Played to Death: A Scott Drayco Mystery

by BV Lawson

FBT review:

If you're a fan of independent mystery book titles, then Played to Death: A Scott Drayco Mystery, by BV Lawson is a must-read. This thrilling crime novel follows protagonist Scott Drayco, a crime consultant who inherits a rundown Opera House in a small Virginia seaside town. But when he finds a dead body on the stage with a mysterious "G" carved into the man's chest, the quick sale of the property becomes impossible, and Drayco is the prime suspect in the murder case.

As he sets out to clear his name, Drayco discovers long-hidden secrets buried beneath the sands of the sleepy town, and he must navigate the twists and turns of the investigation while dodging a wary sheriff and the seductive wife of a local councilman.

With its gripping plot, engaging characters, and a seaside setting that adds an extra layer of atmosphere, Played to Death is a must-read for fans of the indie mystery genre. Get your copy today and experience the heart-pounding thrill of this exciting crime novel.

Publisher Description:

Still suffering nightmares from a case that ended tragically, brilliant freelance crime consultant Scott Drayco considers retiring from crime solving altogether. When a former client bequeaths Drayco a rundown Opera House in a Virginia seaside town, he figures he'll arrange for a quick sale of the place, while nursing his battered soul in a peaceful setting near the shore. What he doesn't count on is finding a dead body on the Opera House stage, a mysterious "G" carved into the man's chest.

With hopes for a quick sale dashed and himself a suspect in the murder, Drayco digs into old secrets buried like shells beneath the sand in order to solve the crime and clear his name. Along the way, Drayco must dodge a wary sheriff, hostility over coastal development, and the seductive wife of a town councilman—before the tensions explode into more violence and he becomes the next victim.