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A Dead Red Cadillac (The Dead Red Mystery Series, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by RP Dahlke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 3,247 ratings
A deeply buried and deadly secret resurface with a drowned Cadillac

When Lalla Bains’ trophy red Caddy is discovered tail-fins up in a local lake, police ask why a widowed piano teacher, who couldn’t possibly see beyond the hood ornament, is found strapped in the driver’s seat.

As Lalla will soon discover, there’s a shocking link between the drowned woman, her beloved father and an escaped felon--all of which will tear apart her comfortable life and bring her family into the cross-hairs of a killer.

“Fresh and fun!"

"With its engaging, down-on-her-luck sleuth, homicidal Caddy and a decades-old mystery, R.P. Dahlke’s promising debut, A DEAD RED CADILLAC, will keep you turning those pages and guessing wrong right up to its surprising conclusion.” Kris Neri, Lefty Award-nominated author of REVENGE FOR OLD TIMES’ SAKE

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  1. Book 1 of 7
    The Dead Red Mystery series
  2. Print length
    280 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    3 Mar. 2011
  5. File size
    1.3 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004QOAZO2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dead Bear Publishing; 4th edition (3 Mar. 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0615457045
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 3,247 ratings

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RP Dahlke

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My protagonist for the Dead Red Mystery series is a tall, blond ex-model turned crop-duster who, to quote Lalla Bains, has "been married so many times they oughta revoke my license."

Lalla is no Danielle Steele character & she's not afraid of chipping her manicure. Scratch that, the girl doesn't have time for a manicure. The first three books are based on my time running my dad's crop-dusting business in the Central Valley of California. Beginning with A Dead Red Alibi, I moved just about everybody to South East Arizona where Lalla and cousin Pearlie continue to chase down criminals.

A Dead Red Cadillac

A Dead Red Heart

A Dead Red Oleander

A Dead Red Alibi

A Dead Red Miracle

A Dead Red Gamble

A Dead Red Horse Thief

A NEW mystery series featuring a paranormal woman detective (who doesn't know she's got this gift) and her side-kick, Mai-Lin Song (who doesn't know she's a dog). Hiding in Plain Sight, Book One is coming soon on Kindle.

My romantic suspense books are also on Kindle: A Dangerous Harbor, and Hurricane Hole. If you liked my Lalla Bains series, I know you'll love these books: More romance, more suspense, in an exotic location with nastier bad guys and a bald parrot!

My website features deals and steals for my books and author's I can honestly say I enjoy reading.

Oh, and one more thing: I do prizes every month, mostly from my travels. Sign up here: https://rpdahlke.com/contest/

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Customers find the book engaging with its twists and turns. They appreciate the interesting characters and their closeness. Many describe the story as enjoyable and quirky. However, opinions differ on the writing quality - some praise the descriptive writing and imagery, while others mention typos and grammatical errors.

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21 customers mention ‘Readability’21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging with unexpected twists and turns that keep them hooked until the end. They enjoy getting to know the characters well.

"This book pulls you in from the first line and keeps you reading right through all the twists, turns and surprises, to the end...." Read more

"A nice Sunday read. Lots of characters, and a bit confusing at times...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the book and was keen to find out how it would all work out...." Read more

"Some real good twist in this tale, great read. Will look out for more books from this author" Read more

20 customers mention ‘Plot twists’18 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists and turns in this tale. They find the characters interesting and the story engaging, with a nice mix of mystery and adventure that keeps them guessing until the end. The book is described as an interesting and lighthearted murder mystery that keeps you hooked until the end.

"...every one of which is there for a purpose and brings the story alive in vivid technicolour...." Read more

"...The plot pursues a serpentine course as befits a good mystery, and there is plenty of eccentricity and wry humor to keep the wheels spinning...." Read more

"Some real good twist in this tale, great read. Will look out for more books from this author" Read more

"Not just a mystery but a love story.maybe a little too much attempt at jokes which arent but a good read.the author takes us on a trip around a town..." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Character development’11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the protagonist excellent and the characters' closeness and bonding together believable.

"...her very best friend, Caleb the handsome cop and a full cast of extremely well rounded characters, every one of which is there for a purpose and..." Read more

"A nice Sunday read. Lots of characters, and a bit confusing at times...." Read more

"...A Dead Red Cadillac' is quirky, charming and with an engaging protagonist...." Read more

"Good story and an excellent protagonist in the style of Stephanie Plum. Somewhat spoiled by the number of typos and grammatical errors...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the plot, diner, and banter engaging.

"...That being said, it was a fun enough way to pass the time and I will probably still read the next book in the series!" Read more

"...It all gels. The plot, the diner, the banter and the love interest. I enjoyed the read" Read more

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8 customers mention ‘Writing quality’5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality. Some praise the author's skill with descriptive writing and imagery, saying it's a wonderful read with no spelling or grammatical errors. They appreciate the well-structured dialogue sections and how they can describe characters in just a few well-chosen words. Others mention some passages are written in a peculiar way, with typos and grammatical errors, and tedious repetition.

"...The author has a real skill with descriptive writing, using some amazing imagery to portray places, buildings and in particular, people...." Read more

"...The writing is assured and well-structured, with beautifully handled dialogue sections. I'll be back for more!" Read more

"...Somewhat spoiled by the number of typos and grammatical errors...." Read more

"...A clean read not needing the swearing which seems to be rife with today's authors.yes very good reading." Read more

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  • Perkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Expect the unexpected. A brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2015
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    This book pulls you in from the first line and keeps you reading right through all the twists, turns and surprises, to the end. I particularly liked the central character, Lalla, who makes a very refreshing change from the usual all American girl. Lalla is an ex model who despite having graced a good few front pages in her time with a high flying career in New York, is now back in the small town she came from in the southern states, running the family firm and flying a crop duster plane. Whilst she is conscious that she is losing her glamour girl looks and appalled at the prospect of her forthcoming fortieth birthday, she manages to push it out of her mind to let more important things take over. She has a deep commitment to her father's crop dusting business and an in depth knowledge of her industry, the planes, the organisation, the chemicals involved, staffing, profit margins and what it takes to keep the business going. There is, of course, a murder to investigate, love interest in the shape of her very best friend, Caleb the handsome cop and a full cast of extremely well rounded characters, every one of which is there for a purpose and brings the story alive in vivid technicolour. Lalla has a dry wit and well-developed sense of humour plus a determination that carries her through the good and bad situations she gets herself into. The author has a real skill with descriptive writing, using some amazing imagery to portray places, buildings and in particular, people. You know in a few well chosen words not only what a character looks like but exactly how any conversation with them is going to go. In contrast, you never really know what to expect from one chapter to the next and I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish. Brilliant stuff.
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  • MisterG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Something familiar; yet different!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2015
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    A nice Sunday read. Lots of characters, and a bit confusing at times. Many plot twists, and the obligatory romantic nonsense common to these books.

    Recommended, at the right price!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2014
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    The book centres around Lalla Bain, her friends and family and follows her as she tries to solve a mysterious murder. There is also a romantic backstory as her relationship with the local Sheriff develops.

    I enjoyed the book and was keen to find out how it would all work out. However I felt that the plot was a bit convoluted and I would have preferred the author to have spent more time developing the characters and their relationships than throwing in seemingly random scenes that didn't move the plot forward. I also found Lalla's speech confusing at times.

    That being said, it was a fun enough way to pass the time and I will probably still read the next book in the series!
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  • Diogenes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and Engaging
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2014
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    "Better red than dead." Except with R.P. Dahlke you can be both red and dead. And smiling.

    'A Dead Red Cadillac' is quirky, charming and with an engaging protagonist. The plot pursues a serpentine course as befits a good mystery, and there is plenty of eccentricity and wry humor to keep the wheels spinning.

    The writing is assured and well-structured, with beautifully handled dialogue sections.

    I'll be back for more!
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  • Wildfly56
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2015
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    Some real good twist in this tale, great read. Will look out for more books from this author
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  • Eileen Greene
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 February 2015
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    Not just a mystery but a love story.maybe a little too much attempt at jokes which arent but a good read.the author takes us on a trip around a town and introduces us to a woman whose a bit too independent but likeable. A clean read not needing the swearing which seems to be rife with today's authors.yes very good reading.
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  • Kevin Cook
    4.0 out of 5 stars not a bad read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2015
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    A good read. Has a good plot, realistic Story line, easy to follow after putting down. All round good book.
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  • kels
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 May 2019
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    Good story and an excellent protagonist in the style of Stephanie Plum. Somewhat spoiled by the number of typos and grammatical errors. The three star rating reflects this, but if you like MZ Kelly and Janet Evanovich, you should enjoy this book.
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  • Les Barlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 June 2015
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    Interesting read
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  • Noreen Falconberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed reading this one.
    Reviewed in Canada on 22 February 2015
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    I liked the characters and the plot of this mystery. I am sure that anyone would like the storyline and the action.
    The chose this rating because it is a good story that I won't forget.
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  • Diana M. Hockley
    5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific read!
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 September 2011
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    RP Dalhke's novel featuring female agricultural (crop dusting) pilot, Lalla Bain, whose gorgeous vintage red Cadillac is found in a lake, complete with dead body inside, is as rollicking and sharp a murder mystery as any on the market. Regarded as a convenient suspect by the homicide detective investigating the case, Gayle Rodney, Lalla feels that she has to save herself from the clutches of the law, rather than allow her long time friend, local sheriff Caleb Stone, to extricate her from the mess. Added to much-married Lalla's problems are a rival crop-dusting company, her father and a suspected druggie employee and not the least - a foot and shoulder injured in an aircraft incident.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It has an energy and good-natured plot which sit well with reading in one sitting and the heroine, Lalla Bains comes across as rather like the reader's older sister or best friend. RP Dahlke writes easily, the imagery is minimal but places the reader in the right place for getting the essence of the story. I felt as though I were standing beside the characters listening to their very natural dialogue. The characters are likeable and interesting.

    All in all, a very good read and highly recommended!

    *****
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  • roya
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not too exciting
    Reviewed in Canada on 6 July 2016
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    I'm not sure why this book did not do it for me. It is well written and well edited. The story is on par with others of the genre. However, I found the repetitive nature of Lalla's reflections: how old she is, what she did in the past, who did what how, etc. very boring. I wonder if some authors use this as a page filler. Also, not much depth ro any of the characters. It was an okay book, but not intriguing enough to read the rest of the series.
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  • Asha Lobo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in India on 5 September 2019
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    Couldn’t put it down. Enjoyed the characters and all the twists and turn. Can’t wait to read the next one
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