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Maria Pease

Maria PeaseMaria PeaseMaria Pease

Author of the Sam Parker Mystery Series

Author of the Sam Parker Mystery SeriesAuthor of the Sam Parker Mystery SeriesAuthor of the Sam Parker Mystery Series
"Don't Miss This One!"

Jan Roberts - The Californian

“As a fan of Millhone, Plum, and Warshawski, I welcome Sam Parker to the mix of my favorite female “snoops.” — Jan Roberts –
The Californian

Malicious Intent a Sam Parker Mystery

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Malicious Intent

The Beginning

Samantha Parker is not a cop or a private investigator. She’s a nosy paralegal with a talent for snooping, so when a handsome stranger walks into her office and gives her twenty-five thousand dollars to have her find out who is following him, she can’t resist taking his case, even if she doesn’t believe him.

The Investigation

The background check on Ronald Gregory proves that he has been in trouble with the law before. Upon discovering this, Sam seriously considers telling him to take his money and get lost, but she has two problems. The first is that she’s broke and on the verge of eviction by her cranky old landlord, Mrs. Bennett. The second reason, which is equally important, is that she is extremely attracted to this hunk. 

The Questions

On the other hand, she also finds it all very suspicious that he came to her when he could have easily gone to a professional investigator. That thought alone won’t release itself from her brain, but she wants answers and is determined to get them.

What Readers Are Saying

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

I wanna be friends with Sam Parker and the author! Sam is sassy, stubborn and smart! Didn't want to put this down. Can't wait to read the sequel. I also can't wait to grab a cup of coffee and chat with Maria. Great read!

Five Stars - Liz

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

This fun, fast-paced murder mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat. Once you start, you’ll have a hard time putting it down! Maria Pease is a great story teller and I’m looking forward to the next big adventures of Sam Parker. This is a must-read series!

Great book - Kevin

fast paced and sassy read - Kelly

A new rookie PI with instincts! AMFan

Malicious Intent is easy to read and captures your attention from page one. It combines a growing love story with a mystery. I enjoyed the introduction to Sam Parker and look forward to reading the next book. Definitely worth the read!

A new rookie PI with instincts! AMFan

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

A new rookie PI with instincts! AMFan

Sam Parker is new to the world of detecting and I like how she is finding her way. The characters have a depth that creates twists to stimulate the reader's sense for a challenging mystery. If you enjoy discovering a new mystery series with multi-faceted characters who take you along on the ride and surprise you before you get off, Malicious Intent is a good fit. I am off to get Book 2!

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

What a great read! Action packed, adventure,comedy! I was hooked on Malicious Intent from the very beginning. Oh I can't wait to see what Sam gets into next!

A Truly 5 Star Novel - Angel

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book - CGP

Amazing scenes and dangerous characters wonderfully crafted into a story of intense and gripping questions that will have you perplexed and scratching your head from the very beginning of this book.
Unique, original and Very Highly Recommended.


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