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Under Abnormal Conditions: A Michael Drake Mystery

Take a second look at the debut novel from Erick Burgess, originally released in 2003, now revised and updated. Michael Drake's life is in turmoil. After a horrible car accident, the loss of his grandfather, the end of his marriage, and the disappearance of his former high school sweetheart, he can't imagine how things could get any worse. Little does he know that his troubles are just beginning. As Michael is going through his usual routine as manager of Cool Breeze, a jazz club in Dunham Heights, Louisiana, he receives a bomb threat. His decision to clear the building sets into motion a chain of events that lead to him being a prime suspect for murder. Now, as the only suspect the police are interested in, Michael is faced with the task of finding the real killer himself, if he hopes to clear his name and have a normal life again.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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