David Marshall Hunt
Mystery/Author
Lost Sisters ( A Ryder Nguyen Mystery) by David Marshall Hunt
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Lost Sisters is a crime sleuth mystery novel by David Marshall Hunt. When she is not helping with her adoptive family's shrimping expeditions aboard their trawler, Mura "Ryder" Nguyen is busy getting her degree in criminology and doing an internship for private investigator Luka Demings. After her beloved husband lost his life in Afghanistan, Ryder opened up her own private investigative agency, helping people find missing things. But when her friend Tracy Billings brings her the cold case of her missing sister, Augusta, Ryder truly gets her chance to prove herself as a PI. Tracy is the great-granddaughter of Florida's billionaire, WC Billings, and she has just received a mysterious letter. Soon, Ryder finds herself chasing a trail of missing uncut diamonds and an escaped felon with links to the cartel. Will she find her answers in the Tate's Hell Forest? A gripping sleuth mystery with lots of suspense, drama, and shocking reveals, Lost Sisters is a crime investigative drama that mystery lovers should not miss. David Marshall Hunt has spun an intricate web of family drama, betrayal, and intrigue that pulls you in from the first page and has your attention on lock with multiple plot twists and turns you never see coming. This book is an absolute page-turner. Apart from the meaty plot, Marshall also excels in crafting some inherently dynamic characters who will have you cheering for them to find closure. Ryder's determination to rescue Tracy's missing sister mirrors her own desire to connect with her long-lost sister. I really liked that nothing comes easily for Ryder, and she has to employ all her cunning, grit, and courage to solve the case. Anyone who enjoys intricately crafted sleuth mysteries will have a blast with this one!
THE BOOKS
Secrets of the Star Stone Society series.
Comet Swarm threatens earth, can clashing civilizations join forces to survive?
The Star Stone, The Chair & The Dog
ISBN-1493555138
“The Star Stone, The Chair, & The Dog” Book 1 Secrets of the Star Stone Society, is a scifi, time travel action thriller and mystery that opens with Professor Josiah Craft on sabbatical in Kenya where he receives disturbing news. His mentor has mysteriously disappeared. It is one thing to succeed one's mentor; it's another thing to inherit the burden of your mentor's secrets.
The Pilgrimage
ISBN-1493625306
"The Pilgrimage" Book 2 Secrets of the Star Stone Society. A comet swarm threatens earth and fear and panic is building globally. Professor Josiah Craft and his colleagues face more challenges after discovering the origins of the Star Stone. Craft discovers that the Star Stone is one of three meteorite fragments that fell to earth as a comet broke up upon entering earth's atmosphere in ancient times. Where are the other two fragments? These other two stones must be found .
A Burton Family Mystery starts a new series
Flower Girl: A Burton Family Mystery
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A SCIENTIST WITH A TOP SECRET GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE JOINS FORCES WITH A ROGUE CIA AGENT, WHO HAPPENS TO BE HER FATHER?
Set in South Korea, on Cheju-do Island, the honeymoon capital of Asia, this action thriller and mystery is fast paced adventure, and discovery, where past meets present as an unusual family comes together and learns to trust each other and start up a business, an unexpected and often dangerous family venture. Reddy Burton, Shannon Burton, and Rhyly Raincrow spearhead an adventure that expands the scope and mission of Burton’s Family Business. A child bride ring is operating in Korea and someone or some group is systematically destroying historical records that extol the contributions of women to the development of Korea.