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One Reporter.
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Five Knives.
“Great thriller. Engaging.
Bailey does it Again!”
—Rt. 66 Publishing
Five Knives is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series — a novel that opens on the first day of Will Finch’s journalism career. Everything that Finch learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives.
When he investigates the distress signal, Finch discovers a woman handcuffed to a bedpost. Over the following week, he uncovers a conspiracy that ties the murder to a series of bombshells. The victim’s bankruptcy. A global stock fraud. A murder spree that began in Baghdad and is now haunting the citizens of San Francisco. Is this the work of a serial killer, a copycat — or both?
But before he can file his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch’s leads evaporate. Within days, three victims are dead. Does a pattern of five knife wounds provide a clue? Can he unravel the mystery before he — and his fiancée — are caught up in the web of murder?
~ Reader Reviews ~
"A great read. Action that does not let up until the end. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for their next novel."
"Don't count on starting it and then putting it down! A page turner."
"A good mystery on its own, but if you have ever read any of the other of the series this one will fill in the gaps about how Will began."
"Good story with believable characters. Very entertaining."
"This story shows the darker side of human nature and how to bring the bad guys to justice. I loved the book. It's a quick read."
"A definite winner! A very believable book. If you haven't read any of the series, start with this one, you won't be sorry."
"Will Finch is not a super hero, but he is a man with soul. Anyone tempted to read just one of the Will Finch series, start with this one."
"Very believable. The plot is very exciting, with some excellent action to keep it rolling on at a great pace."
High intensity tension that pulls the reader towards the breaking point."
Five Stars. "Does the five knives pattern have a hidden meaning.....like more deaths coming?"
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D. F. Bailey is the author of the Will Finch Mystery Thriller series,
an Amazon bestselling author, a Whistler Independent Book Award, and W.H. Smith First Novel Award finalist.
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