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Made A Killing (Alex Warren Murder Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Zach Abrams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Nobody sheds a tear when local troublemaker Scott Stevenson is found with an ivory tusk driven through his torso.

D.C.I. Alex Warren is tasked with bringing the killer to justice. The case turns out to be more complicated than expected, as they begin to investigate the numerous people Stevenson has harmed.

When they stumble upon a web of crimes motivated by sex and greed, it becomes clear that there's much more to the case than they anticipated.

With the body count rising and clues few and far between, can Alex Warren and his team close the case before more lives are lost?

Made A Killing is a gripping tartan noir mystery set in the tough, crime-ridden streets of Glasgow.

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★★★★★ - "Tight cast of interesting characters."

★★★★★ - "Mr. Abrams does a great job of bringing the gritty streets of Glasgow to life."

★★★★★ - "This book is an intriguing escape. It was dark but not too dark. As a reader, I enjoyed every twist and turn. The setting is made authentic not only by the author's Glasgow upbringing but his ability to visualize the grey, gloomy Scottish November that is a perfect setting for this whodunit."

★★★★★ - "The characters were great. The reason for the murder was believable. I can see it happening in real life."

★★★★★ - "I found it so hard to stop reading that I missed my regular Tuesday TV show."

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About the Author

After a successful career in business and finance, Zach Abrams recently started writing fiction. His first novel 'Ring Fenced' was published in November 2011. This is a crime story with a difference, having an underlying theme of obsession, power and control. This novel was followed by a collaboration with Elly Grant to produce 'Twists and Turns' a book of short stories and flash fiction. Alike his central character in 'Ring Fenced,' (Benjamin Short), Zach Abrams completed his education in Scotland and went on to a career in business and finance. He is married with two children. He plays no instruments but has an eclectic taste in music, although not as obsessive as Benjamin. Unlike Benjamin, he does not maintain mistresses, write pornography and (sadly) he does not have ownership of such a valuable company. He is not a sociopath (at least by his own reckoning) and all versions of his life are aware of and freely communicate with each other. Zach has completed his second novel 'Made a Killing' which has recently been published. This is a fast moving, gripping novel set in the tough crime-ridden streets of Glasgow. More in keeping with 'Made a Killing,' Zach was raised in Glasgow and has spent many years working in Central Scotland

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01IS20MPE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Next Chapter (July 19, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1414 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1481134752
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Having the background of a successful career in commerce and finance, Zach Abrams has spent many years writing reports, letters and presentations and it's only fairly recently he started writing novels. "It's a more honourable type of fiction," he declares.

Writer of the Alex Warren Murder Mystery series, set in Scotland, Zach has also written the psychological thrillers ’Ring Fenced’ and '133 Hours' and the financial thriller ‘Source’, as well as collaborating with Elly Grant on a book of short stories.

Zach is currently producing a non-fiction series to help small businesses -using the collective title ‘Mind Your Own Business’. The first, 'So You Think You Want to be a Landlord' is already available.

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Website : http://zachabrams.wix.com/zach-abrams

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zach-Abrams-author-463346010364540/

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Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012
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Made a Killing by Zach Abrams hooked me from page one. I had a difficult time walking away from this book. The `who done it' style of this mystery had me wondering until the end. The ending was far from being corny. It was well thought out and satisfying. The characters were great. The reason for the murder was believable. I can see it happening in real life. In fact, I am sure it has. I was truly saddened when I finished the book. If Zach continues to write mysteries, I will continue to read them, for he has made a fan out of me.
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Anne Violette
4.0 out of 5 stars Detailed, believable characters and good storyline
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2013
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I found the intricate details to be very well thought out and the storyline was interesting. The author does a great job building up the characters and letting you really get to know them through descriptive detail. Great dialogue, too. I like books that use dialogue to give the reader a sense of their personalities.

The only reason why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was because it seemed as though he skimped on the editing. Either his editor did not review the work enough or maybe the author tried to do it himself, so I did find a few distracting errors and wordiness in areas that an editor would have tightened up. But overall, I would never toss a great book just because of a few nit-picky grammar or punctuation things, so I was able to overlook these things and enjoy the mystery and plot of the story. I would have maybe liked to see a different beginning but was able to get into it after a few pages... it's just like you get the dinner right away without getting an appetizer first. If you know what I mean?

I feel this book overall for the value is a really great read and I am definitely a big fan of mystery books!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
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Entertaining and fast movinG story. Good characters. Good ending. The writing was good but a bit stilted. I would read another book by him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Never a dull Moment
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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I have forgotten I started this book and wondered why I hadn't finished it so I started reading it again And it took right off with action and I thought normally I would not put this book down but read it all the way through as it is very good...... So be ready Be ready to read it All the way through hopefully you have time to read it all the way through at once
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AmyJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Looking forward to more by this author
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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I have to say I quite enjoyed this book. Unfortunately there was a little bit of telegraphing some of the ending, but the particular events were unexpected. The author is good with detail, but not excessive about it, so you can form a picture in your head, but you don't have to read exhaustive descriptions. There was a loose end left untied which is a bit frustrating, but perhaps it will show up in a future book in the series. I fully intend to read the rest of the books in the series. It was that good! The characters are believable and likable, with enough imperfections to keep them believable. There is a side plot I quite liked, especially how it worked out. If you're trying to decide whether to read this book, I highly encourage you to do so. I'm off to read Book 2!
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Robert Bordas
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent authentic Scottish "whodunnit"
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012
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The very refreshing style of Zach Abrams keeps you fascinated from the first page of this mystery until the end and beyond. Masterly carved, live characters, smoothly flowing storyline with nice twists direct you to the final revelation. The delicate, often pun-based humor appropriately spices the story. The setting is made authentic not only by the author's Glasgow upbringing but his ability to visualize the grey, gloomy Scottish November that is a perfect setting for this whodunnit.

Mr. Abrams will make a killing with his mystery and I would not be surprised if this became the first part of a series. I suspect Alex Warren, the DCI of the story, could be well the next Taggart... Until then I am looking forward to reading "Ring Fenced" from the same author.
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Monster Alice
4.0 out of 5 stars Plot good, editing needed
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
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The mystery was handled well, but there was a mort of descriptive text that slowed the story down. The police characters were handled well and all were essential to the story. The author shows a lot of promise, but could use more editing.
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PETER D MAHER
5.0 out of 5 stars Made A Killing will keep you on your toes
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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Zach weaves a good tale of Scottish police work set in a relatively small town in Scotland. He adds authenticity to the story by detailing travel by foot or vehicle to different locations throughout the town and its environs. The investigation of the murders reveal a web of crime and deceit not readily visible at the time of the first murder. The characters of members of the police taskforce and some romance add spice. The storyline moves along and maintains enough interest for the reader to return to it after interruptions. There doesn't seem to be very many grammatical errors resulting from digitizing the novel but they would be hard to detect by someone not familiar with the local colloquiisms.
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cooliosmum
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2023
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Thoroughly enjoyed reading this suspense thriller so much I had to buy the sequel! Twists and turns galore. Highly recommend.
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Hoener, Birgit
5.0 out of 5 stars great combination of plot, narration style and characters
Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2018
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A murder has been committed, and everyone seems glad that the victim is dead, including the head of the investigating team, Alex Warren. The reader follows the team during their minute collecting of proof, unraveling mysteries, and dealing with their own private problems.
Great start to a series I think am going to like very much. Very realistic and sympathetic characters, struggling with their own problems and prejudices, a great plot with twists and turns, and a very captivating narration style make this a great "whodunit" which kept me glued to the pages until the end.
More please!
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ozzieinfrance
1.0 out of 5 stars Mainly derivative
Reviewed in France on May 11, 2018
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Looked like being interesting but before long there was so much derivative, time wasting off the point narrative about the characters that I could not continue ..might try again later if I can bring myself to it ...a possibly good story ruined by lack of wholesale editing of unnecessary stuff. Worse, the writing was just descriptive ...he did this ..she did that .. they did something else ... a problem with the "show not tell" rule ...the author has a long way to go to become a good writer. I am now modifying my review having managed to finish .. it got a bit better and less annoying but still rather predictable and somewhat shallow while at the same time didactic ...Thought about adding a star but decided not to.
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Cheryl De Beer
5.0 out of 5 stars Made A Killing.
Reviewed in Australia on November 4, 2021
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Very enjoyable. Captured the allure of internet dating sights and the excitement it produces, as it seduces participants into situations that they probably would not have believed possible. Well done. Look forward to reading more from this author.
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Lynne S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2016
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Being from Glasgow there was so much that I could relate to which made it all the more enjoyable.
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