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Detective Virgil Jones #8
State of Humanity
Detective Virgil Jones thought he understood the Genesis of his past, but Humanity itself is about to show him he only had part of the story.
Six wealthy couples are taken from their homes, then robbed of everything they own. The problem for the Major Crimes Unit is this: They have no evidence, no clues, and no idea if the victims are dead or alive. As Virgil Jones and the rest of the MCU investigates, the pressure mounts to find out who is committing the crimes, and more importantly, the location of the victims...
Huma Moon--Virgil and Sandy's live-in nanny has a secret--and she's kept it to herself for decades. Even her best friend and lover, Delroy Rouche doesn't know. But Delroy has a secret of his own, one that he's shared only with Virgil. And when Virgil sends Delroy and Huma to Jamaica to give them time to sort out their lives, he unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will either help them, or kill them...
The Pope twins are back with a problem of their own. Their neighbor in the hills of Hanover Parish in Jamaica isn't the type of person anyone would want living nearby. Roje Brenner owns one of the largest construction businesses on the island, one he uses to launder the profits from his international drug operation. And when Nichole and Nicky Pope discover Delroy's connection to Brenner, they have to make a choice, one that could cost them everything...
The past and present merge once again in the eighth installment of the critically acclaimed bestselling Virgil Jones Mystery-Thriller Series.
You felt the Anger
You experienced the Betrayal
You took Control
You faced the Deception
You accepted the Exile
You fought for Freedom
You understood the Genesis
Now...it's time to hold on to Humanity!
Six wealthy couples are taken from their homes, then robbed of everything they own. The problem for the Major Crimes Unit is this: They have no evidence, no clues, and no idea if the victims are dead or alive. As Virgil Jones and the rest of the MCU investigates, the pressure mounts to find out who is committing the crimes, and more importantly, the location of the victims...
Huma Moon--Virgil and Sandy's live-in nanny has a secret--and she's kept it to herself for decades. Even her best friend and lover, Delroy Rouche doesn't know. But Delroy has a secret of his own, one that he's shared only with Virgil. And when Virgil sends Delroy and Huma to Jamaica to give them time to sort out their lives, he unknowingly sets off a chain of events that will either help them, or kill them...
The Pope twins are back with a problem of their own. Their neighbor in the hills of Hanover Parish in Jamaica isn't the type of person anyone would want living nearby. Roje Brenner owns one of the largest construction businesses on the island, one he uses to launder the profits from his international drug operation. And when Nichole and Nicky Pope discover Delroy's connection to Brenner, they have to make a choice, one that could cost them everything...
The past and present merge once again in the eighth installment of the critically acclaimed bestselling Virgil Jones Mystery-Thriller Series.
You felt the Anger
You experienced the Betrayal
You took Control
You faced the Deception
You accepted the Exile
You fought for Freedom
You understood the Genesis
Now...it's time to hold on to Humanity!
- GenresMystery
426 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2019
532 people are currently reading
75 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 6, 2021
This series just keeps getting better and better.
Now my wife has fallen in love with Virgil, Sandy, Murt, Becky, the Pope twins, Delroy and Huma, and all the rest of the gang.
I'm going to be reading to her for quite some time, I guess.
(Yes, of course she can read. But she just likes being read to.)
Now my wife has fallen in love with Virgil, Sandy, Murt, Becky, the Pope twins, Delroy and Huma, and all the rest of the gang.
I'm going to be reading to her for quite some time, I guess.
(Yes, of course she can read. But she just likes being read to.)
March 3, 2020
Scott delivers again!
Just when I think he has done it all Scott comes up with a new scenario for Virgil and the gang. Always a good read. Always a good mystery. You don’t have to start with the first book to love these characters. Scott’s recaps of relationships and previous events are woven in seamlessly and not like most authors who cut and paste the same paragraphs into future books. I love how it all wraps back to book 1 and weaves in characters from book 2 throughout the series! He’s on my super short list of always buy authors!
Just when I think he has done it all Scott comes up with a new scenario for Virgil and the gang. Always a good read. Always a good mystery. You don’t have to start with the first book to love these characters. Scott’s recaps of relationships and previous events are woven in seamlessly and not like most authors who cut and paste the same paragraphs into future books. I love how it all wraps back to book 1 and weaves in characters from book 2 throughout the series! He’s on my super short list of always buy authors!
November 17, 2020
And they just keep getting better.....
This series has been an unexpected but absolute delight to read. I don't think that I have laughed so much reading a mystery/thriller series, ever! The characters are awesome, the humor and banter absolutely hilarious, and don't forget about the crazy antics they all get up to together. There are circumstances and situations that are heartbreaking and tragic, but in the end the MCU always gets the job done. (Sometimes in less conventional ways of course! Lol!)
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This series has been an unexpected but absolute delight to read. I don't think that I have laughed so much reading a mystery/thriller series, ever! The characters are awesome, the humor and banter absolutely hilarious, and don't forget about the crazy antics they all get up to together. There are circumstances and situations that are heartbreaking and tragic, but in the end the MCU always gets the job done. (Sometimes in less conventional ways of course! Lol!)
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
August 5, 2023
They just keep getting better !!
Great Action, Great Story, Great Suspense & Great Family !!
Thomas Scott just keeps churning out the stories that hold you yet let you "play around" with the plot in your mind trying to figure "what happens next"! He currently has enough " family " that I wouldn't be surprised to see a "spin off" soon!
Regardless, this was a Compelling Read and I Strongly Recommend it !!
And I'm off to find the next book !!
Great Action, Great Story, Great Suspense & Great Family !!
Thomas Scott just keeps churning out the stories that hold you yet let you "play around" with the plot in your mind trying to figure "what happens next"! He currently has enough " family " that I wouldn't be surprised to see a "spin off" soon!
Regardless, this was a Compelling Read and I Strongly Recommend it !!
And I'm off to find the next book !!
June 22, 2024
ANOTHER EXCITING BOOK IN THIS SERIES, I'VE READ 8 AND CAN'T WAIT TO READ THE REST OF THEM. THERE ARE 20 OF THEM SO FAR, I'VE GOT THEM ALL. I TRY TO READ THEM SLOWLY BUT THEY GET SO EXCITING I HAVE TO FORCE MYSELF TO SLOW DOWN. I LOVE THE CHARACTERS & STORYLINES. HE MAKES ME FEEL AS IF I REALLY KNOW ALL THESE PEOPLE. THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL READ. ;D
March 24, 2020
Virgil et al go at it again!
Read this book in shutdown, kept me coming back...”just one more page”! One little problem the author might think about...I often had to re-read a paragraph or two to figure out who was speaking.
Confusing at times! Other than that great story line!
Read this book in shutdown, kept me coming back...”just one more page”! One little problem the author might think about...I often had to re-read a paragraph or two to figure out who was speaking.
Confusing at times! Other than that great story line!
March 28, 2020
Mr. Scott is terrific!!!
Book #9 can't come soon enough!! I hope you are finishing books 1-8. This series is hot no matter what you know about a great series. The path each character takes done with drama, exciting steps that on!y a gifted writer can do. Enjoy!!
Book #9 can't come soon enough!! I hope you are finishing books 1-8. This series is hot no matter what you know about a great series. The path each character takes done with drama, exciting steps that on!y a gifted writer can do. Enjoy!!
May 2, 2020
Must Read SERIES
I throughly enjoyed this series. I am anxious to read the 9th book. I am truly sad this series is almost over. Ive cried, laughed, and was not able to stop reading this series.
I throughly enjoyed this series. I am anxious to read the 9th book. I am truly sad this series is almost over. Ive cried, laughed, and was not able to stop reading this series.
August 20, 2020
More action, more background. mayhem
So more of the backstory comes out to explain why events are related and why the plot continues. More action in this story and interesting if more evil characters get their comeuppance. Really enjoyed this book
So more of the backstory comes out to explain why events are related and why the plot continues. More action in this story and interesting if more evil characters get their comeuppance. Really enjoyed this book
April 22, 2021
Excellent storyline.
Really enjoyed reading this book. Found it hard to put down at times. The characters draw you in so that you feel you are part of the story. I highly recommend this book.
Really enjoyed reading this book. Found it hard to put down at times. The characters draw you in so that you feel you are part of the story. I highly recommend this book.
June 6, 2021
Great police thriller
As always love the Vote series. Lots of action and shape.Love to follow along and see at is happening in the main characters lives. Can't wait to read the next book.
As always love the Vote series. Lots of action and shape.Love to follow along and see at is happening in the main characters lives. Can't wait to read the next book.
February 11, 2022
many twists in this one
Exciting mystery and the worst guy finds justice in his own personal hell, sad that Gary couldn't have just been in a serious coma and he came to during the epilogue
Exciting mystery and the worst guy finds justice in his own personal hell, sad that Gary couldn't have just been in a serious coma and he came to during the epilogue
March 3, 2022
Another great read
Scott doesn't disappoint. His imagination knows no bounds. His characters are interesting and the humor lightens the otherwise disturbing crimes the author comes up with. I love this series. On to the next adventure...
Scott doesn't disappoint. His imagination knows no bounds. His characters are interesting and the humor lightens the otherwise disturbing crimes the author comes up with. I love this series. On to the next adventure...
January 21, 2025
Super Good!
After looking over State of Wrath, I decided to start the series with No.1.. I'm now starting No.9. I've stopped reading everything else because they're so good and look forward to reading all the rest until I get to No.23 , State of Wrath, my starter.
After looking over State of Wrath, I decided to start the series with No.1.. I'm now starting No.9. I've stopped reading everything else because they're so good and look forward to reading all the rest until I get to No.23 , State of Wrath, my starter.
March 20, 2020
A super story with a lot of action
A great story with crazy action all over the place, with action galore and some time spent on love and affection for severe people
A great story with crazy action all over the place, with action galore and some time spent on love and affection for severe people
October 4, 2020
Another very good Virgil Jones Mystery. Great character development.
February 13, 2021
Good read
I was drawn to the story in the first chapter. Thought the book was well written and it kept me wondering what was going to happen next.
I was drawn to the story in the first chapter. Thought the book was well written and it kept me wondering what was going to happen next.
February 21, 2021
Engaging
Intense with humor and some spirits. Virgil and his crew follow cases that are intertwined. The bad guys are crude and twisted.
Intense with humor and some spirits. Virgil and his crew follow cases that are intertwined. The bad guys are crude and twisted.
May 16, 2021
Looking forward to the next book in the series. Well done.
September 7, 2023
Never a Dull Moment
I have read the entire series up to this point and have enjoyed them. I plan to read all of them.
I have read the entire series up to this point and have enjoyed them. I plan to read all of them.
February 1, 2024
All hands on deck. Inner secrets revealed, suspects chased all over the map, bad guys in Indiana and Jamaica. MCU spread thin. Another great action-packed mystery from Thomas Scott!
October 8, 2024
Fast-paced (maybe too many characters). I rate it 4.5 stars.
February 18, 2020
Excellent series, can't put them down when I start a new book. Can't wait for the next one.
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