John Lawrence Reynolds – författare

Over its twenty years with president and CEO Rick George at the helm, Suncor Energy went from being Canada’s “unluckiest oil company” to a stock market darling and the second-largest publicly traded corporation in the country. Both a contrarian and an optimist, George often made multibillion-dollar moves despite deep skepticism within the industry. His $2.8-billion expansion into the oil sands ignited massive growth in Canada’s most valuable, and controversial, natural resource. And his $19-billion merger with Petro-Canada in 2009 made Suncor a true global player in the rough, big-stakes game of international oil.

All of this from a guy who grew up in a small Colorado ranching town to become one of Canadian business’s most transformative figures in a sector fraught with controversy. Rick George is a man of contradictions—both a conservationist and a leading proponent of sustainable development of the oil sands.

Sun Rise is about leadership, strategy, environmental concerns and boardroom drama; it’s also about the future of oil sands development. This is the story of an optimist whose faith in people and innovation leads him to believe that we can overcome today’s challenges and continue to advance.

A beloved local priest brutally murdered in his own church.

A cloistered monk in a peaceful seminary shot at point-blank range.

A Jesuit teacher slain at night in his classroom.

Facing a brutal serial killer with his sights set firmly on the Catholic diocese, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire—one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history—is in a race against time to find a killer who seemingly leaves no trace.

With the help of the local diocese, McGuire’s investigation leads him to the monstrous, decades-old betrayal of an innocent child. But will McGuire be able to find the killer before he strikes again?

The Man Who Murdered God, the first novel in the thrilling Joe McGuire mystery series, won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel. It is followed by And Leave Her Lay Dying, Whisper Death, Gypsy Sins, Solitary Dancer, and Haunted Hearts.

Praise for The Man Who Murdered God

“. . . a compelling and chilling mystery . . . ”—The London Free Press

Relegated to reviewing unsolved murders as the result of a courtroom outburst, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young woman found in the Boston Fens.

Working with his now-quadriplegic ex-partner Ollie Schantz, McGuire follows a lead to ever-dangerous Texas-Mexican border and eventually to the very doorstep of the killer where he learns that everything—and everyone—may not be what it first appears to be.

And Leaver Her Lay Dying is the second novel in the Joe McGuire mystery series, and was short-listed for the Arthur Ellis Best Novel Award. It is followed by Whisper Death.

Praise for And Leave Her Lay Dying

“This is, quite simply, a terrific book.”—Globe and Mail

When a key witness—as well as his new partner—are gunned down in broad daylight, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire swears he will not rest until he finds the killer. But when his investigation threatens to expose an ongoing government investigation into the decades-old theft of a military weapon, McGuire himself becomes the hunted.

With the help of an anonymous, although not innocent, source, McGuire uncovers the truth behind his witness’s murder . . . but not before McGuire himself comes perilously close to the mastermind behind one of the greatest unsolved thefts in military history.

Whisper Death is the third novel in the Joe McGuire mystery series. It is followed by Gypsy Sins.

Praise for Whisper Death

“. . . well-drawn characters, a terrific plot, plenty of action, and some fine atmosphere. . . .”—Hamilton Spectator

Leaving behind the violence of the Boston streets and the politics of the Boston Police Department, homicide detective Joe McGuire is settled in a new life in the Bahamas. When Aunt Cora, his closest living relative, dies McGuire returns home to attend her funeral and settle her estate.

McGuire quickly discovers that closing Cora’s affairs is anything but simple. And when suspicions of murder provoke an attempt on his own life, McGuire is forced to dig into his aunt’s past, revealing crimes long past and covered up . . . but not forgotten.

Gypsy Sins is the fourth novel in the Joe McGuire mystery series, and won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Mystery Novel. It is followed by Solitary Dancer.

Praise for Gypsy Sins

“…a sly and ingenious story that keeps one’s attention throughout all its twists and turns.”—Books in Canada

Now a former homicide detective, Joe McGuire spends his days in a drug-induced haze trying to forget the brutal beating that almost cost him his life. Driven by his addiction, McGuire associates with the kind of criminals he once brought to justice.

But when his ex-wife’s sister is brutally murdered, McGuire finds himself the prime suspect—and unable to refute the evidence that points to him. Driven to prove his innocence, McGuire must fight his addiction, a police department biased against him, and a criminal underworld that threatens to consume him.

Solitary Dancer is the fifth title in the Joe McGuire mystery series, and the fourth novel in the series to be nominated for an Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel. It is followed by Haunted Hearts.

Praise for Solitary Dancer

“…the plot, clever and complex, moves relentlessly toward a wrenching climax.”—Ottawa Citizen

His drug addiction behind him, former Boston homicide detective Joe McGuire is now a private investigator for a prominent law firm, filling his days with open-and-shut cases and his nights with an office romance.

But when one of the firm’s senior partners is found murdered, McGuire’s gut tells him that the killing is linked to a missing person McGuire recently tracked down. His instincts as keen as ever, McGuire quickly uncovers a web of deceit with an unscrupulous con-man at the centre.

Haunted Hearts is the final novel in the Joe McGuire mystery series.

Praise for John Lawrence Reynolds

“One of Canada’s best mystery writers.”—Globe and Mail

Irascible and malcontented, Boston Homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire is one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history. Led by razor-sharp instincts and a nose for the truth, McGuire leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of ruthless killers in these gritty crime novels.

The Man Who Murdered God

Facing a brutal serial killer with his sights set firmly on the Catholic diocese, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire—one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history—is in a race against time to find a killer who seemingly leaves no trace.

And Leave Her Lay Dying

Relegated to reviewing unsolved murders as the result of a courtroom outburst, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young woman found in the Boston Fens.

Praise for John Lawrence Reynolds

Irascible and malcontented, Boston Homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire is one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history. Led by razor-sharp instincts and a nose for the truth, McGuire leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of ruthless killers in these gritty crime novels.

The Man Who Murdered God

Facing a brutal serial killer with his sights set firmly on the Catholic diocese, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire—one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history—is in a race against time to find a killer who seemingly leaves no trace.

And Leave Her Lay Dying

Relegated to reviewing unsolved murders as the result of a courtroom outburst, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire becomes obsessed with solving the murder of a young woman found in the Boston Fens.

Whisper Death

When a key witness—as well as his partner—are gunned down in broad daylight, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire swears he will not rest until he finds the killer. But when his investigation threatens to expose an ongoing government investigation into the decades-old theft of a military weapon, McGuire himself becomes the hunted.

Gypsy Sins

Leaving behind the violence of the Boston streets and the politics of the Boston Police Department, homicide detective Joe McGuire is settled in a new life in the Bahamas. But when his closest living relative—his Aunt Cora—dies, McGuire returns home to attend her funeral and settle her estate.

Solitary Dancer

Now a former homicide detective, Joe McGuire spends his days in a drug-induced haze trying to forget the brutal beating that almost cost him his life. Driven by his addiction, McGuire now associates with the kind of criminals he used to bring to justice.

Haunted Hearts

His drug addiction behind him, former Boston homicide detective Joe McGuire is now a private investigator for a prominent law firm, filling his days with open-and-shut cases and his nights with an office romance.

Praise for John Lawrence Reynolds

“One of Canada’s best mystery writers.”—Globe and Mail

Max Benson är polis i en liten stad där det nästan aldrig händer något. En ovanligt kall försommarvecka är det som vanligt ganska enkla fall: Det är en generator som försvunnit, ett inbrott i en sommarstuga, och en man som är saknad. Men så hittas ett nedfryst lik i ett dike, och det visar sig att allt som hänt under veckan har samband med liket. Max tar itu med fallet, och hittar flera misstänkta.

Polisen Max Benson jobbade många år i en storstad. För att få en lugnare tillvaro flyttade hon till en liten stad med få brott. Men det blev inte riktigt som hon tänkt sig. Hon har redan löst sitt första mord, och nu har hon fått ytterligare ett mord på sitt bord.

Iskall mördare är den andra boken i serien Ett Max Benson-fall. Det är spännande böcker, som även innehåller lite humor. Kanadensiska författaren John Lawrence Reynolds har skrivit nästan 30 böcker, både skönlitterära och faktaböcker. Han har fått många utmärkelser, och två av hans romaner har vunnit det prestigefyllda Arthur Ellis Award. John bor i Burlington med sin fru Judy.

Sagt om första boken i serien: ”Spänningen förtätas successivt genom boken. Den kronologiska intrigens förlopp späckas med tillbakablickar som finurligt förskjuter berättelsens förutsättningar så att läsaren till sist varken vet ut eller in. Det första mordet är suggestiv mysläsning från första till sista sidan.” Kristofer Flensmarck, BTJ

Den här boken finns även på engelska (Murder Below Zero).