How far would you go to save a child?The chance for a new beginning makes the offer of a job on the West Coast an easy decision for Cole Sage. He barely starts work, and Cole is thrown into an investigation of the brutal killings of three little girls in San Francisco.Moving from his home in Chicago is the bittersweet closing of one chapter in Cole’s life and the beginning of a new one.Before he … beginning of a new one.
Before he can say good-bye to the Windy City, the call for help from an old friend pits Cole against the seedy underworld of child abuse and abduction. This tale of two cities will put Cole’s investigative skills to the ultimate test – and will force him to put his loyalty to his friends above the law.
“Not getting involved” isn’t in Cole’s nature – but even his help in solving one mystery may not be enough to get him out of Chicago alive.
When all seems lost, who do you call upon? For Cole, it is a return to faith.
BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from book #3 in the Cole Sage Mystery Series – Helix of Cole! OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Diamonds and Cole (Book #1)
Cellar of Cole (Book #2)
Helix of Cole (Book #3)
Cole Dust (Book #4)
Cole Shoot – (Book #5)
Cole Fire (Book #6)
Heart of Cole (Book #7)
Cole Mine (Book #8)
Soul of Cole (Book #9)
Cole Cuts (Book #10)
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It is troubling to be reminded of the existence of the scum of the earth. However, this was an engrossing story and I didn’t stop until I was done. Complex, convincing characters all around me as I stepped into Sage Cole’s world for awhile.
I’ve enjoyed the adventures of Cole Sage. He brings new meaning to the title of “Investigative Reporting”. His good heart gets him into scenarios you can’t even imagine!
I’ve read all eight in this series and like the writer’s style in each and every one of them. They held my interest, were full of interesting facts and, despite what the author said, each one could be read as a stand alone book.
Well written with twists, turns and haunting reality of today’s fight for safety of innocent children. Great interactions with friends, family, etc. adds layers to the plot. 1st time reading this author won’t be the last As this is the 2nd book in the series, I am going to read the 1st book next then will be ready for the next in line.
I haven’t read a mystery novel in quite a while and decided to give this one a try. I enjoyed the character of journalist Cole Sage but will say that I wasn’t quite prepared for the difficult and disturbing subject matter of child molestation and murder that appears in this story. I felt that once Cole was introduced into the story line of the serial killer, that particular mystery was solved too easily and quickly. It felt like a rather abrupt conclusion. The book continues on with stories shared by others close to Cole and he is personally drawn into the drama of one of them, resulting in a rather harrowing conclusion for him.
I listened to the audiobook and was impressed with the narrator, Vaughn McLean. He is a new narrator to me and I thought he did a good job voicing the characters and leading the narrative. I look forward to hearing more from him in the future.
This was my first book by this author and I generally do not read or listen to much in this genre. I thought I’d give it a go anyway. Honest reviews are best. The storyline deals with some very disturbing subjects which were very difficult to hear in the audiobook. It started off pretty interesting, subject matter aside. As we get closer to figuring out who the cops are searching for, it seemed like that plot point was resolved way too quickly. After getting the alternating povs of the bad guy and Cole, I expected this to carry through the book. That didn’t happen. Then there was yet another plot point which actually relates more to the title of this book. It all just seemed odd.
I listened to the audiobook which features new narrator, Vaughn Maclean. With this being his first book, I though he did a very good job throughout the story and he was really able to convey the creep factor of the two bad guys. Definitely has some great potential.
I really didn’t like the picture on the cover.. to realistic of fear
Good read, but difficult to feel nice about the main character. The reasoning behind his brutal acts had me at odds….I felt he truly believed his acts were for good and just…guess that’s what made me label this book as twisted.
Not a great book – but a terrific summer read – moves fast and keeps your attention all the way to the end. I enjoyed it as a break.
I tried, but couldn’t get into it. I moved on.