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Murder on the Okanagan Express                         (A Black Swann Investigation Book 3)                 By Wayne Kerr

8/30/2019

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Multi-genre, multi-volume author Wayne Kerr introduces us to his third book in the Reggie Swan series:
Trapped on a train with a ruthless killer…

The Kettle Valley Railway was established over a hundred years ago. The line connected the communities around Lake Okanagan with each other and to the West Coast. In 1964 passenger service ended and 1989 saw the final freight train travel its rails. The majestic steam engines are running once again, providing scenic tours for locals and tourists.

Reggie Swann and her friends board a special late night running of the Okanagan Express. They are treated to gorgeous valley lights, good food and wonderful company, until things go horribly wrong. A whiteout storm strands the small train on one of the highest trestle bridges in North America. Then, to make matters worse, one of the passengers is murdered.
When all the evidence points at Alan Swift, Reggie’s boyfriend, the PI has a few hours to prove his innocence before the police take over the case. A cunning and callous foe seems to be one step ahead of the detective at every turn. When Alan is hauled off the train in handcuffs Reggie appears to be beaten, unless the Black Swann has another trick up her sleeve…

Another Black Swann Investigation
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I love these books, set mostly in the beautiful Pacific Northwest; the story about Reggie Swann’s survival in prison (the first book) and growth since reentering free society, after being unjustly framed, (the second book) are quite well written.
I thoroughly enjoy Wayne’s mastery of the English language; he is economical with his words and yet paints a great picture of the fluid action and wonderful scene-setting. The dialogue is a lot of fun and very realistic. Many different factors come into play, even the weather as in real life.
I also appreciate the homage to one of the greatest mystery writers ever, Agatha Christie and her renowned “Murder on the Orient Express”. Just like Poirot, Swann’s wits are pitted against a deranged, uncaring foe and the defender of law and order wins out over duplicity and treachery.
I award 4.9 stars to “Murder on the Okanagan Express”. 
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You can buy this book:
https://smile.amazon.com/murder-on-okanagan-express 
https://www.goodreads.com/-murder-on-the-okanagan-express 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Murder-Okanagan-Express-Black-Investigation-ebook 
 
You can follow the author:
https://twitter.com/waynekerrnovels 
http://www.waynekerrnovels.com/  
You can write Wayne: waynekerrnovels@gmail.com 
 
I have already reviewed the first book in this series:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/framed-black-swann-investigations-book-1-by-wayne-kerr 
I have reviewed the second book in the series:
https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/a-pinot-noir-to-die-for-a-black-swann-investigation-book-2-by-wayne-kerr 
I have reviewed another exciting book by Wayne Kerr https://www.wordrefiner.com/book-reviews/-ric-a-dam-doo-the-snow-devils-by-wayne-a-d-kerr 
 
Tags: private investigator, woman, sleuth, mystery, procedural, police

​Copyright © 2019 Mark L. Schultz except for the author’s introduction. 
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Wayne Kerr
9/20/2019 11:54:56 pm

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much. I've gotten so busy with tennis and pickleball obligations this summer and fall that I haven't been able to focus on my books. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and creativity using Grizz to create interest. I have mentioned you and your services to many of the other writers I run into. I will definitely use your services in the future and encourage others to as well.

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