No Trivial Pursuit. Not When It's Your Own Daughter Missing. A front-page murder is assigned to LAPD Detective Harley Ellis and her partner. Hollywood studio head Ira Spielman has been murdered. His widow says he had no enemies. Except one, says Harley, and she must discover who that is and why. She knows he sometimes interviewed actresses alone in his Hollywood office. Harley wonders: did he make a wrong move? It's not much, but it's a starting point. She would know: her own daughter had a screen test with Spielman before he was killed. Robbery-Homicide Division begins an investigation that obtains the name of Harley's daughter. Is she a suspect? No, but she's a person of interest. Charges get filed. The LAPD investigation is put beneath the microscope. Will Harley's investigation of a totally different suspect be vindicated? The amazing conclusion to this thoughtful investigation culminates in a final chapter few will see coming. If you enjoyed Thaddeus Murfee you're going to love this tough, brilliant detective, Harley Ellis. John Ellsworth is a Goodreads writer with over 56,000 ratings and a USA Today Bestseller and a Kindle All-Star and an Amazon featured author. Fans of Tracy Crosswhite and Kinsey Millhone will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love. Press release Amazon Shares a Selection of Customers' Favorite Books from Indie Authors October 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM EDT Top Picks To Add Self-Published Books to Your End-of-Year Reading Lists Kindle Direct Publishing Helps Authors Reach Readers Around the World SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2018-- (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Hundreds of thousands of independent authors are finding their audiences through self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). More than ever before, authors are reaching new readers directly and cultivating communities as they grow their writing careers on KDP. Readers also relish the value and entertainment from these authors. On average, 20% of books on this year's Amazon Charts Top 20 weekly lists are self-published. "We launched KDP in 2007 with the first Kindle, and since then hundreds of thousands of independent authors have chosen to self-publish their books, earning up to 70 percent of their royalties and retaining the life-long rights of their work," said Charles Kronbach, Director of Independent Publishing Worldwide for Amazon. "In 2017, thousands of KDP authors earned more than $50,000 in royalties, and more than a thousand earned more than $100,000. We are inspired by the success of these writers and how they are delighting readers." John Ellsworth's 30 Days of Justis (Michael Gresham Series) (Thriller). Overall rating: 4.6 stars. "I could hardly put this book down. First book I have read by John Ellsworth. I cannot wait to read more. Well written and holds your attention!" - Ann C See what people are saying about No Trivial Pursuit: "A great story and a real twist at the end where you find where he came up with the title. Highly recommended." - Brady, Amazon Reviewer "Awesome page turner. Incredible storytelling and read. I love this new series from John Ellsworth. I have read all of his other books that he had written. Highly recommend this author and all his books." - Verified Purchase, Amazon "I thoroughly enjoy reading this author! He manages to keep you guessing until the very end!" - Joanne, Amazon Reviewer John Ellsworth was born and raised in the wonderful state of Arizona. His childhood dream of becoming an astronaut was quickly put to bed after his first taste of dehydrated food. After finishing his law degree at Saint Louis University, John was launched into what he thought was going to be a passionate, fulfilling law career. What he experienced instead was too many years of heartbreaking stories, business hurdles, and the monotony of a career stuck inside a courtroom. He needed a way out. He needed a way to use his expertise he earned after many years of experience. What he needed, was writing.  John, always having a passion for the art of the written word, tried his hand at novel writing in early 2013. His first book, The Defendants, was turned upside down and inside out for a year of editing and creative insight. In 2014, The Defendants was published as John's very first work. Writing came naturally to John, and allowed him creative freedom and expression while still utilizing his law degree. He was no longer stuck inside the courtroom walls, but allowed to wander, run, and jump off of the pages of his books.  His early success bolstered his decision to leave a law career altogether, and in 2015 John left his practice and signed up for a lifetime of authorship. His success leaves him extremely humbled, as all of it is due to his readers and fans who keep turning their pages and picking up the next new book.