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The Corruptible: A Ray Quinn Mystery [Paperback]

Mark Mynheir
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (219 customer reviews)

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April 5, 2011 A Ray Quinn Mystery
How much money would it take for you to betray the truth?
 
Ex-homicide detective Ray Quinn never had glamorous thoughts of the life of a private investigator—but being cornered in a bathroom stall by the enraged philandering husband of a client? That’s something he could live without. Retired from homicide and living with a painful disability, Ray’s options are limited. Stick to the job, keep impetuous sidekick Crevis alive, and spend quiet evenings with trusted pal Jim Beam, that’s about the best he can hope for.
 
As a new client emerges, Ray finds himself in an impossibly large boardroom holding a check with enough zeros to finally lift him from his financial pit. The job seems easy enough: find Logan Ramsey, an ex-cop turned security officer who’s taken off with sensitive corporate information. But few things are easy in Ray’s world, regardless of the amount of zeros in the check.
 
In what should be an open-and-shut case, Ray stumbles across Logan Ramsey in a seedy motel room. Only Ray wasn’t the first to find him. Now Logan’s dead, the client’s information is nowhere to be found, and Ray’s employer is less than forthcoming with the details. Suddenly the line between the good guys and bad guys isn’t so clear. With a foot in both worlds and an illuminating look at an unhappy ending that could well be his own, which will Ray choose?

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Praise for The Corruptible

A violent crimes investigator and author of the Christy-nominated The Night Watchman offers up the second Ray Quinn mystery. When an alcoholic private detective investigates the theft of a high profile company’s sensitive documents, things get complicated when the perpetrator is found dead. Quinn has a burly -- but green -- sidekick Crevis, who learns things the hard way. Mynheir cooks up a number of satisfying subplots and backstories: Crevis gets into police academy despite family and personal adversity; Quinn has a personal life, and loves, and even success in luring and nabbing an e-mail con by posing as a rich elderly woman. Funny exchanges between partners ( “I said look ‘angry and crazy,’ not deranged.”), impeccable action writing, and smooth pacing propel the narrative. The author knows the cop-and-investigation gig, but offers more, managing to be witty, insightful, and introspective. Throw away the cane, Mr. Quinn: you’ve got more cases to solve and a new audience that will knock you over to get to the next one.
Publishers Weekly

“Mark Mynheir is one of my new favorite authors. As a homicide detective, he knows his stuff and his characters reflect it. I’ll be one of the first in line for his next book!”
—Terri Blackstock, author of Vicious Cycle and Predator

“Because of the Night Watchman series, Mynheir has joined my short list of detective novelists I anxiously await new releases from, along with Connelly, Riordan, and Landsdale. After a great start with The Night Watchman, The Corruptible takes things up a notch. If you demand both great plots and great characters from your thrillers, you need to spend some time with Ray Quinn and The Night Watchman Detective Agency. It’s like opening a bag of potato chips—you can’t stop with just one chapter. I read the whole thing in twenty-four hours, through lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Be forewarned.”
—Brad Whittington, award-wining author of Welcome to Fred, Living with Fred, and Escape from Fred

“In The Corruptible we find Mynheir at his best, providing a true insider view on the gritty world of the private investigator. Mynheir’s made up world first whispers, then scratches its way to life with great characters. He mixes delicious evil and the slap of addiction with an even rarer ingredient in the world of crime fiction: the hope of redemption. I want more.”
—Harry Kraus, MD, best-selling author of The Six-Liter Club

“Mark Mynheir knows how to deliver crime fiction with a punch—a terrific setup, strong characters, sparkling wit, crisp dialogue, and viable suspects that keep you guessing right up to the arrest. I’m thrilled that Mark has followed up The Night Watchman with another action-packed Quinn novel. Put this one at the top of your ‘must read’ list.”
—Wanda Dyson, best-selling author of Judgment Day and Shepherd’s Fall

“With The Corruptible, Mark Mynheir scores a home run. This book is the perfect package of a broken hero to root for, a murder that spirals into so much more, and a tangled web of suspects and motives that literally kept me guessing to the bitter end— a rarity! A perfect follow-up to The Night Watchman that stands fully on its own. I loved it!”
—Cara Putman, author of Stars in the Night

“Rich with realism and wit, Ray Quinn grips the crime scene and doesn’t let you go until the murder is solved. Hold onto your seat!”
—DiAnn Mills, author of Pursuit of Justice

“I’ve fallen in love with Ray Quinn. I’m even fond of his sidekick, Crevis. With The Corruptible, Mark Mynheir has written another winning Ray Quinn Mystery. I love Mynheir’s authentic police-crime details and complex, compelling characters. And the plot never makes a false step or lags behind. Do yourself a favor and get a copy of The Corruptible ASAP and enjoy!”
—Lyn Cote, author of Her Abundant Joy

“With the return of beloved character Ray Quinn, The Corruptible is a prime example of a book that grabs you from the beginning and won’t let you go. Mark Mynheir has created another flip-the-pages and stay-up-late-to-finish-the-novel story with characters so real they become your friends and a plot that will make your heart hammer. Don’t miss this fantastic read!”
—Robin Caroll, author of Deliver Us from Evil and Fear No Evil

“A first rate detective novel from a real detective. Mynheir tells a fast-paced, gritty tale of murder and money in Orlando, Florida. His characters are flawed, funny, and deeply human. You’ll find yourself rooting for them—especially main character Ray Quinn—even when they’re making mistakes. The Corruptible is a winner!”
—Rick Acker, author of When the Devil Whistles and Dead Man’s Rule

The Corruptible raises the stakes, intensity, and storytelling of crime fiction to a whole new level of amazing! The insider details immerse you in a dangerous world of high-adrenaline suspense and raise soul-stirring questions you’ll wrestle with right alongside Ray Quinn. As you fly through the pages, take time to laugh, cheer, and say a prayer or two for Ray.”
—Amy Wallace, author of Enduring Justice

About the Author

Mark Mynheir is the author of the Christy Award nominated The Night Watchman, the first Ray Quinn mystery. He has worked undercover as a narcotics agent, as a SWAT team member, and now investigates violent crimes as a detective with the Criminal Investigations Unit in central Florida, where he lives with his wife and three children.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 340 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books; First Edition edition (April 5, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601420749
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601420749
  • Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (219 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mark is a former Marine who's worked in law enforcement over twenty years. He began his career with the Cocoa Beach Police Department and shortly after that moved to the Palm Bay Police Department, where he currently works as a homicide / violent crimes detective. In his career, Mark has worked as a Patrol Officer, an Undercover Narcotics Agent, a S.W.A.T. team member, as well as a Homicide Detective.

Mark has parlayed his police experiences into a successful speaking and writing career. He has written articles for Focus on the Family's Breakaway magazine and Lookout magazine and is the also the author of four novels: Rolling Thunder, From the Belly of the Dragon, The Void, and the Christy nominated The Night Watchman. He and his family currently live in central Florida. You can visit Mark's website at www.copwriter.com or his Facebook account.


Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Spoiler-Free Review April 6, 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)
The second book in the Nightwatchman series, the Corruptible is written by an author with a deep background in law enforcement. This background shines through in the small but important details which show up in every page. The plot and characters are believable and ring true. The mystery and investigation were very well done, and the ending was satisfying emotionally and logically. The writing was in the "pretty good" range. While there were a few clunky turns of phrase and moments of authorial "trying too hard" metaphors, there were an equal number of spot on paragraphs.

I came into the series not having read the first novel The Night Watchman (Ray Quinn Series, Book 1), and I did not have any trouble picking up the back story. The author did a very good job with the exposition. Such a good job, that you are likely not going to want to bother with the first novel in the series if you read this one first.

Overall I am happy to recommend this book to mystery lovers. It has superior details and procedural knowledge, snappy pacing and plot, strong characters, and writing which gets better and better as the book progresses. And when the book was finished, I found myself a bit disappointed that I had to leave that world- which is always a good sign.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars So-so police procedural March 3, 2011
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A dirty ex-cop is accused of stealing corporate secrets by his former employers and winds up dead in a sleazy Orlando, Florida motel room. PI Ray Quinn, himself an ex-cop and former colleague of the dead man, is hired by the corporation to retrieve the stolen secrets which, in turn, leads Quinn into an investigation of the motel murder. All of this results in a rather slow-moving police procedural with an ever-growing list of suspects as the story lurches toward conclusion.

When all is said and done, this is very much a second-tier crime mystery. The characters are mostly one-dimensional. The protagonist Quinn has been written as a typically troubled character, but here really comes across as a dim bulb. Strangely, no one in this novel seems especially smart or interesting. The dialogue is tired and repetitive. The plot lacks tautness and suspense and has more than one false note.

Judging by other reviews of this novel, an earlier book in this series might be better. Skip this one and try the other.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Enjoyable Read March 16, 2011
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I read Mark Mynheir's first Ray Quinn book, "The Night Watchman", and found myself liking it more than I had expected to, based upon the book blurb which was marketing it as a Christian mystery (a genre I've found to be usually boring). So I was wondering how the sophomore entry in the series would do, would it hold my attention like the first one did? I liked the first one enough to want to buy the second one, but since this was offered to me as a Vine reviewable item, I grabbed it up.

I'm happy to say that I enjoyed this book. Starting it up was like being acquainted with old friends. The writing is well-done and the book flows smoothly, one of those books where time passes you by without you being aware of it because you are caught up in the story. There were sufficient twists and turns in the story to make it fun; this isn't going to be one of those nail-biter types of mystery stories that causes the reader just as much stress as the protagonist - you can probably figure out how it's going to end. It's a good yarn, plain and simple - like putting on a comfy pair of pj's. I like the setting (Orlando FL), I like the characters, and I like the ambiance. I wouldn't mind revisiting these characters in another book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars enjoyed the humor
What I liked about Mark Mynheir was his ability to bring humor into a crime/detective novel. That being said, I think he needs more practice--it could have been better written.
Published 1 month ago by TrinaHolden
4.0 out of 5 stars good mystery and suspense novel
I love me a good mystery and suspense novel. This story had me glued in until the very end. This is the first book I have read from this author and it is one of a series, but it... Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. Berry
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, but forgettable
I thought this would be my first Mark Mynheir book... I hoped that since I didn't read the first Ray Quinn book in the series, that it wouldn't affect my enoying this one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved This Mystery
I read The Corruptible without having read the first one and as always that raises some concerns from the start. Will I know what is going on? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brandy Myers
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Read
The story is the second in a series, which I didn't realize when I selected it, but the story stood on its own well enough, and actually made me curious about the first book in the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Clark
3.0 out of 5 stars OK, light-hearted mystery
This mystery is a serviceable entry in the P.I./police procedural genre. It kept my interest to the end okay but I didn't feel it was exceptional. Read more
Published 9 months ago by H. F. Gibbard
5.0 out of 5 stars The Corruptible
I received a complimentary copy of the eBook, The Corruptible by Mark Mynheir through Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing's Blogging for Books program in exchange for an honest... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jodi
3.0 out of 5 stars A Flawed PI, Dirty Deeds, and A Story of Redemption
Just like some things in life, this book is worth the time and the perseverance. That's what you need to know when you start to read Mark Mynheir's "The Corruptible. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richard Brashear
5.0 out of 5 stars Great crime novel... well worth reading
MY REVIEW

Ever watch the Mike Hammer t.v. shows? Read any of Mickey Spillane's crime novels? Well, Corruptible has a lot of that style. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LaTawnia Kintz
2.0 out of 5 stars Can't please everyone.
This book has been sitting in my reader for quite some time. (I am talking months!) I would like to say it was because I forgot about it (partly) or that I had technical problems... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Chrystal Mahan
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