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Nick Pirog
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Thomas Prescott returns in a smoldering thriller of murder, treachery, and revenge. His love life in shambles, retired homicide detective Thomas Prescott returns to Seattle, the very place he fled from after his parents’ deaths nearly a decade earlier. Just as Prescott is getting settled in, he sees a body floating in the private cove behind his boyhood home. It’s a woman. But not just any woman. It’s Ellen Gray - the governor of Washington - who has been missing for the past six weeks.
The lead suspect in the governor’s murder is her husband, famed defense attorney, Adam Gray. But unlike the Seattle Police Department - where Thomas was fired from several years earlier - Prescott has his doubts about Adam’s guilt. Ignoring direct orders to stay away from the case, Prescott soon finds himself drawn into the heart of the investigation. Working side-by-side with SPD detective, Erica Frost, Prescott uncovers a sophisticated conspiracy linked to a new breed of killer. In his pursuit to catch a madman, Prescott’s investigation will take him from the state capital to the snow-covered peaks of the North Cascades and for the first time in his career, Thomas finds himself both the hunter...and the hunted.
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- Tuppi
- 12-31-20
Very entertaining
Hilarious protagonist. Interesting tale from the old guy. Almost belivable crime(-s). Not believable wolfs - go wolfes! Well read. All threads come together at the end - which seems to often to be rear these days - so thank you, Nick Pirog, for that.
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- Kindle Customer
- 01-10-21
Very enjoyable
Good read. Hilarious at times, but good plot and subplot. Good story telling. Enjoyed every word.
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- LoveNotHate
- 04-19-21
Chills, chuckles and tears
What a great story!! I listened to this entire book on a road trip. I just couldn’t stop. Great writing!!
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- George Ralph Black
- 05-27-23
Great read
Excellent Writer and reader. I really enjoy the humor and wit the writer employs. I highly recommend this series.
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- barbara
- 03-27-21
Gray Matter
Am so glad I found this book, loved listening to it. Had lots of action and loved the characters. The narration was very good.
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- Samantha W. Geter
- 01-27-21
FABULOUS!
I couldn’t stop! I love the story and the hilarious wit of Thomas. Can’t wait to start book 3!
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- JBT
- 01-20-21
Still laughing out loud!
(Ok, I'm repeating myself on the reviews of the series books 2-4 but same take as the first...) While this book is not always "PC," I have to say I'm literally laughing out loud. I love Thomas' sarcasm, occasional self-deprecation, and his take on events around him. Storyline is good, and narrator does a great job. While certainly outlandish at times, the entertainment value and creative and fun way it's told makes up for it. I've been binging on all of the books in this series and sad to see there's only four.
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- Tracy Marie
- 12-31-20
Love it
This book was incredible start to finish. The writers humor had me laughing constantly. The ending was tearful but not expected. Great book
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-09-21
Fun listen
It took me awhile to get used to the style of writing and reading but I enjoyed the humor along with the mystery
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- shadow guardian
- 05-11-21
Such a heartwarming ending
I listened to this audiobook twice, because I missed a few details the first time. The main story is great very captivating but the side story is what had me totally engaged. The happenstance of a strange old man calling your phone during a vulnerable moment of your life, you develop a relationship with that person and end with person revealing something that changes your life. Amazing!
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