{"product_id":"2940013984202","title":"First Case: Murder Alley (McRyan Mystery Series)","description":"Award winning author, Roger Stelljes, delivers a short mystery novel (12 chapters) that is the prequel to the McRyan Mystery Series. An emotionally charged investigation full of unexpected twists and turns, Mac McRyan will need to follow a convoluted trail of evidence, secrets, and hidden agendas to help solve a murder mystery that is his FIRST CASE.\u003cbr\u003eFIRST CASE - prequel\u003cbr\u003eTHE ST. PAUL CONSPIRACY\u003cbr\u003eDEADLY STILLWATER\u003cbr\u003eFIRST DEADLY CONSIRACY - special edition 3 book box set - $4.99\u003cbr\u003eELECTING TO MURDER - *** New Release ***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVince Flynn described Roger Stelljes as \"A powerful new thriller voice.\" \u003cbr\u003eFans of John Sandford, David Baldacci and James Patterson will enjoy this fast-moving story of murder, mystery, and suspense; the cast of colorful characters, and its setting in and around Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Case provides an introduction and backstory to the lead character, \"Mac\" McRyan and his fellow detectives. Stelljes' knack for GRITTY and REAL DIALOGUE (slang\/jargon\/behind the scenes dialog), as well as his uncanny sense of place and time, will put you in the middle of the action allowing you to feel the desperation of Mac McRyan and his fellow detectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK DESCRIPTION:\u003cbr\u003eA prestigous job at a top law firm, a beautiful home, and a gorgeous wife all made for an ideal life. But then life gets in the way and changes the course you have selected. For Michael McKenzie \"Mac\" McRyan, a family tragedy meant forgoing a lucrative legal career for one in the \"family business\" - the St. Paul Police Department. After four years as a cop, the ruggedly handsome Mac crosses the crime scene tape for the first time as a homicide detective. The back alley murder of a young trial lawyer from a high profile law firm doesn't add up. In an emotional envestigation full of unexpected twists and turns, Mac will need to follow a convoluted trail of evidence, secrets, and hidden agendas to help solve a murder mystery that is his FIRST CASE.","brand":"Roger Stelljes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47158574022896,"sku":"2940013984202","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013984202_p0.jpg?v=1763949177","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013984202","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}