
Cold Hard Truth
Boston Crime Thriller, Book 5
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Corey M. Snow
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Brian Shea
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A suspicious disappearance
A father's long quest for justice
Connected by a secret spanning over 20 years
Kelly sets out to expose the truth
As a killer aims to silence him forever
The son of Boston Police Chief Tom Ryan goes missing on a harbor cruise. As the suspicious circumstances around his disappearance take shape, Detective Michael Kelly soon finds this case has startling implications that hit home, both personally and professionally.
With Barnes on administrative leave, Kelly is partnered with Homicide's newest member, Mark Cahill, a rising star coming off an impressive tour of duty with BPD's Narcotics Unit. The two face incredible odds as they set out to uncover the Cold Hard Truth.
The fifth installment in the Boston Crime Series showcases Kelly's indomitable tenacity as he faces off with a dangerous criminal hellbent on ensuring that the truth never sees the light of day.
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- David C Taylor
- 03-03-22
Excellent action-packed thriller.
Brian Shea’s latest in the Boston Crime Thriller series will keep you wrapped up in the action as Mike Kelly attempts to solve a murder that hits close to home for the Boston PD. If you are a fan of Brian’s work, you owe it to yourself to grab a copy of this book and settle in for some quality tie with Mike Kelly and the BPD. Having previously read the four previous books in the series I was excited to read this episode, and when the publisher offered me a review copy of the audiobook, I had to accept. Listening to Corey Snow’s narration of this story really made it come alive with all the accents and various vocalizations.
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- DEBBIE MANCINI
- 12-08-22
Cold hard truth
Another winner by Brian Shea. This one is so full of emotion that it brings you in right there with the characters. Excellent
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