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The Devil's Snare: Private Investigator Mystery Series (Derek Cole Suspense Thrillers Book 5) Kindle Edition

by T Patrick Phelps (Author), Mischa McGehee (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 196 ratings
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Some Mysteries Lie Still in Shallow Graves
People are dying in the small, upstate New York town of Ravenswood. There's madness at work; making people do things they normally would never do. Private Investigator Derek Cole believed he was working a case involving arson and a double manslaughter but quickly discovers that a terrible secret is being held in Ravenswood.
And for some, secrets are worth killing for..

"Derek Cole is a character worth getting to know and Phelps is an author well worth paying attention to. Brilliant!" Author James Fletcher
"Mr. Phelps has a talent for drawing the reader in and creating a tense, emotionally charged and exciting atmosphere that certainly kept me on the edge of my seat." L. Collins-Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

"Derek Cole at His Absolute Best"
Private Investigator Derek Cole, no stranger to difficult cases, takes on the case of Bo Randall, a volunteer fire fighter accused of arson. But the fire his client is accused of starting didn't just burn a house to the ground; it killed two people.
Now Cole and his team must unravel the twisted mystery behind the fire, uncover the secret the town of Ravenswood is keeping.
But some in the town will do anything to keep the mystery as quiet as a grave. And that gave, shallow and unmarked, may contain an even greater secret.

The Devil's Snare is a tense, thrilling mystery and is the sixth novel in the Derek Cole Thriller Series. Whether The Devil's Snare is your first novel by T Patrick Phelps or you've read all in the private investigator thriller series, this mystery will keep you guessing right up to the final pages.

Download your copy of The Devil's Snare today and discover just how far some are willing to go to keep secrets where they belong.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01B9J6SUQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jabby House Publications; 4th edition (February 3, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4595 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 196 ratings

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T Patrick Phelps

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A fan of sandwiches, finely crafted IPA's, and books with the unique ability to steal sleep, Phelps has been writing professionally for over two decades. He is the author of the Derek Cole Suspense Thriller Series, which includes "Heartless," "Those of the Margin," "The Observer," "The Devil's Snare," "Still Heartless" and "Deathly Reminders."

In addition to his Derek Cole Thriller Series, Phelps also writes YA Dystopian Thriller—the first of which, THE GIRL IN THE RED DRESS—under the author name, "Tom Phelps." Also scheduled for release in 2017 and also under "Tom Phelps," the author's "Library Book Club Cozy Mystery Series" will delight fans of cozy mysteries in a multiple-book series.

When not creating worlds and sending characters through misery and death, Phelps is the Sales Career Expert for About.com and writes for business clients around the world. He is also an interior fire fighter for his local volunteer fire department.

The author lives in Central New York with his wife, two kids and two dogs.

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Ellen Scharf
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
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I was so excited to read another Derek Cole book! My attention was captured in the first few pages, and that is when I knew I wouldn't be putting this one down anytime soon. Finished it very quickly; couldn't wait to find out the secrets of Ravenswood. I certainly wasn't disappointed. I hope it's not long until we can catch up with Derek Cole again!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Craftily-Plotted Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2018
Absorbing, well-written mystery about private investigator protagonists arriving in a small town to clear a fireman suspected of arson and murder. After their arrival there’s an attempted murder by blunt instrument . . . followed by a man shot dead by an unknown gunman.

This book, which is #5 in the Derek Cole series, can be read as a standalone, and although characters from earlier books are mentioned, the author supplies enough details to satisfy. Protagonists and secondary characters are well-developed, with the exception of an important antagonist. I wanted clarification about affects of his mental status on daily living and business.

This book is more a private eye mystery rather than what I think of as a thriller. I enjoyed reading this book by a new-to-me author. Recommended.
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judy bacchus
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery series
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
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As always I gave a five star for a superb book by T. Patrick Phelps The devils snare. Great plot, easy to follow characters.
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lyn layman
5.0 out of 5 stars Devils snare
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
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It was good little drawn out but good,I'm hooked love his work reminds me ofJames patterson well done ,best yet
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Jim Robson
4.0 out of 5 stars A Mystery of Opiate Proportions
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016
Given the mass issue of opiate addiction in the U.S. this novel is both timely and relevant. This sets the backdrop to a how did happen novelo. There is little question in the novel about "who dun it" but the conflict centres around why nad why the accused's father wants to throw Bo under the bus. A worthwhile and enjoyable summer read!
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turckman
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Amazing Read!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2016
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I finished this book in under three days. Like the other ones by T Patrick Phelps, I couldn't put it down! His Derek Cole series continues to captivate me and hold my attention throughout the entire book. Great storyline and great characters! You won't be disappointed.
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Nana Kat
5.0 out of 5 stars I Great
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018
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Another suspenseful read by T Patrick Phelps.
A can't put down book. So different from the other detective books. Can't wait to read more
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Lister Miranda
5.0 out of 5 stars Too good to put down
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2018
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Accidentally purchased .... serendipitous! Keeps the intrigue til the end. Reading another now! Complete story and we'll developed characters make the plot personal.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Devil’s Snare
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2019
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Lot of répétitions, detective work is poor, To many unnecessary descriptions all in all an ok read butnot a great thriller
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Sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters, good storyline,.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2017
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Great characters, good storyline, interesting twists and turns through out that made it difficult to put down! Look forward to reading the next one.
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svent
4.0 out of 5 stars Capitulated totally throughout
Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2016
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another riveting story
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P. Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2016
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Another great read by this author. I'm now going to start on another one of his books until I have read them all.
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