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A DEAD RED MIRACLE: #5 in the DEAD RED MYSTERY SERIES Kindle Edition

by RP Dahlke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,473 ratings
A mysterious message. A shocking suicide. A case that could blow her career before it begins. It's Southern Arizona and PI-in-training Lalla Bains is always seeking problems to fix. But when she volunteers for a all night search-and-rescue in the desert, she isn’t expecting to find an elderly Native American dancing on a cliff… or his cryptic words to her before leaping to his death. And when the man’s grandson shows up at her office demanding to speak to her supervisor, she’s convinced there’s a connection. And discovering her mentor is padding his retirement fund with blackmail victims, Lalla goes to his home for a confrontation. But her answers go up in flames when the house explodes with him inside. Until she discovers a link between her boss’s murder the body count will only go up. Can Lalla before she’s fatally ensnared? A Dead Red Miracle is the fifth book in the Dead Red humorous mystery series. If you like smart female heroines, crazy twists and turns, and fast-paced drama, then you’ll love RP Dahlke’s hilarious whodunit.

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"Another great book by one of my favorite authors!"

"I am always excited when a new book comes out because they are always good! Ms. Dahlke never disappoints! Lalla and Pearlie are magnets for trouble and they find plenty in this new adventure. By investigating a cold case they turn up dead bodies right and left while trying to avoid becoming a victim themselves. Fast paced and never a dull moment, this is a book you will enjoy! " By Sherry E. Wells

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5 stars: A DEAD RED CADILLAC (1st in the popular Dead Red Mystery Series)
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I absolutely loved reading about Lalla and Caleb. Wow !!!! I was intrigued from I opened this book. Sad to say all I accomplished today was reading this book ��. Just couldn't put it down until I was finished. Loved how it all came together in the end. ... Can't wait to read another !!!

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Beginning with A Dead Red Alibi, Lalla and her family will reside in South East Arizona where she will divide her time between a fledgling P.I. business with cousin, Pearlie Bains, and volunteering as a team member with Cochise County Search and Rescue.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0121GWOVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dead Bear Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 259 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1518856754
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  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 5 of 7 ‏ : ‎ The Dead Red Mystery series
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My protagonist for the Dead Red Mystery series is a tall, blond ex-model turned crop-duster who, to quote Lalla Bains, has "been married so many times they oughta revoke my license."

Lalla is no Danielle Steele character & she's not afraid of chipping her manicure. Scratch that, the girl doesn't have time for a manicure. The first three books are based on my time running my dad's crop-dusting business in the Central Valley of California. Beginning with A Dead Red Alibi, I moved just about everybody to South East Arizona where Lalla and cousin Pearlie continue to chase down criminals.

A Dead Red Cadillac

A Dead Red Heart

A Dead Red Oleander

A Dead Red Alibi

A Dead Red Miracle

A Dead Red Gamble

A Dead Red Horse Thief

A NEW mystery series featuring a paranormal woman detective (who doesn't know she's got this gift) and her side-kick, Mai-Lin Song (who doesn't know she's a dog). Hiding in Plain Sight, Book One is coming soon on Kindle.

My romantic suspense books are also on Kindle: A Dangerous Harbor, and Hurricane Hole. If you liked my Lalla Bains series, I know you'll love these books: More romance, more suspense, in an exotic location with nastier bad guys and a bald parrot!

My website features deals and steals for my books and author's I can honestly say I enjoy reading.

Oh, and one more thing: I do prizes every month, mostly from my travels. Sign up here: https://rpdahlke.com/contest/

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this mystery novel, praising its crazy twists and turns and well-written plot. The book features quirky characters and humor, with one customer noting how the landscape plays a pivotal role in the story. Customers find the book easy to read and light-hearted, keeping their interest throughout.

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144 customers mention "Enjoyment"144 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining, particularly noting that they loved all five books in the Dead Red Mystery Series.

"...They are funny sometimes and usually interesting. And this is without any bizarre assistance from witches, magical cats, and the like...." Read more

"...Each one was better than the previous one. They are full of humor; full of twists and turns. In this last book, all the family moved to Arizona...." Read more

"...book takes place in the new venue but it is every bit as alive and fun as the first few in the series...." Read more

"...Still a worthy read." Read more

87 customers mention "Plot twists"74 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the book's plot twists, describing it as an action-filled drama with plenty of suspense and crazy turns.

"...They are full of humor; full of twists and turns. In this last book, all the family moved to Arizona...." Read more

"...The story line was good but I was a little disappointed in the explanation of why. Still a worthy read." Read more

"...There really are a lot of twists and turns in this one and as I mentioned quite a few laughs along the way...." Read more

"...was presented with an eclectic cast of characters and a mystery that kept me intrigued, especially when all the pieces came together as the author..." Read more

65 customers mention "Readability"61 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read with a well-formed plot, describing it as a wonderfully written mystery of murder.

"A Dead Red Miracle is a mystery with many twists and turns. I like Lalla Bains and her offbeat collection of family and friends...." Read more

"...is light and not really deep and brain-pounding, but I love the way the author writes, I love the characters, I love the realness of the stories...." Read more

"This was a good mystery read. Good characters and loved the descriptions of the area as I had lived in that location for a couple of years...." Read more

"...Since this was book #5 in this series--they obviously can be read as stand alone!" Read more

62 customers mention "Character development"60 positive2 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, appreciating their quirky nature and humor, with one customer noting that the heroine avoids doing stupid things.

"...deep and brain-pounding, but I love the way the author writes, I love the characters, I love the realness of the stories...." Read more

"This was a good mystery read. Good characters and loved the descriptions of the area as I had lived in that location for a couple of years...." Read more

"...I like how this was presented with an eclectic cast of characters and a mystery that kept me intrigued, especially when all the pieces came..." Read more

"...It is not as funny as the others, but it is worth reading. Characters are well developed. Story line is plausible...." Read more

28 customers mention "Humor"25 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning how the comedic antics of the characters make it entertaining.

"...They are funny sometimes and usually interesting. And this is without any bizarre assistance from witches, magical cats, and the like...." Read more

"...Each one was better than the previous one. They are full of humor; full of twists and turns. In this last book, all the family moved to Arizona...." Read more

"...well rounded, plot is believable, and the comedic antics of some characters makes the book entertaining." Read more

"...the book. This fifth in the series holds a good mystery and much humor. A good read." Read more

19 customers mention "Description accuracy"14 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the book's descriptions, particularly noting the accurate portrayal of the area and the landscape's pivotal role in the story. They value the inclusion of Cochise County native American background in the characterization.

"This was a good mystery read. Good characters and loved the descriptions of the area as I had lived in that location for a couple of years...." Read more

"...There is a combination of the Native American beliefs and legends woven into the story...." Read more

"...Set in Arizona, the landscape plays a pivotal part of the story." Read more

"...Disjointed action, clues that aren't followed up, a lot going on but the reader is a bit in the dark...." Read more

15 customers mention "Interest"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and light-hearted, with one mentioning it's a great escape from everyday strife.

"The more I read this series the more I love reading them. Never a dull moment! Lalla ,Caleb,and Pearlie are fantastic characters...." Read more

"I've read several of these "Red" novels, and they are light entertainment...." Read more

"...As usual, the mystery is not easy to figure out, and keeps one interested throughout. The reader is never sure just how things will work out...." Read more

"...At times light-hearted but with a serious crime to solve!..." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it interesting and colorful, with one customer noting how it weaves legends into the narrative.

"...love the way the author writes, I love the characters, I love the realness of the stories...." Read more

"...There is a combination of the Native American beliefs and legends woven into the story...." Read more

"Recipe for fun suspense: Two (2) beautiful blondes One (1) lying, cheating P.I. One (1) Hunky Police Chief..." Read more

"...Yes, it was number 6 in a series, but each is a new story, with the same core people: Lalla, her husband, Caleb, her dad, and her cousin, Pearlie." Read more

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is a thoroughly enjoyable novel-twists, turn and laughs!
I had never read a book by this author before and really did not know what to expect. Am I ever glad I took a chance--I laughed out loud at Lalla and her cousin as they tried their best to become licensed PI's! There is also a couple of investigations they have to conclude--after their business partner is found murdered! Will they ever be able to get their PI license? There really are a lot of twists and turns in this one and as I mentioned quite a few laughs along the way. It is a thoroughly enjoyable novel and I will be certain to read more of this series. Since this was book #5 in this series--they obviously can be read as stand alone!
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  • Lora S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lallla and Pearlie get serious (sort of)
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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    A Dead Red Miracle is a mystery with many twists and turns.

    I like Lalla Bains and her offbeat collection of family and friends. They are funny sometimes and usually interesting. And this is without any bizarre assistance from witches, magical cats, and the like. This time, Lalla and Pearlie are doing their best to become legitimate private investigators, so the mystery that jumps up and envelops them this time is not something they accidentally fall into as most of their previous adventures have been.

    Lalla Bains and her cousin Pearlie are attempting to become licensed private investigators by apprenticing with another licensed private investigator by the name of Ron Barbour. They have bought out his business, and among the conditions of the sale are that he will mentor them for the required three years and write letters of recommendation to the state of Arizona a the end of that time so that they can obtain their own licenses.

    But as the three-year period draws to a close, they have fewer and fewer clients and Ron seems to be spending all his time in a bar. When a potential customer shows up claiming he just talked to Ron and refusing to discuss anything with the two ladies, they decide it is time to hunt down their missing mentor. When he isn’t at the bar, they try to locate him at his house – the first time they have done so.

    This does not go well. As they are trying to figure out whether Ron is home, the whole place explodes.

    Their first suspect is Sheriff Ian Tom’s nephew, Damian White, who had evidently hired Ron to find out who shot his father years earlier. Lalla and Pearlie are worried about him and the Sheriff. However, it appears that, despite his attitude problems, Damian isn’t responsible for this crime. Nor does he seem to be behind the multiple other attacks on Lalla and Pearlie.

    Both the killer and their reason prove to be surprising. But the biggest surprise of all is that after Ron’s two ex-wives find the secret place where he had been hiding the money he was diverting from them (and abscond with almost all of it), they leave behind something Lalla and Pearlie need even more.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A Dead Red Miracle
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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    I zipped right through all five of the books in this series. Each one was better than the previous one. They are full of humor; full of twists and turns. In this last book, all the family moved to Arizona. Pearlie and Lalla are working as full time PI's, even though they are not licensed yet. They are working with a licensed PI with whom they have a contract to buy his business at the end of three years; and he will write a letter of reference for them to obtain their license. He gets murdered and they learn just how dirty he really is. He has been hiding clients and money from them, even though they are supposed to be partners. While working to find his murderer, another murder takes place, and then another. And this is only part of the action in this book.
    Note to Author: At the end of this book a note says book six would be out in January, 2016. I can't find it. Looking forward to reading it.
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  • Sally Dunn
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015
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    This is a fantastic series of books and I highly recommend them all! So maybe the series is light and not really deep and brain-pounding, but I love the way the author writes, I love the characters, I love the realness of the stories. I need time after reading these books to come out of the story. In other words, I get so caught up I tend to believe I'm there so need a reality check after reading! I could hang with this crowd all the time. I want them for my besties! This particular book takes place in the new venue but it is every bit as alive and fun as the first few in the series. Characters are well rounded, plot is believable, and the comedic antics of some characters makes the book entertaining.
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  • vickie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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    This was a good mystery read. Good characters and loved the descriptions of the area as I had lived in that location for a couple of years. The story line was good but I was a little disappointed in the explanation of why. Still a worthy read.
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  • MikiHope
    5.0 out of 5 stars is a thoroughly enjoyable novel-twists, turn and laughs!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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    I had never read a book by this author before and really did not know what to expect. Am I ever glad I took a chance--I laughed out loud at Lalla and her cousin as they tried their best to become licensed PI's! There is also a couple of investigations they have to conclude--after their business partner is found murdered! Will they ever be able to get their PI license? There really are a lot of twists and turns in this one and as I mentioned quite a few laughs along the way. It is a thoroughly enjoyable novel and I will be certain to read more of this series. Since this was book #5 in this series--they obviously can be read as stand alone!
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    is a thoroughly enjoyable novel-twists, turn and laughs!

    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
    I had never read a book by this author before and really did not know what to expect. Am I ever glad I took a chance--I laughed out loud at Lalla and her cousin as they tried their best to become licensed PI's! There is also a couple of investigations they have to conclude--after their business partner is found murdered! Will they ever be able to get their PI license? There really are a lot of twists and turns in this one and as I mentioned quite a few laughs along the way. It is a thoroughly enjoyable novel and I will be certain to read more of this series. Since this was book #5 in this series--they obviously can be read as stand alone!
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  • Book Lover
    4.0 out of 5 stars A romp in Dead Red country
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
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    This is the third in the Dead Red Mysteries that I have read and it is just as good as the first two. Lalla Bains has married her police chief Caleb, but kept her maiden name for her PI business. Yes she and her cousin Pearlie Bains has bought into a PI business with the hope of getting training as interns and in two years getting their Private Investigator license. The only trouble is that their "boss" is pulling a fast one on them as well as blackmailing clients and stealing. When they realize this they both go to his house and find him on the floor just as the house explodes. The cousins must prove they can solve the murder to save their business and keep from being accused themselves. It is another romp in Dead Red territory and I highly recommend it.
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  • Dru Love
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015
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    When we last visited Lalla, she gotten married and was now living in Arizona. Three years later, her and Pearlie’s dreams of owning their own private investigation business is in jeopardy when their partner is murdered and the only way to save their dream is to find his killer, not realizing more death will follow and what a great job the author did in the telling of this fast-paced and action-filled drama. I like how this was presented with an eclectic cast of characters and a mystery that kept me intrigued, especially when all the pieces came together as the author peppered the scenes with red herrings and some twists and turns to keep me glued to the pages as the puzzling case comes to an end. This was a great read and I enjoyed my time spent with Lalla, Pearlie, Caleb and their friends.
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  • Hoener, Birgit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and addictive
    Reviewed in Germany on May 28, 2016
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    You just cannot go wrong with R.P Dahlke and the "Dead Red.." series!
    Lalla and her cousin Pearl are at it again, this time as aspiring Private Investigators whose partner (who incidentally is the one having to help them get their own licence) has been murdered.
    As always, the humorous narration style the quirky characters and an interesting plot will keep the reader glued to the story, sometimes chuckling out lout about the mishaps the two ladies are getting into.
    Although it would be advantageous to read the series chronologically, you do not have to - events from past books the reader might need are shortly included in the current story. I have read them completely out of order, and it did not disadvantage any of the books.
    Go and see for yourself! It is worth it, trust me.
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  • M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2024
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    Like the characters!
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  • Terry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A dead red miracle
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2015
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    Good steady read well put together, getting to be a fan of this author, like the characters 2 crazy females
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  • Kindle Customer Kenny
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2015
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    Good read
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  • Karen Morrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2015
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    I really enjoyed this book, have already read the next book in the series.
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