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The Stove Creek Butcher

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THE STOVE CREEK BUTCHER by Paul Wagner - In this tale of grisly murders in a small town, Paul Wagner delivers a plot that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. When Rob Smith, a detective from the San Jose, arrives home for a visit to the small town of Stove Creek, he discovers the town and his family have been caught in the clutches of a religious cult, the founder of which seems to have his hands into everything. When a dismembered female, last seen at the cult compound, turns up, Rob is recruited by the local sheriff to assist in the investigation. Before long, he is a suspect himself, but subsequent murders indicate another killer and Rob is exonerated and ultimately becomes crucial in finding the murderer. A well-written novel with a carefully-crafted plot, this a real page turner. Paul's writing just gets better and better.

The author did an excellent job in introducing his players and kept me guessing who the real suspect was. Overall I found the book very entertaining and easy to read in a few hours. The title and the prologue sounded a bit strong, but the story progressed without getting too graphic.

Overall, a excellent short story and I recommend it for your enjoyment.

First, I found the short, rapid fire chapters addictive. I kept wanting to read one more. This made for a fast reading of this serial killer mystery. Second, the author laid out the initial crime scene in the prologue and developed the plot from there. He gives you the chance to suspect a number of the characters. Then the capture and exposure of the perp are somewhat of a surprise. A good novel to let you get away from your daily routine.