Carmen Merstik

The White Orchid Murder: Introducing Detective Padraig Connelly. (Volume 1) Carmen Merstik

Formerly with the Garda in his native Ireland, Detective Padraig (Paddy) Connelly, temporarily on staff with the Shanghai Police department, is frequently called upon to lead investigations involving English-speaking foreigners. He is asked to come to the states to investigate a case of embezzlement in New York City. He suddenly finds himself embroiled in more than he bargained for. Murder, mystery, money, sex and love are in the air! Accompanied by Chinese Inspector Wang Fu, he tackles what may prove to be one his most difficult case yet. This may also be his last case as an independent before he joins the FBI. Next, he?ll assist police with a high profile murder in San Pedro, California as an FBI agent.