Chicago Blood – Detective Shannon Rourke Book 1

You can’t bury the dead without digging up the past.

What was another murder in Chicago?

A dead man clutching a pint of whiskey on the Ashland Avenue sidewalk wasn’t new. It shouldn’t have been enough to keep troubled Detective Shannon Rourke and her brother from making their escape to Sweden.

Shannon’s plan to put half a world between herself and her checkered past in Chicago is already rolling when she arrives at the crime scene, ready to pass the case off to another detective.

But she didn’t expect the victim to be her brother’s best friend.

When her ex-mobster brother hears about it, he gives her an ultimatum: stay and solve the case or he will. Now, Shannon is determined to leash her inner demons and finish the job, but if she fails, her brother will be the one to pay the price.

Praise for Detective Shannon Rourke:

“I am a hooked on Shannon fan, looking forward to the next book in the series. Well done Mr. Matthews.” -Amazon Reviewer

“Can’t wait to read the next book. Lots of twists and turns.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“…a touch of romance, Chicago underworld, and murder.” -Amazon Reviewer

“Characters are well developed and believable. Lots of plot twists and interesting story lines. Can’t wait to read what Shannon and Michael get into next.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“You learn to love the characters and their flaws, and there is plenty of conflict for the characters to muddle through. There are complicated relationships between the characters which are very realistic.” -Amazon Reviewer

“Shannon has become a beloved favorite character of mine. She is honest and her life is messy. I love her grittiness.” -Amazon Reviewer

“…one of those pick up books and cant put down – I was reading it everywhere I went that I had a wait and finished it about 2:00AM. I was definitely taken back by the ending.” -Amazon Reviewer

“The Chicago series with Shannon Rourke is excellent. Lots of action, a good plot, and character development along the way. Shannon is a character you will come to love.” -Amazon Reviewer

“This was a real page turner! I love this series and can’t wait for the next one! Twists and turns throughout the book. I love Shannon and her brother. If you like police mysteries you will love these books. So glad I found these books. This series will keep you up at night wanting to find out what happens!” -Amazon Reviewer

Book Categories: Crime.