My new crime thriller, Strike Bag, is out. Junk-removal specialist Graham Hall has found something he wishes he could leave in the warehouse.
A black duffel bag. Guns. Masks. Duct tape. And a photograph of a woman he doesn’t know.
Graham clears other people’s junk for a living. He sorts, repairs, resells, and hauls away the things they no longer want. It’s work that puts him behind closed doors and into spaces most people would rather forget. Usually, the job ends with a cleaner room and a paid invoice.
This one leaves him wondering whether someone is about to get hurt.
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He called the police. That should have been enough.
Detective Joiner knows Graham is curious. Graham knows the detective would prefer him to leave the investigation alone. Neither of those things makes the photograph any easier to forget.
Graham wants to know who the woman is and whether she needs help. But the people connected to that bag have their own reasons for wanting him to stop asking questions. A warehouse clean out is becoming a dangerous way to earn a living.
Family trouble follows Graham Hall home
As if the bag full of guns weren’t enough, Graham’s sister Kay turns up needing somewhere to stay. Her marriage is in trouble, and she is looking to her brother for support.
Graham came to Bleeding Hearts Valley to start again. Now he’s trying to make room for family while an investigation draws unwanted attention to his new life. He can sort a room into things to keep and things to throw away. People make those decisions much harder.
Is this your kind of thriller?
If you enjoy an ordinary person caught in extraordinary trouble, I hope you’ll join Graham for this one. Inside you’ll find:
- A junk-removal specialist who notices what other people overlook.
- An uneasy working relationship with a weary detective.
- Family loyalty that makes an already difficult situation personal.
- Criminal secrets beneath the surface of a seemingly quiet community.
New to Bleeding Hearts Valley thrillers?
Welcome to Bleeding Hearts Valley, a series of interconnected standalone thrillers set in one twisted Midwestern suburb. Each book tells a complete story, so you can begin with Strike Bag.
If you’d like a shorter introduction to Graham first, sign up for the free suspense story Hall it Away. His work has a way of raising questions that nobody hired him to ask.
Start with Strike Bag
In Strike Bag, junk-removal specialist Graham Hall finds a bag of guns and a photograph that draw him into a dangerous investigation. You can start here.
Start with a short story
Meet Graham Hall in Hall it Away, a free suspense story.
His job is to remove what people no longer want. Their stories don’t always add up.
An Abrupt Departure
You can read Graham’s first case in An Abrupt Departure. When Graham Hall steps into an abandoned apartment, he expects to take out the trash—literally. But what he uncovers is anything but garbage.
You can also preorder The Past Bleeds now, or check out the other books published in the Bleeding Hearts Valley series!
Strike Bag: Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of book is Strike Bag?
It’s a crime thriller with an amateur sleuth, family tension, and a dangerous discovery during a junk-removal job.
Do I need to read another book first?
No. Strike Bag tells a complete story within the interconnected Bleeding Hearts Valley series. Returning readers can spend more time with Graham, while new readers can begin here.
Who is Graham Hall?
Graham runs the junk-removal business Hall it Away. He’s trying to build a new life, but his work keeps putting other people’s secrets in his hands.
Is it a cozy mystery?
Expect a thriller with violence, threats, and family pressure. Graham’s ordinary working life and curiosity are central, but the danger is real.
Where can I read Strike Bag?
Visit the Strike Bag book page for the current reading options.
