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Over My Dead Body (Father Frank Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by James R. Callan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
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A large corporation is seizing land by eminent domain. Syd Cranzler stands in its way, threatening a court battle. After a heated meeting with the corporation representative, Syd is found dead from an overdose of heart medication. The police call it suicide. Case closed.

But Father Frank, Syd’s pastor, and Georgia Peitz, another member of his church, don’t believe Syd committed suicide and begin to look for clues of what really happened. Will this affect Georgia’s romantic interest in the lead detective?

When the priest is almost poisoned, they convince the police to investigate further. Immediately, Father Frank becomes the target of rumors and speculation he might have had something to do with Syd’s death.

The more clues Father Frank and Georgia uncover, the more danger they find themselves in. Can they find the real killer before they become victims?

"... a solid, entertaining whodunit with believable characters, twists, and complications." From the Review by Publishers Weekly
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When the KeystonePipeline bulldozers came through our property and clear cut a 150 foot widestrip a quarter mile long taking down hundred-foot tall pines and fifty-year-oldoak trees - all because of eminent domain- I knew eminent domain would be in abook of mine.  This, the second Father Frank Mystery, uses eminent domain,invoked by a private corporation, and the results are not good.  As isusually the case, ideas for books come from the everyday life around writers,or the nightly news.  You'll enjoy Over My Dead Body.

About the Author

James R. Callan wites mysteries and suspense novels, with an occasional non-fiction book.  He and his wife split their time between homes in  northeast Texas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00V1K1IFO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pennant Publishing (May 4, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2061 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

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After a successful career in mathematics and computer science, receiving grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA, and being listed in Who’s Who in Computer Science and Two Thousand Notable Americans, James R. Callan turned to his first love—writing. He has had four non-fiction books published. He now concentrates on his favorite genre, mystery/suspense. An award-winning author, Callan's seventeenth book is scheduled for publication in 2024.

In addition to writing, Callan also speaks at writing conferences and teaches writing workshops in Texas, Mexico, and online via zoom. He and his wife split their time between homes in northeast Texas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His website is at: http://www.jamesrcallan.com/ It provides more information on his books and his work, plus a contact form to forward an email to him.

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Eileen Obser
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
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I love this book! Over My Dead Body had me reading almost non-stop. Father Frank, pastor at Prince of Peace Church, Georgia Peitz, a good parishioner, and all the other characters we meet are well-drawn, interesting, real-life people. The plotting is terrific, and believable. James R. Callan knows a lot about eminent domain and, after reading his novel, we do too. Syd Cranzier’s murder will not go unpunished, and with Detective Mike Oakley, of the Pine Tree, Texas police force, and Maggie, Father Frank’s sister/crime novelists to help, clues will be found, the plot will thicken, and we will join them in the good fight, trying to solve the crime. We get to know the town, the residents, as well as the peripheral and central players. Callan has a great sense of humor and a good heart. This is evident as we follow the twists and turns leading to the climax, then final whodunit, which is a surprise, but well thought-out by the author. I’m looking forward to the next Father Frank mystery.
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Vicki W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022
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This was such a good book. Hated to see it end. It caught me from the start all the way til the end! On to the next _-- Plot For Murder
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Big Picture
4.0 out of 5 stars and I particularly liked Father Frank’s sister
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
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Drawn in from the opening paragraph, I quickly found myself reading through several chapters before I remembered I had been planning on just peeking at the story before going to bed early. Over My Dead Body is that kind of book, where you don’t realize how long you’ve been clicking through the pages (I have the Kindle version) because it pulls you from the end of one chapter right into the next. And then it’s hard to stop!

The characters are likable (except for cranky Lance, an unsympathetic brother-in-law to the deceased), and I particularly liked Father Frank’s sister, Maggie. I don’t remember her from the previous Father Frank mystery (Cleansed By Fire), but more Maggie in the next release would be welcome.

I went back to the beginning after I’d finished the book and re-read a few chapters, and realized I had missed all sorts of clues. Ha ha! Good job James R. Callan.
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maggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Father Frank is back!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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Father Frank is back!

While Syd Cranzler stands in the way of a large corporation taking his land for a shopping center, he makes the mistake of saying "you'll get my land over my dead body!"

When he is found dead the next day of an overdose, the police call it suicide, saying he was depressed over the battle he was destined to lose.

But Father Frank, Syd's pastor, decides to look into the matter. Sad was not the type to commit suicide.

After Father Franks is attacked, the police decide to investigate further.

Mr. Callan has written the characters so convincingly he keeps your interest from the first sentence, to the last page.

We are eagerly awaiting another Father Frank mystery!
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sunnyreader
5.0 out of 5 stars Father Frank does it again
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015
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I have read all of James Callan's books and Father Frank is one of my favorite characters. If I was Catholic, I would want him to be my priest, confidant and friend! Mr. Callan writes really good murder mysteries - without gore, too much violence or too much "bad" language. Interesting how he accomplishes a really good story without resorting to those things. The plot moves along at a good pace and, although it isn't an "edge of your seat" book, I still found it hard to put down to fulfill other obligations of life! AND it kept you guessing until the very end just who was the murderer. I certainly hope Mr. Callan brings us more of Father Frank's adventures!
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M. Hake
3.0 out of 5 stars Can a priest prevent more murders?
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015
A Catholic priest deals with murder and encroaching eminent domain. The police think it was suicide, but Father Frank isn’t convinced and sets out to prove his parishioner did not kill himself. When he’s attacked, he figures he must be on the right (or is that wrong?) track. He must stop the murderer before others lose their lives. This cozy mystery keeps readers guessing, but could have used better editing.
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Joyce Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars The good Father Frank a suspect and almost a victim
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2015
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Father Frank and his effervescent parishioner, Georgia, don't believe a generous member of the church has committed suicide as the authorities have determined. They join forces to dig up a variety of clues in a sometimes successful, sometimes dangerous series of probes and encounters. Detective Mike, Georgia's off and on romantic interest, discourages their involvement, but the concerned sleuths persevere. The good Father Frank a suspect and almost a victim? You'll enjoy the intrigue, the romance, the humor, and the surprising climax.
James R. Callan writes characters who are rounded and believable and sets his mysteries in a tiny town I would like to visit. Maybe Maggie, Father Frank's mystery writer sister, who appears briefly in this story, will return in the next book.
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Coffee in the Morning
5.0 out of 5 stars Father Frank is in the middle of trouble again!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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James Callan's newest novel Over My Dead Body finds priest, Father Frank, in the middle of trouble once again! If you like a good mystery, if you love intrigue, I highly recommend this book. Did the elderly, cantankerous parishioner commit suicide or was there something more sinister afoot? This book has all the elements of a good mystery. The characters are well rounded with personal touches that help you identify with them. For instance, Father Frank is a Dr. Pepper lover, something dear to my heart! These little nuances give the characters a personal touch and make them come alive. I've read Murder a Cappella, another great mystery by this author, and enjoyed it very much. I look forward to more from James Callan!
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Norm
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2017
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Nice easy read with a good story content.
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