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Detective Virgil Jones #6
State of Freedom
Virgil Jones has it all: A beautiful wife and family he loves, a job he enjoys, a tight-knit group of friends and co-workers he trusts with his life, and more money than he could ever spend. But one of those friends has a secret, one they've been hiding for over a year...
The governor needs something from Virgil's wife, Sandy. When he tells her what he wants, she finds herself intrigued by the idea. In fact, she's more than intrigued. Sandy thinks she may have found a new purpose in her life, if, that is, Virgil goes along with the idea...
Except there's a problem. Ron Miles, Virgil's unofficial boss, has suddenly disappeared while working out of the Gary, Indiana field office. Miles, in charge of a task force to help stem the flow of illegal weapons into the city of Chicago, hasn't sent back one of his regular daily reports. And when one of the Major Crimes Unit detectives starts asking questions, the answers turn out to be not only mysterious, but deadly...
As Virgil and the rest of the MCU look into Ron's disappearance, they suddenly discover that not only will they be fighting for their freedom, they'll be fighting for their lives.
The Virgil Jones Mystery SeriesYou’ve felt the Anger
You’ve experienced the Betrayal
You’ve taken Control
You’ve faced the Deception
You’ve accepted the Exile
Now...it's time to fight for Freedom
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2019
653 people are currently reading
71 people want to read
About the author
Thomas L. Scott
29 books28 followersThomas Scott is the bestselling author of the award winning Virgil Jones Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Series, set in the heartland of the Midwest.
Thomas lives in northern Indiana with his lovely wife, Debra, his children, and his trusty sidekick and writing buddies, Lucy, the cat, and Buster the dog, where he is hard at work on the next Virgil Jones novel.
Thomas lives in northern Indiana with his lovely wife, Debra, his children, and his trusty sidekick and writing buddies, Lucy, the cat, and Buster the dog, where he is hard at work on the next Virgil Jones novel.
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June 11, 2019
Flight or fight
I'm 86 years old. In my life I have never enjoyed a series as this. It was filled with action, suspense, humor and intrigue. It gave me a reason for living this long. I'm glad it found me. I actually was looking for someone with a variable on the author's name. I'd give each book 10 times 5 stars...Thank you sir and thank you God for giving this gift to Thomas Scott. Bless you!!!
I'm 86 years old. In my life I have never enjoyed a series as this. It was filled with action, suspense, humor and intrigue. It gave me a reason for living this long. I'm glad it found me. I actually was looking for someone with a variable on the author's name. I'd give each book 10 times 5 stars...Thank you sir and thank you God for giving this gift to Thomas Scott. Bless you!!!
March 16, 2020
Great Read But Now I Have To Read Books 1-5
I just discovered this author through a giveaway, or cheapie book sale. But I have to admit, I'm definitely gonna want to read the others in the series. The action in this book is strong and moves with speed but it isn't a whirlwind like I've read in other books. You don't have to wonder what is going to happen but it isn't so fast that you think you're playing catchup. Virgil, Cool, Sandy and the rest may leaf exciting lives but they are real folks, just like us. Sure, they're fighting bad guys doing bad things but they are living the life that's before them in the best way they know how. I like this book/series because the stories are real, much like you'd read in your daily paper.
I just discovered this author through a giveaway, or cheapie book sale. But I have to admit, I'm definitely gonna want to read the others in the series. The action in this book is strong and moves with speed but it isn't a whirlwind like I've read in other books. You don't have to wonder what is going to happen but it isn't so fast that you think you're playing catchup. Virgil, Cool, Sandy and the rest may leaf exciting lives but they are real folks, just like us. Sure, they're fighting bad guys doing bad things but they are living the life that's before them in the best way they know how. I like this book/series because the stories are real, much like you'd read in your daily paper.
August 23, 2021
Unbelievably good.
There is no way to suspend disbelief sufficiently to think that these stories are anything but tall tales told very well. I absolutely enjoy them, but there s certainly no realism. The tropes are freely taken from pop culture, then artfully reassembled into these fun imaginings to entertain the reader.Top drawer pulp fiction, or b - movie level stuff.Perhaps four stars is a better value for most of the series, this tale fell short for me by missing the mark of portraying Native culture as I have experienced it. If an author wants to introduce characters from a Reservation, that author needs to more thoroughly research the subject rather than depend on stereotypes.
There is no way to suspend disbelief sufficiently to think that these stories are anything but tall tales told very well. I absolutely enjoy them, but there s certainly no realism. The tropes are freely taken from pop culture, then artfully reassembled into these fun imaginings to entertain the reader.Top drawer pulp fiction, or b - movie level stuff.Perhaps four stars is a better value for most of the series, this tale fell short for me by missing the mark of portraying Native culture as I have experienced it. If an author wants to introduce characters from a Reservation, that author needs to more thoroughly research the subject rather than depend on stereotypes.
April 13, 2019
Must read whole series
Start at the beginning of the series. I couldn't stop after the 1st book. In 2 1/2 weeks I have read they the 5 books. Can't wait for the next one! The characters are interesting & fun & you get the sense that you know these people or want to. Virgil is the main character but they all become main characters. The stories are well written, & flow from one thing to the next. Download all of them, you won't be sorry!
Start at the beginning of the series. I couldn't stop after the 1st book. In 2 1/2 weeks I have read they the 5 books. Can't wait for the next one! The characters are interesting & fun & you get the sense that you know these people or want to. Virgil is the main character but they all become main characters. The stories are well written, & flow from one thing to the next. Download all of them, you won't be sorry!
July 25, 2023
Just another GREAT READ from Thomas Scott
This is the 6th book in this Series that I've read and I seem to enjoy each better than the last one !
Scott's development of new characters adds to the story and draws you into the "family". But I found myself
" rooting" for Virgil most of all to reach an understanding with what is expected of him within this "Family" !
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND, NOT ONLY THIS BOOK BUT, THIS SERIES !
This is the 6th book in this Series that I've read and I seem to enjoy each better than the last one !
Scott's development of new characters adds to the story and draws you into the "family". But I found myself
" rooting" for Virgil most of all to reach an understanding with what is expected of him within this "Family" !
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND, NOT ONLY THIS BOOK BUT, THIS SERIES !
December 21, 2019
Virgil’s some what boss is missing.his job was to stem the illegal weapons .
Governor wants Virgil’s wife Sand to do something and she is intrigued. Secrets come out, and now the players are fighting for freedom. Some violence, along with humor. The narration by Daniel Dorsey was good.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
Governor wants Virgil’s wife Sand to do something and she is intrigued. Secrets come out, and now the players are fighting for freedom. Some violence, along with humor. The narration by Daniel Dorsey was good.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
June 22, 2020
Lots more Action.
Good book in the series but kept me wondering who was next to get injured or crushed or killed. Ends up it was a toss up and all once again ended well with just a few loose threads that would be the genesis for the next book in the series. Not so much Virgil but all the main characters get more time devoted to them. very satisfying.
Good book in the series but kept me wondering who was next to get injured or crushed or killed. Ends up it was a toss up and all once again ended well with just a few loose threads that would be the genesis for the next book in the series. Not so much Virgil but all the main characters get more time devoted to them. very satisfying.
October 17, 2020
Reviews
I'm going to review the Virgil Jones book series after I finish this entire collection. I have three more books to complete and after book 9 I'll do a summary review of the entire series.
I'll just say these are great stories and should read the if you like mystery and suspense.
I'm going to review the Virgil Jones book series after I finish this entire collection. I have three more books to complete and after book 9 I'll do a summary review of the entire series.
I'll just say these are great stories and should read the if you like mystery and suspense.
May 8, 2024
READING ONE OF THESE BOOKS IN THE VIRGIL JONES SERIES IS LIKE WATCHING A SPOOKY MOVIE. YOU PUT YOUR HANDS UP BUT YOU PEAK THRU YOUR FINGERS. IN THIS CASE YOUR ALMOST AFRAID TO KEEP READING FOR FEAR OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN. ONE LESSON VIRGIL LEARNED WAS WHATEVER YOU DO TRY TO AVOID THE AFTER, DO THE BEFORE RIGHT SO THAT THE AFTERS NOT SO BAD. I LOVE THIS SERIES. ;D
November 16, 2020
Another terrific addition to the series
This was an interesting, intense, and exciting story that you certainly won't want to miss.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and fantastic author.
This was an interesting, intense, and exciting story that you certainly won't want to miss.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and fantastic author.
May 27, 2021
Good Read
Loved it as I have all the previous works in this series. Defines the term, "Hard to put down", but keep a hanky ready. While chock full of suspended and action they will pull a year or two.
Loved it as I have all the previous works in this series. Defines the term, "Hard to put down", but keep a hanky ready. While chock full of suspended and action they will pull a year or two.
February 4, 2023
I enjoyed this book (as I did each one in this series that I've read). The main characters (all friends) all share the characteristics of heroes, and the friendships make for an exciting and compelling read. I rate this one 5 stars and plan to read the whole series.
December 13, 2023
A mother trade mark Scott story
Just another Scott must read it was I bit confusing near the the end, but as usual it did have that Scott ending, but getting there was not usual, which made it , and of course the levity which always is a Scott trade mark🤗
Just another Scott must read it was I bit confusing near the the end, but as usual it did have that Scott ending, but getting there was not usual, which made it , and of course the levity which always is a Scott trade mark🤗
January 17, 2024
Finding answers
When both the MCU director and the governor disappear at different times and different places, no one realizes they're connected until after one is dead and motives are unknown.
When both the MCU director and the governor disappear at different times and different places, no one realizes they're connected until after one is dead and motives are unknown.
April 13, 2019
All 6 of the books In this series were good reads. I f
September 27, 2019
Fast and furious
There was more fighting and not as much story line as in the previous books. Although I look forward to reading the next one in this series.
There was more fighting and not as much story line as in the previous books. Although I look forward to reading the next one in this series.
January 22, 2020
Have read all 8 of the books in this series. Wonderful characters good stories, I guess the only thing I don't like is the Mason aspect of the books, other than that, keep them coming.
March 25, 2020
A good story
A convoluted plot that keeps you guessing, good characters, but a little too much time coming together and a bit too much melodrama
A convoluted plot that keeps you guessing, good characters, but a little too much time coming together and a bit too much melodrama
May 1, 2020
Great Read
Virgil and Sandy and the gang are addictive. I am enjoying this series. I would strongly recommend this series to series lovers.
Virgil and Sandy and the gang are addictive. I am enjoying this series. I would strongly recommend this series to series lovers.
May 8, 2021
Very, very enjoyable read. Excellent storyline. Excellent character development.
June 5, 2021
Great police thriller
Love all the Virgil books. Lots of action. Most of all I love to follow the every day lives of the main characters. Can't wait to read the next book
Love all the Virgil books. Lots of action. Most of all I love to follow the every day lives of the main characters. Can't wait to read the next book
July 2, 2022
So exciting!
State of Freedom is definitely a page turner ! The a tion just never stops. Highly recommend this fantastic book.
State of Freedom is definitely a page turner ! The a tion just never stops. Highly recommend this fantastic book.
November 15, 2024
A thriller that keeps thrilling from start to finish!
February 28, 2025
Virgil Jones series!!!
Love this series!💕 Mr. Scott works magic with words and situations so there is action, tragedy and humor! I just want to take Jonas home with me! 😁
Love this series!💕 Mr. Scott works magic with words and situations so there is action, tragedy and humor! I just want to take Jonas home with me! 😁
September 5, 2025
Outstanding
The "Before" and "After" situation was a little difficult to follow at times but all was revealed, eventually. Still got me emotional, right at the very end.
The "Before" and "After" situation was a little difficult to follow at times but all was revealed, eventually. Still got me emotional, right at the very end.
December 21, 2019
Virgil’s some what boss is missing.his job was to stem the illegal weapons .
Governor wants Virgil’s wife Sand to do something and she is intrigued. Secrets come out, and now the players are fighting for freedom. Some violence, along with humor. The narration by Daniel Dorsey was good.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
Governor wants Virgil’s wife Sand to do something and she is intrigued. Secrets come out, and now the players are fighting for freedom. Some violence, along with humor. The narration by Daniel Dorsey was good.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
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