Prefer Death
One dark night an eccentric resident in Matthew’s small town was beaten to death…
Young family physician Matthew Paine is called to the scene of the murder. Having signed on as a medical consultant with the police department, he always honors his commitments.
Three boys found the body when one of them tripped over his feet.
Matthew is certain the boys know more than they’re saying and he challenges their perception that the odd victim was a specter. That’s difficult because much of the town believes that the iconic resident’s old historic family home is haunted. Nobody thought he would ever hurt anyone, though, so who would want to kill him?
Is there still a killer lurking in the small town of Peak?
Matthew determines to find out and restore the safety of the town.
Can he find a key to unlocking the case that the police can’t?
You’ll love Prefer Death – the haunting second book in Lee Clark’s Matthew Paine Mystery series – because everyone enjoys a classic mystery with twists and turns and a spooky old house.
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Prefer Death Reviews
So much fun!
“Unexpected thrills throughout this book!”
A mystery hard to put down
“I have enjoyed both of Lee Clark's books about Matthew Paine. Her style reminds me of Agatha Christie's novels. Would highly recommend her books if you enjoy an old-fashioned murder mystery.”
Enjoyable, clean mystery
“The second in the Matthew Paine Mystery series, I would recommend it to anyone who likes mysteries without graphic gore and excessive violence. I enjoyed the first book, Dead Spots, and it made me want to follow this new author, so I was glad to pick this one up.”
Exciting & a fast read
“Another great read by a brilliant author, Lee Clark. This mystery keeps you turning pages! It's fun to recognize the characters from the first book. Can't wait for book 3!!”
It is a real page-turner!
“The book was full of action, insightful, and well written. Anxious to read the next in this series.”
Page turner
“Very enjoyable read. Keeps you wondering what's the next twist. I particularly enjoy the way the author develops the personality of the characters. Now waiting to see what happened to Ariel.”
Prefer Death, second in the Matthew Paine classic southern murder mystery series