The Case of the Toxic
Tenor, book three in “The Augusta McKee Mystery Series,” is now available
on Amazon. The first two books, The Case
of the Slain Soprano and The Case of
the Disappearing Director, have some nifty reader reviews.
Readers like my protagonist:
“Professor Augusta McKee, just introduced in Susan Moore
Jordan’s mystery The Case of the Slain
Soprano, will take her place among the lady detectives you wish you knew in
person. She’s a no-nonsense voice teacher in spike heels, tough and tender and
smart as all get-out.” - Michaele
“Augusta McGee … is well-drawn for us and we are soon
thoroughly intrigued by this well-dressed and extremely well-shod woman in
midlife with many roles - professor of music, voice teacher, stage play
director, and supportive mentor to faculty and students.” - Catherine
“McKee makes a strong protagonist and I liked her instantly
as she asserts herself in defiance of the detective, who seems a bit
overwhelmed by her, but later regains his composure sufficiently to woo her.”
– Pocopop
About
that detective, Malcolm Mitchell. I owe a lot of thanks to some
remarkable people who’ve been an immense help in developing this series, first
among them retired Cincinnati Police Department Detective Lieutenant Stephen Kramer,
who is former president of the Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society and
former long-time director and current archivist of its Museum. When I started
writing the series, set in Cincinnati in the mid-1960s, Lt. Kramer was kind of
enough to respond to my request for assistance in understanding police
procedural matters in that time and place. He also provided considerable
insight into the mind of a homicide detective, and some of the words uttered by
Malcolm are—with permission—quotes from Lt. Kramer.
I also have to thank my intrepid editor, Ashleigh Evans, who continues to help me through tricky scenes and thorny issues as I follow this new path of writing a series, attempting to make each book fresh and new while keeping the reader engaged by my protagonists and how they deal with each new challenge. When considering the cover for the first book, Ashleigh suggested incorporating what has become the series’ brand: Augusta’s red stiletto.
I also have to thank my intrepid editor, Ashleigh Evans, who continues to help me through tricky scenes and thorny issues as I follow this new path of writing a series, attempting to make each book fresh and new while keeping the reader engaged by my protagonists and how they deal with each new challenge. When considering the cover for the first book, Ashleigh suggested incorporating what has become the series’ brand: Augusta’s red stiletto.
It’s quite a thrill to see the talented Taylor Van Kooten’s
covers as a trio. What a serendipity to find a photo of the engraving for the
original design of Cincinnati’s wonderful Music Hall and learn it was in the
public domain! A perfect background for a murder mystery which takes place in the
building. Taylor’s artistic rendering of the gazebo in Eden Park is stunning.
We’re already thinking about the cover for book number four, which is my current
work in progress.
Reader reviews are vital for an independent author, and if
you’ve read and enjoyed any of my books, I’d be grateful for even a brief
review on Amazon. This review for The Case
of the Disappearing Director by Pocopop
was definitely gratifying. With each book I attempt to hone my writing skills,
and it seems I may be succeeding!
“Jordan weaves an intricate plot that
slowly peels back the layers, reveals her protagonist's depth and nature, while
interspersing Jordan's knowledge and obvious love of opera, classical music,
and performance theater. The music and the theatrical aspects add depth to the
story and characters, and Jordan uses these elements expertly to help tie up
the plot and bring it to a satisfying conclusion. Although Disappearing
Director is part of a series, the book stands alone, with no need to read the
preceding novel in order to understand this one. I felt Jordan reached new
levels as a budding novelist in this story.”
(In celebration of the release of third book in the series, Book One, The Case of the Slain Soprano, Kindle edition, is on sale for $0.99 until 8 a.m. May 4. Grab it while you can!)
You can find links to the books on my Amazon author page:
Or on my website: http://www.susanmoorejordan.com/
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