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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Magic City Murder
by Bruce Hammack, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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About the Book
Title: Magic City Murder
Series: Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series #16
Author: Bruce Hammack
Publisher: Jubilee Publishing
Release Date: August 6, 2026
Genre: Mystery / Private Detective
A missing husband. A murdered journalist. A city where everyone has something to hide.
Blind former Houston homicide detective Steve Smiley and his partner Heather McBlythe take on what looks like a straightforward case: track down a missing husband so his estranged wife can finally file for divorce.
The simple case turns deadly when the body of the woman the husband has been living with is found in a Miami canal. She wasn't just the missing man's companion — she was an investigative journalist silenced before her story could see the light of day.
As Smiley and McBlythe dig deeper, they uncover a trail of political corruption and cartel money that someone powerful is determined to keep hidden. With a growing list of suspects, a city full of secrets, and a killer working in the shadows, Smiley must sort through the tangle of lies before whoever is cleaning up loose ends decides Smiley's next.
Pick up your copy of Magic City Murder today and follow Smiley and McBlythe from Houston to Miami as they chase down a missing husband and a killer who's running out of places to hide. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie-style whodunits who love clever plots, professional detective work, and clean reads without the gore, violence, or explicit content.
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EXCERPT:
Heather placed her Montblanc pen atop a stack of spreadsheets. She closed her laptop and stared at the man holding a white cane in front of her desk. “You have some explaining to do, Steve.”
“This may take a while, but the bottom line remains the same. Kate’s in trouble, and I’m going to Miami to find out how serious it is.”
Heather pushed a button on her office phone and waited for an answer.
“Yes, Heather?”
“Coffee and cookies for two. Cancel my eight-thirty meeting with the acquisitions team.”
Heather stood up and walked around her desk while Steve spoke over his shoulder on his way to the office’s massive conference table.
He asked, “You’re having cookies this morning?”
“They’re for you. If Kate’s in trouble, you’re worried. When you worry, you do whatever is necessary to solve the problem. That means you act like a homicide detective again.”
Steve and Heather avoided the chair at the head of the table and took their seats in the first executive chair on each side, facing each other. His service dog, Le Roi, a giant schnauzer, gave his head a nod of recognition to Heather as she passed him. Her dog, Princess, a German shepherd, had a more congenial disposition. She nudged Steve’s hand and received a thorough head rub.
The door to the office opened, and Pam, Heather’s personal assistant, entered with a carafe of coffee, mugs, and a plate with an assortment of baked delights. She filled Steve’s mug and placed the plate in front of him.
Steve picked up a cookie, smelled it, and announced, “These are wafers covered in Swiss chocolate. I’m glad I walked on my treadmill this morning.”
Pam replied, “Only the best for the world’s two greatest detectives.” She turned her attention to Heather. “Do I need to notify your pilots?”
“Put them on standby for a flight to Miami. I’ll have an answer for you after Steve tells me more and we discuss it.”
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About the Author
Bruce Hammack, a native Texan, began his professional writing career in the tenth grade when the local Rotary Club sponsored a writing contest for students in civics class. To the amazement of students and teachers alike, he won the prize of a twenty-five-dollar savings bond.
After retiring from a career in criminal justice, Bruce picked up the proverbial pen again. He now draws on his extensive background with law enforcement (and criminals) to write contemporary, clean read detective and crime mysteries.
An avid Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes fan, Bruce firmly believes the world can’t have enough whodunits. When not writing, he enjoys travel, classic whodunits and a quiver full of children and grandchildren. Having lived in eighteen cities around the US and the world, he now makes his home in the Texas Hill Country with his wife of thirty-plus years.
Connect with Bruce by visiting brucehammack.com to follow him on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(3) winners will each receive a signed paperback copy of Magic City Murder, a Smiley And McBlythe bookmark, a Reading Log, and book lover stickers!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 23, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 30, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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