Looking Out the Window: Kim McMahill Talks about Book Four of Her Risky Research Series, A Measure of Madness
A Warm Welcome to Kim McMahill
Kim has written two free short-story prequels in her Risky Research Series, Midnight in Montana and A Formidable Foe, as gifts to readers. To download them visit your favorite online book retailer.
I would like to thank Gail for hosting me on her blog and giving me the opportunity to talk about my work and my Risky Research Series.
It’s my pleasure to have you, Kim. Tell us about your writing, A Measure of Madness and the Risky Research Series.
I’ve been writing for about twenty years which has taken me on an evolving journey from non-fiction, to stand-alone novels, to several short stories, to my current project, a romantic suspense series.
Ideas for my books come from many different places including dreams, travel, childhood experiences (grossly exaggerated), and current issues. Most of my novels have been stand-alone adventure and romantic suspense novels, but the idea for my most recent project, the Risky Research Series, began to emerge as I started getting to an age when keeping fit and healthy started taking a little more effort and a lot more research. Nearly every woman I know, myself included, educates herself about nutrition, exercise, fitness, diets, etc. in order to live a healthier life, manage a medical issue, or to lose weight. I’ve found there is so much information out there that it is difficult to sort out fact from fiction. The diet and nutrition industries are worth billions, which makes it even more challenging to ascertain who or what to trust. With so much on the line for something that impacts nearly everyone, there is no doubt plenty of corruption and crime infiltrating the industry, making it perfect fodder for a crime suspense series.
The best part of writing a series is the opportunity for a reader to get to know the characters more fully, watch them evolve (some in good ways and some in bad), and to experience the trials and tribulations of making relationships work when faced with seemingly impossible obstacles.
About A Measure of Madness
A Measure of Madness is the fourth installment in the series and was released in April 2021. I’m currently working on the fifth, and likely final, book in the series, A Recipe for Revenge. Provided below is a complete list of the series, but first, here’s a bit more about A Measure of Madness.
After a Washington, D.C. fundraiser exposes members of Coterie, a deadly organization that has been manipulating the diet and nutrition industries, the pursuit by FBI agent Devyn Nash rachets up. The FBI locates the mastermind behind Coterie in Puerto Rico, but despite help from local agents, their attempt to bring him in results in a shootout that sends Coterie’s members scrambling for cover, Devyn’s partner fighting for his life, and Devyn more determined than ever to bring them to justice. Her decision to pursue the head of Coterie to Brazil puts her job and her relationship with Wyoming Sheriff, Gage Harris, in jeopardy, but she is unwilling to allow those responsible for so much death to live out their lives in paradise.
Excerpt
Devyn smeared butter on her pancakes and poured an ample portion of blueberry syrup over the large stack. She supposed Nick had a point about her eating habits, but that was far down on her list of worries at the moment. Between drug lords, arms dealers, and Coterie, she had a difficult time mustering up any fear of butter.
Her number one priority was shutting down Coterie. A close second was figuring out what to do about Gage. She wanted Gage to be first, but if she was being honest with herself, he couldn’t be until she brought Coterie to justice. Too many people had already died and the trail of destruction would likely continue as long as any members were out there. For now, she had to keep her head in the game. One misstep could be deadly.
A Measure of Madness is currently available in ebook, and it will also be released in paperback.
Other Books in the Series
A Dose of Danger (book #1)
A Taste of Tragedy (book #2)
A Foundation of Fear (book #3)
A Measure of Madness (book #4)
A Formidable Foe (free prequel novelette)
Midnight in Montana (free micro-read)
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Bio:
Kim McMahill grew up in Wyoming which is where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. She started out writing non-fiction, but her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival, and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense and adventure fiction. Along with writing novels Kim has published over eighty travel and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel story anthology. She has had the opportunity to live in Hawaii, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, and Colorado, but has finally returned home to Wyoming. When not writing she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, playing games, puzzles, and spending time with family.
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Comments
Carlene, I’m glad you enjoy my stories. Thanks so much for the kind words and your continued support.
Thank you both for stopping by.