The Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller Series
Book 6: THE DEAD DON'T BURY THEMSELVES available on Amazon. Scroll down to the bottom for links and descriptions.
DISAPPEARED (softcover)
DEAD OR DISAPPEARED (Kindle edition)
Book 1
by David P. Fraser
A rogue PI is hired to find two missing teens. Then paid not to. He’s going to find them anyway—come hell, high water, drug lords or Russian mob…
Things haven’t been going well for Jack McQueen. He’s a divorced, ex-RCMP cop with no friends left on the force. He takes a job from a First Nations chief whose teenage nieces disappeared. He expects a simple missing persons case.
That’s out the window when he’s kidnapped, threatened, and bribed to drop the case. Carrot and stick. Jack takes the carrot—then sets out to find the girls anyway.
First order of business: find out who grabbed him. He gets a partial plate on the car that took him—which belongs to the richest man on Vancouver Island (which is saying something), or a Russian Mob boss. He’s not sure which.
Until he finds two dead Russians with a photo of the missing girls, and traces of cocaine. Then he’s pretty sure.
As things turn out, live Russians are more troublesome than dead ones, and Jack is in their sights—along with his tech-savvy partner Stacie Machado, who’s helping him research the missing girls.
Their search leads them to a place Jack swore he’d never return to: Vancouver Island, where they come up against a drug lord even the Russians fear—and find out that Jack wasn’t exactly given the whole story by the chief who hired him…
Dead or Disappeared, Book 1 (edition 1) and Disappeared (Kindle Edition) in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series is available on Amazon.
BY THE HANDS OF OTHER MEN
Book 2
by David P. Fraser
The daughter of a mob boss hires a rogue PI to find her husband’s killer. His search leads to more dead bodies, and many conflicts with ruthless rival mobsters, and an enemy from his past…
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Jack McQueen gets a cry for help from Murphy, a former partner in the force. He comes out of recuperative isolation to investigate the covered-up murder of a prominent surgeon. Things become violent when Jack and Murphy re-visit the crime scene. Jack is left for dead, and Murphy goes into a coma. Despite the cover-up, Jack continues below police radar with the help Reilly a police superintendent, another former colleague. Further investigation brings Jack McQueen and his PI business partner Stacie Machado squarely in the sights of rival mobsters, and unsavory enemies from his past. Jack needs to separate the lies from the truth and render justice without getting the people he cares about injured or killed.
Dead By the Hands of Other Men, Book 2 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series is available on Amazon.
BY THE HANDS OF OTHER MEN
Book 2
by David P. Fraser
The daughter of a mob boss hires a rogue PI to find her husband’s killer. His search leads to more dead bodies, and many conflicts with ruthless rival mobsters, and an enemy from his past…
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Jack McQueen gets a cry for help from Murphy, a former partner in the force. He comes out of recuperative isolation to investigate the covered-up murder of a prominent surgeon. Things become violent when Jack and Murphy re-visit the crime scene. Jack is left for dead, and Murphy goes into a coma. Despite the cover-up, Jack continues below police radar with the help Reilly a police superintendent, another former colleague. Further investigation brings Jack McQueen and his PI business partner Stacie Machado squarely in the sights of rival mobsters, and unsavory enemies from his past. Jack needs to separate the lies from the truth and render justice without getting the people he cares about injured or killed.
Dead By the Hands of Other Men, Book 2 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series is available on Amazon.
About the Author
David P. Fraser has lived in the UK, Canada, the US and Mexico, but now he lives on an island in the Pacific. His poetry and short stories have appeared in many journals and anthologies. Also, he has published six collections of poetry. Now he focuses on writing mystery thrillers. When he is not writing he likes to hike in the mountains and along the coastline trails, as well as ski and play tennis.
Jack McQueen Mystery Thrillers to date are available on Amazon.
Contact: [email protected]
David P. Fraser has lived in the UK, Canada, the US and Mexico, but now he lives on an island in the Pacific. His poetry and short stories have appeared in many journals and anthologies. Also, he has published six collections of poetry. Now he focuses on writing mystery thrillers. When he is not writing he likes to hike in the mountains and along the coastline trails, as well as ski and play tennis.
Jack McQueen Mystery Thrillers to date are available on Amazon.
Contact: [email protected]
Respect the Dead
Book 3 by David P. Fraser Stacie Machado convinces Jack McQueen, a rogue PI to take a trip to her hometown, Newburg, to help search for a missing Latina/aboriginal girl. Their investigations lead them toward the slaughterhouse that abuses workers and animals, into a community drug war, and toward discoveries of tragic accidents both present and past. Along the way, Jack and Stacie connect with the migrant worker community, a Native American reservation, the local Catholic church, and the Slab Canyon desert people. Each community has its own intersecting tragic stories. Jack and Stacie’s presence in Newburg threatens the status quo as their questions about the missing girl reveal deep wounds and dark secrets that put Jack and Stacie in mortal peril. In the pursuit of justice, as in previous Jack McQueen thrillers the pace is lightning fast, filled with tension, and suspense. Respect the Dead, Book 3 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series is available on Amazon. 
A PLACE AMONG THE DEAD Book 4 By David Fraser A rogue PI is hired to find two Peruvian university students lost in the Salish Sea. Jack McQueen is not ready to go back to work, but Stacie Machado his business partner convinces him to take the case on Vancouver Island. Alone he pilots his Ranger Tug across the Georgia Strait to Nanaimo where he discovers that there are more mysterious and dangerous things than missing persons. A serial killer is on the loose, and many people for their reasons want to find the Peruvian students. Jack gets help from his vagabond friend Norton as they trace the maritime footprints further north on the Georgia Strait. As they get closer to the truth, they encounter multiple villains who threaten to kill them and put their friends and acquaintances in mortal danger. A Place Among the Dead, Book 4 in the Jack McQueen MysteryThriller Series is available on Amazon. 
SILENCE SURROUNDS THE DEAD BOOK 5 David P. Fraser Jack McQueen, an undercover PI, consults with the RCMP to investigate a botched, joint-force, stakeout. He is seduced by a female colleague who leads him to discover links to a ten-year-old cold case, as well as more current unsolved murders, and to the world of fentanyl manufacturing, and money laundering. His investigations put himself and those he cares about in mortal danger. Silence Surrounds the Dead, Book 5 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller Series is available on Amazon. 
THE DEAD DON'T BURY THEMESLEVES BOOK 6 DAVID P. FRASER After a series of difficult cases, Jack McQueen and Stacie Machado, private investigators, vacation on Zebella Island where they think no one can find them, but Jack has fears that trouble will come and drag them back. His fears are founded, as a First Nations friend, Douglas Walkus, who is a RCMP Officer-in-Charge of the regional detachment that is under pressure and understaffed convinces them to investigate old active cases. They take the bait. Stacie chooses recent missing women cases on Vancouver Island and Jack investigates the disappearance of two young Tofino men recently returned from Peru. Little did they know that their separate cases would collide threaten their survival, uncover complex plots, and attract dangerous foreign and domestic adversaries. The Dead Don't Bury Themselves, Book 6 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller Series is available on Amazon, October 2024. If you are new to Jack McQueen and Stacie Machado novels, check out the series and start at the beginning of their adventures. Each book stands alone, however starting with Book 1: Disappeared (softcover) or (Dead or Disappeared (Kindle Edition) can fill in any developmental gaps.
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Praise for the Jack McQueen Mystery Series
Praise for Disappeared (softcover) Dead or Disappeared (Kindle), Book 1
“Part mystery, part thriller, and 100% classic private detective story—the kind you just don’t see much of anymore. Bodies in car trunks, rich men with dark secrets, an intrepid PI who won’t back down in his quest for justice; this book has it all…” — John Robert Marlow, novelist, screenwriter, producer, and adaptation specialist. USA
Praise for Dead or Disappeared, Book 1
"A wonderful read. It is an enjoyable tale that balances literary intent and narrative pleasure. If you're a fan of thrillers and appreciate an intriguing turn of the phrase, I heartily recommend this novel.”— Frank T. Sikora
Dead or Disappeared
"Nothing to dislike. Book written by friend. Looking forward to reading it. Delivered in good condition and fast. Thanks Amazon! So have read this book and all others by David P. Fraser and highly recommend the series. The author is a former teacher and brilliant as it shows in his writing. Anyone who enjoys a good detective novel will like this. Look out Patterson,Barclay,and all the rest of you. There's a new guy in town and he's about to take you for a ride." — Barbara Hipp
Very enjoyable read
“Wow, what a ride. This is not my usual taste in mysteries. Once l got started, l was hooked. It was intriguing, and full of action. The descriptions of the fight scenes were so realistic. l finished it the same day l started. I just had to know what happened.”— Customer Review, Canada.
Praise for DEAD OR DISAPPEARED, Book 1 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series:
"The action I is fast-paced, and one event leads smoothly into another. I had difficulty putting the book down some nights. Fraser’s writing is wonderful. I was constantly reminded of his poetry background." — M. Hudson
Dead by the Hands of Other Men Review
"Who would have thought, book 2 was even better. So many interesting characters, well described fight scenes, intricate plot, and for me, one very sad event. I am looking forward to book 3. All in all, a very absorbing series. I highly recommend the books". Reviewed in Canada, 2024
Respect the Dead, Another great book by David P. Fraser
"Respect the Dead by David P. Fraser is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the darker aspects of our society. While the description of the road accident in the opening pages may be a bit shocking, the author skillfully balances the gritty details with compelling twists and turns that kept me engaged throughout. As with Fraser's previous works in this series, the narrative highlights the unsavory elements of our world, but it does so in a way that is both thought-provoking and satisfying. Despite the occasional violent scene, the level of detail is just enough to make the story captivating without becoming overly disturbing. Fans of the series will not be disappointed, and newcomers will find this a thrilling introduction to Fraser's unique style." — Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2024
Silence Surrounds the Dead
"Terrific read! Nobody writes like Fraser. Anyone who loves a good detective novel should read this series. This is book five of five so far. Fraser is already writing book six and has ideas for 7&8. I love this writer!" — Barbara Hipp
“Part mystery, part thriller, and 100% classic private detective story—the kind you just don’t see much of anymore. Bodies in car trunks, rich men with dark secrets, an intrepid PI who won’t back down in his quest for justice; this book has it all…” — John Robert Marlow, novelist, screenwriter, producer, and adaptation specialist. USA
Praise for Dead or Disappeared, Book 1
"A wonderful read. It is an enjoyable tale that balances literary intent and narrative pleasure. If you're a fan of thrillers and appreciate an intriguing turn of the phrase, I heartily recommend this novel.”— Frank T. Sikora
Dead or Disappeared
"Nothing to dislike. Book written by friend. Looking forward to reading it. Delivered in good condition and fast. Thanks Amazon! So have read this book and all others by David P. Fraser and highly recommend the series. The author is a former teacher and brilliant as it shows in his writing. Anyone who enjoys a good detective novel will like this. Look out Patterson,Barclay,and all the rest of you. There's a new guy in town and he's about to take you for a ride." — Barbara Hipp
Very enjoyable read
“Wow, what a ride. This is not my usual taste in mysteries. Once l got started, l was hooked. It was intriguing, and full of action. The descriptions of the fight scenes were so realistic. l finished it the same day l started. I just had to know what happened.”— Customer Review, Canada.
Praise for DEAD OR DISAPPEARED, Book 1 in the Jack McQueen Mystery Thriller series:
"The action I is fast-paced, and one event leads smoothly into another. I had difficulty putting the book down some nights. Fraser’s writing is wonderful. I was constantly reminded of his poetry background." — M. Hudson
Dead by the Hands of Other Men Review
"Who would have thought, book 2 was even better. So many interesting characters, well described fight scenes, intricate plot, and for me, one very sad event. I am looking forward to book 3. All in all, a very absorbing series. I highly recommend the books". Reviewed in Canada, 2024
Respect the Dead, Another great book by David P. Fraser
"Respect the Dead by David P. Fraser is a gripping mystery novel that delves into the darker aspects of our society. While the description of the road accident in the opening pages may be a bit shocking, the author skillfully balances the gritty details with compelling twists and turns that kept me engaged throughout. As with Fraser's previous works in this series, the narrative highlights the unsavory elements of our world, but it does so in a way that is both thought-provoking and satisfying. Despite the occasional violent scene, the level of detail is just enough to make the story captivating without becoming overly disturbing. Fans of the series will not be disappointed, and newcomers will find this a thrilling introduction to Fraser's unique style." — Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2024
Silence Surrounds the Dead
"Terrific read! Nobody writes like Fraser. Anyone who loves a good detective novel should read this series. This is book five of five so far. Fraser is already writing book six and has ideas for 7&8. I love this writer!" — Barbara Hipp
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