Patricia Bradley returns to Relz Reviewz with her third Memphis Cold Case novel and chats about her passionate feelings for dessert, Lucille Ball, and the challenge of getting in the head of her sociopath character. Justice Betrayed is available now and you have a chance to win a copy, thanks to the fabulous team at Revell Books. Be sure to enter below.
Enjoy getting to know Pat a little more!
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The Writer
Why do you tell stories?
I tell stories because these people live in my head and they won’t go away unless I tell their stories. 🙂
Your favourite place to read
On my screened-in deck with the birds singing.
Best meal of the day
Any meal that includes dessert.
Most beloved childhood book
As a kid I dreamed of having a horse, but I was an adult before that happened. So I read every Black Stallion book as fast as it came out.
Photo, courtesy Patricia Bradley
If your life was a TV show, what would it be?
An episode of The Lucille Ball Show. Enough said.
Whose music inspires you?
Josh Groban. I love his music.
What ice-cream flavour would you be?
Raspberry sherbet…sweet but just a little tart.
The most recent novel you read
Things I Never Told You by Beth Vogt
What’s your current book recommendation?
Name a book character you can’t forget
Ari Ben Canaan from Exodus written by Leon Uris. I read that book when I was fourteen and I’ve never forgotten this character.
Rel: Fabulous book!
Dream travel destination
Hawaii is on my bucket list and Alaska and Ireland…
The Book
It’s Elvis Week in Memphis, and homicide Detective Rachel Sloan isn’t sure her day could get any stranger when aging Elvis impersonator Vic Vegas asks to see her. But when he produces a photo of her murdered mother with four Elvis impersonators–one of whom had also been murdered soon after the photo was taken–she’s forced to reevaluate. Is there some connection between the two unsolved cases? And could the recent break-in at Vic’s home be tied to his obsession with finding his friend’s killer?
When yet another person in the photo is murdered, Rachel suddenly has her hands full investigating three cases. Lieutenant Boone Callahan offers his help, but their checkered romantic past threatens to get in the way. Can they solve the cases before the murderer makes Rachel victim number four?
What was the working title?
The Elvis Book
Rel: 🙂
Describe your book in 5 adjectives
Page-turning, suspenseful, intriguing, dangerous, romantic
Which character did you enjoy writing most?
Erin. She is based on a person I know and she has no duplicity.
Which character gave you the most grief?
Shirley, the sociopath. It was really hard getting into her head.
What emotions do you think your story will generate in readers?
Suspense, a little humour, and fear.
What emotions did you experience while writing this story?
All of the above plus nostalgia…the series is set in Memphis, and I knew I had to have an Elvis book. After all, I’d had my picture taken in front of the first house he bought for his parents…
How do you choose your characters names?
Rachel Sloan’s name was chosen back in Justice Buried. It just fit her even though at the time, I didn’t know she would be the heroine of Justice Betrayed. 🙂
Boone’s name was originally something else in Justice Buried, but when he became the hero in Justice Betrayed, his name didn’t fit. The final edits weren’t in so I picked Boone for his first name because it resonated with me. Then I needed a last name, and I asked my Facebook family to suggest last names. When someone wrote Callahan, I knew that’s who he was!
By the way, my FB family also picked the name for one of the Elvis tribute artists—Vic Vegas.
Thanks Pat!
Winner of an Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award in Suspense, Patricia Bradley lives in North Mississippi with her rescue kitty, Suzy. Her romantic suspense books include the Logan Point series and the Memphis Cold Case Novels. She also has written sweet romances for Harlequin Heartwarming available as e-books. Her latest book, Justice Betrayed released June 5, 2018
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June 19, 2018 at 11:43 pm
Rel, thanks for sharing Pat’s story with us. Great to learn more about this excellent writer.
June 21, 2018 at 2:23 am
Aw, thanks, Richard! Back at ya!
June 20, 2018 at 3:11 am
I wouldn’t consider myself an Elvis fan, but have visited Graceland.
June 20, 2018 at 5:50 am
I’m not really an Elvis fan, although I do like some of his songs. I’ve never been to Memphis. This book sounds intriguing. Thanks for the fun post!
June 20, 2018 at 9:10 pm
Never been to Memphis. I like his songs but no not a fan.
June 20, 2018 at 9:56 pm
Yes, I’m a big Elvis fan, and I have visited Memphis.
June 20, 2018 at 11:02 pm
Thanks for having me on your blog, Rel! It’s a great place to be.
June 21, 2018 at 3:08 am
Not a big Elvis fan. I like a couple songs he did. Never been to Memphis but would like to visit.
Definitely will visit when I read Pat’s book!
June 21, 2018 at 3:32 am
I’m not an Elvin fan, but he was definitely an interesting musician. I’ve driven through Memphis (does that count?).
I love cold case mysteries and am enjoying this series.
June 21, 2018 at 3:35 am
I’m somewhat of an Elvis fan. I actually like his Christmas music the best and maybe Blue Suede Shoes. I’ve never been to Memphis but I would love to go and visit Graceland. I’d love to read Patricia’s book.
June 21, 2018 at 4:05 am
I love this blog. I am an Elvis fan, grew up in Memphis driving by Graceland all the time. Loved Christmas time
June 21, 2018 at 4:54 am
My brother-in-law saw Elvis when he was just starting out.
I saw Elvis a few months before he died. I enjoyed listening to his music and watching his movies.
BTW the Rafflecopter Giveaway isn’t working.
June 21, 2018 at 6:00 am
Definitely an Elvis fan, but have not visited Graceland. 🙁
June 21, 2018 at 6:23 am
I am an Elvis fan. I have never been to Memphis, but would really like to visit Graceland.
June 21, 2018 at 9:48 am
Patricia here…I’m really enjoying all the comments about Elvis. He was our hometown boy who made good. Thanks everyone for stopping by and commenting!
June 21, 2018 at 9:53 am
My mom and I visited Graceland a few years ago. It was very impressive. I like some of Elvis’ music but have not listened extensively to it.
June 22, 2018 at 8:29 am
I wouldn’t call myself an Elvis fan as he was well before my time. I think about the only songs I do love is Blue Suede Shoes and Jailhouse Rock.
Lucille Ball (I Love Lucy) show is one of my favorite! That’s some classic comedy right there, they don’t make shows like that anymore.
Thanks for the fun author interview & giveaway chance, Rel and Patricia!
June 23, 2018 at 12:20 pm
I’m not an Elvis fan and I’ve never visited Memphis.
Rel and Pat, I enjoyed the interview! I’m excited to read Justice Betrayed!
June 24, 2018 at 10:41 pm
Yes, I am a Elvis fan! I was 10 years old in 1960 so my teenage years were the years of Elvis’s greatest popularity. I enjoyed his music and his movies and I know exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard about his death.
June 24, 2018 at 10:43 pm
And yes, I’ve visited Graceland
June 25, 2018 at 4:38 pm
I grew up playing all of my mom’s old Elvis Presley records. Favorite song: Return to Sender. My neighbor and I used to put the record player in the garage and we would take our shoes off and slide on the smooth cement and sing our hearts out. Some of my favorite childhood memories.