She’s only five… and her mother was killed. Tracking down an unknown father involves Spencer Manning in murder and drugs as his first case leads him to a Chicagoland racetrack and the mayor's house where things are not all as they appear. Praises For the Book: "This was a fun, fast read with a story that kept me turning the pages. It had an interesting plot and good characters. I'd definitely recommend it, and I know I'll be picking up another one from this author." - Trav ".....The author, Rick Polad, has produced a well-written mystery replete with interesting and believable characters as well as a plot dominated by unexpected twists. The imagery is superb. Five stars to this fast moving book." - In Deep Trouble "Change of Address' was a great read. Full of action, suspense, thrills and mystery. The storyline was well thought out and well written. The characters were great. Spencer was a good lead. I liked how the whole story played out. A great add to your tbr list." - Denise Gardner Paperback Edition Publication Date: April 13, 2013 Published by: Calumet Editions ISBN-10: 1939548039 ISBN-13: 978-1939548030 Kindle Edition Publication Date: November 11, 2013 Published by: Calumet Editions ASIN: B00ASHEK2E Available on Kindle Edition Publication Date: November 8, 2013 Published by: Calumet Editions ASIN: B00GDOM13Q Paperback Edition Publication Date: November 4, 2013) Published by: Calumet Editions ISBN-10: 1939548071 ISBN-13: 978-1939548078 History is being repeated as women are being murdered in the streets of Chicago. Spencer Manning is drawn into the middle of it by a friend who asks for a simple favor. Praises For the Book: "....The characters are well developed and the suspense kept me reading chapter by chapter until I had finished it! Linking one set of murders to a copycat of Jack the Ripper is intriguing and genius. The short chapters made it easy to put down and pick up again as time allowed—amazing planning of character development while the mysteries unfold....." - island girl "The Spencer Manning series is turning out to be a real winner in the mystery series world....." - BLO "....As I snuggled down and read Dark Alleys, I found that Rick had raised the bar of excellence once again....." - J. Graves Available on Kindle Edition Publication Date: May 13, 2014 ASIN: B00KBH5NCC Paperback Edition Publication Date: May 17, 2014 Published by: Calumet Editions ISBN-10: 193954811X ISBN-13: 978-1939548115 When P.I. Spencer Manning’s old girlfriend is accused of stealing her own painting from an art gallery and then vanishes without a trace, Spencer suspects something more sinister than an art theft. That’s when the murders begin. Praises For the Book: ".....Polad excels in his description of action sequences and there are plenty here interspersed between the pages of a story line that is also thoughtfully composed and contemplative....." - D.J.T ".....Mr. Polad uses great imagery to bring the reader right into Spencer's world. From the big city of Chicago to the beautiful shoreline of Door County, you feel like you are right alongside Spencer through all the twists and turns of his adventure....." - Rita Butler "Rick Polad again proves himself to be a real contender in the murder mystery genre!....." - purple cow Available on About the Author: Rick Polad teaches Earth science and volunteers with the Coast Guard on Lake Michigan. For over a decade, Rick has given editorial assistance to award-winning photographer Bruce Roberts and historian/author Cheryl Shelton-Roberts on several of their maritime-themed publications including North Carolina Lighthouses: Stories of History and Hope, and the third edition of American Lighthouses: A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring Our National Coastal Treasures. Rick also edited the English version of Living With Nuclei, the memoirs of Japanese physicist, Motoharu Kimura. After decades of reading mysteries, Rick has decided to try his hand at writing them. Author Link: Twitter
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