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Split City

A Jesus Spares Mystery
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Split City by Andy Straka is a gripping tale set in a world of mystery and intrigue. The story revolves around a professional gambler who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and danger. As he navigates this perilous landscape, he must confront his own past and unravel a series of challenges to protect those he cares about.
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You might enjoy this gripping story if you love crime thrillers set in a vividly depicted city torn by secrets and intrigue. The author's masterful storytelling combines taut suspense with a complex plot, ideal for readers who appreciate unexpected twists and meticulously crafted characters.

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Split City

From beginning to end, surprises and unusual characters abound in this inspirational amateur sleuth mystery from an award winning, bestselling author.

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Agatha Christie meets How We Roll in this entertaining new series.

Murder sees double when former pro bowler Billy Gills finds himself summoned to the Partridgeberry County morgue to identify the body of his identical twin brother, Bo. Billy is the proprietor of Split City Lanes, a classic hometown bowling alley, located in the charmingly rundown, lakeside town of Twin Strikes.

Partridgeberry and Twin Strikes are peopled by a hearty band of oddball charactersβ€”an unlikely setting for murder. But Bo is the founder of TreadBo, a successful specialty bowling shoe manufacturer; he is famous for his quirky sense of fashion, fitness fanaticism, and unusual hobbies, which may have gotten him into trouble. Not to mention, Billy has some demons of his own to slay. Fortunately, Split City Lanes is also home to "Jesus Spares", a church service, bowling, and social gathering where almost anything can happen.

Billy may need every ounce of faith he has to discover the truth about himself and his eccentric twin brother.

Series: Jesus Spares Mystery

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Split City by Andy Straka is praised for its unique combination of contemporary Christian themes and mystery, set in the intriguing world of bowling. The plot follows Billy Gills as he investigates his brother's death, navigating small-town politics and community dynamics. Reviewers highlight its engaging premise, the rich small-town setting, and a character-driven narrative filled with humour and suspense, making it an absorbing read for fans of mysteries with a social and spiritual twist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781954437173

Publisher: Carpenter's Son Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Clovercroft Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

The first hint of Andy Straka’s future writing career came at the age of four when he appeared at his small-town neighbor’s back door carrying a butcher’s knife. Thankfully, the neighbor called Andy’s mother instead of social services. Featured by Publishers Weekly among a group of "rising stars" in crime fiction, Andy is a past finalist for the Agatha Award and the Anthony Award and the author of the Shamus Award-winning Frank Pavlicek private eye series. His books have sold over 400,000 copies, including the #1 bestselling A Witness Above. Andy is a former college basketball player, a licensed falconer, and longtime husband and father. Rumor also has it that he hails from upstate New York, where he often spent Sunday afternoons, growing up, bowling with his parents and identical twin brother.

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