail makes the narrative feel genuine and engaging, particularly for fans of police procedurals. . . . The book offers a unique blend of intense action and emotional introspection, making it a worthwhile addition to the genre.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiterary Titan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51374796079327,"sku":"9781965514054","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/o77lIzJRJt9781965514054.webp?v=1789186138"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/j-p-rieger.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}