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DEAD CERTAINTY: A clever murder mystery full of suspense (Gus Keane PI Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Bud Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 322 ratings
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Social worker turned Private Eye Gus Keane returns in this gripping murder mystery

If something happens in Salford, Manchester, it is generally bad news and when two dead bodies turn up within a few hours of one another, it is no exception.

With the local force stretched to the limits and firing blanks ex-rugby player Gus Keane is asked to step in to help find the culprits. What follows is an ever-thickening plot as Keane gradually begins to unravel a mystery from Salford's shady past.

DEAD CERTAINTY is a exciting suspense thriller that all the family can enjoy. Be sure to check out the other books in the series. The full list is as follows:

1. TACKLING DEATH
2. DEAD CERTAINTY
3. FALLING FOUL
4. MAKING A KILLING
5. STEALING TIME

All of these books are FREE with Kindle Unlimited. The first three books are available on Kindle and in paperback as SALFORD MURDERS.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QU6WMKE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Book Folks murder mystery suspense publishers; 1st edition (December 9, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3574 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 322 ratings

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Welcome to the Author’s page of British writer, Bud Craig. He is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA). Bud was born and bred in the English city of Salford. He has, however, lived for many years in a picturesque village in the North East of England, where he sometimes imagines Miss Marple (played by Joan Hickson of course) shuffling around solving mysteries.

His series featuring Salford private investigator Gus Keane (5 books so far) is published by The Book Folks (TBF). TBF have also published Salford Murders, the Gus Keane trilogy; High Profile, a collection of award winning short stories; and a stand alone novel, A Dangerous Time, set in an area similar to where he lives.

Bud’s one act play, The Scottish Play, was performed at Darlington Arts Centre. He has written articles for Wooster Sauce (magazine of the PG Wodehouse Society) and Red Herrings (the CWA magazine). Bud won first prize in the National Association of Writers’ Groups Novella Competition in 2018 with Working to Rule. His dystopian story, A State of Grace, was published in an anthology called Trouble in March 2019 after being entered in a competition supported by Huddersfield University. In 2021 his short story, Hats Off to Larry, was commended in the Elmbridge Literary Competition. Also in 2021, he was interviewed via Zoom about crime writing, in particular sense of place. Bud’s most recent book is Stealing Time, the latest instalment of the adventures of Gus Keane.

He fits in his writing in between trying to keep up with his 5 grandchildren, attending medical appointments and cooking his wife’s dinner. Then there’s reading, listening to music, watching cricket and walking in the North East countryside. Oh, and Bud spends a lot of time fantasising about murdering politicians he doesn’t like without being found out.

In the middle of all this, his family keeps him sane and he would like it known that his daughter, Claire Moss, is also a published novelist.

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Iain
3.0 out of 5 stars a good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
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an interesting characterization of the PI and a well developed story line combine to make the reader flip the pages swiftly. worth reading and I would read more of the same.
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Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great mystery
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018
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a great mystery book as it kept you guessing who was the murderer. I really enjoyed trying to guess who did it. Wasn't who I expected that's for sure. Loved Gus' personality but wish he change his mind I'm marriage. But it was a really good read
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Judith H. Staszesky
4.0 out of 5 stars This was good. I liked the main character
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015
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This was good. I liked the main character.
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Avid Reader
3.0 out of 5 stars This was better than the first book
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
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This was better than the first book. I like Gus. He is definitely a likeable guy. As with the first book, there is lots of foul language. If not for that, I would have given it four stars.
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Betty Mallon
5.0 out of 5 stars Good PI series
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2015
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I gave this book five stars because it was very well written, kept my interest and had a sense of humor. The characters were brought together in an interesting way. This is the second Bud Craig book I have read. Good job.
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Mary S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015
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A very good read!
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David Mclane
3.0 out of 5 stars It was just okay. A decent diversion on a ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2015
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It was just okay. A decent diversion on a long flight.
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Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars disliked by Gus' mother who brought a cop to their ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2015
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Gus Keane,experienced Salford social workerand rookie private eye,finds his expertise put to the test when both worlds collide.In the second Keane thrller from Bud Craig,Gus is contacted by an old school friend,Tony after nearly forty years.He is catapulted back in time to his old neighbourhood of Salford and the tragic events in his family just before final school exams.It was his friend Tony,disliked by Gus' mother who brought a cop to their door an hour before her sudden death.Life changed forever and fate dealt a further blow that day ,to deny Gus his chance to make the bigtime in professional rugby. guess
Tony is the catalyst for a well plotted thriller from Bud Craig,which keeps the reader guessing until the final pages.Gus has lost none of his Northern humour and idiosyncrasies.Unlike some sleuths ,he values family life.Only time will tell if Marti,his new love,will stick around.But that's another story from Bud Craig
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Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 24, 2015
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Another great read,on the edge of your seat suspense.
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Father Ted
4.0 out of 5 stars "No frills thriller"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2018
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I enjoyed the writing style. It was easy to read, the characters were readily identifiable and three-dimensional. What you saw was what you got. Most thrillers, or police procedurals are cold & clinical; it felt more real to have Gus mentioning what he had for breakfast, the pub quiz and sporting events going on while the case unfolded. It's called real life. It can be a mess sometimes. I prefer that approach to the sanitised, politicised version that TV often portrays.
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Nitsog
4.0 out of 5 stars Dead Certainty
Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2015
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A very good read. Well balanced, the characters are nicely placed.
I did find the connection between a social worker and a private detective a bit odd.
Nevertheless, you'll enjoy reading this book.
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Kindle Customer Lily
3.0 out of 5 stars Good ish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2019
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I found it did not have a 'flow'. It was too quickly ended in each chapter. However the story was OK. Not enough anticipation for me.
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