A rookie detective. A veteran partner with a grudge. A murder with a guest list full of suspects... Jacqueline Ryan knew her promotion to Homicide would rankle some feathers. The detective constable worries that the rest of the force won't be able to see past the colour of her skin. And she's not about to let her new, overbearing partner stand in her way... No-nonsense Inspector Paul Manziuk needs a vacation, not a murder case with an overeager newbie. But when a body is found at a ritzy Toronto house party, the new partners have no choice but to put aside their differences. After all, in a house full of smooth-talking lawyers, catty wives, and eccentric guests, anyone could have committed the foul deed... As Manziuk and Ryan's investigation intensifies, the clues only become more perplexing; the alibis more muddled. And everyone has a motive. To solve the murder, the unlikely partners must learn to work together before the killer strikes again... Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife is the first novel in a series of classic-style whodunits set in modern-day Toronto. If you like witty dialogue, large lists of suspects, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love J.A. Menzies' puzzling mystery. Get Shaded Light to join the hunt for clues today! The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries in order: Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman Also look for: The Case of the Homeless Pup: A Paul Manziuk &amp; Jacquie Ryan Novella 7 Short Stories including The Case of the Sneezing Accountant featuring Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan

Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife: A Paul Manziuk & Jacquie Ryan Mystery (A Classic Police Procedural Series of Traditional Whodunits Set in Contemporary Toronto)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Menzies, J. A.

Mystery

MurderWillOut Mysteries

A veteran detective. An up-and-comer. They'll need to flip the script to stop a retirement home murderer...Jacqueline Ryan thought she had everything figured out. But between the detective constable's insufferable partner and her growing relationship with a pro ballplayer, she wonders if her next case should be her last... Inspector Paul Manziuk thinks he might be past his prime. When he's told to let his newbie partner take the lead on the next case, he's worried that the murder scene at a retirement home could be a bad omen... Manziuk knows that death in a seniors' complex is pretty standard but not in Toronto's ritziest high-rise for elderly creatives. He and Ryan pay close attention to an attention-hungry Broadway star, a thriller writer, and a ballerina with a dark past. But every time the partners think they have a lead, it goes cold... To solve the murder, the veteran must learn to work under the newbie before another resident becomes a victim... Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman is the third standalone novel in a series of classic whodunits set in modern-day Toronto. If you like twisty plots, eccentric suspects, and relatable detectives, then you'll love J.A. Menzies' artistic mystery. Buy Shadow of a Butterfly to join in the art of investigation today! The Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan Mysteries Series in order1. Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife2. Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host3. Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old WomanThe Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan NovellaThe Case of the Homeless Pup. Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan Mysteries Series in order: 1. Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife 2. Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host 3. Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman Paul Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries Series The Case of the Homeless Pup Short Stories Collection by J. A. Menzies 7 Short Mystery &amp; Suspense Stories Single stories (These are included in the above book.) "The Case of the Sneezing Accountant: A Manziuk and Ryan Short Story" "The Day Time Stood Still" "They Can't Take That Away From Me" "Revenge So Sweet"

Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman: A Paul Manziuk & Jacquie Ryan Mystery

The Case of the Homeless Pup: A Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan Novella (The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries)

Literature & Fiction

United States

Murder Will Out

A rookie detective. A veteran partner with a grudge. A murder with a guest list full of suspects…Jacqueline Ryan knew her promotion to Homicide would rankle some feathers. The detective constable worries that the rest of the force won't be able to see past the colour of her skin. And she's not about to let her new, overbearing partner stand in her way…
No-nonsense Inspector Paul Manziuk needs a vacation, not a murder case with an overeager newbie. But when a body is found at a ritzy Toronto house party, the new partners have no choice but to put aside their differences. After all, in a house full of smooth-talking lawyers, catty wives, and eccentric guests, anyone could have committed the foul deed…
As Manziuk and Ryan's investigation intensifies, the clues only become more perplexing; the alibis more muddled. And everyone has a motive. To solve the murder, the unlikely partners must learn to work together before the killer strikes again…
Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife is the first novel in a series of classic-style whodunits set in modern-day Toronto. If you like witty dialogue, large lists of suspects, and twists you won't see coming, then you'll love J.A. Menzies' puzzling mystery.
Get Shaded Light to join the hunt for clues today!

Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife (The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries)

“A finely drawn police procedural written in the style of Georgette Heyer, long considered queen of the British mystery genre... appealing characters, creative plot and classic Agatha Christie style writing.” The Suspense Zone It's Toronto in July. Homicide detective Inspector Paul Manziuk is mourning the death of his best friend. Constable Jacqueline Ryan is trying to get her bearings and figure out how to keep from irritating an already-stressed Manziuk without losing her self-respect. But not far from Toronto police headquarters, two people are speaking words that will lead to murder. Rico Velasquez, the Toronto Matrix's new Cuban pitcher, is determined to prove he deserves the huge contract he’s been given. So he explodes in anger and derision when a reliever gives up a home run that takes away his win. A day later, Stasey Simon, a radio talk-show host who thrives on controversy, asks on-air for a volunteer to knock some sense into Rico. Before long, groundskeepers at the Diamond Dome find Rico's body in the bullpen, and Manziuk and Ryan are given the task of arresting the murderer before the case escalates into an international incident. Of course, Stasey herself is a prime suspect. So are several other members of the sports media, an obsessed fan, Rico's neglected wife, the pitcher Rico embarrassed, the elusive owners of the baseball team, and a Marilyn Monroe wannabe who seemed to think Rico was her Joe DiMaggio. Manziuk draws on his own love of the game of baseball while Ryan struggles to make sense of a sport she’s never watched. “A master of plotting, [she] seeds her tale with concealed clues and innuendos that keep readers guessing until the very end.” Library Journal “There are plot twists galore and you are guessing to the end. I had to stay up all night to finish it….” Natalie York, Armchair Interviews “The writing has humour, the story-telling is edged with compassion, and the characters are well drawn.” Don Graves, The Hamilton Spectator "Baseball. There are few things that say lazy, hazy summer days than that sport. But this book is anything but lazy or hazy.” Vero Caravette, Mysterical – E -The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries Series in order -1. Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife -2. Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host -3. Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman Short stories Collection by J. A. Menzies -7 Short Mystery & Suspense Stories Single stories(These are included in the above book.) -“The Case of the Sneezing Accountant: A Manziuk and Ryan Short Story” -"The Day Time Stood Still” -“They Can’t Take That Away From Me” -“Revenge So Sweet” To stay informed of J. A. Menzies' new releases, just copy this url and sign up: jamenzies.com/subscribe/ *Originally published as Glitter of Diamonds by N. J. Lindquist

Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host (The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries)

A luxury residence in downtown Toronto. A group of artsy seniors. Caring staff... An idyllic scene? Or a setting for murder?Death in a seniors' complex? Not that unusual. But the murder of a resident of Serenity Suites, a high-rise for affluent seniors in downtown Toronto, is highly unusual. Detective Inspector Paul Manziuk and his head-strong new partner, Constable Jacqueline Ryan, take on the difficult task of figuring out "whodunit."Suspects include a famous Broadway actress and her young musician husband; a best-selling thriller writer; the former host of a popular radio talk show; a ballerina with a shady past; and a retired children's singer who might be reading too many mysteries.Residents fear a murderer who thinks he's doing elderly people a favour, and wonder who'll be next.Homicide detectives Paul Manziuk and Jacqueline Ryan, themselves dealing with personal issues, try to allay the residents' fears while following every rabbit trail that comes up. As they sort through half-truths and long-buried secrets, they realize that those with opportunity had no motive, and those with motive, no opportunity. They know they're missing something, but what?In her third Manziuk and Ryan mystery, J. A. Menzies once again delights readers with complex characters, tight plotting, and a satisfying conclusion.Paul Manziuk and Jacquie Ryan Mysteries Series in order:1. Shaded Light: The Case of the Tactless Trophy Wife2. Glitter of Diamonds: The Case of the Reckless Radio Host3. Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old WomanPaul Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries SeriesThe Case of the Homeless PupShort Stories Collection by J. A. Menzies7 Short Mystery & Suspense StoriesSingle stories (These are included in the above book.)"The Case of the Sneezing Accountant: A Manziuk and Ryan Short Story""The Day Time Stood Still""They Can't Take That Away From Me""Revenge So Sweet"

Shadow of a Butterfly: The Case of the Harmless Old Woman (The Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries)

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