MURDER IS PERSONAL

A Jake Powell Mystery

A small-town mystery

where the past won’t stay buried.

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           Coming              September 15, 2026

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Jake Powell went to Rattlesnake Bend to hide from his past.

Then his ex-girlfriend turned up dead…

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  • A Jake Powell prequel story (e-format)
  • The first chapter of Murder is Personal (e-format)
  • Deleted chapters and excerpts from the editor’s trash…
  • The official cover reveal (July 15)
  • Behind-the scenes notes from the author
  • Opportunities for Advance Reader Copies (ARCs)
  • Opportunities for giveaways

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Escape and immerse yourself in scenes from Texas to Massachusetts and points in between. Accompany Jake and his friends as they search for clues and solve puzzles.

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Advance reviews coming soon.

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BJ Condike writes mystery fiction featuring ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. A member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America, he draws inspiration from small-town communities, hidden histories, and the secrets people keep from those closest to them.

He lives in the Florida Keys with his wife ML, their corgi Sophie, and their boat Plot Twist.