Fiction by James J. Farley

Tom Keenan, pharmaceutical chemist turned Private Investigator, follows the evidence in cases that start with pharmaceutical firms but lead anywhere and everywhere.

Tom, the admirable and appealing protagonist of THE PLACEBO EFFECT: Counterfeit Drugs – A Crime Novel and ADVERSE EVENTS, uses his knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and FDA procedures to follow the trail, wherever it may lead. His vantage point as a private investigator allows him to coordinate the work of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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The Street Musician Murder

Private Investigator Tom Keenan planned a “restful and relaxing” vacation week of sightseeing in downtown Philadelphia while his girlfriend, Stacey, was out of town on business.

His daily visits to the city from his suburban home take an unexpected turn after he runs into an old acquaintance, Philadelphia Police Detective Chris Noonan, who asks Tom to assist in investigating a murder case.

The fast-paced investigation takes many unforeseen twists as Tom and Chris uncover surprising details about the persons they question, including some prominent local individuals. The truth is not always what it appears to be.

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It All Comes Around takes the reader through 8 short stories with unexpected twists as the scenarios play out for assorted characters who run the gamut from the altruistic to those far less admirable. In some cases the reader will ask, “Have I ever fallen for this ploy?”

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