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    Matters of Doubt: A Cal Claxton Mystery

    By Warren C Easley

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    Who can you turn to when society spits you out?

    Former LA prosecutor Cal Claxton has escaped to the Oregon wine country after his wife's suicide, determined to live a less-harried life. He's gotten a dog for company and takes pleasure in simple things like hiking, fishing, and crafting gourmet meals from the area's bounty, which he enjoys with local wines. He has no career ambitions, other than to sustain a small practice that will allow him to pay his bills. Then he's approached by a homeless street artist from Portland who wants him to take on the cold case investigation of his mother's murder. The young man believes his mother's boyfriend killed her eight years earlier, but the police were never able to solve the case. Cal turns him away. But his conscience won't let him rest…

    Cal takes on the case against his better judgment. Soon, however, the street artist is charged with the boyfriend's murder, and Cal has to battle bias from the press, police, and public, along with his own doubts about his client in order to determine who has committed both crimes—and why.

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    PublisherSourcebooks
    Release dateSep 3, 2013
    ISBN9781615954421
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    Matters of Doubt: A Cal Claxton Mystery
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    Warren C Easley

    Formerly a research scientist and international business executive, award-winning author Warren C. Easley lives in Oregon where he writes fiction, tutors GED students, fly fishes, and skis. Easley is the author of the Cal Claxton Oregon Mysteries. He received a Kay Snow National Award for fiction in 2012 and was named the Northwest’s Up and Coming Author in 2017, both honors bestowed by Willamette Writers. His fifth book, Blood for Wine, was shortlisted for a Nero Award.

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      This is the first book in a new mystery series featuring small town Oregon lawyer Cal Claxton. In Matters of Doubt, a homeless street artist who calls himself Picasso bikes all the way out to Cal's office from Portland, hoping to get help solving the mystery behind his mom's death. Cal is dubious, but Picasso's story, and the developments that ensue, pull him in until he's completely embroiled in a situation that's deeper than either of them had expected. I don't normally love mysteries because for me the characters often take a back seat to the plot, but Easley is a local author so I thought I'd give him a try. I'm so glad I did! Easley brings in characters so full and real, I felt like I ought to be looking for them--and in some cases, avoiding them--on the streets of Portland. For those who do love mysteries, there are enough twists and turns here to keep you guessing right through to the very last page.Easley's next book is supposed to be out in a year and I for one will be among the first readers.