Off-Target
(2026)(The third book in the Hank & Joyce Idaho Falls Whodunits series)
A novel by D J Maughan
A fast-paced psychological thriller packed with twists, danger, and relentless suspense.
When the Vice President of the United States chooses to visit Idaho Falls to rally support for the next election, the crowd is energized. Security is tight. Planning is meticulous.
Then the shot rings out.
The sniper’s bullet narrowly misses the Vice President—but kills the congresswoman sitting directly behind him. Panic erupts, the assassin vanishes, and what looks like a failed attempt on a national leader instantly becomes one of the most high-profile investigations in the country.
Detectives Hank Gardener and Joyce Powers are pulled in to assist the Secret Service, racing against the clock to find a sniper who planned the perfect escape. Every lead points to a professional. Every clue raises more questions.
But as the investigation deepens, a chilling truth emerges. The Vice President may not have been the target. And the murder may be related to another case.
Genre: Mystery
When the Vice President of the United States chooses to visit Idaho Falls to rally support for the next election, the crowd is energized. Security is tight. Planning is meticulous.
Then the shot rings out.
The sniper’s bullet narrowly misses the Vice President—but kills the congresswoman sitting directly behind him. Panic erupts, the assassin vanishes, and what looks like a failed attempt on a national leader instantly becomes one of the most high-profile investigations in the country.
Detectives Hank Gardener and Joyce Powers are pulled in to assist the Secret Service, racing against the clock to find a sniper who planned the perfect escape. Every lead points to a professional. Every clue raises more questions.
But as the investigation deepens, a chilling truth emerges. The Vice President may not have been the target. And the murder may be related to another case.
Genre: Mystery