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CAPITOL MURDER (Shepherd & Associates Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Judith Erwin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 384 ratings
FIRST BOOK IN NEW SERIES FROM AWARD WINNING AUTHOR JUDITH ERWIN FEATURING PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR JAKE SHEPHERDHis social skills won’t win friends. He doesn’t care. But when in trouble, the ruggedly handsome cowboy, Jake Shepherd, is the man to have on your side. A topnotch PI and former FBI agent with a Yale law degree, he can shoot the wings off a mosquito at 100 yards, read a suspect like a restaurant menu, and catch the eye of the ladies. On the job, Jake offends clients, maneuvers suspects, and takes full advantage of a unique relationship with his former FBI supervisor—always in the pursuit of justice. Just when you think you know him—look out. Love him or hate him. Never underestimate him.In CAPITOL MURDER, Jake meets Atlanta attorney Scarlett Kavanaugh when the husband of her estranged twin (a U.S. senator) is found dead. A savvy Harvard Law graduate, Scarlett is a formidable match for Jake with her quick wit, intelligence, and self-confidence. Sexy sparks hover as Scarlett assists in Jake’s investigation of the murder
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    Shepherd & Associates
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  4. Publication date
    January 26, 2021
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Male and Female detectives; Crime-solving duo; K-9
Brilliant PI; Smart team mate; flirtatious; sharp dialogue
a dead senator; a missing child; theft of masterpiece art;

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  • "Jake Shepherd is the latest private investigator cum lawyer that may well soon find his rightful place in the canon of literary sleuths. . . . Offending people is his gift, but so is reading suspects like a restaurant menu, as well as exuding a James Bondish charm that appeals to women." - Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite
  • "Be warned - this is an exceptional, captivating read. . . . The two main characters, Jake and Scarlett, are intriguing. The dialogue between them is sharp and witty . . ." - Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite"
  • "Loved it! A good mystery has good characters. I think that is the strength in this semi-legal whodunit. A story with a former FBI agent turned PI with a divorce lawyer trying to uncover the truth on a very messy murder found a place in my reading home. In other words, I want to read more of this author's works." - Rebecca Graf ( author of Wring a Book Review) for Reedsy.com
  • "Capitol Murder is a thrilling start to the Shepherd & Associates series. I was hooked from the first page and just couldn't put the book down. . . . I had an absolute blast reading Capitol Murder and look forward to reading more books from the series." - Pikasho Deko for Readers' Favorite
  • "This is a well-crafted crime seasoned with romance, written in prose that is top-notch and featuring rock-solid characters. . . . Judith Erwin writes expertly and enriches her writing with frequent doses of wit and humor. I can't wait to discover more about the characters in the next books in the series." - Grace Masso for Readers' Favorite
  • "Brimming with suspense and containing a hint of romance, Capitol Murder (Shepherd and Associates Series Book 1) by Judith Erwin is a sensational murder mystery. Beautifully written, the novel contains a riveting plot, a captivating storyline, appealing characters, and several twists and turns winding throughout the storyline. It is an extraordinary mystery novel that will captivate and entertain everyone who relishes suspenseful murder mysteries." Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite

From the Author

Capitol Murder is my first book in the Shepherd & Associates Series of crime-solving mysteries with sexual tension but not the first time readers have met Jake Shepherd--a one-of-a-kind PI with no time for social graces but with phenomenal skills, Jake has been one of my favorite characters to get to know. In The Ballet and The Studio, he came on the scene to help the protagonists achieve their goals with shades of his personality and audacity. In Capitol Murder, he is full-out--puzzling, captivating, and annoying Scarlett Kavanagh while she assists in his investigation of the murder of her brother-in-law. Adding spice to Jake's role is his relationship with his ex-wife's husband, his former FBI supervisor--a relationship Jake takes full advantage of without apology. I encourage readers to visit my web site (juditherwinofficialwebsite.com), subscribe, and read "The Vow," a short story revealing some of Jake's foundation. I hope you enjoy the sexy PI with a Simon Cowell-Gregory House personality and will continue to follow him in his next book, currently in progress, Faith Lost.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RCCGP1N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emerald Cat Press (January 26, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 384 ratings

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Judith Erwin

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The Price of Murder marks the ninth book by award-winning author, Judith Erwin. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Judith has spent the vast majority of her life in Northeast Florida where she practiced law for over twenty-two years before retiring. She is an avid lover of the arts, animals, books, and most of all—her family. Her books have won a Gold Medal in the Florida Authors and Publisher's Annual Competition, been a finalist in the Royal Palm Literary Awards, and a finalist in the International Reader's Favorite Annual Competition. Prior to attending law school, Judith was a freelance writer and is now a contributing writer to Mystery and Suspense Magazine. With three books published in the Shepherd & Associates Series, she is at work on Book 4, A Raging Fire, a sample of which can be found in the back of The Price of Murder book.

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  • perziss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
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    The characters are vivid and realistic, the plot is interesting, and it's well-written.
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  • Sue Lovett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
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    This is a wonderfully written mystery. It has characters that are well written, lots of suspects to keep you guessing, and a plot twist or two. It's the first book that I've read by Judith Erwin, and I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful and educational story!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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    The author, Judith Erwin, had me at her introductory sentence and kept me engaged and delighted throughout the entire book. The scenes were vivid and characters memorable. I was a bit sad when the book ended, having to say "goodbye." Thank goodness Judith has already written Book 2!
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  • wolftracker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023
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    Well written story that leads you through a very plausible scenario. The plot is well laid out and characters are developed in a believable manner. Good reading.
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  • Grammie to10
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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    Didn’t know this author before this book, but I’m hooked! This was a great story- little suspense, little action, little romance.... I liked the main characters and although there were quite a few others involved with the story, it was easy to keep track and follow.
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  • Edmond P. Garrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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    I just finished this book...and I really liked it.. the story line was very interesting with a few turns that I did not see coming. I like the interaction between the two main characters. It is worth the read
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Senator
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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    Great character development, unexpected plot twist and a little romance thrown in to keep pages turning and interest high
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  • Anonymous
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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    Liked the main characters. I figured out early who the perpetrator was. Something about that person just wasn't correct. I disliked the intimate relationship between the 2 main characters, it
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    Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2024
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love her writing style - never a dull moment & always making me think!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
    Reviewed in France on August 6, 2024
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    I stumbled upon this book and certainly don't regret it!
    It's well written, great style, fantastic characters you can imagine developing in the following books, and an interesting plot. A great page-turner I would thoroughly recommend!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Top draw
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2021
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    A very good read, keeps the pages turning, and the banter is enjoyable,it's set up for future books that I will look forward to reading, Recommended.
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