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The Lt. Kate Gazzara Series - Books 1 - 3 Kindle Edition

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For eight years I played Dr. Watson to Harry Starke’s Sherlock Holmes. I was his partner until he upped and left the PD leaving me dangling. I was a detective sergeant back then. Anyway, after Harry left, I was given my first case and a partner of my own; hah, some partner he was, too. But that first case, Jasmine, is the one that set me on a path—never an easy path— that led to my heading up my own elite, Special Crimes Unit. Since then, we’ve put away more than sixty brutal killers. Life and the job have not been easy for me in what is still, essentially, a man’s world. But that doesn’t stop me seeking closure and justice for the victims of Chattanooga's darker side. Some say I'm reckless, a loose cannon, even, but I’ll continue doing it my way… as long as they’ll let me. These then are my stories.

Jasmine: Case One - It was her parent’s worst nightmare. It’s every parent’s worst nightmare! So ask yourself this: What would you do if someone murdered your daughter?
When sixteen-year-old Jasmine Thomas is brutally murdered, her father, driven mad by rage and despair, is determined to find her killer and dispense his own kind of vigilante justice. But standing in his way is Lt. Kate Gazzara, a detective with demons of her own to silence. It’s no wonder, then, that the two clash repeatedly as they race against time to find the killer before they strike again.

Cassandra: Case Two - A brutal murder. An embattled cop. A cold case nobody wants.
After being brutally murdered and left in the mud on the banks of South Chickamauga Creek, Cassandra's case went cold and her killer was never found. Decades later when it’s reopened, it’s a case nobody wants. As a last resort, chief Johnston assigns it to Lt. Kate Gazzara. And so, with her career in jeopardy, she finds herself in a race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again.

Saffron: Case Three - It was a dark and stormy night. No kidding. It really was.
Saffron was the first.

T.J. Bron, a down and out, suicidal Vietnam vet, found her body in an alley behind the Sorbonne, a seedy, downtown nightclub. Lieutenant Kate Gazzara is assigned the case and is determined to find her killer. As the investigation proceeds, she quickly realizes the killer is more cunning and elusive than she could have ever have imagined. The bodies are piling up. The killer's clever. Clues are scarce. Can Lt. Kate Gazzara outsmart the sadistic killer?

These are the first three chilling cases in Blair Howard's best-selling Lt. Kate Gazzara series of police procedural novels. “It doesn’t get any more real than this.” You can’t read just one, because Kate is addictive. With each new case more deadly than the last you have to wonder, can she stay one step ahead of the ruthless killers and bring them to justice? Three complete stand-alone novels that will have you on the edge of your seat to the very end. Almost 1,000 pages of murder, mystery and corruption.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X4J2KWQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (August 29, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 29, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3821 KB
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Blair C. Howard is a Royal Air Force veteran, a retired journalist, and the best-selling author of more than 50 novels, including the international best-selling Harry Starke series, and 23 travel books. In 2021, having been fascinated by the heavens almost from childhood, and a SciFi fan for almost as long, he decided to try his hand at writing a military space opera. His first journey into this genre resulted in the Sovereign Stars series. Book 1 in the series, Avenger was quickly followed by Gods of War and Armored Fleet.

Blair lives in East Tennessee with his wife Jo, and Jack Russell Terrier, Sally.

Visit https://www.blairhowardbooks.com to find out more about this author and his work.

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Skye-writer

Gritty, determined detective - a woman standing tall in a man's world

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2019

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Jasmine – I just discovered Lt Kate Gazzara and I am so glad to see there are more in the series. And when I’m done there, I can start on Harry Starke. Kate Gazzara is a gritty, detective with savvy and determination – a character you can’t help but want to follow. Loved the supporting cast of Harry Starke (Which is why I’ll be reading his stories next.) and Kate’s relationship with him. Couldn’t help laughing about John “Dick” Tracy and Kate putting him in his place right from the start. Great plot, too, kept me guessing to the end.

Cassandra – It was sad to discover that Kate no longer has Harry Starke in her life, and in fact hasn’t really got anyone, but she’s still the gritty detective I fell in love with in Jasmine as she doggedly pursues a cold case while fending off her nemesis, Chief Henry Finkle. Enjoyed seeing Mike Willis again and meeting Lonnie, Kate’s new partner.

Saffron – Way to go Kate – Another super plot with twists and turns and a dogged detective on the trail with her side-kick Lonnie. He’s got his problems, too and I spent the whole book rooting for him to come to terms with them. Also cheered for Kate’s ongoing battle with Chief Finkle. Can’t wait to start reading Sapphire.

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Lyndal

Good Read

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023

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I enjoyed these 3 books on who done it
They are a good read with investigations taking the stories to completion. No drama involving the crime team. Missed the romance of the first book. Never did find out about that. Will read more in this series. Easy reads

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Crone, Kindle Customer

Lt. Kate Gazzara

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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The first three books of this series are all about cases Kate had after Harry Stark retired from the Police department. Each is unique in itself and gives insight into both Kate and the working of the Police department. Great books giving details not found in the Harry Stark series. Must reads.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023

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These stories kept you guessing until the end. Loved the fiesty main character Kate. Will definitely read more books in this series. Loved the way the author worked up each case. Good read!

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Beth I-L

some parts interesting, others really annoying

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022

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I gave all three books a try and I’ve decided they were enough. Kate is irritatingly slow and does it display a lot of detective smarts nor much of a killer instinct one would expect of a female homicide detective. Her solution to a problem that appears in books two and three not only doesn’t solve the problem but she’s only looking out for herself and leaving other female officers vulnerable.

The style of the storytelling is strange too. The first two are told in the present tense but are recalling earlier cases. No explanation why. A partner appears in book two we know nothing about. It’s like these three books were cherry picked from a number of books but they are labeled as books 1-3. I felt like I was missing a lot of information, dropped into pre existing situations then plucked back out.

I don’t think I need to know more about Kate Gazzara.

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Great read but confusing

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2022

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Confusing as three series, joint characters, but incremented times lines. The three series including two Henry Stark series jump around. To figure them out you need to read them all. Intermixed time lines will confuse unless read all three series and piece together. Great reading all but all cross lines, same times lines but to join together need all three series. Confusing as really one series that takes place within same time periods. Good luck figuring out until read all three within same year and date coverage.

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Karen

great book

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023

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Very well done and a good read. I highly recommend it to anyone that likes a good who-dun-it. Read it.

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sunglasslady19

Lt Kate is busy building her career and a new team. More exciting than it sounds if you stick around.

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2022

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Lt Kate has her hands full. She has a new team that she is trying to build and a Chief backing her as much as he can. But she has made some enemies along the line and they are doing everything they can to undermine her, one of them being the vice chief. Kate has to walk a fine line and she watches her back at all times. Great stories and keeps you on your toes.. Never know what is going to happen next.

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Jacqueline Sidwell

Good little detective reads

Reviewed in France on April 16, 2022

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I enjoyed reading the adventures of detective Kate post Harry Starke. She proved she could do her job and get along fine without him. The characters are believable and stories interesting, although, since I usually like gritty thrillers, this felt more like a cozy mystery. I did particularly love the scenes at the end with her superior - I won't say more and spoil it, but I have to say, it was laugh out loud funny! I'd recommend this series to anyone who likes a detective mystery without too much violence (apart from the murders) sex or swearing.

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A chance find, and glad I did!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2021

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Came across this set by chance and so glad I do did, a Good way to spend a few hours, well written, good pace and a great lead character, I've already downloaded next three!

Cali

Female protagonist.

Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2022

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This is a good detective series. The books kept my interest, and were well-written. I especially liked the way that Kate dealt with the boss who was sexually harassing her.

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Kate"s story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2020

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Interesting to see events from Katie's perspective of life as a female detective.
From being lead in a case - not having Harry's input, to an extent of lacking his barrier between her & occupational creeps like finkle doesn't deserve a capital letter.
Interesting serial killer, who leaves little or no clues, dumps the bodies in random areas gets caught by a special offer & dog grooming.

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