The news we've all been waiting for. A new novel by Allan Hudson of Dieppe, NB, Canada.

 Here it is folks!

Cover reveal.

The Jo Naylor adventure series in one book.

 Due to popular demand, the original stories have been compiled and given a fresh new cover.

Ta Da!

 

 

Detective Josephine (Jo) Naylor receives an email telling her where to find the next body.

 The messenger tells her “… only you can stop this madness…” Discovering a shattered figurine on the corpse, she’s overwhelmed by the possibility it might be the one she sold in

a yard sale.

If so, she knows who the killer could be. She prays she is wrong.

 

In pursuing the criminal, she uncovers her worse nightmare.

Now she’s on the run. Thailand. Paris. New Zealand.

Will she ever be able to return home?

 

Originally, the story of Detective Josephine, (Jo) Naylor started as a short story in my collection titled A Box of Memories.  My earlier inspiration was a thought that what if a detective was investigating the crimes committed by what looks like a serial killer, is someone she’s know all her life. 

The stories slowly evolved over the next year or two with me adding additional stories of JO’s hardships when she has to run.

It began with Shattered Figurine. Then Shattered Lives. Shattered Dreams was next and to tie everything together, Shattered: The Final Act.

 When searching for a new title, a good friend suggested that the new book would be completely shattered. I loved it right away and it fits. 

The following reviews will give you an idea of what to expect should you decide to order my new book

Shattered Figurine

Review by author Anita Dawes.

The opening chapter presents the detective, Jo Naylor, with a very important question. One she didn’t really want to answer but knows she must.

The next chapter, one year later, hits you square in the face with full on complicated and violent action as we discover what this story is all about.

Shattered Figurines is a surprisingly unusual detective story in that it doesn’t follow the usual plotline for this genre and the characters aren’t run of the mill either. The author has captured a very real element in both the story and the characters and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

I love a good detective mystery story and Shattered Figurines is one of the best I have read this year. I shall be first in the queue when the author writes another one in this series.

Shattered Lives

Review by author MJ LaBeff.

One tough heroine, one fast-paced read!

Former detective Jo Naylor is on the run and finds a whole lot of trouble in paradise when she saves a young girl from the clutches of a predator. She becomes a temporary guardian to the orphaned girl and a special bond between the two is easily formed. When another girl is taken her mother pleads to Jo for help- who can’t say no despite the limitations she faces. Jo enlists the help of a PI who like her isn’t a woman to be underestimated. Together they uncover a crime ring that runs deeper than either could anticipate and puts both of them in danger.

Jo’s take no prisoners attitude, relentless pursuit of justice, and fearless fight against the men she encounters is an action-packed adventure. The author’s snappy writing and spot-on pacing makes this mystery a perfect page-turner.

Shattered Dreams

Review by author Mark Scott Piper.

I previously enjoyed Allan Hudson’s short story collection, A Box of Memories, and I wanted to try another of his works. I chose the third release in the Jo Naylor Adventure series, Shattered Dreams. The cover art and the idea of a tough woman protagonist were intriguing. I was not disappointed.

Jo Naylor is attractive, an ex-cop, and a highly skilled combatant. She arrives in Paris to try to stay under the radar, but she’s soon involved in confronting a human trafficking ring. She’s the instigator of the plan to find and stop the bad guys. Jo meets an intriguing, unconventional group of friends—Max, Aurora, Brandy, and eventually Bertrand—all likable and relatable characters who’ll live long in the memories of readers. The criminals, on the other hand, are pure evil, cruel, and dangerous, although they stop short of becoming mere stereotypes.

Although she takes charge and jumps into the fray with enthusiasm and skill, we learn that Jo Naylor is more than just a tough combatant who’s bent on stopping evildoers—even though that might be enough in this genre. As her relationship with Bertrand develops we find that Jo has a softer side.

The ending wasn’t what I expected, probably because I haven’t yet read the first two books in the series, but Jo’s decision at the close of the narrative fits her personality perfectly. The plot is fast-moving and action-packed. I read Shattered Dreams in a day. Yes, it’s a short piece, but I was racing to the end before I remembered I meant to be doing other things. That’s the mark of a well-written, compelling novel.

I highly recommend Allan Hudson and Shattered Dreams. Find out for yourself. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

Shattered: The Final Act.

Review by author Anne Smith-Nochasak.

Shattered: The Final Act is the culminating book in author Allan Hudson's Shattered series.

Fans of Jo Naylor will not be disappointed. Once again, the author presents a fast-moving, action-packed plot with Jo as strong and committed to justice as ever. It is a short read, but not a light read, for, as is always the case in Allan Hudson's books, although there is an economy of words, each is necessary and well-chosen. Each character is well-developed and true to life. The sisters sound like people I have met, and Jo's alliance with the enigmatic Drake reveals the strengths of both. Especially, I appreciate receiving just enough backstory to jog the reader's memory, without retelling the first three books.

The story rushes forward to a surprising conclusion, and although this is the "final act", I am relieved to see that there simply must be another series to address this outcome.

An excellent read, highly recommended for those seeking justice with a conscience!

I believe another Allan Hudson series is next on my list; after you read, you will see why.

Physical copies available from me, signed and shipped anywhere in the world.

$29.99 CDN

(shipping charges are extra)

You can also purchase the eBook version from me as well.

$6.99

Contact me for details, payment and shipping of eBooks at

sbscribbler@gmail.com

Or on Amazon – go HERE.

Copies will soon be available at Chapters, Moncton, NB location

Thank you for you tremendous support.

Let me know if you have any questions.

I look forward to your comments.