Murder in Exile

by Vincent H. O'neil, Henry V. O'neil

Overview

The first book in the Frank Cole Mystery series really pulls you in.

Winner of the 2005 Malice Domestic Award, Murder in Exile features the character Frank Cole, a recently bankrupted software designer trying to start his life over. Working as a fact checker for local insurance companies, Frank finds that even a simple hit-and-run investigation might not be what it seems.

Book Two in the Frank Cole Mysteries is called REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES, Book Three is EXILE TRUST, and Book Four is CONTEST OF WILLS.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012390691
Publisher:	FNG Press
Publication date:	04/17/2011
Series:	Frank Cole Mysteries , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	220
Sales rank:	17,549
File size:	158 KB

About the Author

Vincent H. O’Neil brings a wealth of life experience to his writing. He has served as a US Army officer, provided consulting services to a software development firm, managed risk in a major corporation, created marketing campaigns, and worked as an apprentice librarian.

A native of Massachusetts, he holds a Bachelor's degree from West Point and a Master's degree in International Affairs from The Fletcher School. After writing in his spare time for many years, he won the St. Martin’s Press "Malice Domestic" Writing Competition in 2005.

His award-winning debut novel, Murder in Exile, was the first book in a mystery series featuring the background-checker Frank Cole. It was followed by Reduced Circumstances (2007) Exile Trust (2008)and Contest of Wills, which was released in 2010.

He has also written the theater-themed mystery Death Troupe and two horror novels in his Interlands series, entitled Interlands and Denizens.

Writing under the name Henry V. O'Neil, he has also released several military science fiction novels with Harper Voyager. His Sim War series currently consists of Glory Main, Orphan Brigade, Dire Steps, and CHOP Line.

Editorial Reviews

O'Neil is a polished storyteller with a breezy style and some interesting things to say about abandoned sons and their surrogate fathers.

The Sunday New York Times - Marilyn Stasio

Frank's an appealing hero-a younger, more upbeat version of Stuart Kaminsky's Lew Fonesca-and it would be great to see more of him.

Kirkus Reviews

Debut author O'Neil, the 2005 winner of the Malice Domestic/St. Martin's Press Best First Traditional Mystery contest, has a flair for storytelling, and his grasp of the business world, with its mergers, takeovers, and bankruptcy scandals, makes this timely reading.

The Library Journal - Library Journal

Fans will enjoy this fine whodunit starring a reluctant hero fearing another MURDER IN EXILE, his.

Amazon - Harriet Klausner

With a Florida locale, an appealing hero, a cast of interesting supporting players and a fast-paced, tightly written story, O'Neil's first time out is as enticing as the prospect of a week at the beach.

Richmond Times-Dispatch - Jay Strafford