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Sgt. Windflower Mysteries: The Story So Far

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For those of you who are just discovering the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series here is some more information about the first four books in the series. They can be read as stand-alone stories, but if you want all of the flavour and colour of Sgt. Windflower’s adventures you can pick up the rest of the series anytime. They are all available online through Amazon all over the world and through Chapters/Indigo in Canada.

Here is a snap shot and a cover shot of the first three books in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series.

The Walker on the Cape (Book 1 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series)

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A man’s body is found in a small fishing community on the East Coast. First everyone thinks it’s a heart attack or stroke but then it’s discovered that he was poisoned. Who would do this and why? Finding that out falls to Winston Windflower and his side-kick Eddie Tizzard.  Along the way they discover there are many more secrets hidden in this small community and powerful people who want to keep it that way.

Amazon Kindle:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A95U6JQ

Barnes and Noble Nook:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-walker-on-the-cape-mike-martin/1113728332?ean=2940015727500

Chapters/Indigo:

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-walker-on-the-cape/9781926945972-item.html?ikwid=the+walker+on+the+cape&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

 

The Body on the T (Book 2 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series)

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Sgt. Winston Windflower is enjoying an idyllic life in the small town of Grand Bank, Newfoundland when a mysterious and very dead body washes up on a nearby beach. Follow along with Windflower and his team as he tries to solve this mystery and uncovers a whole lot more lurking under the fog on the southeast coast off Atlantic Canada. Windflower is the ultimate outsider, an RCMP officer and a Cree from northern Alberta, yet he feels right at home with the rich culture, food and history of this part of the world. But his world is shaken by a series of events that threaten his new-found happiness. And it all starts with the discovery of The Body on the T.

The Body on the T

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Winston-Windflower-ebook/dp/B00F1K0WT8/ref=sr_pi_pm_npnf_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380297269&sr=8-1&keywords=the+body+on+the+t%2C+mike+martin

Chapters/Indigo

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/the-body-on-the-t/9990006734577-item.html?ikwid=THE+BODY+ON+THE+T%2c+MIKE+MARTIN&ikwsec=Home&gcs_requestid=0CJC955TM67kCFYo65wod4jUAAA

 

 Beneath the Surface (Book 3 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series)

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Sgt. Windflower is back!!! This time he faces down an international crime syndicate. Murder, mayhem and the Russian Mafia. Windflower is joined again by his trusted ally Eddie Tizzard, his rock-steady girl, Sheila, and a cast of supporters from the new Mayor to an old Crown Attorney. Together they fight the bad guys, at home and abroad. Windflower has to take on modern challenges like sexual harassment while re-discovering his roots and inner strength.

 

Beneath the Surface

 

Chapters/Indigo:

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/beneath-the-surface/9781927481882-item.html?ikwid=beneath+the+surface%2c+mike+martin&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

 

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Surface-Mike-Martin/dp/163263113X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399082176&sr=8-1&keywords=beneath+the+surface%2C+mike+martin

 

Barnes and Noble:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beneath-the-surface-mike-martin/1119417270?ean=9781632631138

 

A Twist of Fortune (Book 4 in the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series)

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It’s stormy weather for Sgt. Winston Windflower. This time there’s a blizzard of snow and an avalanche of prescription drug abuse that are threatening the community. And storm clouds are hovering over his long-term relationship. Follow Sgt. Windflower as he experiences both the joy and the sometimes sadness of life in a small town. Plus there’s always another great meal to savour and enjoy. Good food, great friends and a few more dead bodies.

 

A Twist of Fortune

Canada

Chapters Indigo

http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-twist-of-fortune-a/9781772160291-item.html?ikwid=A+Twist+of+Fortune%2c+mike+martin&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

 

United States

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Fortune-Mike-Martin/dp/1634903803/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1428753480&sr=8-6&keywords=A+Twist+of+Fortune

 

United Kingdom

Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Twist-Fortune-Mike-Martin/dp/1634903803/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428753725&sr=8-1&keywords=A+Twist+of+Fortune%2C+mike+martin

 

 

A Long Ways from Home

 

Coming soon…

Pre-Order Here:

http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home

 

www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com

 

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Twitter @mike54martin

 

Review of A Twist of Fortune on Apartment613 “Latest novel in Sgt. Windflower police series is ambitious”

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Check out the review of A Twist of Fortune on Ottawa’s premier arts and entertainment blog Apartment613.

“Latest novel in Sgt. Windflower police series is ambitious”

http://apt613.ca/write-on-ottawa-latest-novel-in-fun-detective-series-tackles-ambitious-themes/

For folks in Ottawa A Twist of Fortune is available at Books on Beechwood and Chapters. If your neighbourhood Chapters doesn’t have it in stock, ask them to order some copies.

Don’t Forget about these August Events

Provincial Seamen’s Museum Special Event August 6, 2015

We are also thrilled to announce that we’ve been asked to do a very special event at the Seaman’s Museum in Grand Bank. On Thursday August 6 there will be a series of readings from the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series along with music from a popular local band, The Pidgeon Family who play traditional Newfoundland tunes and favourites. There will be a book signing and light refreshments afterwards. Admission will be free and open to all. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Provincial Seaman’s Museum in Grand Bank

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Costco St. John’s Book Signing August 8, 2015

Costco has been onboard with Sgt. Windflower Mysteries since near the beginning and have been very supportive (and sold lots of books). We are also very excited to report that they will be hosting a Book Signing for a Twist of Fortune at the store on Saturday August 8.

See you at Cosco St. John’s on Stavanger Drive at 12:00 on Aug 8.

 

Mike Martin is the author of the Sgt. Windflower Mysteries which are set in Newfoundland at the easternmost tip of Canada. His latest book is A Twist of Fortune, available from Amazon in paper and Kindle all over the world, and in Canada through Chapters/Indigo/Coles and select independent book stores.

www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com

Twitter @mike54martin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore?ref=hl

 

 

Review of A Twist of Fortune by Don Graves D.D. Mystery Reviews

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Review of A Twist of Fortune by Don Graves, D.D. Mystery Reviews

“A Twist of Fortune is compelling story telling, a change of pace from action without reason and a celebration of life that includes crime solving.”

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3 Favourite Bookstores to Buy A Twist of Fortune

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One of the joys of being a writer is to see your books on the bookshelves of a book store. It’s even better when it’s in one of your favourite bookstores. Here are 3 of my favourite bookstores where you can find the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Twist of Fortune.

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Review of A Twist of Fortune on Kindle Book Review: “A solid and absorbing read “

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Review of A Twist of Fortune,  A Sgt. Windflower Mystery on Kindle Book Review

“A solid and absorbing read “

Kindle Book Review

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1UFU1Q1KSSWIY/ref=cm_cr_rdp_pdp

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A Twist of Fortune is now available as an E-Book

A Twist of Fortune is now available as an e-book for only $2.99

Here’s where you can buy it:

AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4CKGBA

BARNES & NOBLE:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-twist-of-fortune-mike-martin/1121721096

BOOKLOCKER:
http://booklocker.com/books/7981.html

ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-twist-of-fortune/id985784123

KOBO:
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-twist-of-fortune-1

http://www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com

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Killing Off Characters

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One of the most difficult decisions I had to make in my latest book, A Twist of Fortune, was to let one of the characters die. Not one of the main characters or gawd forbid the protagonist, because then the series would be over. I won’t tell you who it was, other than to say that it was a very friendly character that almost everybody inside the story (and readers too!!) liked and enjoyed. It was difficult because I tend to grow fond of the characters and except for the villains, would really like them to stick around.

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