Book Review

The Houseboat Murders     by Paul Wagner    about the author Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0-595-38340-8

1. Kirkus Review 

3. Review by Jon Stanford
Naked corpses in a triple homicide are just the beginning—of the story and the murders—in this engrossing book.  A movie stunt coordinator and two females are the victims found slain in a houseboat. There are no witnesses to the killing.
More murders are triggered by the investigation of the crime, as a diverse collection of sleuths enter the hunt for the killer. Officially, it’s the Sheriff’s Department’s case; but drug dealers have a stake, and an ex-deputy and his teenaged son are drawn into the investigation and take on leading roles.
Jack McBride, the former deputy sheriff, had been the best detective in the department until drinking and brawling got him fired. His son Troy aspires to be an investigative reporter. Friends of Troy and the school they all attend are key elements in the story...because the houseboat killer masquerades as a student to avoid capture.
Author Wagner weaves the killer’s interaction with high school students, the misdirected murder investigation by law enforcement, and the drug dealers' ruthless search into a compelling tale. It is an irresistible plot, skillfully structured,  plausible, and sprinkled with humor.
Not recommended for readers under 16.
Can be ordered at Barnes And Noble (www.bn.com) or any major bookseller.

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