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David Harry

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David Harry is an attorney and the author of four mystery novels, The Padre Puzzle, The Padre Predator, The Padre Paranoia and The Padre Pandemic. Standard Deviation, a novel based on an autistic child, was just released.

All four mystery books are set on the rustically beautiful South Texas barrier island of South Padre Island and all three feature the crime fighting duo Jimmy Redstone and Angella Martinez. David’s first novel The Padre Puzzle is the all time bestselling book at the Paragraphs on Padre bookstore on South Padre Island.

Originally from the East Coast, David was introduced to South Padre Island in 1992. He now lives on the island full time with his wife and their dog. David is the Vice President of the Mystery Writers of Americ
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In the era of widespread access to electronic information it is tempting to dismiss libraries and physical bookstores as historical relics.  


First, I must confess that I am biased in favor of public libraries and bookstores.  I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we were blessed to have the Carnegie Library system.  The main library, at least at that time, was directly across the street from

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Average rating: 4.15 · 248 ratings · 60 reviews · 29 distinct worksSimilar authors
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The Padre Puzzle

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the Padre Predator

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The Padre Pandemic

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Standard Deviation

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The Padre Poison

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The Padre Phantom

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The Padre Puppets

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The Padre Phony

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“What’s the hurry? From my experience, dead bodies don’t get any deader.”
David Harry, The Padre Puzzle

“Is this Jimmy Redstone?” the male voice at the other end of the line inquired.

I couldn’t identify the voice. I didn’t recognize the number and the used car salesman tone didn’t do anything to reduce my annoyance at being interrupted during breakfast. “Who the hell you think would be answering his phone?” I snarled.”
David Harry, the Padre Predator

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“What’s the hurry? From my experience, dead bodies don’t get any deader.”
David Harry, The Padre Puzzle

“Is this Jimmy Redstone?” the male voice at the other end of the line inquired.

I couldn’t identify the voice. I didn’t recognize the number and the used car salesman tone didn’t do anything to reduce my annoyance at being interrupted during breakfast. “Who the hell you think would be answering his phone?” I snarled.”
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message 16: by Donnajo

Donnajo hiya david thanks for the friend's request. I'll be looking forward to checking out your books and talking books too.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Thanks for the friend invite :)


message 13: by Khim

Khim Hi David,

Thanks for the friend invite. It's nice to meet you!

Greetings,
Khim


message 12: by Paul

Paul Hollis hello David,

thanks for the friend invite and happy reading!


message 11: by Mona

Mona Garg Hello David :) Thanks for the friend invite. My life has been hectic lately and doesn't allow much time for reading/surfing but I try to chime in occasionally.


message 10: by Karen

Karen hi David - thank you for the friend request, I'm afraid I'm not a very good group member, due to lack of time, but I do keep an eye on the discussions.


message 9: by Terry

Terry Parrish Thank you for the friend request and Thank You for the chance to win your book.


Carol  MacInnis Hi David!
Thank you for your friend request! Here's hoping I win The Padre Predator. But, whether I win or not, I definately want to read this book! Thanks again and look forward to conversing with you. Any other books you can recommend?


message 7: by Susan

Susan Thanks David for the Padre Predator, I will post my thoughts soon. After reading the back of the book, I thought it'd be best to read The Padre Puzzle 1st! So it finally arrived in the mail, so you'll get 2fer's from me.


Debbie Thank you David so much for your friend request. I sincerely hope to win your book, but either way i am going to get it and The Padre Predator. Do you have a book that you would recommend to me?


Cheryl Hey David!

Thank you so much for the friend request. I can't wait to see what other mysteries you have in store for all of your readers!

Cher


Marilyn Hi David,

I will have to accept your challenge on the Padre Island Quiz because I am a native Texan, but I feel I need to read your books before taking the quiz.
Happy Holidays and Wishing you a Wonderful New Year!

Marilyn


Audrey Grant Holding my breath waiting to see who wins the $50 gift card! What a wonderful gift! Thank you for the chances to enter the drawing!
Audrey


message 2: by David

David Harry Today is the last to to enter and win a $50 gift card to Amazon (or Barnes & Noble, iTunes or Kobo)! If you are interesting in participating you can find more info here: http://www.davidharryauthor.com/2011/...

Good luck!!!


Carole Gill Hi thanks so much, delighted to know you.


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