Murder and a Midnight Swim

A Marriage of Greed, Deceit and Death

AN IRRESISTIBLE BLEND OF SUSPENSE, BETRAYAL, AND A DEADLY MARRIAGE GONE WRONG

Madelyn Rushton, a beautiful and affluent 60‑year‑old widow, believes she has finally found true love. JT Iverson, a once‑famous race car driver with charm to spare, sweeps her into a whirlwind romance and a fast proposal. Their May‑December marriage looks like a fairytale from the outside—but behind closed doors, the truth is far more sinister.

JT isn’t in love with Madelyn. He’s in love with her fortune.

As soon as the honeymoon ends, so does the illusion. JT becomes cold, controlling, and violently unpredictable. He disappears for days, avoids intimacy, and hides more than just secrets—he hides other women. When Madelyn finally threatens to cut off his access to her money, JT suddenly transforms into the attentive husband she always hoped for. He begs her to join him on a remote camping trip in Arizona to “start over.”

But for Madelyn, this trip turns out not to be about reconciliation. It’s about survival.

In the desolate wilderness, far from help, love and loyalty turn into weapons. Only one of them will come back alive.

A GRIPPING COURTROOM DRAMA AND A RIVETING WHODUNNIT

Readers are pulled into a chilling tale of manipulation, emotional warfare, and moral ambiguity. When the shocking truth finally comes to light, the courtroom becomes a battlefield where every testimony forces the jury—and the reader—to question what justice really means.

Perfect for fans of tense domestic thrillers, jaw‑dropping twists, and character‑driven mysteries, Murder and a Midnight Swim is a page‑turner whodunnit that grabs you from the first chapter and doesn’t let go until the final courtroom verdict.

Another thrilling murder mystery from author Jimmy Ray Conner.

Engaging Plot

I found the book well written, with a plausible plot, including some life lessons embedded as the story unfolds. I found it easy to follow as I painted in my art journal. The characters are well developed with each of their histories revealed when they are introduced in the story line. Jimmy did an especially thorough job of writing about the trial without talking over the heads of his readers. Suspense and surprises made it a fun who-done-it mystery. I will definitely recommend it to friends who like mystery and or trail books. It is a good one.

The A-I reader was easy to listen to but I am saddened that it is putting people out of a job.

Note to Jimmy Ray: My husband and I met you and your wife on the Junk in Ha Long Bay. We found both of you delightful to talk with and wish you both well. I will be reading Roberta's book next!