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MURDER, MAYHEM & MEXICO


3 Short Stories 10,600 words


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MURDER MAYHEM & MEXICO By Brian L Porter




Summary

Mexico, land of the Aztecs, of mystery and legend is the setting for three exciting and very different tales of murder, kidnapping, and romance. "The Devil You Know" leads the reader deep into the mystery and intrigue of multiple disappearances of the choir members of a small town church. "Compliments of the Boss" sees a beautiful travel agent thrust into a frightening and dangerous situation. "Mexican Therapy" follows the exploits of an expatriate author who's rebuilding a shattered life on the beautiful Pacific coast. Using this dramatic and sometimes wild backdrop, the stories of Murder, Mayhem and Mexico will ensnare you. 

Excerpt

He followed the Cougar from the time the woman left the hotel, keeping his motorcycle far enough behind her so as not to raise suspicion in her mind. Soon after she left the outskirts of Las Varas he made his move, accelerating past her and disappearing from view. Round a particularly sharp bend, he simply stopped the bike, laid it on the road, and assumed a prone position on the blacktop, to all intents and purposes the unfortunate victim of a skid from taking the bend too fast. Predictably, she stopped to help, and as she assisted the poor semi-stunned 'victim' to his feet, he exploded into action, the knife quickly appearing at her throat, subduing the woman in seconds. He forced her into her car and tied her wrists with plastic cable-ties. Taking the wheel of the Cougar, he'd driven her to this remote shack, well off the main highway, where Angelina now found herself securely tied hand and foot to a simple but sturdy wooden chair.

 
Reviews

Murder, Mayhem and Mexico
Brian L. Porter
ISBN:N/A
Eternal Press
Mystery
Ebook
Rating: 4out of 5



Mexico is a beautiful country full of unsolved mysteries where entire civilizations have disappeared and ancient ruins stand hauntingly vacant. The perfect backdrop for three vignettes in a place rich in custom and history.

First, “The Devil You Know” takes us on a journey with detective Juan Morales spanning fifteen years. A much loved and admired priest was found barely alive at the foot of the bell tower of his church where six choir and altar boys have gone missing. A lovely journalist is desperate to find out what really happened at Church of the Virgin Light all those years ago.

A short story rich in characters with a fully developed plot that will leave you surprised at the end. Juan Morales has a touching tale to tell.

Next in “Compliments of the Boss”, a travel consultant leaves her luxury hotel and finds herself victim of a vicious kidnapping. Fearful that she’s been abducted by the serial rapist and murderer plaguing Jalisco, Angelina Cordero plots against her kidnapper with unique results.

In few words, Brian L. Porter gives us a rare glimpse into the beauty of Puerto Vallarta. But there is another side to that beauty in this gripping crime story.

Last, in “Mexican Therapy” we meet Harry, an English author licking his wounds after a divorce in the small, picturesque Mexican village. A charming young girl shares the gift of healing with an introduction to a special new friend that will change his life.

The perfect heartening ending to a trilogy set in a country full of its own mysteries.

Brian L. Porter charms us with his obvious love of Mexico, finding a way to ensnare us into his world with three short stories that leave us hungry for more.


Reviewed by Terri Dukes
irisheyes@acsalaska.net and terri.dukes@gmail.com
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
About the Author

Novelist and short story writer Brian L Porter lives in the United Kingdom and writes from within the beautiful county of Yorkshire. As a full time writer he has little time for other pursuits but enjoys spending time with the family's four rescue dogs, all of whom came from a rescue sanctuary and all of whom had been abused or abandoned before joining Brian's family. He shares his home with his wife Juliet and two step-daughters, and he has a grown-up son.

Having once served in The Royal Air Force, Brian has retained an interest in all things to do with aviation, and he has done a great deal of work with veterans charities over the years. He began his writing career as a poet and achieved much success with his work, being included three times in the UK Top 100 Poets. Brian's novels and short stories have reached a large audience over the last two years, and he also writes a column and acts as poetry editor for an international literary journal. He spends a great deal of time in the study of true crime, criminal psychology and forensics as a means of adding realism to his work.

Brian's Eternal Press credits include Murder, Mayhem and Mexico and three of his stories appear in the Twist of Fate anthology. His work with American authors has resulted in Brian becoming a member of The American Authors Association and The Military Writers Society of America.

More information about Brian and his work can be found at his website, Author Website www.freewebs.com/brianlp