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Steve Leshin

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in Springfield, Massachusetts, The United States

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http://www.steveleshinwebstarts.com

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Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery

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Robert B. Parker, and Clive Cussler.

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In college I became a history major and an avid reader. My favorite authors include historians like Doris Kearns Goodwin, and popular fiction writers like Robert B. Parker, and Clive Cussler. My interest in historical figures led me to write my first novel, "Vengeance of the Ripper". My book pits Jack the Ripper against old west legend, Wyatt Earp and introduces police captain Joshua Oates. My second novel "Target of Fear" is a sequel to "Vengeance of the Ripper" but stands on its own as a noir thriller packed with action and romance for former police captain Oates. In my third novel, "A Darker Shade of Greed"Oates must find a missing tailor in 1920 before the mob finds him. My fourth book in the series, "The Killer's Code" Oates learns he ...more

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	Vengeance of the Ripper: A Joshua Oates Adventure (The Joshua Oates Adventure Series) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder by the Numbers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Target of Fear: A Joshua Oates Adventure 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Darker Shade of Greed: A Joshua Oates Adventure (The Joshua Oates Adventure Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Art Thief: A Joshua Oates Adventure (The Joshua Oates Adventure Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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New Book Out Feb.7th!

My new Joshua Oates Adventure novel, "The Art Thief" will be released on February 7th, 2024. Private detective Oates must stop a band of dangerous international art thieves in 1921 New York City.

This new thriller is the sixth book in the series and may be the best! Look for it on Amazon's book store February 7th!

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