The Hat Trick Murders

When a future NHL Hockey Star is charged with the murder of three Cornell students, Jack Souster will stop at nothing to prove his best friend’s innocence. But when Jack’s own life is endangered he discovers himself the loathed target of a New York City crime family, a powerhouse financial corporation, and possibly the leader of the largest country in the free world. With his own life on the line, Jack must now uncover the shocking truth behind the murders, and rally the spirit of a nation to save his friend from death row. Set in 1965, The Hat Trick Murders is a gripping tale of political corruption, courtroom drama and ultimately, the value of friendship. This frenetic border-jumping romp of a mystery breeds uncertainty on every page, only leaving you sure of one thing: trust no one.

When a future NHL Hockey Star is charged with the murder of three Cornell students, Jack Souster will stop at nothing to prove his best friend’s innocence. But when Jack’s own life is endangered he discovers himself the loathed target of a New York City crime family, a powerhouse financial corporation, and possibly the leader of the largest country in the free world. With his own life on the line, Jack must now uncover the shocking truth behind the murders, and rally the spirit of a nation to save his friend from death row. Set in 1965, The Hat Trick Murders is a gripping tale of political corruption, courtroom drama and ultimately, the value of friendship. This frenetic border-jumping romp of a mystery breeds uncertainty on every page, only leaving you sure of one thing: trust no one.

John A. MacEachern was raised in the small farming community of Kleinburg, Ontario, just north of Toronto. He graduated from the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Cornell University and spent most of his career in the hospitality industry, ending up owning and operating two of Canada’s finest country restaurants: the Doctor’s House in his hometown of Kleinburg and the Captain’s House in Chester, Nova Scotia. John and his wife, Barbara, live in Middleton, Nova Scotia. They have four children and four grandchildren. This is his first novel.