The novel Downsized follows Bradford Baxton, the ruthless CEO of a large corporation, after his CFO is murdered. As Baxton has many enemies due to downsizing policies, the search for the killer is extensive. Several characters could potentially be the murderer, including a former employee, Baxton himself, or a woman connected to the military. Retired detective Bill Coine is brought in to solve the case, but even he may not uncover the full truth due to clever twists. The author draws on his experiences as a storyteller, soldier, and lawyer to craft an exciting mystery and courtroom drama with an unpredictable ending.

1. Downsized is a shiny new entry into the fictional world of murder, mystery, suspense
and riveting courtroom drama. Political and corporate corruption plus clever twists
and turns keep the pages of Hanrahan’s premiere novel turning right up to the surprise
ending.
Bradford Baxton, III is the CEO of Amalgamated Worldwide Enterprises. His ruthless
acquisition policies earned him the title, “King of Downsizing.” Baxton’s corrupt cor-
porate empire begins to crumble when his Chief Financial Officer is brutally murdered.
What follows is a deadly downsizing campaign at Amalgamated leaving its top officers
wondering who is next to be downsized. Because Baxton had thousands of potential
enemies, the search for the downsizing killer is daunting. Is it a former employee who
was a victim of downsizing, could it be Baxton himself, or is it Kimberly Hale, the beau-
tiful lieutenant assigned to the public relations office of the Special Forces Command
in Fort Bragg, North Carolina? Bill Coine, a retired Massachusetts State Police Detec-
tive Lieutenant, is lured out of retirement and soon solves the case. Or does he? What
follows is an exciting story with clever twists and turns, and a surprise ending. Down-
sized is a shiny new entry into the fictional world of murder, mystery, suspense and riv-
eting courtroom drama. Political and corporate corruption plus clever twists and turns
keep the pages of Hanrahan’s premiere novel turning right up to the surprise ending.
In his debut as an author, Hanrahan demonstrates that he has inherited
the Irish gift for storytelling. He has a rich experience as a street-smart
Brooklynguy,acaptaininacombatbranchoftheUSArmy,andhismany
years as a Boston trial attorney. Although plot and cast are strictly a
product of his imagination, Hanrahan breathes life into his characters.
Downsized is a must read for the true lover of the suspense/courtroom
drama genre.