The Holy City Express
A Duke Dempsey Mystery
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Jesse Gossett
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Ron Plante Jr.
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When Inspector Duke Dempsey boarded the luxurious streamliner known as The Holy City Express, he expected a peaceful vacation, a brief respite from his crime-ridden beat. But as the train whisks through the scenic vistas, a chilling scream shatters the calm, and Duke is thrust into the most perplexing case of his career—a mysterious double murder.
With the clock ticking and the train speeding towards its final destination, Duke must navigate a web of intrigue and deceit. The passenger list reads like a who’s who of global power brokers, each with secrets worth killing for. In a world where everyone has an alibi and no one is above suspicion, Duke’s deductive skills are put to the ultimate test.
As the investigation unfolds, Duke realizes that the key to solving the murders lies in unraveling the hidden connections between the influential passengers. With danger lurking in every compartment and time running out, can Inspector Duke Dempsey solve the puzzle before The Holy City Express reaches its final destination?
Join Inspector Dempsey on this high-stakes journey, where every clue could be a breakthrough and every conversation could be deadly. The Holy City Express is leaving the station, and you have a first-class ticket to suspense.
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- Ron Plante
- 12-05-24
The Best of the Bunch
The 4th installment of the Duke Dempsey Mystery has our hero on a luxurious train ride with some of the world's most powerful people. A double murder puts Duke back on the hunt. It's a race against time in this mystery that will keep you guessing until the final chapter. Jesse Gossett once again puts on a stellar performance as he brings Duke Dempsey and this noir story to life.
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