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The Tequila Killings (A Murder on Maui Mystery Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Robert W Stephens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 290 ratings

A deadly fall. A dodgy past. Can Poe uncover the truth before a match made in paradise ends in disaster?

Edgar Allan “Poe” Rutherford has the luxury of picking and choosing the cases that spark his curiosity. So when his love-struck mother-in-law demands he trail her latest squeeze, he thinks he’s wasting his time. Until a mysterious woman from the boyfriend’s past falls off his balcony to her death.

As he digs deeper, he discovers a chain of underground connections starting with a rising tide of corruption in Miami and washing up on Maui’s white sandy beaches. But Poe’s solved enough cases to know dodgy dealings don’t necessarily make the man a murderer…

With the body count climbing, can Poe protect his mother-in-law and solve the case or will a killer destroy a chance at a happy ending?

The Tequila Killings is the eighth standalone novel in a series of murder mysteries with an island state of mind. If you like charismatic private eyes, lighthearted humor, and tropical-storm-grade twists and turns, then you'll love Robert W. Stephens’ Murder on Maui series.

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    A Murder on Maui Mystery
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    292 pages
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  4. Publication date
    August 27, 2018
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GMPCHV1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eleven 22 Entertainment LLC (August 27, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 290 ratings

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Robert W. Stephens

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Robert W. Stephens is a writer and filmmaker. After graduate school, he worked for a variety of video production companies as a production assistant and grip on commercials, infomercials, and documentaries. Eventually, he moved up to writing, producing and directing for many Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, and government organizations.

Over the years, though, he began to feel the desire to get back to telling his own stories through novels and independent films. To date, Stephens has published 17 novels, including the Murder on Maui mystery series, the Alex Penfield novels, and the standalone dark thrillers Nature of Evil and The Drayton Diaries. His first film, House of Fallen, is a gothic thriller about the hunt for fallen angels, and it received distribution in 2011.

In his spare time, Stephens enjoys traveling and photography. For a free e-book copy of his books Aloha Means Goodbye and Ruckman Road, visit his website at robertwstephens.com

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Customers enjoy this mystery book, praising its engaging plot with plenty of twists. They love the characters and find it thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting it's well-written with only a few typos.

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14 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, which features several twists and turns, with one customer noting its clean and humorous approach to mystery writing.

"...the 3 that I have given the last few books, is because it is an enjoyable story, and this time, there are only a very few typos...." Read more

"Enjoyed the story, characters and how the story meshed together at the end." Read more

"...We find his musings both funny and inciteful. We look forward to the next Poe, Alana and Foxx adventures." Read more

"...There are several story lines that cut across books, but the main plot of each book stands alone...." Read more

7 customers mention "Enjoyment"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable, with one mentioning it kept their interest throughout.

"...We have been to Maui and enjoy reading stories that take place on the island...." Read more

"I am totally enjoying this series. All of the main characters are here the few new additions...." Read more

"This is a thoroughly enjoyable book with twists and turns which kept my interest without fail...." Read more

"Love these books. Never want them to end. They get better with each book i swear. Can't wait for the next" Read more

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"...Robert W. Stephens does an excellent job describing the characters and we especially enjoy how "Poe" talks to the reader...." Read more

"...So is a very appealing protagonist who ruminates over each clue as they come along." Read more

"...the "Rockford Files," and his dry humor added to the delightful mix of characters and plot...." Read more

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  • mysterylover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good installment in this series with lots of twists and turns
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2018
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    I was pleased with this latest book, having read all of the other books in the series. This one gave a bit more information about the relationship Poe and Alana have (or don't have, as the case may be) with Alana's mother, as well as some insight into why she acts the way she does. Of course, there are murders and Poe gets wrapped up in solving them, while Alana has to remain on the fringes because her mother is involved with the main suspect. No spoilers here, but Poe and Foxx spend some time working together to solve the mysteries in this one, too.

    The main reason for giving this book 5 stars, instead of the 3 that I have given the last few books, is because it is an enjoyable story, and this time, there are only a very few typos. Simple things like is for it. Still shouldn't be there, but this time there are only a handful of errors in the entire book, and none of the bigger errors noted before. So, perhaps Mr. Stephens has spent more time on proofing and editing this book, which I do appreciate!

    I will look forward to any further books in this series, and hope the positive attention to putting out an error-free book continues! Nice job, Mr. Stephens.
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  • Shirley J. Caster
    4.0 out of 5 stars Same great locale
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
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    Enjoyed the story, characters and how the story meshed together at the end.
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  • mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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    My wife and I have read all eight of the "Poe" mysteries. We both totally enjoy them and look forward to each new story.
    This latest book, number 8, "The Tequila Killings" was an excellent story. We have been to Maui and enjoy reading stories that take place on the island.
    Robert W. Stephens does an excellent job describing the characters and we especially enjoy how "Poe" talks to the reader. We find his musings both funny and inciteful. We look forward to the next Poe, Alana and Foxx adventures.
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  • William Brock
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful story in this series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
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    I am totally enjoying this series. All of the main characters are here the few new additions. There are several story lines that cut across books, but the main plot of each book stands alone. I find the Mysteries inventive, enough plot twists to keep you guessing. So is a very appealing protagonist who ruminates over each clue as they come along.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars I like an easy going flow of the syory
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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    I chose 4 stars instead of 5, because I felt that this story lacked some deeper insights into characters and their motivations. With that said, I enjoy a light read like this one. I will look for more books by this author.
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  • Linda Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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    This was the best one yet, in my opinion. Many, many things going on and so much action and drama. I loved it!
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  • MJP
    3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2018
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    Too silly to be a murder mystery. I read another book of this series and enjoyed it. This one just silly for me
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  • April McClaskey
    5.0 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC BOOK!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
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    This is a thoroughly enjoyable book with twists and turns which kept my interest without fail. The author's narrative reminded me somewhat of the "Rockford Files," and his dry humor added to the delightful mix of characters and plot. Robert W. Stephens has become my latest author to follow; I intend to read all his books!
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  • Shirley Blane, author of The Widow's Revenge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another satisfying novel of life and crime in the wonderful surroundings of Maui
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2018
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    Poe, our hero, addresses us, his readers, throughout this series, which at first I found surprising. However, I enjoy this author's style of writing. Poe went to Maui to visit a friend and ended up living there. Giving up a hated career as an architect, he finds himself investigating a series of crimes, which invariably involve murder, often more than one. Add in an attractive police detective with whom he falls in love and an adorable dog called, wait for it, Maui, add a dollop of humour and you have book you won't be able to put down. Luckily, it is part of a series so one finishes this and just starts the next one....
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  • Leslie T
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2018
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    This is the 8th in the Murder on Maui series and I loved it as much as the first seven. These books by Robert W Stephens are a fun read, made more so by the characters who are all now very familiar and the suspenseful plot that "Poe" always solves. I am waiting patiently for more books in this series.
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