DAYTONA DEAD

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Lists with This Book. May 16, Fran rated it it was amazing. Karen Vaughan What happens when two newlyweds decide to take a ride and their front bumper happens to hit something? Not thinking that they might have accidentally run someone over or just plain road kill, Laura and Gerry never realized that their honeymoon would take on a new twist.

Stopping to see what they might have hit little Daytona Dead: Stopping to see what they might have hit little did they know it was a body. Hoping that the victim was deceased before they connected with it, Laura calls the police to report the accident and what happens next is right out of a CSI or Law and Order Show but with a comedic twist. Author Karen Vaughan uses her own special brand of humor to sober up these two newlyweds, explain the situation in her own special way and let readers know that Laura and Gerry were in for more than just a night of marital fun. This one you really want to read as you take the trip to Florida, visit the many places, join Laura for her night out in jail and meet her two cellmates as they recount their stories, laugh it up and finally well you have to read it to believe it.

Dave Meecham a cop who will do anything to get the goods on people for his friend Duane Ford. But, the suspects are about to mount up and the cause of death revealed as poor Laura winds up in jail along with Gerry after being questioned by this police officer and then booked. But, the evidence points in a different direction and the deceased belongings are returned to Laura but what follows will definitely surprise readers as their quiet honeymoon turns out to be anything but that as the players or racers come into view and only one will cross the finish line.

Laura collects the photos and wants to make copies of them on a CD and then handing them over to the police. But, someone is lurking in the back and tracking more than just her every move. With a hotel staff that is anything but credible, an owner who has no idea just who he hired and several other questionable people, I do hope that Laura finds her way to a safer hotel next time. But, fear not, something will change and she and Gerry are given what they think are complementary tickets to an event and a room at a five star hotel.

What happens back at her own hotel will let you know that leaving your valuables in your room while you are away for an extended time period might not be very wise. As we get to know the players and realize just who is behind what and why we begin to see a pattern forming and wonder just when someone in the police department will get wise to one of their own. Little hints, some snide remarks and you can tell that there is no love lost among some of the officers for Dave Meecham. Just why he is doing what he does you will have to find out for yourself. Certain information or evidence is confidential and cannot be revealed.

Lou Igliati is dead but the photos from his camera reveal information that might catch a killer and put Laura in arms way.

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Several hotel employees have been eliminated one way or another. One race car driver that is definitely in the thick of things and one police officer that needs to do more than just clean up his act. While the lead detective, Murphy, decides how to utilize Meecham, he learns his real whereabouts but will they finally see the light? Just how did Laura feel after meeting him? Deep inside Meecham just might prove to have some backbone as we learn more about his wife, what hold she might have on her brother, the racecar driver and how she hopes her husband will finally be out of his strangle hold.

When the players come into place and the evidence seems to point on one direction author Karen Vaughan throws some curves, road twists and race car moves that only she can pull off. Betrayals, deceit, lies, corruption, identity theft, credit card fraud and much more will be uncovered before someone crosses the finish line. Fast paced, filled with dialogue that keeps the plot flowing, issues that make you wonder just who you can trust in many areas of law enforcement, once again author Karen Vaughan takes readers in the fast lane and brings not only the characters but readers to an explosive and charged ending.

What is next for Laura and is she really going to go for a career change? But, why ruin her fun and the chase of going after a killer. Is normal in their future? Just who flips on who and what happens you will not believe? Will the police ever get the goods on the person behind the hit and runs and the rest?

What about the break-ins and the robberies?

What about fraud and identity theft? This is one hazardous track! Aug 13, J. Frankel rated it it was amazing. And, of course, there are deaths--again. Laura and Gerry Fitz have finally gotten hitched and decided to hoof it down to Florida for their honeymoon. And wouldn't ya know it, a body turns up: When she sifts through his belongings, she finds the clues to eventually figure out who the killer is. This novel, the third in the series from Ms. Vaughan, has all the trademark witty banter, a solid mystery, humor, and a good ending.

Additionally, the characters, majo Clever--again. Additionally, the characters, major and minor, are well developed. Jun 18, Dellani Oakes rated it it was amazing. Laura Hamilton and Gerry Fitz are at it again — only this time these amateur sleuths are taking their act on the road and across the border — to America. These super Canadian crime fighters have finally tied the knot and have headed to Daytona Beach, Florida for some sun and fun — and murder. Shortly after their arrival, the Fitz's find themselves in a pickle.

Someone left a body in the road and they hit it with their car. When it turns out to be the dead body of Laura's ex-husband, Lou, suspicio Laura Hamilton and Gerry Fitz are at it again — only this time these amateur sleuths are taking their act on the road and across the border — to America. When it turns out to be the dead body of Laura's ex-husband, Lou, suspicion naturally falls on them.

These two never do anything by half measures and this time it's no different. Join the Canadian couple as they track down the perpetrator of a series of hit and run killings. Karen Vaughan's newest book will thrill and delight you. Her unlikely pair of amateur sleuths have a nose for crime and a penchant for trouble. As always, Vaughan's mystery is layered with humor and witty dialogue. Of course, the setting is close to my heart. This is my home town, folks! In fact, if you look closely, you might spot a familiar name on the pages of this snappy novel. Karen always gives us a great villain and this time is no different.

She has not just one, but two creepy crawlers after Laura and Gerry.

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Ford is a conceited, egotistical maniac with a history of violence and deceit. He will stop at nothing to keep himself out of prison, even if it means setting someone up to take the fall for his crime. Dave Meechum is my favorite character. I don't want to give spoilers, so I won't explain exactly why — just know that he's a man to watch. Come to the sunny beaches of Daytona with Laura and Gerry, but watch out for vintage Chevys in dark alleys. Jun 26, J. Lane rated it really liked it. On the contrary, it escalates. Unbeknown to her, Laura is holding a crucial piece of evidence, one that will prove who the real killer is.

Karen Vaughan tells this entertaining story of a honeymoon couple, a psychotic race car driver and crooked cops with wit, humor and nice attention to the details of police procedure.

Jun 18, Rachel Rueben rated it it was amazing. Laura and Gerry are on their honeymoon in Florida when they run into Laura's ex, literally! He's found dead in the road and they are immediately suspected of murdering him. However, they are miraculously let go after a series of events lead the police to a dead end. Not one to give up, Laura decides to do her ex justice by finding his killer. Though her new husband Gerry, has reservations, Laura is on a mission, one that puts them all in danger. I read this book in less than two days and enjoyed it all the way, the pacing was nice and author Karen Vaughan has readers guessing up until the hilarious and very dramatic ending.

If you like a murder mystery with humor and unusual suspects, this is your book!

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I easily give this book 5 stars! Dec 05, George Henry rated it really liked it. Laura and her new hubby, Gerry, a pair of amateur detectives, become involved with good and bad cops, and with dangerous criminals, especially a particular NASCAR driver with a nasty habit. Grab a helmet, strap yourself in and speed along with the author to its wild conclusion. Jun 07, Mark Rubinstein rated it it was amazing.

A couple on a honeymoon vacation hit something on the road--road-kill, and it turns out to be a human corpse. Someone, the wife knew quite well. The police arrive and the couple is arrested. When things are cleared up and they're released, the bodies begin piling up. Just what is going on? The story is told in a humorous first-person narrative style, and I devoured the book in three sittings. Five well-deserved stars to Ms. Apr 26, Sandra Davis added it. I really enjoyed the book. It is fun to follow the characters as they go through life. December 30, Kart WKA Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Race Davis, a year-old go-kart racer, was either killed by suddenly veering sideways and hitting a wall on the infield road course or by being bumped from behind and thrown from his Yamaha Sportsman Lite vehicle in Turn 4.

The year-old rookie was pronounced dead at Halifax Medical Center. Once Paprota spotted the track worker, he hit his brakes, but went into a lateral slide and caught Weaver with the rear of the passenger side. The year-old supervisor of track crews was killed instantly. His death was ruled an accident by the Daytona Beach Police Department. A medical examiner found that the year-old man had suffered a heart attack. Daytona Beach Morning Journal.

Daytona Beach Sunday News-Journal. Archived from the original on Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel. Rookie racer Orr killed in crash". Archived from the original on — via Tire-slick. Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Rick Shaw and Eric Desy killed at speedway". Retrieved from " https: Views Read Edit View history. This page was last edited on 3 November , at By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Teague conducted test runs preparing for a speed record attempt in a "Sumar Special", a reconfigured Indy car with a canopy and streamlined fenders, classified as Formula Libre ; when he entered the west turn, the high-speed aerodynamic lift caused his racer to spin and flip end-over-end, throwing Teague, still strapped to his seat, from the car.

Exiting the west turn, Amick's "Bowes Seal Fast" Indy car smashed into the outer guard rail on the backstretch straightaway, overturned, and traveled upside down before coming to a standstill in the infield. Southeastern States outboard championships on Lake Lloyd. Approaching the west turn, Taylor's C racing runabout spun, flipped and ejected him into the water where he was hit by an onrushing competitor. American Motors passenger car test. Leaving the east turn, Every lost control of his Rambler , apparently due to a blown tire, and overturned. Having entered the east turn, Haberling's Modified Chevrolet spun sideways, veered down the banking, and ran it up again before rolling over several times and coming to a stop near the infield grass.

Wade was approaching the west turn when his Mercury blew a tire. Coming out of the east turn, MacTavish hit an opening in the outside wall covered by metal guard rail, shearing off the front of his Sportsman Mercury Comet , which was then struck by Sam Sommers. Riding a Suzuki , Bartz crashed into two downed bikes on the east turn. A blown engine caused Prince's Dodge Charger Daytona to slide sideways as it was going into the west turn where it was t-boned by Bill Seifert.

Bradley lost control of his Kawasaki in turn one of the road course, his helmeted head hitting the track.

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Central Florida meet — Paul Whiteman Trophy. Coming to a halt in the center of the track after spinning out, Pearl's Brabham BT29 was broadsided by Milo Vega on the west infield turn of the road course. Hassler was involved in a multi-car pileup on the backstretch.

Coming out of Turn Two, Williams, who was driving a Sportsman Chevrolet Chevelle , was involved in a multi-car pileup, incurring permanent brain damage, which left him in a semicomatose state until his death on May 21, Going into Turn One, Knotts, driving an Oldsmobile , made contact with Slick Johnson , crashed into the outside wall, collided with Blackie Wangerin , and skidded across the track and the infield grass before slamming into a concrete wall passengerside.

Caught by a gusty headwind exiting Turn 2, Jacobi drifted towards the wet infield grass where his Pontiac became airborne and somersaulted until its remains came to a stop near a dirt bank. Entering the backstretch, Affleck's Ford started to spin and flipped several times. A tire failure led to Ogle's Dash Series Pontiac Sunbird digging into the infield grass near the bus stop chicane and becoming airborne.

Involved in a multi-car pileup, Young's Dash Series Chevrolet Cavalier was slowly sliding backwards between Turns 3 and 4 when hit almost head-on by Duell Sturgill with the impact ripping apart the front end of Young's car. About to enter the infield section of the road course, Kolman, driving a Yamaha kart in the S Lite Class, left the course and hit a barrier. Exiting the infield section of the road course, Glenn was killed in a crash with his Kawasaki EX Starting in the Sprint Sit-Up class, Robertson and several other drivers were involved in a crash. Between Turns 3 and 4, Johnson lost control of his Pontiac Grand Prix , which was sliding sideways when hit by David Simko's car and thus deflected into the outside wall from where it rebounded into the path of an oncoming spinning car before being broadsided by another one near the infield.

Exiting the infield course, Adamo's Ducati went straight into a stack of hay bales before striking a retaining wall and guardrail.

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Bonnett's Chevrolet Lumina swerved when coming off Turn 4, slid onto the apron, went up the banking, and crashed into the wall nearly head-on. Entering Turn 2, Orr's Ford Thunderbird spun onto the apron, went up the banking, flipped over, and hit the wall roof-first.

Having entered the bus stop chicane , Himes's Honda Civic del Sol SI , instead of turning right, hit a tire wall head-on. A collision involving several motorcycles caused Reiman to be thrown from his bike on the infield section of the road course. Coming out of the infield section of the road course, Matteson crashed on his Yamaha Riding a cc Kawasaki , Tatro crashed into the outside retaining wall on the high bank off turn four.

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