Sometimes, Wilford DeBeer's high-risk, high-reward financial plans worked, and when they did, the clients of DeBeer Wealth Management lauded his brilliance. Unfortunately, sometimes they didn't, and people lost their businesses, their retirements, and sometimes their lives. So, when Henry Jansen, who was caddying a round of golf for DeBeer, pulled a gun and killed him, the reason seemed obvious.
It wasn't. Jansen had never been a DeBeer client.
Four days later, Jansen was identified as the shooter. But before the police could locate and arrest him, he was found dead in an alley near downtown Denver. At that point, suspicion pivoted to DeBeer's many disgruntled clients. One of them must have hired Jansen as their instrument of retaliation, then killed him to cover their involvement.
This theory, too, led nowhere as the investigation stalled after three months.
Frustrated by the apparent lack of progress on the case, Lauren Beckwith, Jansen's cousin, hired Private Investigator Rebecca Marte to continue the hunt. And while Rebecca apparently retrod much of the same ground as the police detectives, she must have done something different, because before she knew it, she was fighting for her life in a diabolical trap set by Jansen's killer.
About the Author :
If you're interested in what I'm like in something more detailed than what will fit in this space, I'd say, buy any of my books. That overly analytic guy (read geek) is me. OK, I've never saved the day like the heroes in my books, but we think alike. I'm interested in technology and psychology (my formal background) and enjoy writing about where they meet, now and in the future.In addition to pounding the keyboard, I like to tinker with home automation and I'm an avid hiker. When I'm not on the trails, you'll find me at home with my wife and our dog in Aurora, CO. For a closer look at my writing life, book reviews, and progress on my upcoming novels, please join me at brucemperrin.com.
Review :
A Weaponized Mind by Bruce M. Perrin is a tightly wound thriller that wastes little time pulling the reader into its central mystery. The premise, at first, feels familiar-a wealthy, controversial financial strategist is assassinated by someone who seems to have a clear motive-but Perrin soon subverts expectations. The early twist that the killer had no known connection to the victim sets the tone for a story that thrives on misdirection and layered intrigue. The pacing is brisk, with just enough detail to ground the narrative without slowing its momentum.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its shifting perspectives on motive and culpability. Perrin explores the ripple effects of high-stakes financial decisions, hinting at the human cost behind wealth management gone wrong. As suspicion cycles through disgruntled clients and dead ends, the introduction of private investigator Rebecca Marte injects fresh energy into the investigation. Her character brings a welcome mix of determination and vulnerability, and her outsider status allows the story to re-examine earlier assumptions in a way that feels organic rather than forced.
All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable read for murder/mystery readers. Fans of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides or the wonderful Eye Collector by Sebastian Fitzek will find it particularly enjoyable.
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