Murder Off the Books (Sullivan Investigations Mysteries, No. 1) (Paperback)

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"One howling good whodunit, and a terrific debut. MURDER OFF THE BOOKS offers a plot as twisty and fast as an Irish Wolfhound. Whiskey joins the ranks of beloved four-footed sleuths. Great fun!" -- Julia Spencer-Fleming, Edgar finalist and author of ALL Julia Spencer-Fleming, Edgar finalist and author of ALL MORTAL FLESH

"A fast-paced mystery with a lively and indomitable heroine, a tough-guy hero, and a lovable dog." --JoAnna Carl, author of The Chocolate Bridal Bash

"Evelyn David's quirky sense of humor sparkles on every page. Murder Off The Books is a clever, witty romp with plenty of twists and surprises. A laudable debut." --Kathryn R. Wall, author, Bishop's Reach

"One howling good whodunit, and a terrific debut. MURDER OFF THE BOOKS offers a plot as twisty and fast as an Irish Wolfhound. Whiskey joins the ranks of beloved four-footed sleuths. Great fun!" --Julia Spencer-Fleming, Edgar finalist and author of All Mortal Flesh

Product Description

A retired Irish Cop and a fast-food loving Irish Wolfhound search for the campus murderer while dealing with a scooter-riding senior with dreams of trenchcoat adventures, a crazed exterminator looking for his ride, and a makeup artist whose mid-life crisis isn't any the less stressful because her clients never complain. A half-million dollars has vanished and a college comptroller is dead. Mackenzie Sullivan, recently retired DC cop and newly-minted private detective, really has no interest in the murder. Mac just needs to find the embezzled money for the university's insurance company. Finding the killer is a bonus that he's not sure he wants to earn.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Echelon Press Publishing; 1 edition (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590805224
• ISBN-13: 978-1590805220
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #348,950 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder Off the Books keeps you reading--and laughing, March 1, 2007

By	Happy Reader (Larchmont,, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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Murder Off the Books is a great read! Suspense and humor are doled out equally. Private detective Mac Sullivan is a former cop-turned-private-eye, and his recurring appearances at his pal's funeral home to pick up whatever vehicle is available means that he conducts stake-outs with his Irish Wolfhound in anything from a hearse to an exterminator's truck. Pet lovers will respond to Whiskey, who helps as only dogs can, and I personally hope we'll hear more from JJ, Mac's initially-unwanted gal Friday. An expanded role for her in future books of the series would be great--she's fun and likable--and delightfully off-beat.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite 5 star whodunit, March 23, 2007

By	Terry South "Quality Book Reviews" (Maryville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Murder Off the Books
by Evelyn David
Echelon Press Publishing
ISBN 13: 978-1-59080-522-0


A definite 5 star whodunit

Do you enjoy a mystery with suspense and a touch of humor? What about a loveable hound? And how do you like your murder mysteries? With a Whiskey Chaser? If so "Murder Off the Books" is for you, it has it all. This is the first in the Sullivan Investigation Mysteries, and with this writing duet, hopefully many more to follow.

Mac Sullivan is a private eye, and a former DC cop who frequently visits his friend's funeral home in order to pick up whatever vehicle is available at the time so he can conduct his stake outs with his loveable Irish wolfhound Whiskey. Mac has used vehicles ranging from a hearse to a pest control van which seems to be used frequently by him. Rachel Brenner is 42 and is recently divorced, she meets Mac Sullivan while he is staking out her house and following her to her new position at a funeral home. Mac and his sidekick Whiskey are looking for Rachel's brother, Dan who is a suspect in the embezzlement of money and the murder of his boss. Rachel joins forces with the attractive Mac Sullivan and his loveable assistant to help prove her brothers innocence. Of course to add a little fun Mac's wolfhound Whiskey hates cats and as luck would have it Rachel has a cat who also hates dogs.

Rachel finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation when her brother comes up missing and is a primary suspect in his bosses' murder. Rachel finds herself being able to manage and cope in ways in which she never expected, but before the end of the investigation, Rachel is finding herself in conflict with not only the killers but also with Mac Sullivan. Will Mac Sullivan find the half million that is missing? Will Rachel's brother Dan be cleared? Or did Dan take the money and kill his boss?

Murder Off the Books has fast paced action, a strong plot throughout; it provides witty believable and memorable characters. And it contains a loveable Irish wolfhound named Whiskey that has a taste for fast-food. This is such an exciting and fun book and the first in the series, I'll be sure to pick up each one to follow in this series.

This read combines suspense, mystery, and humor and is packed with twist & turns, as well as plenty of surprises along the way. It is a real page turner and demands to be completed. I highly recommend this for everyone, a must read, I honestly can't wait for the next one. So if you want a whodunit that contains non-stop action and humor look no further.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good-looking P.I. adds to a good story, March 17, 2007

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Murder Off the Books has found a way to grab most of us: humor, a well-written whodunit with wonderful, zany characters--and a dog who hates cats and a cat that hates dogs. What's not to like?

Just when you thnk you've figured it out, this talented author throws in another twist, another turn. Actually Evelyn David is the writing name for two talented writers working together. (Check out the author's Web site to see whom the two authors are).

Mac Sullivan is a retired DC cop who is now setting up his own detective agency. His dog sidekick is an Irish Wolfhound named Whiskey. He's Mac's buddy, his confidant--you get it.

Rachel Brenner is a cat lover who is recently divorced mother of a teen-age son. Her cat helps her through her mid-life crisis, like having to take her skills to work at a funeral home.

P.I. Mac is staking out Rachel's house and following her to work, because her brother (who may or may not be guilty) of murdering his boss.

The fun begins quickly n this zany and fast-paced mystery. P.I. Mac has his new job, Rachel in her job, both starting over to some degree, both learning to copy with the changes.

Of course Mac is good looking--so there's a little romance thrown in for good measure.

I hope this is the first in a long line of Sullivan Investigations Mysteries--and that the next one is ready so I don't have to wait so long to read more about these wonderful characters.

Armchair Interviews says: Great first book from this duo of gifted writers.