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Honor Code (A Mystery Novella) by [Cathy Perkins]

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Is Beason missing...or running?

In a small southern town where everyone normally knows each other’s business, veteran detective Larry Robbins must solve the disappearance of eighty-year-old widower, African-American George Beason.

When evidence arises that Beason may have left town on his own, it would be easy for Robbins to close the case, but his gut instinct tells him more’s at stake. As he uncovers clues about Beason’s deceased wife and his estranged daughter, Robbins must untangle conflicting motives and hidden agendas to bring Beason home alive.

With HONOR CODE, Cathy Perkins delivers a mystery NOVELLA linked to her award-winning mystery, THE PROFESSOR.

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Publication date

December 5, 2013
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1494 KB
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Honor Code is another multi-layered and intricately plotted story by Cathy Perkins that I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery. - Have You Heard Book Reviews
Cathy Perkin's Honor Code is a tense police procedural whose hero is a taunt mix of weariness and optimism. The book begins with the kidnapping of the old man and as the mystery unravels the layered strands of family disfunction, fading communities and fractured marriages reveal a cop whose seen it all but still strives to make a difference. The crime and its solution are riveting, but not as compelling as the detective at the center of book.- Beachside Reviews
The opening scene is powerful in its imagery and emotion... the secondary characters added layers to the story that made me forget I was reading a novella - Renee Rearden

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In a small southern town where everyone knows each other's business, veteran detective Larry Robbins must solve the disappearance of eighty-year-old widower George Beason.

When evidence arises that Beason may have left town on his own, it would be easy for Robbins to close the case, but his gut instinct tells him more's at stake. As he uncovers clues about Beason's deceased wife and his estranged daughter, Robbins must untangle conflicting motives and hidden agendas to bring Beason home alive.
From award-winning author Cathy Perkins comes a mystery novella related to her suspense, THE PROFESSOR.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009STQQIE
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Mountain Publishing (December 5, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1494 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #2,145,014 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,922 in Financial Thrillers (Books)
- #5,324 in U.S. Short Stories
- #17,830 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)

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An award-winning author, Cathy Perkins's stories draw on her years in the financial industry, where she observed the hide-in-plain-sight skills employed by her villains. She writes financial-based mysteries but has fun exploring the relationships in her characters' lives. A contributing editor for International Thriller Writers' The Big Thrill, she has handled the blog and social media for the ITW Debut Authors, and coordinated the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.

When not writing, she does battle with the beavers over the pond height or sets off on another travel adventure. Born and raised in South Carolina, she now lives in Washington with her husband, children, several dogs, and the resident deer herd.

To learn more about Cathy, please visit her website ( https://cperkinswrites.com ) or follow her at BookBub ( https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cathy-perkins)

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Renee Rearden

A Great Mystery Novella

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2012

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As a rule, I generally stick to my favorite genres...but I'll read any novel (or novella) that catches my attention. Honor Code's book description did just that.

In a small, southern town an elderly widower disappears under questionable circumstances. Detective Larry Robbins knows in his gut George Beason needs help...and he intends to find him before it's too late.

The opening scene is powerful in its imagery and emotion. I connected immediately with both the victim and the hero. George Beason had to be found, and Robbins had to find him.

Though this police procedural is fast paced, the book never lost my interest. I also enjoyed the secondary characters. They added layers to the story that made me forget I was reading a novella. That doesn't happen often.

Honor Code is a great read that I would recommend to anyone that loves mysteries...and the fact it features characters from Ms Perkins' debut novel The Professor makes it even better!

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Dorothy Johnson

Dark and honest police procedural

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2012

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Honor Code isn't the kind of book I usually read. It's darker and grittier than I'm used to, but I still enjoyed the mystery. Set in my home state, the story follows the movements of a detective in a small town as he works to uncover whether the disappearance of an old man is due to foul play. The more Robbins pokes around, the more questions he uncovers. After a violent start to the book, it settles into the search and how the police work to stop a deadly crime.

Cathy Perkins knows how to keep the reader guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Honor Code and look forward to picking up her future releases. I recommend Honor Code to readers of realistic mysteries.

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Paul M. Steinle

Ex machina

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015

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"Honor Code" had the makings of a good detective story - interesting characters in an interesting place. Then the author appeared to lose interest in writing this story, so she tagged on a conclusion which was a classic deus ex machina. The chief detective character "happens" to see evidence of some random vandalism and it leads him to "solve" the mystery. After that comes a stilted epilogue that is nothing more than baffling. This author may have a good book in her, but this one is not it.

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013

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The timeless descriptions began with the first paragraph and continued throughout the story. Ms. Perkins tale is unique because the reader not only follows the manhunt, but also the struggles of the detective in his private life. I also enjoyed the southern backdrop of her story that can only be told by a person who lived there.

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TRW

Fast-Paced Novella

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2012

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This is a great little novella featuring characters from her recent debut novel, The Professor . I flew through it in one night because I couldn't put down the fast-paced story. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and was surprised by the twists and turns. I can't wait to see more out of this author!

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k.c. quinn

Solid short story

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012

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This is a very well written, quite short mystery that is a compelling, interesting read. The only negative is of course the length, or lack of. You just get fully invested in the story and the characters and then it's over. I'm glad to read anything by this author and hope for a full length novel soon.

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Barbara Mcauliffe

OK

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014

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This was pretty good. The story made sense and the characters were consistent. The problem I see with it, is that I never felt I knew any of the characters. In fact until reading the reviews here, I didn't know the main character's name.

But well worth the time.

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Sally Bayless

Honor Code, a mystery novella

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2013

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In "Honor Code," a police procedural novella, the author deftly draws each character, from the veteran detective Larry Robbins, who's investigating the disappearance of a missing elderly man, to Beatrice Munson, the hardened mother of suspect. You see the characters in your mind and you understand them. But I bet you won't see the ending coming! Very nice twists!

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