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ABOUT THE BOOK
A new series of gritty, fast-paced thrillers
The body of a young woman is found in a dumpster in Chicago and
detectives Andy Polanski and Frank Campello are charged with finding the
killer. The two are polar opposites. Polanski is the son of a disgraced
Chicago police officer and is fastidious about his reputation. He has
also recently been transferred from another district having blown the
whistle on some corrupt cops. Campello, however, takes a
live-and-let-live approach to his life and job.
It soon becomes clear, as another young woman--a potential witness--is
murdered, that a sex-trafficking operation in Chicago is preying on
illegal aliens. As the ill-matched pair dig deeper, an influential
alderman and his son are implicated. Then Polanski is framed for a
narcotics offense, devastating the cases against the corrupt officers
and the alderman. Only when Campello is challenged by a local minister,
whom he meets when visiting Polanski, does he find the motivation to
seek justice.
ABOUT BRANDT DODSON
Brandt Dodson comes from a long line of police officers, and was employed by the Indianapolis office of the FBI. He has lived in Chicago and travels to the city regularly. He is the creator of the Colton Parker series and author of several stand-alone thrillers. You can find Brandt at www.brandtdodson.com.
MY REVIEW
Sons of Jude is a well-written, exciting crime thriller. The first page had me more than ready to read the rest. I had to find out what happened to Campello's partner. Then in comes Polanski, his new partner that everyone despises.
Brandt did exceptional in creating his very believable characters. I could understand why Campello wasn't excited about working with not just another partner but one who "betrayed" his fellow officers. And Polanski, here was an officer who wanted to do what was right, and his family is harassed as well as the grief he went through from the other officers.
Throw in the inquisitive, sharp reporter who leaves no stone unturned... and a case with more sneaky turns than straight answers, you have got an awesome novel!
Reading this book from beginning to end, I found I have to read the next one and the ones after that. I was so thoroughly entertained and hooked I couldn't quit reading it. Brandt Dodson has a new fan in me!
And guys, this is a gritty book that you will enjoy. I have an eclectic taste in reading material and I happen to like gritty crime thrillers. But that doesn't mean you wouldn't like it too. There is just enough toughness in these great characters that you will most definitely relate to them better than me.
I also wanted to note how laid-back Brandt was in bringing out the ethical aspect in the story-line. Polanski is the Christian in this unwanted partnership but Campello doesn't realize it until the both of them are facing some real life and death moments in this crazy case they are working on.
Well I don't want to spoil the rest of the book. So be sure to get your copy today. It's available through your favorite bookstores.
Kregel Publications made this review possible by providing me with a free review copy. I am under no obligation to write a positive review.
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I enjoyed this book :)
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