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What if you found out your husband was cheating?

What if his lover turned up dead?

Killer Motives

Hudson Valley Series Book 1

by Bonnie Traymore

Genre

Psychological Thriller, Suspense

Readers' Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Award Winner, Mystery-Murder
Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award

"This book has all the twists and turns that make a thriller worth reading" - Amazon

Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse.

Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth.

And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect?

With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with "killer motives," Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists.

As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities—either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them.

Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night.

But does she really want to know?

Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Jeneva Rose, Sarah Pekkanen, Kaira Rouda, or Shalini Boland.

"This book was exciting, had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, revenge, a fantastic who done it and some crazy twists and turns!" -NetGalley

"A compelling and suspenseful thriller with intriguing twists and turns." - Amazon

"Great book! Great storyline!" - Amazon

"This book is awesome sexy & suspenseful!" - Amazon

For fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Shalini Boland, Kaira Rouda, Minka Kent, Jeneva Rose, or Leslie Wolfe.

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Chapter Three

Victoria was home working off some nervous energy as she put the dishes away and wiped

yesterday’s smudges off the white Shaker cabinet doors. Out the kitchen window, the sun

sparkled magically on the Hudson River reflecting the scarlet and gold of the fall foliage clinging

to its steep banks. Her melancholy mood from the evening before had turned to excitement,

bolstered by a bit too much caffeine on an empty stomach and her Alanis jams playing in the

background. She had already called her attorney and had an appointment for next week. She

would put all that out of mind until then. Today, she had a meeting scheduled at her office at

eleven this morning, an important one, and her benefit dinner tonight. It was now half past nine

and she needed to get going. She was almost finished emptying the dishwasher in her methodical

manner--only a few cups were left--when her cell phone vibrated against the granite island

countertop, its dark surface blending in with the stone. She reached over to grab it. There was a

text from her husband: It’s an emergency. Call me.

There were also three missed calls from him and a voicemail. Nick was not given to

hyperbole. Quite the opposite. He was actually a bit too laid back, never worrying much about

anything. He had never sent a text like that before. She called immediately, not bothering to

check her voicemail, putting it on speaker as she finished her chores.

“Vic?” His voice was soft, almost apologetic. He didn’t seem hurt or in danger.

“Nick. What is it?” She felt mildly annoyed, already.

“I have something to tell you, and I’m warning you it’s pretty shocking.” Was he actually

going to confess about the affair now? Over a cell call? That was totally unlike him.

“I have to get to work, Nick. What’s so urgent?” She was starting to wish she’d ignored his

text.

“My client. From the Shady Hill property. The one I went to see last night? The police called

me. She was found dead. At her house. This morning.”

Victoria placed the last clean mug on the counter. Dead? A heart attack or something? No.

The police wouldn’t call Nick for something like that. There had to be more to it. She picked up

the phone and took it off speaker.

“What happened?” She wasn’t sure she wanted to know the answer.

“I don’t know, but a homicide detective is meeting me at the house any minute now. They

called and wanted to meet with me in person. ‘See if I could shed some light on it,’ was how he

put it. Jeff told me to meet them at our house, not at the station.”

“Homicide? She was murdered?” Victoria had to hand it to Nick. This certainly reached the

bar of ‘emergency.’

“They didn’t say that, exactly. He said he’d tell me more in person. I don’t know much more

than you do at this point. What if I was the last person to see her alive, Vic?” Nick’s voice was

shakier now, almost panicky.

“So? You’re certainly not responsible for her death?”

“That’s what Jeff said.”

“What does Jeff have to do with this? You called Jeff before you called me?” She thought

that sounded like the actions of a guilty person, reaching out to your attorney friend. But guilty

of what?

“He’s an attorney! And he knows her! I told you, remember? They had that law suit going.

Let’s not do this now. Please!” His tone was harsher now, devoid of sentimentality. “I just

wanted to give you a heads-up. The detective might get there before I do. They’ll probably want

to question you too. Tell them I’m on my way. I’d appreciate some support. I’m your husband,

Victoria, please try to remember that.” He hung up.

She picked up the mug she’d left on the counter, looking out to the sun’s rays sparkling on

the Hudson, her thoughts suspended in the timeless currents of the flowing river. It was all

starting to hit her now, just what a disaster this was. The photos that were supposed to liberate

her from the marriage were now a liability, potentially placing her at a crime scene. What do

detectives look for? Means, motive, and opportunity? She had two out of three for now. Should

she be worried? And what about Nick? He was acting strangely last night, and she’d attributed it

to a guilty conscience. The affair, she assumed. But could it have been more? She knew Nick

wasn’t overtly violent, but anyone could commit murder given the right circumstances. What if

the woman had gotten pushy? Demanding? Threatening? How far would Nick go to protect what

was his? She needed time to think, consult with an attorney. But she didn’t have the luxury of

time.

The gate buzzer sounded, jolting her out of her stupor, and the mug slipped from her hand,

shattering into pieces on the travertine tile floor. She quickly picked up the big chunks, but the

shards of porcelain would have to wait.

Bonnie Traymore is the award-winning, Amazon best selling author of page-turner mystery/thrillers that hit close to home. Her books feature strong but relatable female protagonists. The plots explore difficult topics such as jealousy, infidelity, murder, and the impact of psychological disorders, but she also includes bits of romance and humor to lighten the mood from time to time. She's an active status member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America.

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