A Shortage of Bodies by Dr. Gary McKay SWBA Runner up: Mystery / Thriller

From the Sharp Writ Book Award judges:

• This book started out slowly, but is well written and finally the complex plot suddenly all came together. This book is very well written with believable characters. I couldn't put it down.   
• This is a well-constructed tale. The author manages not to lose himself in the complexity of this murder mystery, and takes this tale to another level with his insight into his characters. I enjoyed it, but would recommend greater scrutiny by an editor. 
• The author manages to make this murder mystery sound authentic and believable by building the main character around his (Author)'s real life as a retired Professor/ Psychologist.