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Detective Grant Steele had hoped to find a more peaceful existence at The Villages, a quiet, safe community of mostly retirees, but he soon finds himself immersed in a series of mysterious murders in the alley behind a complex housing a physical therapy practice, pizza parlor, and beauty shop. In Killings in the Alley, no one seems to be what they appear, all dealing with secrets and horrors in their own lives, past and present. During his investigation Steele navigates drug dealers, embezzlement, a superstitious physical therapist, a compulsive gambler, shady teenagers, mob-connected twins, and money launderers all to wrap up this massively complicated criminal case.
This detective fiction novel delivers a complex web of crime and intrigue set in Florida's retirement community. The story follows Detective Grant Steele as he uncovers layers of criminal activity, from organized crime connections to financial fraud. Each character harbors secrets that complicate the investigation, creating a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers engaged until the final revelation.
The novel combines elements of police procedural fiction with classic mystery storytelling, featuring multiple suspects, interconnected crimes, and unexpected twists. Set against the backdrop of The Villages, the story contrasts the peaceful retirement community setting with the dark criminal underbelly that Detective Steele must navigate.
Augie Salzer is a retired Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. She worked the road in Tampa, Florida, for sixteen years. She has been a columnist, editor, reporter, and photographer for a daily newspaper and most recently, following retirement from the patrol, she has been a correspondent, columnist, and photographer for a weekly paper. Salzer also spends a lot of time volunteering at her church. She has raised two daughters, and they have blessed her with two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Salzer has lived in Florida since 1977.
Salzer's law enforcement background brings authentic detail to the detective fiction genre, providing readers with realistic investigative procedures and character development rooted in real-world experience.