Last Exit In New Jersey (Volume 1)

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Proxigee (July 31, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 061547683X
ISBN-13: 978-0615476834
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

NAMED ONE OF THE TOP THREE MYSTERIES OF 2010  -  Red Adept Review Annual Indie Awards "This is one of the best books I have read in quite awhile. And, with as many books as I read, that's saying something. Expertly composed, this novel kept me glued to my Kindle."
- Red Adept Reviews Product Description Nice young ladies really shouldn't be dumping bodies at sea.

Then again, that isn't stopping Hazel Moran, and she can't figure where anyone got the idea she was nice to begin with. Raised aboard a schooner and riding shotgun in her father's old 18-wheeler, there's little on the road or water that she can't handle; it's her people skills that need work. Normally that's not an issue - behind the wheel of a Kenworth most people tend to leave her alone. But when Hazel and her father become the targets of some unsavory characters hunting for her blue-haired cousin, their stolen tractor-trailer truck and a delivery that never arrived, she knows it's time to heed a lesson learned from her favorite hard-boiled paperbacks: playing nice will only end in tears.

For ten sweltering days Hazel navigates the Garden State's highways and shorelines, contending with a suspiciously wealthy stranger, white trash, Born Agains, appliance salesmen, an unstable stalker and his curiously troublesome companion. It'll take all her ingenuity, not to mention some fishing tackle and high voltage, if Hazel hopes to protect her family and unravel this tangle of greed and betrayal. And anyone who gets too close, no matter their intent, will discover just how dangerous Hazel truly is as she sets in motion a twisted plan to uncover the truth, settle some scores, and if possible not wind up dead in the process.

Praise for Last Exit In New Jersey:

"A mystery in the John D. MacDonald tradition - both in its largely watery setting and tone, the novel also brings to mind Dashiell Hammett in the complexity of its plot, and even Stieg Larsson in its use of a strong young woman with an attitude as a main character. Last Exit In New Jersey is well-paced, densely-plotted story that mystery-thriller fans will enjoy immensely."
- Alex Austin, author of The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed

"A must read you won't be able to put down."
- Victoria Allman, author of SEAsoned

"Hazel is an amazing character and I loved her. She is brash, courageous, determined, and deceptively lethal, yet, there was a vulnerability to her I found endearing. It's nice to see tough, strong female characters who can handle themselves well. I truly enjoyed Grundler's literary voice."
- Curling Up by the Fire

"It's definitely worth the read... fast, well-written and entertaining. I hope to see more from Grundler."
- POD People

"There was a mix of everything: suspense, adventure, mystery, a dash of romance and a bit of black humor all tossed together to make one exciting book. Grundler is an author I'll be looking for in the future."
- Socrate's Book Reviews

"The author's experience gives the book authenticity, and Grundler's imagination provides for an original, entertaining thriller with fascinating characters. A well written, impressive debut."
- Book'd Out

"Hazel is a solid and likable character, with her own strengths and weaknesses that lend credence to the story. A heart-thumping, thrilling page turner that will keep you guessing, Last Exit to New Jersey is a deftly blended thriller."
- MindingSpot

"I am going to blame last night's lack of sleep on the intensity of this book. Every page brought a new twist and turn. All the pieces do not settle into place until the very end, but once they do, you'll be shocked at what the final picture shows."
- Tiffany's Bookshelf

"The story grabs you from the first page. Hazel is one of the best characters I've come across in a long time. She's fearless, slightly psycho, but has this sweet vulnerable side that draws the reader into her life and refuses to let go. If you like dark, twisted stories and fresh, exciting characters, you'll love it."
- Fangirltastic

"This book has to be one of my favorites of the year. It's fresh, it's suspenseful and has great characters."
- MyReadingRoom Last Exit In New Jersey (Volume 1)