GUILTY OR ELSE
| A Jimmy O'Brien Mystery |
Jeff Sherratt's new Jimmy O'Brien mystery novel is now available!
"Get your client to plead guilty, or else!" This is the last thing an ex-cop with a brand new law license expects to hear when they hand him the case of a lifetime on a silver platter. But Jimmy's shining star obviously has some strings attached. When a prominent state senator's attractive assistant is murdered, the cops arrest a Mexican gardener. The DA's case is slam-dunk. It's all wrapped up nice and tight. Maybe a little too tight. Something's not right in Downey! It's 1972 and the Mob is heavy into politics. From the track at Del Mar to the neon strip of Las Vegas and back to Beverly Hills, this novice criminal lawyer finds himself climbing into the pockets of judges and fending off the threats of a garbage mogul. How much did the assistant really know about the senator's powerful backers? Enough to get her killed? |
"A fast-paced and haunting California noir tale, in the tradition of Hammett,
Chandler, and Ross Macdonald. Great reading!"
–Robert Goldsborough, award-winning author of "A President in Peril"
Chandler, and Ross Macdonald. Great reading!"
–Robert Goldsborough, award-winning author of "A President in Peril"
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page you'll find my life story, and a clip from a TV
interview.
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taken with a few of the many writers I've met while
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Brien mystery series.
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my Web site. In the News section you'll find
information about my life as a writer, and on the Bio
page you'll find my life story, and a clip from a TV
interview.
Be sure to check out Photos. You'll see pictures of me
taken with a few of the many writers I've met while
promoting my books.
If you click THE BRIMSTONE MURDERS you read
information about my other book in the Jimmy O'
Brien mystery series.
The remaining links are somewhat self explanatory.
But please to send me an E-mail. Let me know if
you'd like to be included on my mailing list.
Clicking the BOOKTOUR logo takes you to another
site which has my updated touring schedule.
Jimmy O'Brien mystery novels are sold online,
Amazon, and others, and in all major bookstores,
such as Barnes & Noble.
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Yes, that's me standing next to the greatest living
American writer, RAY BRADBURY. We exchanged
books. I gave him a signed copy of THE BRIMSTONE
MURDERS, and he gave me FAHRENHEIT 451.
The photo was taken at the Duarte Festival of
Authors held in Duarte, CA on October 3, 2009.
His talent is exceeded only by his kindness.
American writer, RAY BRADBURY. We exchanged
books. I gave him a signed copy of THE BRIMSTONE
MURDERS, and he gave me FAHRENHEIT 451.
The photo was taken at the Duarte Festival of
Authors held in Duarte, CA on October 3, 2009.
His talent is exceeded only by his kindness.
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank my editor, Mike Sirota. Without Mike
my dream of being a published mystery writer would have remained a fantasy. Without
Mike's professional advice and personal touch my manuscript would’ve languished in
the bottom dresser drawer, buried with my sock and shorts, never to see the light of
day. Now after working with him on three novels I hate the idea of even sending an
email without his watchful eye. If you’re a writer and would like to become a
published author, hook up with Mike. Give your work a chance in this competitive
business.
Mike’s Web site: http://www.mikesirota.com/index.htm
my dream of being a published mystery writer would have remained a fantasy. Without
Mike's professional advice and personal touch my manuscript would’ve languished in
the bottom dresser drawer, buried with my sock and shorts, never to see the light of
day. Now after working with him on three novels I hate the idea of even sending an
email without his watchful eye. If you’re a writer and would like to become a
published author, hook up with Mike. Give your work a chance in this competitive
business.
Mike’s Web site: http://www.mikesirota.com/index.htm
| Nominee: Panik Award, LEFT COAST CRIME 2010 |
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Jeff Sherratt has had two novels published by Echelon Press, a traditional independent
publisher. Soon after its release his first novel, The Brimstone Murders (2008) became
the bestselling book of all time at that house. The second, Guilty or Else (2009) was
nominated for the Left Coast Crime Panik Award. Jeff has written nonfiction articles
for corporate newsletters and his short stores have been published in H2O Magazine and
the anthology, The Heat of the Moment. He is a past board member of Sisters in
Crime/LA, and currently a member of Mystery Writers of America. Jeff has been a
speaker at many book events including libraries, various California prisons, and he was
the guest speaker at the prestigious Southern California Writers Conference.
He is currently working on the third mystery novel in the Jimmy O’Brien series, Detour
to Murder. Jeff lives in Newport Beach, CA with his wife, Judy.
publisher. Soon after its release his first novel, The Brimstone Murders (2008) became
the bestselling book of all time at that house. The second, Guilty or Else (2009) was
nominated for the Left Coast Crime Panik Award. Jeff has written nonfiction articles
for corporate newsletters and his short stores have been published in H2O Magazine and
the anthology, The Heat of the Moment. He is a past board member of Sisters in
Crime/LA, and currently a member of Mystery Writers of America. Jeff has been a
speaker at many book events including libraries, various California prisons, and he was
the guest speaker at the prestigious Southern California Writers Conference.
He is currently working on the third mystery novel in the Jimmy O’Brien series, Detour
to Murder. Jeff lives in Newport Beach, CA with his wife, Judy.
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