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Robin Lyons
Internationally Selling Mystery Author
My hard-hitting, true crime posts aim to inform you and provide me with story inspiration. Have a look and see what you think.
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Desperate and Reckless
Imagine you’ve scrimped and saved money to one day build your dream home. You selected the location and the construction company to work with—a brand new home to your specifications is within your grasp. Until it isn’t.

Robin Lyons
Nov 8


Always Looking Over Their Shoulder
The day the multi-millionaire property developer met her, he was 14 years older; she was at work in a shop. He invited her to dinner in another country—asking her to accompany him. She accepted. Within one month of dating, she moved into his home.

Robin Lyons
Sep 26


Constant State of Fear
When you suspect your business partner has defrauded you in a six-figure real estate deal and your lawsuit was unsuccessful, what recourse do you have?

Robin Lyons
Aug 15


It Takes Less Than One Minute
It was a lucrative family business until an FBI nation-wide crackdown brought it to a screeching halt.

Robin Lyons
Jun 6


Life of Luxury
The local authorities first knew of the owners of a prized horse ranch with a multi-million-dollar home when a fire occurred.

Robin Lyons
Feb 22


Stealing from the Army
It appears no line of employment is without workers who steal from their employer. In this case, the employer was the United States Army....

Robin Lyons
Oct 4, 2024


Obligations
Divorce can be an ugly, destructive life event for many estranged couples. When you see no other options but to divorce and you have...

Robin Lyons
Sep 20, 2024


Strike Force Takedown
How do you get rid of criminals defrauding Americans? One at a time.

Robin Lyons
Apr 12, 2024


Anger and Rage
It had mostly been a normal Thanksgiving holiday for a blended family of six—mother (55), father (61), three adult daughters, and one...

Robin Lyons
Feb 3, 2024


No Remorse
If you’re a homeowner, or plan to become a homeowner, this true crime will interest you. Let’s say times are tough, your finances are...

Robin Lyons
Jan 6, 2024


Kill the Competition
If you’ve ever lived in a small town, you know how critical it is to have a pharmacy. The small town in this true crime has a population...

Robin Lyons
Dec 9, 2023


Sweetheart Scam
If you know of person living alone, ask questions about any possible “love connections.” Winter and holidays are when many single people...

Robin Lyons
Dec 2, 2023


Incensed Ex
The divorce was final. In the settlement, the wife’s attorney successfully won for her: · Half of the ex-husband’s retirement · ...

Robin Lyons
Oct 6, 2023


Two Heartless Humans
Where this saga began: Husband and wife went to Africa to hunt big game. The husband had local workers construct a special cabin for his...

Robin Lyons
Sep 22, 2023


Canceled Wedding
Anyone who has been married knows how stressful the days leading up to the wedding can be. The wedding planners are fine tuning their...

Robin Lyons
Jul 21, 2023


Web of Corruption
In this case, he couldn't be a corrupt public employee without corrupting other people. This true crime is about a web of corruption at...

Robin Lyons
May 5, 2023


Social Media Privacy
At the time of this post, there has been talk on mainstream news about a TikTok ban imposed by the United States government. And as much...

Robin Lyons
Mar 31, 2023


Top Secret
This true crime may sound like a Tom Clancy novel, but it’s not. A couple thought they could outsmart the FBI. They were wrong. He sent a...

Robin Lyons
Feb 18, 2023


Electronics Scheme
Poor Walmart. I see so many cases of fraud and theft against Walmart, it’s surprising they can get insurance. Here’s yet another attempt...

Robin Lyons
Jan 14, 2023


The Slow Steal
It’s unknown if the company knew the extent of crimes in their new employee’s past—writing bad checks, embezzlement, forgery, and...

Robin Lyons
Dec 31, 2022
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