Travellin’ Shoes
Travellin’ Shoes by V. M. Burns, published by Camel Press in 2018, is a mystery novel that unfolds after a house fire reveals the body of a choir director, leading to suspicions of murder. Detective RJ Franklin Jr., a parishioner at First Baptist Church and currently on leave from the police force in St. Joseph, Indiana, is drawn back into action to investigate the case. His unique perspective as an insider makes him the ideal candidate to unravel the circumstances surrounding the choir director’s death, which is complicated by the discovery of the victim’s questionable activities and hidden identity.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and crime as RJ navigates the complexities of the case, which involves a choir director who was also an accountant with a dubious past. The investigation reveals connections to a range of individuals, including a striking salon owner and a potentially dangerous client. As RJ delves deeper, he faces challenges that threaten not only the case but also the safety of those involved. This edition, comprising 248 pages, offers a compelling start to the RJ Franklin Mystery series, complete with soul food recipes that add a unique touch to the narrative.
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A house fire is extinguished to reveal the body of a choir director. The smell of gasoline points to murder.
Thomas Warrendale was employed by First Baptist Church, where Detective RJ Franklin Jr. is a parishioner. Recovering from a car accident, RJ is on leave from the police force in St. Joseph, Indiana, when this puzzling case calls him back. His insider’s knowledge makes him the obvious choice to lead the investigation.
The congregation doubled after Warrendale revamped the music to appeal to a more youthful crowd. RJ’s godmother, Mama B, gives the detective an earful about the choir director’s non-musical activities. Warrendale was also an accountant and a “fancy pants” seducer. His clients believe the man was stealing from them. Warrendale turns out to be an alias; his real name was Tyrone Warren, once a highly paid CPA in Cleveland. Was Warren in hiding? From his stone-faced wife? A disgruntled client? Now someone is breaking in to the dead choir director’s office and the homes of his former clients. Believing the vandal to be the killer, RJ is particularly concerned about the safety of one client, the striking owner of two hair salons.
Book 1 in the RJ Franklin Mystery series. Soul food recipes included.
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