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DEAD RINGER (Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by C T Mitchell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

"Ten Broken Fingers And Toes. A Dead Accountant Counts No More "


DEAD RINGER is short read #2 of 8 in the top selling Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series

A dead former UK accountant with ten expensive-looking rings on his hands shows up in an industrial waste bin behind the popular Cabarita Beach Resort.

What makes this criminal investigation even more intriguing is the torture on the dead man’s fingers and toes—all broken prior to his death. Does this British accountant have a seedy past?

Detective Jack Creed is immediately on the case seeking criminal justice, but sifting through the myriad of suspects including a battered wife, a recalcitrant son, an ex-lover and a missing secretary—all with secrets to hide—only makes this mystery action fiction more mysterious.

In the style of British detective mysteries, DEAD RINGER, is the second murder mystery short story in the Detective Jack Creed murder mystery books series.

“Find the ring, find the killer” becomes Jack’s mantra—everyone has too many secrets to tell, but no one’s talking.

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.

C.T. Mitchell, part of the new breed of Australian crime fiction authors, dishes up mayhem in this police procedural on a scale that can be devoured in a single sitting. Download book #2 of this now and strap yourself in for another action & adventure thrilling ride from the tranquil seaside town of Cabarita Beach, north of Sydney Australia.

Praise for Jack Creed:

“This is a short story filled with mystery and suspense. It keeps you wondering”

“I was immediately drawn in and really liked Jack”

“This novella was so true about how a troubled teen thinks. It was a quick read and very enjoyable. C T Mitchell is going to be one of my favorite authors”

“a cross between Heartbeat and Blue Heelers”

"Excellent"

"“ captivating and well written”

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.

Dead Ringer was previously published as Shattered.



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  1. Book 2 of 10
    Detective Jack Creed Murder Mystery Books Series
  2. Print length
    37 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 27, 2015
  5. File size
    416 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VC5U2VO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wood Duck Media (March 27, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 416 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 37 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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C T Mitchell

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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 to be a fast-paced mystery with believable characters. The pacing receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how well it works with Detective Constable Jo Boston-Wright.

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Customers enjoy the quick pace of the book, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced mystery in true who-dunnit style.

"...Still, I recommend it as an interesting story." Read more

"...chief and people he deals with regularly are believable and interesting...." Read more

"...They are all good reads that are entertaining and a fast read." Read more

"I love the Jack Creed series. Here is a hard-nosed detective who wants to keep his personal life away from his professional life...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a very good read.

"...Good read, highly recommended." Read more

"...Sorry." location 353 as examples. Otherwise a very good read and have "'Rejection' already locked and loaded for next time." Read more

"Read all these books on Jack Creed. They are all good reads that are entertaining and a fast read." Read more

"...Maybe a little short for a flight to Australia. CT Mitchell is a very talented author." Read more

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Customers find the characters in the book believable.

"Well-constructed characters and some sharp dialogue drew me into this mystery novella including passages like "James has secrets...." Read more

"...Interesting characters and a surprise ending. Perfect for a transcontinental flight. Maybe a little short for a flight to Australia...." Read more

"Plot realistic. Characters believable. Only need: a final edit to pick two errors; one spelling and one left out word. Non-the-less, I loved it!" Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one mentioning how well it works with Detective Constable Jo Boston-Wright.

"It's true....Jack Creed is a force to be reckoned with. He is a great detective, keeps his personal life to himself and doggedly determined to..." Read more

"...He works very well with Detective Constable Jo Boston-Wright, who is just trying to prove herself to be "one of the boys" in the squad...." Read more

"...I could not put it down. Wanted more! Very good work. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to reading more of your books...." Read more

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  • Karin
    4.0 out of 5 stars Why and how
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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    Ten broken fingers is one thing. But, ten broken toes is something else all together! Not only why, but, how could you break them? I’m thinking maybe a sledge hammer? Who would hate a person that much? Why all the rings? Who and where is this secretary everyone is talking about? There are many questions in this story. It was interesting trying to figure out who and why. However, if you are looking for a cozy mystery, this is not one. Still, I recommend it as an interesting story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay story...but not a great one
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2015
    Det. Creed and his partner, Jo, set out to solve the death of a man found in a dumpster. I liked the first short story about these two detectives enough to read this one. Again I have given a rating of three stars. The story reads quickly and I like the lead characters but the solution to the crime is obvious and the dialogue feels a bit formulated. So a good story but not a great one.
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  • Judy J. Burkhardt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes you can overdo jewelry
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
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    It's true....Jack Creed is a force to be reckoned with. He is a great detective, keeps his personal life to himself and doggedly determined to solve his cases. His co workers, chief and people he deals with regularly are believable and interesting.

    This homicide deals with a lot of tormented women, jealously and treachery. Good read, highly recommended.
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  • LORINDA L PHILLIPS
    2.0 out of 5 stars I love reading CT Mitchell
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
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    I love reading CT Mitchell, but it makes me tense that his tenses are mixed between past and present. Please pick a tense and the reading will be even more enjoyable.
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  • Don Kidwell
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Her high heels clicked on the pavement like a jittery pocket watch or an out of step nag at the Albion Park trots."
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015
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    Well-constructed characters and some sharp dialogue drew me into this mystery novella including passages like "James has secrets. Secrets he doesn't want anyone to know...Secrets I don't want anyone to know. It's best to stay quiet. Quiet keeps you alive." All that's needed for it to be a 5 star read is a little polish editing-wise as sometimes words are absent in passages like "Remember that and [we] will get along fine" location 83, "If you ask me, you need to find whoever owned that last [one] on the right." location 251and "I'm not in[to] the double dipping. Sorry." location 353 as examples. Otherwise a very good read and have "'Rejection' already locked and loaded for next time.
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  • Shirley Foster
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good mystery in true who dunnit style.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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    If you like a mystery with a lot of suspects to choose from this book is for you. I enjoyed trying to figure out which one it was. Mr. Mitchell writes mysteries that grab your attention and holds it to the very end.
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  • Jo s fire
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
    Less than half the book was downloaded..a very quick read;however, would prefer the whole book. I have noticed before with kindleunlimited
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  • JCL
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good and fast
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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    Read all these books on Jack Creed. They are all good reads that are entertaining and a fast read.
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  • Esther Munro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hell Hath No Fury
    Reviewed in Australia on July 9, 2017
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    A man's body is found in a dumpster with a ring on each finger and all his fingers and toes broken. As Detective Sgt Jack and Detective Constable Jo investigate, they find out that he was not a nice man and many people wanted him dead. He was a womanizer and a bully.
    I enjoy the Jack Creed stories. He is a hard working detective who doesn't always follow all the rules, but always gets the killer in the end. His character reminds me of the gritty police procedurals and the hard boiled PIs of the 30s and 40s. I grew up on those stories and still love them. Kudos to Mr Mitchell for bringing back some happy memories for me.
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  • cat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
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    Good read for a short story. Quick read, good subject. Enjoyed reading this on holiday. Would recommend this book to others.
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  • jiml
    3.0 out of 5 stars Poor read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2016
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    Poor read
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  • blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2018
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    Enjoyable read.
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  • Jennifer Myers
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2016
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    Love the Jack Creed novels
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