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The Last Clinic: A Darla Cavannah Mystery Kindle Edition

by Gary Gusick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 166 ratings
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In a fast-paced, suspenseful debut novel for fans of Harlan Coben and Lisa Gardner, detective Darla Cavannah goes Deep South in pursuit of a merciless killer.
 
Outside the local women’s health clinic, the Reverend Jimmy Aldridge waving his protest sign is a familiar sight. But that changes early one morning when someone shoots the beloved Reverend Jimmy dead. Sheriff Shelby Mitchell knows the preacher’s murder will shock the good people of Jackson—and the pressure to find the killer is immediate and intense, which is why Shelby calls in detective Darla Cavannah.
 
When police detective Darla moved from Philadelphia to Jackson with her husband—hometown football hero Hugh “the Glue” Cavannah—she never imagined the culture shock that awaited. Then after Hugh dies in a car crash, Darla enters a self-imposed exile in her Mississippi home, taking a leave of absence from the sheriff’s department. Now she’s called back to duty—or coerced, more like it, with Shelby slathering on his good-ole-boy charm nice and thick, like on a helping of barbecue.
 
Reluctantly partnered with a mulish Elvis impersonator, Darla keeps a cool head even as the community demands an arrest. The court of public opinion has already convicted the clinic’s doctor, Stephen Nicoletti, but Darla is just as sure he’s not guilty—even as she fights her growing attraction to him. From the genteel suburbs to a raunchy strip club, Darla follows a trail of dirty money and nasty secrets—until the day of judgment comes, and she faces down an ungodly assassin.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DACZTX8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alibi (November 18, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3102 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
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    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 166 ratings

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Gary Gusick

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Gary Gusick is a retired advertising executive with over thirty years experience as a copywriter and creative director. He is a multiple winner of virtually every national and international award for creative excellence in advertising.

Gary is the author of the Darla Cavannah murder mystery series, published by Random House, Alibi. The first book in the series, The Last Clinic, and the second book, Officer Elvis, are currently available on Amazon.com. The third book in the series, The Legacy, is expected to be released in December, 2016.

The Alzheimer's Patient Who Couldn't Forget, a self published murder mystery, is also available on Amazon.

Gary is married and lives in New Orleans, LA.

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yankee transplant
5.0 out of 5 stars cast of characters!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2012
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what a great read! and what great characters! the character development is what lures you into the story. page by page. chapter by chapter. although these characters are a work of fiction as is the story, the author has succeeded in bringing them each to life. to the point you somewhat half expect one of them to stop you on the street and ask "how's your momma?" or to be introduced to you while standing at the bar at hal and mal's sucking on a long neck. cusick has done an excellent job crafting brilliant present day characters that also have one foot deeply stuck in the buckle of the bible belt known as jackson, ms. he combines southern gentile with grittiness (not grits). long standing tradition mixed with present day legislative issues affecting not only women in mississippi but throughout the country. you shift between the ways things have always been done to the boldness embodied by detective darla. mystery and suspense that is captivating to the very end. drama. murder. romance. humor. each part of the story lines threaded together throughout the book. download your copy. grab a few hours. become engrossed in the read. you won't regret it. and you'll very quickly wan to read about the characters in a next book which i am hoping is soon!
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D. Coto
4.0 out of 5 stars from FictionZeal.com re: The Last Clinic (Darla Cavannah Mystery #1) by Gary Gusick
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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Darla Cavannah owes Sheriff Shelby a favor. He’s come to collect. The good news is she can run the controversial murder of Reverend Jimmy Aldridge’s murder any way she chooses. The bad news is she’ll be working with Tommy Reylander, an Elvis impersonator on the side. Being pro-life, Reverend Jimmy had led many protests outside of Jackson Women’s Health Clinic. His style of protest was to carry a cross with the picture of a baby stapled to it. The sign read, “Aren’t you glad I was born?” Dr. Nicoletti had performed several abortions at the clinic and becomes Reylander’s prime suspect. Darla is not convinced and wants to further the investigation. The community at large is behind Reylander; they want someone to pay for this horrific crime. One of her many questions is why did the beloved Reverend have three thousand cash dollars in an envelope in the glove compartment of his SUV?

Set near Jackson, Mississippi, the small town charm is apparent throughout the story. Even the Sheriff takes his time getting his point across. There are many ‘good ole’ boys’ planted within the pages of this novel, and I enjoyed the author’s talent in presenting them with their ‘southern’ way of life. It was a good mystery with a side story of sorts. Someone else, with chapters of his own, is actively seeking and destroying abortion clinics. Darla is smart, handling the ‘politics’ of the situation well. The story line was well told and believable. Rating: 4 out of 5.

On a side note – This is the first book in the Darla Cavannah series. I had read them out of order, beginning with Officer Elvis (2nd in the series). They can both be read as a stand-alone, but while reading this, I now already know what is going to happen to Tommy Reylander in book 2. So, in summary, it may be best to read these in order.
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J&KN in NC
3.0 out of 5 stars Why Elvis?
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2012
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This book was OK. All the police characters were very professional and sharp, except for the cop who's the mayor's son (or nephew, can't remember which), and an Elvis impersonator. I guess it's believable that a mayor could get a police job for an incompetent family member, but I found him very irritating. The details of the murder mystery were not very clear, especially how the Reverend Aldridge was involved with the serial killer who was also in the story. I couldn't figure anything out, but I liked Darla (although not her name) enough to read the story to the end. She was a good cop and her romantic interest in the prime murder suspect made the story more interesting. I also liked the computer geek who helped Darla solve the case. They were important to counterbalance "Elvis's" incompetence. The book was OK, just not great.
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M. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Mystery/Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014
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The Last Clinic by Gary Gusick was a good book. There was plenty of mystery and suspense to keep you interested and wanting to keep reading. I had a few different ideas of who the murderer was before I found out for sure. The characters were well developed, as was the setting. The author took a controversial topic and presented it without being preachy. The writing style flowed easily and the book was an easy ready. The editing was top-notch. I would recommend this book to any one who likes a well-developed mystery/suspense. I would definitely read more books by this author.
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Upstate New York Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Cross Country Murder in Jackson, Mississippi
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014
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It begins with the shooting of Reverend Jimmy Aldridge outside the Jackson Women’s Health Clinic. But that was just the tip of the so-called iceberg. It was a mystery that would stretch from Jackson, Mississippi across the United States. At the midst of the crime spree was range of rich and conservative politicians - willing to solve their biggest problem.

Though Detective Darla Cavannah is forced to work with Tommy Reylander, the less than smart nephew of the mayor, on the case. Tommy comes with a hidden agenda that will drive his half of the investigation - he knows who the murderer is. Darla begins working with forensic IT specialist and intern Uther Pendragon Johnson (yes, he was named after King Arthur’s father) to locate the evidence to prove who murdered the Reverend Aldridge.

Along the way, the book explores the many sides of the abortion debate. Though the book takes no specific position, it did help this reader see the multiple opinions that define the define.

The combination of mystery and the exploration of the abortion debate make for a readable and a engaging story.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
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