Outwitting Trolls

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Outwitting Trolls is a murder mystery written by William G. Tapply that takes place in Boston. This is the last book in the Brady Coyne series published after Tapply's death. Coyne, a lawyer, is retained by Sharon Nickels after discovering the body of her ex-husband Ken. Coyne, a former neighbor and friend, assists Sharon who is accused of stabbing Ken in a hotel room. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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