The threads of child abuse go nationwide, when Cole is caught in its violent web who will free him?
The chance for a new beginning makes the offer of a job on the West Coast an easy decision for Cole. From the start, Cole is thrown into an investigation of the brutal killing 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 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 pornography and child 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.
Chicago and San Francisco are connected by a thread of perversity and a pair of evil pedophiles with no respect for life, family or the innocence of children. “Not getting involved†is not in Cole’s nature - but even his help solving one mystery may not be enough to get him out of Chicago alive.
Interview with the Author
Q - So, tell us about Cole Sage. What makes it special?
A – When I wrote Diamonds and Cole I never dreamed it would still be a multi-books series. Part of the motivation to write more books was the response to Cole. He's a guy with a lot of heart. Men and women both really respond to him. He's suffered loss and heartache and comes back stronger and wiser. In a lot of private detective novels, the character isn’t somebody you’d have over for dinner, at least not more than once. Because Cole is a newspaper man and journalist, he's an everyman, not a typical hardboiled detective. In life there is crime and punishment and that's what motivates Cole. He has a pretty strong moral compass. That’s not to say he won’t make a pretzel or two out of the rules though.
The Cole Sage books draw from a lot of genres. At their heart is the mystery and thriller - private detective genre. The stories could be torn right off the front page of the paper. The political thriller aspect is true crime, current news, and the serial killers Cole deals with seem to have real faces.
I want people to have a great read, with some twists and turns, that in the end leaves them wanting more of this unique and exciting mystery book hero.
Q – Do our readers have to read the Cole Sage Series in order?
A - There is a back story that weaves through the books, but each book can and does stand alone. But this is probably the best order…
- Diamonds and Cole
- Cellar of Cole
- Helix of Cole
- Cole Dust
- Cole Shoot (coming soon)
Q - Why should our readers read The Cole Sage Series?
A – This series is a mystery series with heart. The Cole Sage Series gives readers who don’t want excessive sex and profanity a place to call home. Being the new guy on the block I have to deliver the goods and The Cole Sage Series does just that. Diamonds and Cole got all the way to #1 on the Mystery > Private Investigators Amazon Rankings, while staying true to the commitment of a moral character.
I think once readers meet Cole Sage they'll keep coming back for more.
Q – What is your favorite kind of Book? Would Cole Sage fit on the list?
A – He sure does. I’m a sucker for mystery books in general, but when Cole gets involved with a missing daughter, domestic terrorists, con men, child murders, street gangs, and true crime situations he pretty much ticks all of my reading boxes. So I guess a part of what I love I have put into the series.
Q- Thanks for giving our readers a look inside The Cole Sage Series.
A - Thanks for giving me this opportunity!
Cole Sage Mystery Series eBook Categories
- Crime and punishment
- True crime kindle books
- Crimes of the heart
- Political thrillers kindle book
- Mystery thrillers suspense
- Hard-boiled detective fiction
- Mystery books for kindle