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The Perils of Panacea: A Sydney Brennan Novel (Sydney Brennan Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Judy K. Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 161 ratings

For over a decade, JD Devereaux's son has believed his father is dead. But he's not. At least, not yet.

PI Sydney Brennan returns to west Florida to track down a friend's missing father, but she soon discovers that the man disappeared for a reason. Wherever JD Devereaux goes, men with guns aren't far behind. Before Sydney can reunite him with his son, she'll have to get Devereaux out of Panacea Point alive.

The Perils of Panacea features the Florida private investigator with a knack for getting into trouble who doesn't know when to quit. (See below for reading order.)

Like Sue Grafton's alphabet series? Then Sydney Brennan is right up your dimly lit alley. So if you're looking for a mystery with believable characters and "just enough humor to offset the dark," click the Buy Now button to read The Perils of Panacea today!

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  1. Book 3 of 8
    Sydney Brennan PI Mysteries
  2. Print length
    419 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 25, 2015
  5. File size
    2.0 MB
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The Sydney Brennan Mysteries alternate between novels and novellas. The reading order is:

1) Back to Lazarus: A Sydney Brennan Novel
2) Secrets in Stockbridge: A Sydney Brennan Novella
3) The Perils of Panacea: A Sydney Brennan Novel
4) No Safe Winterport: A Sydney Brennan Novella
5) Braving the Boneyard: A Sydney Brennan Novel
6) River Bound: A Sydney Brennan Novella; and
7) Grave Truth: A Sydney Brennan Novel

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For over a decade, JD Devereaux's son has been raised to think his father is dead. But he's not. At least, not yet.

Private investigator Sydney Brennan agrees to track down Devereaux because she'd do anything to give her friend a chance at knowing his father. Of course, Sydney believes the most dangerous thing she'll face in the Florida Panhandle is memories of her most recent investigation. She couldn't be more wrong.

Devereaux is a man on the run. He doesn't want Sydney's help, dodging her at every turn, and he refuses to tell her who's after him or why. Soon dead bodies start dropping, and Sydney isn't about to let Devereaux become the next victim. But when they're outgunned and outmaneuvered, will Sydney's quick wits and stubborn resolve be enough to keep them alive?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00V7Y6QTW
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 419 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 161 ratings

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Judy K. Walker

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A recovering criminal attorney, Judy K. Walker has enough spare letters after her name (and student loan debt) to suggest that insatiable curiosity is something fictional Tallahassee PI Sydney Brennan inherited from her creator. Fortunately, Judy’s curiosity rarely involves murders.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Judy returned to her roots in the Appalachian supernatural thriller Dead Hollow trilogy (Prodigal, Founder, and Heir). Now she's back at work on the next Sydney Brennan book.

Judy writes from her home in rainy East Hawaii, where she is surrounded by husband, feral pigs, and assorted geckos.

Find out more about Judy and her books at www.judykwalker.com

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH SYDNEY BRENNAN: Many authors say their characters are their alter egos, doing the things they've always wanted to do in the ways they wish they could do them. At the risk of sounding shallow, my private investigator Sydney Brennan--with her shoulder-length, curly red hair--is my Hair Alter Ego. It's hard to tell from the ancient, faded, pre-digital photo at the right, but when I was very young I had red ringlets of curls. (And yes, shockingly, that is a book in my hands.) They never grew back after my first haircut, and my mother still laments their loss. The red hue is long gone and as for the curls, the best I can do now is a persistent cowlick and the occasional unruly wave.

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Customers find this book to be a great read with engaging characters and good humor. Moreover, the story keeps readers spellbound, with one customer noting it has lots of twists and turns.

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Customers find the book to be a great read and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer specifically praising the excellent writing.

"...story, the relationship within it, the smart as s telling...all very readable while projecting the fact a young boy loved his mother and really..." Read more

"...A surprisingly great find with this series, there is humor, adventure, humility and enough to keep you reading to the next book" Read more

"...novels I read, the better I like her -- and Judy K. Walker's excellent writing...." Read more

"Enjoy reading Judy Walkers novels. She takes you on a very detailed trip on each adventure...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning they are easy to connect with.

"...The other characters are interesting and not without their own humor...." Read more

"...One can almost feel the weather, see the setting, understand each character, and feel the fear!" Read more

"...I enjoy as much as Janet Evanovich, excellent story telling, great characters and laugh out loud humor when I am not expecting it...." Read more

"I love this series. The characters are great, especially Sydney...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot of the book, describing it as a good mystery that keeps readers spellbound, with one customer noting its many twists and turns.

"...layered and interwoven puzzles that Sydney must unravel make for compelling reading." Read more

"...A surprisingly great find with this series, there is humor, adventure, humility and enough to keep you reading to the next book" Read more

"Enjoy reading Judy Walkers novels. She takes you on a very detailed trip on each adventure...." Read more

"I have found an author I enjoy as much as Janet Evanovich, excellent story telling, great characters and laugh out loud humor when I am not..." Read more

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"...I enjoyed the humor and the development of Sydney and her band of friends. So it's worth four stars to me...." Read more

"...A surprisingly great find with this series, there is humor, adventure, humility and enough to keep you reading to the next book" Read more

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  • Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery with Humor - a Great Match
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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    I love the way Sydney thinks! She isn't romantically involved with anyone at this point but you are left with the idea that she is headed that way. The other characters are interesting and not without their own humor. JD (a new character) appears in this book and I have high hopes he will be in the next one. He and Sydney have something going on between them ( could be a budding romance) even though they may not yet realize it. The mystery surrounding JD has yet to be solved which means there has to be another Sydney book coming soon. I can't wait!!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Inteestng
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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    Four stars because few things are perfect. However, the pace of the story, the relationship within it, the smart as s telling...all very readable while projecting the fact a young boy loved his mother and really wanted to know his father. The ups and downs occurred at just the right times to keep one reading.
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  • GrumpyGranny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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    I love complexity in all its forms. Sydney is a complex character and Ms Walker has populated Sydney' s world with equally complex individuals both good and bad. Those people then interacting in finely layered and interwoven puzzles that Sydney must unravel make for compelling reading.
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  • Melinda Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sydney Brennan gets her man - and lets one get away...or did he??
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018
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    Oh Sydney, how you do thrill! Once again she takes us on a rollercoaster ride and still leaves us wanting more at the end. Will she and JD ever find their way to love? Will Sydney ever quit pissing off Glenn? Can't wait to find out......
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  • Mel H. Pine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Sydney Brennan Fans
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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    I'm hooked on Sydney Brennan and would give this book a fifth star if I could follow the murder plot a little better. I enjoyed the humor and the development of Sydney and her band of friends. So it's worth four stars to me. If you've developed a taste for Sydney, read this book. If you have not yet met her, start with one of the others.
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  • Jessica Gladson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humor, adventure, humility
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019
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    A little bit of what we all aspire to be is wrapped up in Sydney Brennan. A surprisingly great find with this series, there is humor, adventure, humility and enough to keep you reading to the next book
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  • Mary W. Matthews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great outing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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    The more Sydney Brennan novels I read, the better I like her -- and Judy K. Walker's excellent writing. Before I proceed to Book 4, I'll pause only to advise newbies to start with Book 1. They need to experience the thrills of Book 1 to make THIS novel even more thrilling. And, toward the end, even scarier....
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  • Kathy Keating
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2017
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    Enjoy reading Judy Walkers novels. She takes you on a very detailed trip on each adventure. One can almost feel the weather, see the setting, understand each character, and feel the fear!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2017
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    great read
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great strong, funny, female lead!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2017
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    I love the sense of humour scattered throughout the book and the way Judy describes each character, they really come alive!!!
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