Author of the Dr. Kaili Worthy Series and Shooter's Treasure
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Shooter's Treasure
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A seemingly pastoral tale of aging gracefully and finding long-sought peace, Shooter’s Treasure by Kay A. Oliver soon spirals into a rugged and thrilling love story with a healthy serving of wild west action.
Kristy Oaks – “Shooter” to her friends – is a divorced academic and a lifelong skeptic transitioning into retirement, but her newly purchased ranch holds dangerous secrets hidden just below the topsoil. She is quick to find indigenous allies and a local love interest, but her arrival also brings suspicion, gossip, thieves, and dirty cops who are led by little more than greed. Never one to back down from a fight, Shooter lives up to her nickname in defense of her tiny piece of heaven, and her tremendous pile of treasure, in this fast-moving tale of love and money.
While the characters are engaging, the storytelling is a bit on the nose, as there is no doubt from the first few chapters that Kristy and Brandon will be the romantic nexus of the story.
That said, for an easy read that is heartwarming and occasionally heart-pounding, Oliver delivers a wild slice of Western fiction.
Dr. Kaili Worthy Series
Dr. Kaili Worthy Series
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About the collection within one book:
A millennia-spanning mystery with all the thrills of a classic treasure hunt, The Dr. Kaili Worthy 5-book series by Kay Oliver is the latest jaw-dropping collection of action-adventure books.
On a historic mummy hunt for the legendary Cleopatra, Dr. Kaili Worthy has no idea that she’s stepping into the path of a mysterious curse that stretches back nearly 4,000 years. Though the remains they find end up being from Cleopatra’s daughter, Selene, the doctor is soon back to her sleuthing ways when she discovers that she can converse with the trapped spirit of Cleopatra Selene – and Seti I – through ancient bones and a table of sand.
Summoning images of alien communication techniques from “Arrival,” the intrepid investigator is pulled into an ancient cold case, the inexplicable disappearance of these royal figures, and their subsequent spiritual captivity, in this modern-day ancient mystery. Kaili isn’t the only one working a case either – her husband, the San Jose police chief, is buried in his own deadly mess, and while the connection between these two plot lines isn’t immediately apparent, Oliver does a wonderful job of weaving these two core characters into a compelling narrative nexus.
Once Kaili enlists the help of Doris, another academic sleuth, the novel truly begins to spiral into thriller territory. Kaili’s mystery of the mummies is a more dynamic story than her husband’s murder investigation, but Derek’s procedural scenes provide variety, as well as necessary peaks and valleys in the flow of the story. The unusual nature of the plot – science mixing with spirituality – lends itself to plenty of interesting philosophical themes, such as the nature of the soul, ghosts, and life after death, but it never falls into the realm of proselytizing or religious messaging. Blending historical legend with present-day drama, this book ticks plenty of boxes for action-loving readers.
As a whole, this is an unpredictable and adventurous thriller, in line with the other macabre and ancient mysteries that Dr. Kaili has faced down in this unique series.
About The Author
About Kay Oliver
Kay A. Oliver has worked in the entertainment industry for many years from editing to writing and even producing films and TV.
Her passion is in creating intelligent entertainment for everyone to enjoy. She holds an MBA, and a few certificates.
Her first book was developed from her thesis about the prevention of workplace violence - a non-fiction book. Now her collection of Fiction books is a way to combine her passion for writing, archaeology. and mystery through her Dr. Kaili Worthy Series.
Her hobbies include learning about new archaeological finds, science, and history. Her writing includes previous books, writing for TV and films, and motivational shorts.