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Closure: An Eli Quinn Mystery Kindle Edition

by Robert Roy Britt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
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A shocking murder in the normally quiet town of Pleasant, Arizona has the sheriff stumped. Investigative reporter Eli Quinn takes the case, his first as a fledgling private detective, as a way to work through the grief of his wife’s murder.

The senseless killing offers few clues beyond a pool of blood. Quinn leans on his friends, the brilliant reporter Samantha Marcos and sly lawman Jack Beachum, to crack the cold case.

Facing a ruthless thug and a crafty mastermind, Quinn breaks a few rules, and a few bones, to uncover a grisly truth that surprises them all. Solo, his 110-pound German shepherd, emerges as the world’s greatest K-9 private eye, keeping Quinn safe while scaring the bejesus out of the bad guys.

Quinn’s narrative often sports the hardened cynicism of a seasoned veteran … Solo nearly steals the story; he can intimidate with a single bark and a follow-up growl.” — Kirkus Reviews
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Praise for CLOSURE

"Fascinating characters, hard-edged action ... Catapults the series off to a great start."
- Bestsellersworld.com

"A gritty, hard-boiled detective thriller, with a twist of self-awareness that keeps the read fresh and engaging. The story keeps you on your toes through a murder case that proves to be less than typical. Eli Quinn begins his saga as a private investigator with a bang ... Quinn is truly a classic protagonist in the making."
- Self-Publishing Review

"Quinn's narrative often sports the hardened cynicism of a seasoned veteran ... Solo nearly steals the story; he can intimidate with a single bark and a follow-up growl."
- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for other books in the Eli Quinn Mystery Series

FIRST KILL

"Jam-packed with thrilling fight scenes, witty banter, and well-worn characters, FIRST KILL is an excellent addition to the private detective genre with a likeable hero and a lovable sidekick." (5 Stars) - IndieReader

"Methodical, yet fast-paced thriller... FIRST KILL solidifies Quinn as a deeply developed hero with great potential for future installations." - Self-Publishing Review

"Britt offers a sharp, hearty narrative... Another worthy outing for the quick-witted, ever evolving private eye." - Kirkus Reviews

"An exciting thriller ... full of intrigue, sex, and even some humor." - Bestsellersworld.com

DRONE

"A brisk detective novel sequel that packs a punch." - Kirkus Reviews

"Quinn's second case reads as if it were written by a master reaching the height of his craft. With its witty banter, cast of colorful secondary characters, and promising detective agency, DRONE sidles into the genre with aplomb. (5 Stars) - Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Britt's writing moves briskly with prose that Dashiell Hammett or Raymond Chandler might have applauded. Clipped, no-nonsense dialogue, fast-paced prose and tough-guy characters recall classics such as The Maltese Falcon or The Long Goodbye." - BlueInk Review

"Fast-paced with a few thought-provoking twists, DRONE is reminiscent of a noir detective story with a 21st century flair." (5 Stars) - IndieReader

"Immediately absorbing and thoroughly entertaining." - Bestsellersworld.com

"Author Robert Roy Britt's writing is engaging and captivating -- written both with a mature slant and just a little camp. Britt takes on a well-trod genre and introduces a distinct yet fitting addition to its hall of fame. It's hard to make an original detective, but Britt is more than up to the challenge. He does a wonderful job of telling this twisting tale with excellent pace." - Self-Publishing Review

From the Author

Dear Readers: I hope you have as much fun reading my stories as I have writing them. So what can you expect from this one?

CLOSURE is the first book in the Eli Quinn detective mystery series. I spent about 20 years thinking about Quinn, getting to know him, understanding what makes him tick. So this first book explores the motivations that drive him, and introduces the not-so-sleepy town of Pleasant, Arizona, along with a small cast of indispensable sidekicks. And yet it dives quickly into the action that propels these books. 

If you're a fan of Robert B. Parker's Spenser novels, I think you'll really like the wisecracking Eli Quinn. If you enjoy James Patterson thrillers (Alex Cross, anyone?) or Lee Child's Jack Reacher, you'll appreciate the action and suspense that's layered into my mysteries (especially in FIRST KILL). Most important to me, I hope you find Eli Quinn a likeable character, someone you get to know really well, and enjoy rooting for. Oh, and if you haven't met Solo yet, get ready to fall in love with the world's greatest K-9 detective.CLOSURE is probably the brightest, most light-hearted of the books in the series, more like Spenser and less like Reacher. Quinn needed to get his feet wet.

Each Eli Quinn book can be read as a stand-alone, in any order. Dive in wherever you like. Were it me, I'd read them in this order: CLOSURE (book 1), DRONE (book 2), FIRST KILL (book 3), MURDER MOUNTAIN (the short prequel). Some subtle aspects of Quinn's character and his evolving relationships with reporter Samantha Marcos and his best friend, lawman Jack Beachum, are perhaps most fully appreciated by reading them in that order.

There's another Quinn book on the drawing board. But meantime I've diverted my energy to publishing my first thriller, 5 DAYS TO LANDFALL. It's due out Nov. 14, 2016, and is far and away the most action-packed of my books. Kirkus Reviews calls it "a vigorous tale in which a violent, inescapable storm terrorizes everyone, even the villains."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01A06GCKK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ink • Spot; 1st edition (December 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1749 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 79 ratings

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Robert Roy Britt

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Robert Roy Britt is the author of "Make Sleep Your Superpower: A Guide to Greater Health, Happiness & Productivity," and "5 Days to Landfall," a science-based disaster thriller, along with the Eli Quinn detective mystery series: "Closure," "Drone" and "First Kill."

Rob writes weekly about physical health and mental wellness at robertroybritt.medium.com, putting the latest scientific research into plain language with ample context to help people of all ages improve well-being. Separately, his "Age Wise" newsletter on Substack focuses on aging well, no matter how old you are now.

He was the founding managing editor and later editor-in-chief of Live Science, and also editor-in-chief of Space.com, then chief content officer of a media company, leading the launch and growth of several health, science and technology publications. His first journalism jobs were in newspapers, back when a typo could be fixed with an X-Acto knife between press runs. He was an infographics artist at the Asbury Park Press and later an editor at The Star-Ledger in New Jersey.

The writer lives in Arizona with his wife and two dogs, while their three grown children are scattered around the world. When not writing, he's happiest hiking, mountain biking or camping in remote mountain and desert locales with his wife, in search of solitude and the amazing restorative powers of being out there.

Website: robertroybritt.com

Facebook: Robert Roy Britt

Twitter: @robertroybritt

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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Eli Quinn has a new career as a private eye and he is good at it! Eli is a man getting over the loss of his wife. He is capable of violence but doesn't look for it. His sidekick is a smart, police trained German Shepherd.I

He has good friends who are smart and helpful.

I enjoyed this book. It was a mystery with a hint of romance. The dialogue is direct but not too Dragnet...just the facts, Ma"am ... and I found it witty. I look forward to reading more of this series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A best friend. Britt builds a suspense plot that's far ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2016
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I want to hang out with Eli Quinn. That's the strenght of Robert Roy Britt's series featuring novice detective Eli Quinn. In "Closure" Britt delivers a Quinn that one wants as a friend. A best friend. Britt builds a suspense plot that's far from predictable, as the reader experiences wits matching relationships, a human-like man's best friend, David & Goliath battles and landscapes that are Arizona exclusives. What's best, though, is Quinn's humor. In Quinn, Britt has created the master of purposed comebacks. Seriously, I had to ask myself, "did I just laugh out loud?" All that in a thriller that keeps you guessing. Thanks to Britt for a new hero to root for.
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Abby
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read for Phoenix residents !!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017
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I found myself right in the seat next to Eli...because at times I've driven the same roads he was driving in the book. I live in a town that has posse members ( most not as bright as Jack Beachum ). My heart went out to Delores and I liked the interaction between Eli and Delores. Both tragically lost someone they loved and Eli had the need to help Delores find closure. You need closure before you can move on with your life.

I'm anxious to read the next book in the series to see if the relationship with Sam moves forward.
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Lynn Mckamey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
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A fun, short read with an interesting plot! Good characters and a dog too! Who doesn't love a dog in a novel? Can hardly wait to start on the next one. Add this author to your list!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Closure
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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I liked the mystery--very good. I like Eli Quinn; he is a good soul. His wife was killed and he didn't stop until he found the killer. So he has empathy for the widow of a man who was recently killed. The Sheriff has all but given up on the case. In his first case, he earns $1. He has his two friends, Sam and Beacher, and his K-9 German Shepherd to help him. To find out how he does it, you will have to read the story. This would have been a four or five-star rating, had it not been for the profanity, the F-Bomb. Why can't authors realize good stories do not have to have this kind of language?
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JT Patterson
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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Great characters carry the story forward through a modern detective story with everything you could want. A complex main character who is not your run of the mill film noir detective, and a charming gal-friday make this book worth reading alone. The crime is interesting and offers a few twists along the way. Once you get going with it, it becomes very difficult to put down. The detail written into the book is descriptive without being distracting, offering a clear picture of the scene without slowing down the pace of the story. A great read. Very enjoyable. I only hope that this is not the last we hear of Eli Quinn.
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G. Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars A big High-Five
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
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Love the characters - and the way they interact.
Love Solo - the perfect German Shepherd.
And a fascinating plot .... a great read.
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Sydney C.
4.0 out of 5 stars I liked the characters especially well
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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I liked the characters especially well. The story moved quickly and I learned interesting details about Japanese martial arts. For me it is important to learn when I'm reading for fun. I also liked the short chapters. I read at night and can always finish a chapter or two before I go to sleep. I hope Rob keeps writing this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars This author is worth your time
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2016
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I liked this book and found it an easy read. The characters are believable and the story had a modern technology twist that I have not see in others that I have read recently. I am looking forward to seeing more mysteries from this author.
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