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#1 in the Lewis Cole Series
Lewis Cole thought he'd left his demons behind. He was looking for serenity, retiring from his high-stress Defense Department job to become a magazine columnist living in the New Hampshire coast. But when a teenage waitress turns up dead, Cole finds himself thrust into action. There is something about this town, and the circumstances surrounding her death, that just doesn't add up. As Cole delves deeper into the shadowy underbelly of the coastal community, he must navigate a web of deceit and danger, making unlikely alliances in his desperate search for justice. Grappling with a past marked by tragedy, he will first have to confront his own darkness and self-doubt. Can Lewis Cole catch a shadowy killer and find peace within himself? Or is he in way over his head?
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#2 in the Lewis Cole Series
When a noxious oil spill pollutes the picturesque beaches of Tyler, New Hampshire, local reporter Lewis Cole is determined to get to the bottom of it. But his investigation takes a sinister turn when a decapitated body washes up on shore. Then a slew of Winslow Homer paintings go missing and Lewis can't help but sense a connection within the recent spate of bizarre occurrences. Haunted by past traumas and driven by a need for justice, Lewis delves deep into the town's darkest secrets, uncovering a web of lies and corruption that threatens to consume him. Every clue is a small piece to an even bigger puzzle, and Lewis is struggling to see the full picture. But he won't rest until he finds the thread that connects it all.
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#3 in the Lewis Cole Series
When a mysterious arsonist strikes the sleepy town of Tyler Beach, leaving a trail of burned-down hotels in their wake, the police are left baffled and scrambling for a suspect. Retired Department of Defense analyst and local columnist Lewis Cole once again finds himself called in to solve a critical case. But the fugitive pyromaniac is just the beginning. When a monstrous act of violence shocks the tiny town, Lewis plunges into a high-profile hunt to unmask the culprit. Driven by his thirst for justice and his determination to prevent another assault, Lewis calls on the help of old friends-including Boston mob-connected "security consultant" Felix Tinios-to bring two criminals to justice. But as he dives deeper into a pool of possible suspects, Lewis is faced with disturbing truths that will push his skills to the brink. Can he protect the residents of Tyler Beach from another horrific attack? Or this time, has he met his match?
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#4 in the Lewis Cole Series
When retired Department of Defense analyst Lewis Cole stumbles upon a murdered man in a quiet state park near his coastal home in Tyler Beach, New Hampshire, he's determined to stay out of the case. But his plans are derailed when a team of federal agents arrives, claiming the victim was a drug courier and demanding Cole's assistance. With his life turned upside down, Cole reluctantly agrees to help, only to discover the agents have a hidden agenda. As he searches for answers, he's drawn into a web of intrigue involving a long-lost World War II secret, German U-boats, and international conspiracies. But the deeper he digs, the closer he comes to his own secretive past-one that cost him friendships and now threatens his very life.
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#5 in the Lewis Cole Series
The serenity of Lewis Cole's day-to-day life is shattered when his friend, eccentric retiree Jon Ericson, calls to tell him of an amazing discovery-he has unearthed evidence of Vikings in their town over a thousand years ago. Racing to see the breakthrough in person, Lewis arrives to find the unthinkable-Ericson's dead body.and no trace of the Viking artifacts. Pulled into the eye of the storm, Lewis is determined to investigate every person in Ericson's orbit who may have had a motive to murder. Was it Ericson's estranged brother with a criminal past in stolen antiques? Could it be a disgruntled local envious of Ericson's success? Or a shadowy figure willing to kill to keep the significant archaeological find hidden? Guided by an unwavering resolve for justice, Lewis pledges to avenge his friend's death, recover the stolen Viking artifacts, and honor Ericson's memory, even if it means putting his own life at risk.
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#6 in the Lewis Cole Series
When shots ring out at a political rally, retired Department of Defense analyst and local columnist Lewis Cole becomes the prime suspect in an assassination attempt, forcing him to race against time to clear his name and expose the real shooter. With the Secret Service on his tail and a relentless stalker lurking in the shadows, Lewis must navigate the dangerous world of presidential politics to outsmart those who seek to use him as a pawn. As he delves deeper into the murky waters of the political landscape, Lewis discovers a decades-old connection to the leading presidential candidate-a secret that could have devastating consequences if exposed. With the media surrounding him, Lewis faces aggressive campaign rivals, hidden agendas, and a relentless pursuit that threatens to consume him. In this pulse-pounding tale of suspense and deception, Lewis must unmask the masterminds behind the plot, before they silence him forever.
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#7 in the Lewis Cole Series
While covering an anti-nuclear protest, magazine columnist and former Department of Defense research analyst, Lewis Cole, is thrust into chaos as shots ring out among the crowd, leaving Lewis's friend injured and a charismatic activist dead. Determined to seek justice for his friend and unsatisfied with leaving the investigation solely in the hands of the authorities, Lewis delves into the background of the murdered activist and the anti-nuclear protesters that have gathered on the picturesque New Hampshire seacoast. The protesters, willing to resort to violence, are determined to seize control of a nearby nuclear power plant and halt its production. As Lewis digs into the case, he uncovers hidden connections among those advocating for nuclear power and the passionate protestors opposing it. But as Lewis closes in on the truth, he becomes the target of someone desperate to silence him, putting his life in constant peril. With his own future hanging in the balance, Lewis must expose the underlying conspiracy and put his resolve to the test.
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#8 in the Lewis Cole Series
After a violent protest against nuclear power, Lewis Cole, a columnist and retired Department of Defense analyst, sets out on a mission to find the person responsible for nearly killing his best friend, Detective Diane Woods. Leaving behind his job and home, Lewis follows his instincts and meager leads, traversing rural towns in New Hampshire and influential offices in Washington, D.C. to uncover the identity and background of the ruthless attacker-one who won't hesitate to kill to keep his identity and background secret. Assisted by Felix Tinios, a security consultant from Boston's North End, Cole finds himself pursued by armed individuals with their own hidden motives, intent on obstructing his pursuit of the truth behind his friend's assault. As Lewis endures personal loss, heartbreak, and betrayal during his journey, he must confront the ultimate test of his resolve-and determine just how far he's willing to go to avenge his friend.
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#9 in the Lewis Cole Series
A wounded and healing Lewis Cole―retired Department of Defense analyst and magazine columnist―returns to his fire-damaged home on Tyler Beach with two things on his mind: to recover from a bullet wound and to repair his nearly two hundred-year-old home before a hurricane scours his house into the unforgiving ocean. But just when his work has begun, former lover and journalist Paula Quinn comes to him with an urgent request. Her fiancé, attorney Mark Spencer, has gone missing. Phone calls, e-mails, and text messages have gone unanswered. His car is gone, and his home is empty. Lewis is Paula's last hope to find her missing fiancé, and despite his fear for what might happen to his home, Lewis agrees to search for the missing attorney. But one puzzling aspect of Mark's life leads to Lewis asking more questions . . . until gunfire suddenly erupts in placid downtown Tyler. And Lewis and Paula find themselves on the run from a deadly gang, who are also searching for Mark Spencer―to find him and kill him for a past betrayal. So Lewis begins a difficult quest while his own world is threatened by ruthless men and gathering storm clouds.
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#10 in the Lewis Cole Series
When Felix, Lewis Cole's friend and a former enforcer for the Boston mob, stands accused of a brutal murder, the retired Department of Defense analyst must jump to action. The evidence of the homicide seems undeniable: witnesses claim to have seen Felix at the location, the murder weapon is linked to him, and his fingerprints are all over the crime scene. But Lewis refuses to believe his friend is guilty. Driven by unwavering faith in Felix's innocence, Lewis makes it his mission to free him. However, his quest takes an unexpected turn when two FBI agents reveal a disturbing truth-unless Felix is released from prison within three days, he will be murdered behind bars. With time ticking away and the FBI closing in, Lewis must navigate a treacherous path alone, racing to clear his friend's name before it's too late.
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#11 in the Lewis Cole Series
In this, his eleventh outing, Lewis Cole―former Department of Defense research analyst―is "hard aground" at his beachfront home, recovering from major surgery, when threats and danger come right to his front door. Alone at night, he's convinced he's hearing someone breaking and entering into his historical home, and during the day, he's being harassed by genealogy researchers, and then, a local gang involved in the highly lucrative and dangerous heroin business brutally make their appearance known. The unexplained murder of an older woman (who was an antiques dealer and a local historian) then kicks off a long, bloody trail of old history and feuds, bringing Lewis and his historical home right into the center of the violent opioid epidemic, where no one is safe―and no one will be spared.
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#12 in the Lewis Cole Series
When retired Department of Defense analyst and local columnist, Lewis Cole, stumbles upon a harrowing scene-a drowned migrant woman and her child-he is thrust into the middle of a thriving human smuggling operation on the coasts of New Hampshire and Maine. Appalled by the discovery and determined to unveil the hidden machinery of this inhumane trade, Lewis navigates the choppy waters of local politics, high emotions, and escalating violence. The undertow of the crisis grows stronger when various parties-ranging from migrant rights advocates to immigration opponents, government agencies, and news media-capitalize on the situation, each spinning the narrative to their advantage. The lines blur between right and wrong, pulling Lewis deeper into the conflict. His pursuit of justice pushes him into a deadly crossfire, forcing him into the shadowy world of human smuggling and threatening his very life. His investigative journey ends where it began, alone on the frosty Atlantic waters, battling the waves of despair and violence that surge from the far corners of the globe. He's not just fighting for his survival, but for those who are fleeing death in their homeland. Will he be able to save them all, or die trying?
