The Houseboat Murders [Paperback]

Paul Wagner (Author)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Paul H. Wagner is the author of All Rise: The Criminal Trial of 4 Teens, Just One Mo, The A-Club Mystery, and Jock Jokes and Other Stories.

He edits the Internet magazine About Teens (www.aboutteens.org) from his home in Sacramento, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (January 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595383408
• ISBN-13: 978-0595383405
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,600,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Well-written Mystery with All the Bells and Whistles, April 14, 2006

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Editor, Author, Publicist (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Houseboat Murders (Paperback)

The Houseboat Murders is a mystery that takes us into the lives of Jack McBride and his son, Troy, who are still struggling to settle into a life after the death of their wife and mother. Jack takes life one day at a time, ignoring the nagging thoughts of alcohol while Troy cringes with the introduction of yet another bimbo into his father's life. When Jack receives a call from the Sheriff's office where he once worked, he takes his son along to check out a murder scene. Horrifyingly, they discover three blood spattered victims dead in a houseboat. Jack completes his assignment, and while he doesn't plan to continue his involvement in the investigation, he is drawn further in as the story unfolds.

Troy, a typical teenage boy, discovers that one of the victims was a schoolmate, which preys upon his young mind. While drug dealers and corrupt law enforcement complicate the plot, Troy focuses on befriending a lonely "new girl" at school. When he begins to question her mysterious behavior, the plot thickens.

This story is a well-written mystery with all of the necessary bells and whistles to keep the reader coming back for more. The characters are compelling and the California setting completes the picture while the intricate plot unravels. As with all good mysteries, I was fooled right up until the end. At 130 pages, I only wish the book had been longer. Good job, Paul!

5.0 out of 5 stars Vonnie Bennett, March 22, 2006

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Vonnie B - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Houseboat Murders (Paperback)

This book is so good, I couldn't put it down. That comment may be overworked, but I literally did not stop reading it once I started. What a great story. Well written and thoroughly enjoyable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder mysteries at there best!, February 28, 2006

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Shaneqia Michelle - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Houseboat Murders (Paperback)

I read in my spare time, and when I started this book, I conveniently had a lot of spare time! The ironic plot and twisted events make The Houseboat Murders one of the best books I have ever read!