Before You Accuse Me - Paperback

by Steve Liskow (Author)

Bad exes make bad clients.Years ago, Sarah McKinnon dumped Chris Guthrie and moved hundreds of miles away for a new job and, eventually, a new husband. Soon after that, Guthrie nearly lost his leg in a shoot-out that cost him his job as a Detroit cop.Now Sarah's new husband is in trouble and she wants her PI ex- to get him out of it. Against his better judgment-and that of his new companion Megan Traine-Guthrie flies east, where he and Megan find Sam Henderson accused of killing his mistress. He has a motive, the opportunity, a weak alibi, and maybe the murder weapon-which has disappeared. When they dig deeper, they find an even more damning motive.Unfortunately, someone else has found it, too.

Author Biography

Steve Liskow is a panelist and mentor for both the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. Before turning to writing full-time, he taught high school English for thirty-three years. He also acted, directed, produced, or designed for nearly 100 theatrical productions throughout central Connecticut. His first Woody Guthrie Novel, Blood on the Tracks, won Honorable Mention for the Writer's Digest Self-Published Novel Award, placing in the top ten of over 1500 entries. The Kids Are All Right, the fourth Zach Barnes novel, was a finalist for the Shamus Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. This is his thirteenth novel. His short stories have won the Black Orchid Novella Award from the Wolfe Pack and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine (twice), Honorable Mention for the Al Blanchard Story Award from the New England Chapter of MWA (three times), and a nomination for the Edgar Award. He lives in Connecticut with his wife Barbara and two rescued cats. He also plays guitar. For more information about his writing and workshops, visit his website www.steveliskow.com and like his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/steveliskowcrimewriter.