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I am the author of the Rock & Roll Mystery Series. My first novel, Rock & Roll Homicide, has been two Kindle Top 100 lists from June 2014 through October 2014. My second novel, Rock & Roll Rip-Off won the Premier Book Awards 2010 Mystery/Thriller of the Year. The third book in the series, The Concert Killer, was voted "Fan Favorite" by my readers. The 4th novel, The Classic Rockers Reunion with Death, opened with a TV interview on NBC and a very fun launch party with live rock music. Diamonds, Clubs, and Rock & Roll has been described as the "most imaginative" novel in the series, taking place in an undersea club on the floor of La Jolla Cove.

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Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.

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King's River Life Magazine 2/12/11 "Not only is the reader treated to an inside view of how crimes are solved, but they get to see an insider’s view of the music industry, and the problems bands run into. Full of twists and turns, McDonnell shows what a real murder mystery is." - Marilyn Meredith For an author interview and the full review click: <a href="http://kingsriverlife.com/02/12/robert-mcdonnell/">http://kingsriverlife.com/02/12/robert-mcdonnell/</a> KAZI Radio Book Review 12/5/10 RJ McDonnell combines a well-plotted mystery with a music-industry backdrop to create a book that should appeal to mystery fans and music fans alike. ... He also provides laughs along the way, and it is a hard-hearted reader indeed that doesn't enjoy the final chapter. - reviewed by Tim Chamberlain For the full review click: <a href="http://kazibookreview.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/review-of-rock-roll-rip-off-by-rj-mcdonnell/">http://kazibookreview.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/review-of-rock-roll-rip-off-by-rj-mcdonnell/</a> Premier Book Awards - 2010 Mystery/Thriller Novel of the Year 9/10/10 Congratulations for your novel, Rock & Roll Rip-Off, being selected by the 2010 Premier Book Awards as the Best Book of the Year in the Mystery/Thriller category! The competition was fierce and it was a difficult decision choosing from so many deserving books entered into this year's contest. However, the judges were unanimous in their selection of Rock & Roll Rip-Off as the winner. You should be justifiably proud to have written such a wonderful, award winning novel. We are proud to send you the enclosed certificate in recognition of your achievement. All of us at Premier Book Awards sincerely hope your commercial success equals your literary achievement. To Your Future Success, James R. Olson Premier Book Awards <a href="http://premierbookawards.com/2010%20Winners.htm">http://premierbookawards.com/2010%20Winners.htm</a> <h3>Critical Mick</h3> 8/12/10 "Critical Mick says: Don't stop believin'! RJ McDonnell's Irish-American PI Jason Duffy leads a series that is hard rockin' good fun. Add Rock & Roll Rip-Off to your stacks! No suitcase full of money is required for this one to become a hit." For the full review click: <a href="http://www.criticalmick.com/criticalmick_rock_roll_rip-off.htm">http://www.criticalmick.com/criticalmick_rock_roll_rip-off.htm</a> <h3>The Midwest Book Review</h3> 6/9/10 "Rock & Roll Rip-Off is a fascinating adventure on the darker side of the music industry and the criminal underworld that lies within it." <a href="http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/jun_10.htm">http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/jun_10.htm</a> Darcia Helle - Thriller Author 5/22/10 "Nonstop, edge-of-your-seat action! Rock & Roll Rip-Off is the second book in McDonnell's Rock & Roll Mystery Series. Jason Duffy is a P.I.-ex-musician, with a psyche degree and experience as a mental health counselor. His employees are past patients. His clients are from the world of rock & roll. The characters draw you into their world and the plot keeps you turning pages. McDonnell's writing is full of suspense, mystery, and humor. A unique and fun series that had me hooked from the start!" <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Roll-Rip-Off-RJ-McDonnell/dp/0981491421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274798736&sr=8-1">http://www.amazon.com/Rock-Roll-Rip-Off-RJ-McDonnell/dp/0981491421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274798736&sr=8-1</a> Mysterious Reviews 5/15/10 "The plot is well considered and developed, and Jason Duffy an appealing PI. A musician himself, the author clearly knows the world in which he sets his mysteries, providing an insider look at not only what the public sees on stage, but also what it takes behind-the-scenes to get it there. Finally, the rocky relationship Duffy has with his father, introduced in the first book of the series, takes a step forward here ... a nice touch."

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