Now Then, Justin M. Kiska
Now Then, Justin M. Kiska
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Now & Then

Author: Justin M. Kiska

Narrator: Joe Hempel

Unabridged: 7 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

Parker City now . . . Parker City then . . . Every city has its stories and secrets.

In the spring of 1981, Parker City is rocked by a series of brutal murders. Unthinkable crimes the likes of which are unheard of in the close-knit community. Under great pressure from the powers-that-be, it is made clear to newly minted Parker City Police Detectives Ben Winters and Tommy Mason that their first case could very well be their last if they can't catch the killer.

Decades later, after distinguished careers in law enforcement, Ben and Tommy find themselves on the eve of retirement. But in their final days on the job, their very first case comes back to haunt them in a heart-wrenching twist, leaving everyone to wonder—did they get it wrong all those years ago? Has the killer been on the loose all this time?

The investigation unfolds simultaneously in the '80s and the present as the case of the Spring Strangler looms large over Parker City.

About Justin M. Kiska

When not sitting in his library devising new and clever ways to kill people (for his mysteries), Justin M. Kiska can usually be found at The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, outside of Washington DC, where he is one of the owners and producers. In addition to writing the Parker City Mystery series, he is also the mastermind behind Marquee Mysteries, a series of interactive mystery events he has been writing and producing for over fifteen years. Justin and his wife, Jessica, live along Lake Linganore outside of Frederick, Maryland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne - Books of My Heart

I got this one at the library in prep of reading the second book as an ARC. I always enjoy a police procedural which this sort of was. There was a split timeline - now and then - between when Tom & Ben started as young detectives and now when they are retiring. It had good detail and plenty of small......more

Goodreads review by Bella

This expertly paced tale of a resurgent serial killer and his seasoned adversary delivers multiple shockers that fans won’t soon forget. First-time novelist Justin M. Kiska puts a delicious spin on the “one last job” trope as small town police chief Ben Winters is thrust into a career-defining nightm......more

Goodreads review by Shannon

This book starts off with bang! Follow along through the thoughts of the killer and the police detective working the murders. A very intriguing story that will keep you reading. Highly recommended for Antoine’s who wants a story with killer POV and police procedural.......more

Goodreads review by Sue

Oh my gosh!!! What a roller coaster ride!! I love how the author sectioned the book into "Now" and Then" chapters. Each section of "Now" and "Then" left one with a cliffhanger. I was constantly trying to figure out who had committed the murders. I couldn't put this book down. Great writing and aweso......more

Goodreads review by Farida

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review. That was one hefty read.. I liked how the author described Parker city, he gave an immaculate description of the city's history, it made me feel as if I'm reading a real historical book. And don't get me star......more

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