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The killer is also murdering the women right out from under police protection, driving homicide detective Will Trapper crazy, and he slowly depends on Jim to help. There's humor, suspense, wild chases across suburban Detroit with cops, classic cars and motorcycle clubs; murder, mayhem, and a good amount of romance. We all talk a great game about writing, but when you see how hard a guy like Bob is working to make it happen...it's...Wow  Also, I just finished Classmate Murders--well done  Rockin' good fun  - John Locke, Best-selling Author of Donovan Creed series, Lethal People, Lethal Experiment, Saving Rachel and Now \u0026amp; Then. Bob Moats' Classmate Murders is an excellent blend of Elmore Leonard and Philip Marlowe sensibilities, ...and damn if it isn't some great detective writing. - M. Jones, author. Just started Bob Moats' The Classmate Murders WOW. That's all I've got to say. The man can write: -)... Cristyn West - author Plain Jane: Brunettes Beware I must say the author weaves a wicked story plus his humor is a hoot  I recommend reading THE CLASSMATE MURDERS, but you might catch yourself looking behind you all of the time. - Doug Hardin Author of HIDDEN AND IMMINENT DANGERS Your books have been a joy to read. They keep me interested until the last page is turned. Keep up the good Work  B. Scharmann, Rochester Hills, Michigan. I over slept this morn Bob. After I started reading Classmate Murders I couldn't put it down, lol. I loved it  Keep writing  - ODella Wilson, Writer, Blogger. Just finished Classmate Murders  I thought it was great  Love the characters  Off to buy the next one: ) - Janine AKA Soylady, business owner, Things that Make Scents, New Jersey. Moats does the job. Well written. A good read  - Cut to the Chase Reviews by Joanne Chase. This book was a real page-turner as I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next. - Lou Riddell blog review The good news is that this is just the beginning, there are more Jim Richards crime novels to be had, and I will be buying them, no doubt about it. - Flint Books Examiner - Patrick Pillars **** Now Available: The Jim Richards Murder Novels (in order) - Classmate Murders * Vegas Showgirl Murders * Dominatrix Murders * Mistress Murders * Bridezilla Murders * Magic Murders * Strip Club Murders * Made-for-TV Murders * Mystery Cruise Murders * Talk Show Murders * Sin City Murders * Black Widow Murders * Vegas Vigilante Murders * Area 51 Murders * Mortuary Murders * Hypnotic Murders * Sunshine State Murders * Blue Suede Murders * Honky Tonk Murders * Dark Carnival Murders * Lipstick Murders * Pasta Murders * Talent Show Murders * Shyster Murders * Campground Murders * Network Murders * Reunion Murders * Big Apple Murders * Kennel Murders * Trick or Treat Murders * Santa Murders * Wiseguy Murders. 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Is this wife going to die or will the murder of his personal Dominatrix stop his plans? To add to Jim's workload, he also takes on a murder case for a lawyer, to find a mystery woman who can provide an alibi for a man accused of butchering his wife, also a Dominatrix, an odd coincidence. Are the police or someone in high office trying to sabotage this case and send an innocent man to prison, and killing the witnesses? 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Jim and Earl Daws go on a mission to track down the facts from the first murder that set up the rest of the kills. Could it possibly be a dead boy who came back from the grave to murder his mother and the others? The investigation leads them to the miles of storm flood control tunnels under Las Vegas and the discovery of the homeless people who live there. One homeless man recovers Willy from a man who dog-snatched him from Penny and helps Jim navigate through the tunnels as they search for the killer. Will they find the killer in time to keep one last woman alive this Halloween? 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Are the murdered man and the kidnapped man part of a plot to manufacture a new drug to sell on the streets? The story takes a fatal turn when Penny and Sarah are also kidnapped and taken back to Las Vegas for a big demonstration of the drug's potential to the mob. Will Penny will be the victim for the test. 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