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The Dealmaker: A John Cooper Novel
THE DEALMAKER
Synopsis
Four months have passed since Detective John Cooper nearly died at the hands of a sadistic killer, but finally he is back to work.
Now, he and his partner have been assigned a highly sensitive homicide investigation, one which could ultimately place the duo’s standing among their comrade-in-arms in serious jeopardy. A Criminal Court Judge has been brutally murdered and the suspect pool is significant, however one name continually rising to the top is that of fellow detective, Ralph Edwards. Devastated by the murder of his daughter and frustrated by continued judicial incompetence, Edwards has become a very bitter and vindictive man, who had, on several previous occasions, made repeated threats publicly towards the victim prior to his death.
Cooper, although cleared for duty, is secretly dealing with personal demons he has never before experienced and is mystified as to their cause. His immediate concern therefore, is for he and his partner to quickly clear this investigation, because the body count is now climbing, but would his frail mindset remain intact long enough for him to accomplish that.
The clock is ticking….and no one, not even Cooper himself, knows whether time might become his true, unstoppable enemy.
Synopsis
Four months have passed since Detective John Cooper nearly died at the hands of a sadistic killer, but finally he is back to work.
Now, he and his partner have been assigned a highly sensitive homicide investigation, one which could ultimately place the duo’s standing among their comrade-in-arms in serious jeopardy. A Criminal Court Judge has been brutally murdered and the suspect pool is significant, however one name continually rising to the top is that of fellow detective, Ralph Edwards. Devastated by the murder of his daughter and frustrated by continued judicial incompetence, Edwards has become a very bitter and vindictive man, who had, on several previous occasions, made repeated threats publicly towards the victim prior to his death.
Cooper, although cleared for duty, is secretly dealing with personal demons he has never before experienced and is mystified as to their cause. His immediate concern therefore, is for he and his partner to quickly clear this investigation, because the body count is now climbing, but would his frail mindset remain intact long enough for him to accomplish that.
The clock is ticking….and no one, not even Cooper himself, knows whether time might become his true, unstoppable enemy.
381 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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November 2, 2016
The second enjoyable read by Geoff Marriott. A few twists and turns at the end. The door is open for a third John Cooper novel.
November 2, 2022
This second book in the John Cooper series features only one case this time but it's one that pushes the detective to the edge of what he can handle. It picks up a bit after the events of the first book as he tries to convince the departments therapist he's fit to resume active duty. At the same time a killer is on the loose specifically targeting people who work in law, starting with a judge.
AS Detective John Cooper and his partner go through the process of collecting evidence and talking to the most likely suspects, all the clues start to point to a fellow detective and long-time friend. While doing his best to make sure he has an airtight case before assuming the worst, he also has to come to terms with his PTSD.
The well-laid out plot and the twists the story takes make for another great read in the crime fiction genre but the care and time the author takes to accurately portray PTSD and raise awareness to it really elevates the book to a fantastic level.
AS Detective John Cooper and his partner go through the process of collecting evidence and talking to the most likely suspects, all the clues start to point to a fellow detective and long-time friend. While doing his best to make sure he has an airtight case before assuming the worst, he also has to come to terms with his PTSD.
The well-laid out plot and the twists the story takes make for another great read in the crime fiction genre but the care and time the author takes to accurately portray PTSD and raise awareness to it really elevates the book to a fantastic level.
July 12, 2019
I just fell in love with the character Cooper and his heart makes him so real!
This novel takes you inside corruption and you cheer when the bad guys get their upcomance!
Cooper gives you a glimpse in the very difficult world of policing! Loved it!
This novel takes you inside corruption and you cheer when the bad guys get their upcomance!
Cooper gives you a glimpse in the very difficult world of policing! Loved it!
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