Published July 11, 2014
A Bonafide Detective
It’s 1960. The Russians have nuclear missiles off the coast of Florida. The Sexual Revolution is about to send the world spinning. Intellectuals are predicting the death of God.
All that aside, fifteen-year-old Dewey “Doc” Ruggles has real challenges to deal with. He needs to find a babysitter for his little sister, Snowball, so he’ll have time to solve his hometown’s most chilling cold-case murder. It’s his chance to be a local hero and attract evil’s opposite: true love.
A chance sighting from atop a Catholic church is the break he needs. Knowing what he knows now, there’s no turning back. If he wants to become a bonafide detective, he’ll need to outwit Junior Mentz, the town psychotic bully, stop Cuban communists out to assassinate a future US president, and solve the riddle of a mysterious nun who’s out to pull off a con of Biblical proportion.
Then again, maybe he’s imagining the whole thing. Sister Theresa doesn’t think so. The problem is she may not be the best expert on reality. According to a local legend, she may already be dead.
Best Selling Author
Tim Twombly
With a pen dipped in the vibrant ink of magical realism and historical intrigue, Twombly crafts a world where the past collides with the fantastical, where reality is choreographed by forces of both destiny and desire.
In Twombly’s universe, the mundane deftly intertwines with the miraculous. What would seem harrowing, suddenly morphs into the hilarious. Readers find themselves on a rollercoaster ride, absent the seatbelts. A moment later, they’re wondering, “Is it really true that love conquers all?”
A conjurer of compelling characters and twisty plots, Twombly stands as a literary juggernaut, a breakout writer who spins yarns that captivate and spark the imagination.
Grip this book with both hands. You’re in for a wild ride.
Quirky, fast paced, with elements of suspense, humor, and the supernatural. There’s a touch of a “smart Forrest Gump” in the juxtapositions and meet-ups with historical characters. The dialogue sparkles and the narration moves the story along.
– Amazon Reviewer
Whisps of the supernatural flow in and out of the story as well which heightens the intrigue and mystery. You’ll feel like a kid again and long for the simplicity of youth while you re-experience heart throbbing adolescent turmoil and suspense. This story will also renew your faith in the universal truth that good always conquers evil and leave you feeling really good! Highly recommended!
– Linda Martin
I loved every inch of this book from cover to cover. The story reminded me of The Goonies, one of my favorite kid adventure mystery stories. The writing is what truly makes it special. Every description gives you a visual image that you can relate to and ofter laugh out loud about.
– Mark A. George
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