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Shawe Ruckus

Join part-time fixer Chance Yang as he delves into a world of mystery and mayhem in this 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Award Urban Fiction finalist!

Forced from her central London apartment by a nearby fire, Joyce Peng seeks refuge with her ex-girlfriend, Tilly Wurman, a now-married pharmacist. 

When Joyce can't seem to let go of their past and becomes obsessed with suicide methods, Tilly becomes concerned.

Yet, when Joyce turns up dead a few days later, her brother isn't convinced that his sister's mental state led to her end.

This isn't just another day at the office for M&A consultant Chance Yang, especially when his boss, Felipe Kazama, seems to know more about Joyce Peng's death than he's letting on. And as the reluctant fixer discovers, the deeper he delves into the cases, the harder it becomes to uncover the truth...

What critics and readers have to say

"Chance and Felipe make an engaging duo that readers will surely welcome in sequels." – Kirkus Reviews

"Ruckus creates the illusion that we are part of the case and we are figuring it out along with the characters." – Readers' Favorite

"A thoroughly entertaining yarn packed with intrigue and a slightly off-kilter narrative style that adds an element of dream logic to an otherwise recognizably contemporary London landscape." – IndieReader

"Fast paced and fun. It reminded me of a Quentin Tarantino movie." – Amazon

Deborah Balm

Mercenaries in Suits

A Chinese Remedy: Mercenaries in Suits Book 1

When part-time fixer Chance Yang is hired to investigate a pair of suspicious deaths, the trail leads him from the sunny shores of Spain to the posh boroughs of London.

At the request of a dying man, Chance is called to Spain to find answers to a decades-old mystery surrounding the death of a young governess. 

When life brings Chance back to London, he meets Detective Nigel Weatherby of the Metropolitan Police. Referred by his flamboyant former boss, Felipe Kazama, the detective seeks answers to what should be an open-and-shut murder case, but evidence suggests otherwise. 

To discover the truth, Chance must go undercover to infiltrate the lives of a wealthy and powerful family as he searches for answers that may be best left buried. Undeterred by the death threats he receives, the fixer must unravel the twisting mystery as lies begin to crumble...

Reviews

"The final act provides a shocking character turn and a memorable denouement." – Kirkus Reviews

"A pretty interesting, classic set up that holds promise for an intriguing yarn and some deft detective work." – IndieReader

"Will the secrets remain hidden? By all means possible, the truth is what stands out the most. In the leafy London borough, the search for answers is only one step toward uncovering the mystery, though let it not deceive you." – Readers' Favorite

"A mystery within a mystery." – Amazon

"I do recommend this book to those who love a good slow burning mystery." – Amazon

The Learning Curve of Pain: Mercenaries in Suits Book 2

On the annual Ghost Night when spirits wander, newlyweds Catherine Roxborough and her partner Chance Yang never imagined death would stalk their summery seaside destination.

Excited to meet her husband's family on their honeymoon, Catherine crosses paths with new acquaintances, young and old, as they journey from London to northern coastal China. However, the couple's celebrations are marred when ghosts of the past come back to haunt the Yangs, as three naked dead bodies are discovered in a nearby seaside derelict - three people the honeymooners had only just met.

Was it murder, an act of revenge, or an affair gone wrong? The answer to these questions may hit closer to home than Catherine could ever expect or than Chance is willing to admit. As the couple chases the clues, the bride realizes that her new husband may have ghastly secrets to hide.

As the mystery unravels and the pair becomes entangled in a decade-old investigation, Catherine faces a dilemma: stand by her partner or expose the truth and implicate a beloved family member. But amidst the turmoil, only one thing remains certain: the path they choose could forever reshape their lives.

What readers say about All Body Bags and No Knickers

"With memorable characters, immersive descriptions, and astonishingly clever sleights of hand, All Body Bags and No Knickers is a literary mystery, a travel guide, and a delicious thriller standing on each other's shoulders in a trench coat." — IndieReader

"The book's ability to transition between sorrowful and humorous moments provides readers with an emotional rollercoaster, adding depth and unpredictability to the plot. This is, without a doubt, an enticing page-turner that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end." — OnlineBookClub

All Body Bags and No Knickers: Mercenaries in Suits Book 3

After a harrowing honeymoon marked by three deaths, Chance and Catherine discover darkness still lurks as they are ensnared in a web of mystery and danger.

Held hostage by a desperate man, housekeeper Sarnai Ganbold is thrust into a deadly conspiracy linked to a murder thousands of miles away.

After a harrowing honeymoon marked by three deaths, part-fixer Chance Yang and his wife Catherine return to London to seek solace among friends. But the couple discovers that even amidst the celebration, darkness lurks as they are caught in a web of mystery and danger - it seems they can trust no one when danger is next door.

As Chance prepares to settle down with his new wife, he stumbles into a dangerous encounter with a man haunted by the aftermath of a missed phone call and a tragic accident. Driven by grief and determination, Ikenua Joseph will stop at nothing to uncover the truth behind his son's tragic demise. And with each revelation, suspicion shifts, and fingers point in unexpected directions.

What begins as a hapless incident soon becomes a labyrinth of deceit and betrayal. And as Chance delves deeper into the mystery, can he uncover the predator hiding in the shadows of their friendly clique? Or will a distraught father be left forever searching for justice?

Mercenaries in Suits - The book series

Mercenaries in Suits - The book series

Mercenaries in Suits books in order

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