The Night Watchman (Ray Quinn Series, Book 1)
“With dialogue so realistic that it sounds like crime scene dictation, Mynheir renders a flawed, emotionally haunted, staunchly decent protagonist in retired detective Ray Quinn. The reader cannot help but root for him to defeat his personal demons. The warmth of this story rings true and feels deserved.”–Anthony Flacco, screenwriter and author ofThe Hidden ManandThe Last Nightingale“What a rare pleasure it is to discover a suspense novelist as talented as Mark Mynheir–an elegant writer who tells stories about the world of law enforcement that only an insider possibly could.The Night Watchmanis a powerful, fast-moving tale with rich characters and some great twists.”–Joseph Finder,New York Timesbest-selling author ofPower PlayandParanoia“With stakeouts, fake-outs, and shoot-outs,The Night Watchmanis a terrific crime story. Well written, well plotted, and extremely well done, Mynheir delivers a compulsively engrossing thriller that bears comparison with Michael Connelly and John Sanford.”–W. L. Dyson, best-selling author of The Shefford-Johnson Case series andShepherd’s Fall“Riveting, revealing, rewarding–classic Mark Mynheir! InThe Night Watchman, Mynheir has created an intricately woven thriller with a worthy mystery, gut-clenching suspense, and a compelling protagonist, Ray, who has lost everything, including hope and faith. Yet Ray dares to seek answers intentionally buried, and in doing so, he finds himself…and offers us insights into ourselves. Author to author, I say, ‘Bravo!’ Reader to reader, I say, ‘Don’t miss this book. It’s loaded with insightful gems!’”–Vicki Hinze, award-winning author ofKill ZoneandLady Justice“The Night Watchmandelivers high-stakes suspense, the perfect amount of police intrigue, and characters so real they walk off the page and into your soul. This is a story that will keep you awake all night and stay on your mind long after you’ve placed this novel on your keeper shelf.”–Amy Wallace, author ofEnduring Justice“Mynheir’s real-life experience shines through in his creation of new hero Ray Quinn–a hard-edged, never-say-die detective with leathery wit, unable–or unwilling–to quite give up on life.The Night Watchmanis an intense read you won’t put down until the last page.”–Tosca Lee, Christy-nominated author ofForeWord MagazineBook of the Year Silver Award WinnerDemon: A MemoirandHavah: The Story of Eve“What a ride! In a novel rich in both plot and character, Mark Mynheir has given us a classic noir crime novel. Ray Quinn, the night watchman, may be broken in body, but his mind and heart refuse to quit. A must-read for mystery fans.”–Gayle Roper, author ofFatal Deduction