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Hung Out to Die (A Riel Brava Mystery Book 1) Kindle Edition

by donalee Moulton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
Meet Riel Brava. Attractive. Razor-sharp. Ambitious. And something much more.

Riel, raised in Santa Barbara, California, has been transplanted to Nova Scotia where he is CEO of the Canadian Cannabis Corporation. It’s business as usual until Riel finds his world hanging by a thread. Actually, several threads. It doesn’t take the police long to determine all is not as it appears – and that includes Riel himself.

Pulled into a world not of his making, Riel resists the hunt to catch a killer. Resistance is futile. Detective Lin Raynes draws the reluctant CEO into the investigation, and the seeds of an unexpected and unusual friendship are sown. Raynes and Riel concoct a scheme to draw a confession out of the killer, but that plan is never put into place. Instead, Riel finds himself on the butt end of a rifle in the ribs and a long drive to the middle of Nowhere, Nova Scotia.

Why would someone want Norm dead, innocuous Norman Bedwell? A motive for murder is buried somewhere, and self-professed psychopath and cannabis production manager, Riel Brava, works with Detective Lin Raynes, aided by endless exotic coffee blends, to find it. As the noose tightens on an increasingly smaller number of suspects, who knew finding a murderer would be so simple? In the end, of course, it isn’t. It is a chunderfuck. Oh, and, Riel has one helluva wife

Editorial review: Pour yourself a cup of Ethiopian yirgacheffe and savor this often humorous, fast-paced whodunit.[A1] – Rand Gaynor, author of New Old Stories
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    A Riel Brava Mystery
  2. Print length
    233 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    March 1, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BWFSK9W7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BWL Publishing Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 233 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0228624936
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ A Riel Brava Mystery
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Donalee Moulton

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donalee is a professional writer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her articles and short stories have appeared in over 100 publications across North America, including Canadian Business, Chatelaine, Equinox, Ford Times, Maclean’s, The Globe and Mail, and The National Post.

She is an award winning author. Her book Conflagration! won the 2024 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Historical Mystery Suspense. This gripping historical novel is woven around the trial of Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved black woman accused of deliberately setting the devastating fire that destroyed much of Montreal's merchant quarters in 1734.

Her most recent mystery novel is based in a yoga studio. Bind is like coming home to a steaming bowl of tomato soup on a cold winter day. Comfortable and delicious. Like a perfect downward dog.

Her other books include a murder mystery based in Nova Scotia and a non-fiction book about effective communications.

donalee is a longtime educator who has taught communications and writing-related courses at several universities and led training workshops for all levels of government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations in Canada and the United States.

She currently offers a variety of editorial services and workshops to help authors hone their writing and get published.

She has owned and operated a full-service public relations and communications agency, Quantum Communications, for over 25 years.

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  • Tracey S. Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars New favorite character!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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    Riel Brava is my new favorite character. I loved his frank voice, his self-importance as well as insecurity dealing with other people's emotions. And hugging? Are we really doing that again? I'm not a psychopath, but I feel the same way. And I can't wait for another book starring this CEO of the Canadian Cannabis Corp and future president of the USA.
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  • Janet Walters
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery with interesting twists
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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    Hung Out To Die was well-written with a great cast of characters. Though Riel says he's a psychopath, in some ways he seemed more normal than others of the characters. The interactions between the characters are well done. I enjoyed the story.
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  • Susan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Characters! Excellent Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
    Ms Moulton's characters amazed me - her descriptions throughout the story were spot-on for all personalities. I adored the monologue that went along with main character, Riel Brava.
    The ending of the story brought me to tears as every string throughout the story was wrapped up like a beautiful bow. And the last line brought me a chuckle.
    All of it made for a fast read when it's tough to set this kind of book down. I'll read more of her mysteries:)
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  • Mackenzie B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
    This novel was an absolute page turner for me. Moulton grabbed my attention within the first couple chapters and suddenly there was no way I could put the book down without knowing the next piece of evidence in the search for the murderer.

    The dialogue between characters is entertaining, and I loved how each character's relationship with the narrator, Riel, grew as time went on - especially with detective Raynes. Additionally, the nods to Nova Scotian culture throughout the book are familiar and affectionate for anyone who's been there, come from away's like me and locals alike (donairs!!!).

    If you love a good 'WhoDunnit' mystery novel, this one is sure to please. I highly recommend this book!
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  • Cheri Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hung Out to Die
    Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2024
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    Hung out to Die, a made in Nova Scotia mystery, is lively, engaging, humorous, suspenseful, and an enjoyable read. I loved its unique, versatile use of language. The characters are authentic and the author makes insightful observations about human behavior. A page turner that can also be funny - brilliant!
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  • LJR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun novel
    Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2023
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    Hung out to die by donalee Moulton is a fun read even though there is a murder. I loved the characters, particularly, Riel, the self-aware protagonist. Knowing his interactions with other people are artificial, he does his best to understand what he needs to do to get along. Some of the questions he asks himself about situations ring true for all of us who find ourselves in new situations. The best things about the book are the likeable characters, the engaging plot that feels realistic, and the colourful Nova Scotia setting. I hope Riel has more adventures soon.
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  • Diana Mabbett
    5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2023
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    I just finished the book Hung Out to Die and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a real page turner with lots of twists and turns. The character description was excellent as was the story line.

    I saw above the title it was listed as a Riel Brava Mystery #1. I know I will enjoy the future books in this series
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  • Chris Hornberger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2023
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    Right from the intriguing title to the last page, the book is a wonderful read. Great yarn! Can't wait for the next one.
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  • Lynn Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Murder Mystery With An Interesting Twist
    Reviewed in Canada on February 27, 2023
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    A very enjoyable read! It was the perfect book for a cold, snowy day. I especially enjoyed the relationship developing between Riel and Detective Raynes. I look forward to the next book.
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