Murder on Magazine: A Skip Langdon Mystery
The tenth installment of the Skip Langdon series delivers an action-packed New Orleans police procedural featuring NOPD Sergeant Skip Langdon. This thriller combines serial killer suspense with a compelling story of survival as a teenage runaway becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Plot Overview
A serial killer is using Airbnb units throughout New Orleans to stage his murders. When sixteen-year-old Cody, a pink-haired runaway, escapes his grasp, she believes she's killed him. Now she's on the run through the streets of The City That Care Forgot, while the real killer continues stalking the city—and her.
Cody faces impossible choices: return to a life of slavery, go to jail for murder, be killed by a serial killer, or run. Despite the mean streets of New Orleans, this resourceful teenager attracts unlikely allies and even entire packs of dogs who come to her aid.
Detective Skip Langdon
NOPD's newest Sergeant stands six feet tall—beautiful, tough, and tender-hearted. Skip Langdon recognizes a younger version of herself in Cody: plucky, resourceful, and whip-smart. She knows her best hope of finding the killer is to find the girl first. This hard-boiled detective with a heart the size of the Superdome must navigate the intersection of serial murder and human trafficking to save Cody and stop the killer.
New Orleans Setting
This mystery is a feast for the senses, capturing the authentic atmosphere of New Orleans. The city itself becomes a character in this police procedural, from its dangerous streets to its unexpected moments of grace. The setting provides the perfect backdrop for this canine love story and gripping thriller.
Perfect for Readers Who Love
Bold, smart, and refreshingly human female sleuths. Readers of detective fiction and crime novels featuring strong female leads will find Skip Langdon a compelling protagonist. The novel balances intense action with genuine emotion, delivering both suspense and heart. This southern mystery offers everything fans of women detective series expect: authentic police work, complex characters, and a plot that keeps you turning pages until the very end.
