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Retired Homicide Detective Jack Handler is asked by his nephew's teacher if he would investigate her sister's disappearance. Sugar Island girl Jill Talbot, who was vacationing in Paris with her boyfriend, seems to have disappeared, and neither her boyfriend, Paul Martin, nor the Police Nationale, have been able to locate her. Unable to accomplish anything through emails, text messages and phone calls, Jack jumps on an international flight to Paris. What he finds there is shocking.

In January of 2021, "Murder on Sugar Island" was selected by an independent group of authors and publishers (UPPAA) as one of the ten most "Notable Books" for 2020. It was so honored for the manner in which it featured Michigan's Upper Peninsula.What people are saying about this book:Finally there is a new author who will challenge the likes of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci. In this latest mystery, Sugar Island (in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula) is used as a fitting backdrop to the wild action. It is a fast-paced thriller that you won’t want to put down until the final page...

In this JACK HANDLER adventure, Jack and Roger are faced with perhaps the greatest challenge of their lives—ferreting out exactly who it is that is behind the destruction of our nation’s borders, why they are breaking them down, and what might be a workable solution to repair them While the first two parts of the puzzle quickly become apparent to both of the men, the implementation of a feasible solution does for a time successfully elude them. It is not until Jack determines that their only hope for success requires that he step boldly into the world of artificial intelligence that ...

Readers love the way Jack Handler conducts his business—no nonsense from start to finish. He always gets the job done, and it’s always according to his rules. And his characters are wonderfully appealing—Jack himself, daughter Kate, foster children Red and Robby, Jack’s special friend Millie and her daughter Angel. And, of course, Jack’s extraordinary buddies Henry and Roger. They are all great. And, they are all in this wonderful book. Readers also appreciate that the author, Michael Carrier, does not drop any “F-Bombs.” Nor does he throw gratuitous sex scenes at them. ...

To China with Love is a Hardboiled Thriller featuring Jack Handler, one of Michael Carrier's favorite characters. Actually, it is the fifteenth Jack Handler book created by Michael, and is the first title in his new (third) series: "Jack Unchained". The first Handler Series was called the "Getting to Know Jack" series. It included the following titles: Jack and the New York Death Mask, Murder on Sugar Island, Superior Peril, Superior Intrigue, Sugar Island Girl Missing in Paris, Wealthy Street Murders, and Murders in Strangmoor Bog. The second Jack Handler Series was called "Jack's Justice"...

A case of jealousy, revenge, Jihad and murder… In Assault on Sugar Island, Suicide by Jihad, Jack and Kate must deal not only with Jack’s incarceration (for a crime he most certainly did commit), but they must also navigate the treacherous waters of a crazed writer of fiction who is hell bent on drawing down upon himself the wrath of fundamental Islam and Jihad. As the story begins, retired Chicago detective Jack Handler finds himself in a federal prison camp. He just learns that his case has been overturned. Unfortunately, his enemies also hear the news and plot to kill him. This is ...

Skydiving onto the deck of a moving freighter…at night…and then add bombs and explosions… In Superior Shoal, murder and mayhem stalk Jack Handler throughout the Great Lakes, culminating in the fiery sinking of a thousand-foot freighter in Lake Superior. The greatest challenge of his life…at night… His two fourteen-year-old foster boys have witnessed a murder and are being hunted down by the killer. At the same time Henry, Jack’s best friend and right-hand man, is assaulted and nearly killed in an attempted revenge attack. To make the situation worse, his Chicago bar is targeted ...

A chamber of incarceration and torture… In Ghosts of Cherry Street: And the Cumberbatch Oubliette, Jack and Kate Handler are challenged as never before. As the story begins, retired Chicago detective Jack Handler and family are getting ready to embark on spring vacation on the island with the boys and three friends. Before the fun begins, Jack assigns the kids a research project at the local library involving a case he’s following. By the time the kids discover too many facts for their own good, it’s way too late for fun. and a fiendish secret by a cunning serial killer. When one of ...

In this book Jack Handler, the main character, is faced with a new challenge: a former first lady (Cameron Buchanan) reappears on the scene, and is seeking to be president. For weeks everyone thought she was killed in the same terrorist attack that killed her husband (Former President Buchanan). Jack's friend, and the preceding former president, Bob Fulbright, does not want to see Cameron elected, so he hires Jack to find a way to foil her attempt.

Chapter 1--The Catfight: Do you remember how to get off this island? Festerman asked his associate, David Nacow. Not exactly, Nacow replied as their rented Suburban wound its way along a gravel road. This doesn t look familiar ... probably should have paid more attention on our way in. ... But, hell, it s such a small island. ... We re probably okay. See what you can do with the GPS, Festerman suggested. If we were in my car, I d have no problem. ... I ll take a look ... No need, Festerman interrupted as he slowed down. I recognize this road ... if I turn left here, it ll take us straight ...

Federal Judges are being murdered. One of the cases was broken by Kate Handler, New York City homicide detective. She is concerned about the nature of the case because the killer's legal team seem all to eager to settle the case quietly. But when a justice on the US Supreme Court dies mysteriously at a hunting camp in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Jack Handler swings into action. Before all the smoke clears, more than a few members of the Federal bench meet their end.

Liz is a 26-year-old woman who possesses a striking beauty that captivates those around her. Her blond hair is adorned with vibrant pink and magenta highlights, reflecting her colorful and adventurous spirit. Standing at a petite stature, Liz's appearance belies the inner strength and determination that lies within her. Unfortunately, Liz has found herself entangled with some unsavory characters, and one of them is a man named Spyder. Spyder is a heavily tattooed individual with a criminal background, involved in the dangerous world of drug dealing. He has had numerous encounters with the ...

Nursing students are being murdered in Grand Rapids, MI. Is it the work of a serial killer? Or are the police simply not able to determine the motive behind the crimes. Jack, Kate, Red, Robby and Buddy all join forces to solve these crimes.

Former First Lady Allison Fulbright is back, and she again has her sights set on killing former Chicago Homicide Detective, Jack Handler. Jack’s “motor mouth” friend, Legend, has agreed to take Jack’s two foster boys on a one-week Lake Huronfishing trip to protect them from Allison. But, it didn’t work out very well. While they were fishing, Deep State“terrorists” blew up the Soo Locks, releasing a twenty-two foot wall of water, catching Legend and the boys by surprise.But, as usual, nothing is as it would seem. It turns out that the reason for the Soo Locks’ bombing was to ...

Top Shelf Murder Mystery—Riveting. Being a Murder-Mystery “JUNKIE” this book is definitely a keeper … can’t put it down … read it again type of book … and it is very precise to the lifestyles in Upper Michigan. Very well researched. I am a resident of this area. His attention to detail is great. I have to rate this book in the same class or better than authors Michael Connelly, James Patterson, and Steve Hamilton. — Shelldrakeshores Being a Michigan native, I was immediately drawn to this book. Michael Carrier is right in step with his contemporaries James Patterson and ...