Revenge at Peters Gate

Detective Brad Evans of the Monterey Police Department is faced with one of his most challenging cases. When the Mayor of Monterey is murdered, there are very few clues and many possible suspects. His life is constrained by the Covid pandemic and the restrictions it places on his relationship with Doctor Christina Velk, who is an ER doctor.

Detective Brad Evans of the Monterey Police Department is faced with one of his most challenging cases when the Mayor is found murdered at his home in the Peters Gate neighborhood of the city. While there are many possible suspects for the crime, there are very few pieces of evidence. Detective Frankie de Colonia is brought in from San Francisco to help solve the murder. Their initial contact is contentious, but relaxes as they grow to know each other. While working on the murder, Brad and his girlfriend, Doctor Christina Velk, start to plan their wedding, despite the restrictions in place because of the Covid 19 pandemic. After witnessing a tragic drowning, they decide to go ahead with their marriage instead of waiting until the pandemic subsides. The history, beauty and mystery of the Monterey Peninsula provide a rich backdrop to the story and the life of our detective.

Known for her books centered on the Monterey Peninsula of California, Barbara Siebeneick, enjoys writing about the beauty, history and mystery of her home state. Barbara came to California as a toddler and grew up in the orchards of the San Francisco Bay area. After time in Germany and on the East coast, she returned to California and moved to the Central Coast. She has a degree in History from the University of California and a post graduate degree in Pastoral Ministry from the College of Saint Elizabeth in New Jersey.