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DEAD WRONG (Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by C T Mitchell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.2 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

"After 20 years they thought they had got away with it. But a scavenger hunt would unearth a horrible secret"


DEAD WRONG is short read #3 of 8 in the top selling Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series

Former Lloyds of London financial whizz Charles Abernathy, the new owner and renovator of Barnesdale Manor, a grand estate located in the serene countryside just outside Bangalow, NSW, Australia, is stunned when he receives a registered letter suggesting he 'looks into things of the past'.

The recluse Abernathy is even more miffed about the suggestion he should hold a scavenger hunt at Barnesdale Manor in order to reveal these 'things of the past'. Although he does not know many people in the village of Bangalow, he decides to proceed as it will give him an opportunity to showcase his renovated Manor.

But when the guests become frustrated with the not being able to find all the items in the scavenger hunt, Abernathy gives them the ultimate clue that leads his guests to find a skeleton in the cellar. One skeleton is bad enough but when the dead body of one of the guests is also found, the police must be called.

Did Charles Abernathy know of the skeleton or is he the murderer playing a silly game. One thing is for sure, to discover things of the past, Detective Jack Creed needs to be called in to solve another international mystery & crime.

Jack Creed is a traditional detective with a twist. He’s part of a police procedural team, but that’s where the similarities end. Readers of Australian mystery books author C T Mitchell say Creed is a “Rebus in a Valentino suit”. But don’t let his Italian loafers, linen jackets or his ‘67 Mustang fool you. Creed is hard, anti-establishment, a fiercely loyal family man and the copper you need in a crime investigation with no unsolved mysteries to his name.

Mystery novel Australian author C T Mitchell delivers another police procedural masterpiece featuring Detective Jack Creed who is up to his armpits with a myriad of suspects including a socialite real estate agent, a post master with a suspect past and a town of gossiping back stabbers - all of which makes this whodunit even more intriguing!

Enjoy these top-rated mystery-thriller books FREE as part of your Kindle Unlimited Prime Subscription. You can read the ebooks on your Amazon Kindle Fire, on a computer via Kindle Cloud Reader or on any smartphone or tablet with the free Kindle reading app.

The Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Series is featured in a number of Kindle Unlimited categories, including: murder, mystery books, thrillers, new mysteries, detective books, best sellers fiction, crime fiction novels, murder kindle unlimited books, crime thrillers, best mystery novel, murder mysteries in kindle books, mystery thriller novels, kindle crime novels, new books, paperback book series and kindle unlimited books.

(Previously published as The Secret of Barnesdale Manor)

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  1. Book 3 of 10
    Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series
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    36 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 9, 2015
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    2.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XGXA7CO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wood Duck Media (May 9, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.2 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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C T Mitchell is an Amazon bestselling author of mystery short reads and novels with a thriller edge. He is multiple 5 star recipient in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards for his novel Murder Secret (formerly published as Breaking Point).

Street educated, Australian-born C T Mitchell has traveled the world in his business dealings as a real estate negotiator encountering many interesting characters; some outright crooks. He brings these experiences as well as a love for mystery thrillers to his writing.

His fast-paced Detective Jack Creek Mysteries weave together traditional police procedural practice, global locations, and a hint of thrillers. Described by readers as “Rebus in a Valentino suit" Jack Creed is the ‘hard copper’ you want on your case.

Dead Shot #1

Dead Ringer #2

Dead Wrong #3

Dead Boss #4

Dead Stakes #5

Dead Lucky #6

Dead Silence #7

Murder Secret #8

C T Mitchell also writes cozy mysteries.

Lady Margaret Turnbull, the 50 something, widow, is the bane of Detective Tom Sullivan’s life, but usually solves his cases. He’s secretly appreciative.

Murder at the Fete #1

Murder in the Village #2

Murder in the Cemetery #3

Murder in the Valley #4

Murder at the Manor #5

Murder Shot #6

Two more cozy mystery series featuring Kate Mackenzie’s Sugar N Spice Cupcake Company and Selena Sharma Mysteries are also on Amazon.

C T Mitchell splits his time in both Brisbane and Cabarita Beach - a sleepy seaside village in northern NSW, Australia - the home of his award winning books. To grab two free mystery bestsellers, please visit www.CTMitchellBooks.com , or follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it makes them want to continue reading.

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"...It makes you want to read more, in fact all of them as I have. CT's books are habit forming...." Read more

"The Secret of Barnesdale Manor is a great read. If you're looking for a short story to read that will satisfy while waiting, you need to read this." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story length of the book, with one mentioning it is rich with detail and another noting it has a great twist.

"This is a short story and like the others the author has written it is okay...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars A summer read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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    This is a short story and like the others the author has written it is okay. It is a sparse mystery and I would like more clues instead of the very quick solving of the crime. Still it was okay to read and I finished the book.
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  • Judy J. Burkhardt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Where did you put the "good" wine?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2016
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    Great twist on story and finish. Jack Creed is tough and observant. This story is rich with detail and well developed characters. It makes you want to read more, in fact all of them as I have. CT's books are habit forming. As soon as you finish one, you look for the others and you won't be disappointed.

    You have it all in this book, a mansion, inheritance, a dead body and too many suspects. You'll love the ending. Highly recommended.
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  • Karin
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book and recommend it – especially for those ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2017
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    A rich recluse, a manor house, and a scavenger hunt add up to murder – or, should I say murders. I enjoyed this book and recommend it – especially for those who think they know who dun it.
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  • Shirley Foster
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017
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    The Secret of Barnesdale Manor is a great read. If you're looking for a short story to read that will satisfy while waiting, you need to read this.
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  • Allen
    2.0 out of 5 stars If you have absolutely nothing else to read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016
    It's saving grace is that it's short. The characters are stale, one dimensional and talk like a very bad B-film.

    The "mystery" make very little sense. I have read several of them and this review would be the same all the way around.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
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    Another murder mystery solved by Jack Creed and his partner, with a bit of strange behavior from the whole community.
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  • Marie Balcazar
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit boring in some places
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
    It was an ok book.A bit boring in some places.
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  • ladycap46
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2015
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    if you love a mystery....here you go
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  • Kaye Nutman - Hybrid Writer. Author of 'Headscarves, Headwraps & More'
    5.0 out of 5 stars A hard to put down Novel
    Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2016
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    This is the second Jack Creed book I have read; I believe this was first in the series, so I thought I'd like to get them into some order. Jack carefully traces clues at the scene of the murder at the manor, after the finding of a body in the cellar. His sharp eyes notice the little things and the eventual solution is one I certainly would never have guessed at - a truly unique reason to kill. The writing leads you along a series of trails at a galloping pace designed to make you want the story to keep going. I read it in a couple of evenings, and have become quite a fan. I know I'll pick up another Jack Creed novel soon.
    nb. Wrong! This isn't the first book, so I have another to read to get into order. Looking forward to it.
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  • Grumpy Ganks
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worth a go
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2016
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    Ok but have read better from this author
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  • Chic
    4.0 out of 5 stars CT Mitchell
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2015
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    3rd in the series have ordered the 4th book. This Australian writer is new to me but he writes enjoable books
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  • kenney27
    1.0 out of 5 stars Very simplistic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2015
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    I bought this whilst looking for a traditional detective story. However, despite the title, it is not a good example of the genre. I'm not sure of the intended audience but there is very little description or, indeed, vocabulary! It reads very like a play or film script in that characters are mentioned but there is no build up or context and plot development is limited to a series of disconnected events. I wondered if it was intended for young teens as the language and sentence structure are both very simple but I suspect it falls below the standard required for that market. My first conclusion was that the author is just not a very good writer but I researched some of his other work and that is not the case; he can obviously write but chose not to for this book. That is entirely his decision although it could be seen as very cynical. This is obviously not a 'bestseller' nor is it a good detective story but as long as people know what they are buying then they can make their own decision whether to buy or not.
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  • bbj770
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2018
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    Excellent book, I liked the way the plot unfolded; seemed too short, left me wanting more.
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