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Deadly Bequests: (A Josh Kennelly Gripping Crime Thriller Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Peter Ralph (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 164 ratings
When Josh Kennelly sees a scarred and mistreated dog named Satan facing death in an animal center, he saves him, and they become inseparable.

The pair face potent forces when they stumble across an evil scam to defraud and murder New Orleans’s elderly citizens.

Jack Fontaine calls himself a criminal lawyer when he’s really a criminal and a lawyer. Sandra Norton is your everyday banker, but Fontaine sucks her into his scam when her greed quashes her decency.

When a criminal lawyer and a corrupt banker get together, their clients stand to lose their lives and money.

Out of his depth, only his promise to his lover Georgie keeps Josh persevering.

If you like clean-cut heroes and fearless dogs, you won’t be able to put down the addictive Josh Kennelly series.

Deadly Bequests is the second book in this high-stakes crime thriller series. You can read it as a standalone novel or part of the gripping Josh Kennelly Crime Thriller series.
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  1. Book 2 of 8
    Josh Kennelly
  2. Print length
    190 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    September 28, 2019
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. File size
    3.7 MB
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A dog mistreated and unloved
Destined to die in a rescue centre
Saved by a man he'd willingly give his life for ... Josh Kennelly

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'Peter Ralph is one of my favorite authors because he combines impeccably researched truth with fiction to create a most entertaining read and inform at the same time.' LOL

'Josh Kennelly has a boatload of corruption to investigate.Peter Ralph keeps your eyes glued to the page as you follow the action in this superb thriller.' Ann Keeran

'This book was a page turner I enjoyed it!' Ms Roman

'I am not big on giving reviews, so I'll just say again.....If Peter Ralph wrote it, you should do yourself a favor and read it.You will enjoy this and all his stories!' Greg Drury

'This was my 4th book by Peter Ralph I've read and from the first sentence I am hooked.' Kevin Gallegos

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YJM1HX6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 28, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 28, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0648051471
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 164 ratings

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Peter Ralph

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As a consultant with a "big four" firm, Peter specialized in corporate reconstructions, recoveries, and liquidations. Depending on the circumstances, he was a surgeon chopping away excess fat, a lifeguard giving mouth to mouth resuscitation, or a funeral director conducting burials.

As a forensic investigator and expert witness, he testified in the courts about the reasons for corporate collapses.

Later he became CEO of one of his recovery clients, Australia's largest heavy transport equipment designer and manufacturer, which he successfully floated as a public company.

He has a background well suited to writing corporate and crime thrillers. In 2012, the Fellowship of Australian Writers commended him for his novel about unconventional gas, Dirty Fracking Business.

More on Peter's background and his writing can be found at http://www.peterralphbooks.com/ as well at https://www.facebook.com/PeterRalph Books/

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  • AMB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting story!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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    This book pulls you in quickly and doesn't let go until the end. There are lots of twists and turns. It's not your everyday murder mystery. This is the second book of the series but can be read as a stand-alone. The three main characters are consistent from one book to the next. The third character is a very large loveable Akita that was a rescue from a very abusive background. That's why it's better to read the books in order.
    The characters are very well developed and believable. The dialogue flows freely and smoothly. The editing is very clean. I would recommend this book for adults that love a good mystery. Have already downloaded the third book of this series. These books were I'll you in quickly and are unputdownable. (Is that really a word?)
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  • Beverly Killough
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Bequests
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
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    An even better adventure. I will keep reading your books. They are so good and interesting. The world is full of fraud and your character seems to be really good at discerning it's twist and turns. An awesome book leaving me with thoughts of honesty and guilt.
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  • Maureen Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced. Get the crooks and right the wrong.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
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    A banker helps capture old, Lonely customers, finds a great life style and wonders if her customers have been murdered. A criminal—lawyer has an entire scheme rigged. And Kennelly untangles the mess.
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars CONTINUING THE JOSH KENNELLY SAGA
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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    Almost an anti-hero, Josh Kennelly helps his family, friends, and those who cannot help themselves. A former soldier with the Medal of Honor, Josh reluctantly uses those skills to do right, to get the job done -- even if it sometimes means he goes off script and slightly over the line.

    An entertaining read perfect for a rainy day or someone with a few spare moments. This is the second book in the series and I am looking forward to the next book. The books appear to be stand-alone so you will miss none of the action, no matter where you start.
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  • Bonnie Stowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another intriguing creation from one of my favorite authors!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
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    Few authors can weave a tale so well that is both contemporary and plausible. It's sad but true that this type of manipulation exists in our society, and Peter has a unique way of presenting us with his faction. It makes me want to do whatever I can to eradicate scoundrels who prey on the weak, ignorant, and infirm.
    I have loved every book he has ever written and always look forward to more from his amazing mind.
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  • Ann Keeran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Crooked Lawyer
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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    Josh Kennelly has a boatload of corruption to investigate. Peter Ralph keeps your eyes glued to the page as you follow the action in this superb thriller.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A new Colombo
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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    This is the 2nd book in the series and it doesn’t disappoint..Josh Kennelly is a good man looking to help others.
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  • E. I. HOOD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Josh Kennelly is back!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019
    In 2015 I read the first Josh Kennelly book and was impressed with this unlikely hero. I predicted we would see him again but I wasn't prepared for a 5 year wait. I was happy to be offered a free copy of Deadly Bequests in return for an honest review.

    The book itself is divided into 4 "books" that made it easier for me to meet the characters before they interacted.

    Book one intrigued me as I was once a lowly personal banker. I had empathy for Sandra Norton and the pressures she was going through.

    Book two reintroduced and brought me up to date with Josh Kennelly. If I had not met him before, this section of the story would have helped me better understand the story going forward.

    Books three and four knead the tale into a growing conflict between the first two books. I had a hard time putting it down(just one more chapter). I went back and read it a second time looking for clues I missed and found the author played straight with us. The trail was there to be seen.

    I hear there is another book in the making and hope I don't have to wait as long this time around
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  • Woody
    5.0 out of 5 stars what a great feel good story where the bad guys got their just deserts
    Reviewed in Australia on August 24, 2024
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    what a great feel good story where the bad guys got their just deserts. The perpetrators were known from the start,so the enjoyment of this book was in finding out how they would be caught.
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  • EILEEN PARSONS
    4.0 out of 5 stars Eileen Parsons
    Reviewed in Australia on August 3, 2020
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    Another winner in the Josh Kennelly series by Peter Ralph. He never disappoints. Good story line and great characters.
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