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Detective Virgil Jones #10
State of Justice
The note was direct and to the point, scrawled in her own hand...a frantic, hurried, and hectic message that left Virgil Jones and his brother, Murton Wheeler, wondering if they'd just lost another of their own.
I’m not doing this to you. I’m doing it for you. Please forgive me.
Murton Wheeler's girlfriend, Becky Taylor, is fighting the demons of her past, and when she goes missing in the middle of the night, Virgil and Murton begin a fast and furious search. Her car is in the drive. Her purse, wallet, and phone are on the kitchen counter. There is no sign of a struggle. In fact, there was no struggle at all because when Virgil and Murton check the property's security cameras, they witness Becky walk out onto the road where she is placed in a windowless panel van by two masked men. Who were they, and more importantly, why didn't Becky resist or put up any kind of fight? And the note? What meaning does it hold? Did Becky leave of her own free will, or are there other forces at play, causing her to cooperate in something unknown to Virgil and Murton?
As their investigation unfolds, the clues are few and mysterious. And just when they begin to make any sort of progress, Virgil's boss, Cora LaRue, calls and orders Virgil and the entire Major Crimes Unit down to Clay County, where the sheriff needs their help with a murder investigation in the small town of Harmony. But with Becky still missing, Virgil doesn't want to leave Murton behind to continue the search alone and unaided.
Once again caught between the duties of his job, and the loyalty to his family, Virgil finds himself juggling two seemingly unrelated events...Becky's disappearance, and the murder in Clay County. And he's about to discover the choices he makes will determine not only Becky and Murton's fate, but his own as well.
I’m not doing this to you. I’m doing it for you. Please forgive me.
Murton Wheeler's girlfriend, Becky Taylor, is fighting the demons of her past, and when she goes missing in the middle of the night, Virgil and Murton begin a fast and furious search. Her car is in the drive. Her purse, wallet, and phone are on the kitchen counter. There is no sign of a struggle. In fact, there was no struggle at all because when Virgil and Murton check the property's security cameras, they witness Becky walk out onto the road where she is placed in a windowless panel van by two masked men. Who were they, and more importantly, why didn't Becky resist or put up any kind of fight? And the note? What meaning does it hold? Did Becky leave of her own free will, or are there other forces at play, causing her to cooperate in something unknown to Virgil and Murton?
As their investigation unfolds, the clues are few and mysterious. And just when they begin to make any sort of progress, Virgil's boss, Cora LaRue, calls and orders Virgil and the entire Major Crimes Unit down to Clay County, where the sheriff needs their help with a murder investigation in the small town of Harmony. But with Becky still missing, Virgil doesn't want to leave Murton behind to continue the search alone and unaided.
Once again caught between the duties of his job, and the loyalty to his family, Virgil finds himself juggling two seemingly unrelated events...Becky's disappearance, and the murder in Clay County. And he's about to discover the choices he makes will determine not only Becky and Murton's fate, but his own as well.
414 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2020
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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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November 18, 2020
A fantastic story
This has been an interesting, exciting, and intriguing series, and this story was no exception. It has terrific characters, lots of hilarious banter, crazy antics, mystery, suspense, violence, tragedies, heartbreaking situations, but most of all, it has an unconventional family that will do whatever it takes to protect those that they love. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series, and can't wait for the next book.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
This has been an interesting, exciting, and intriguing series, and this story was no exception. It has terrific characters, lots of hilarious banter, crazy antics, mystery, suspense, violence, tragedies, heartbreaking situations, but most of all, it has an unconventional family that will do whatever it takes to protect those that they love. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series, and can't wait for the next book.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
November 7, 2024
Cannot Put Down
I cannot put each book down! The mystery, suspense, and action are so well laid out! 2-3 different plots all tied together come to a satisfying end. Recently traveled to Sicily and read 3 books during my 2 weeks there. Thomas Scott makes certain you will be on a rollercoaster of a ride. Well written and enjoyed thoroughly. Reading his books is like watching a movie, as you can picture every character and scene. Ready for Book 11! Enjoy as much as me!
I cannot put each book down! The mystery, suspense, and action are so well laid out! 2-3 different plots all tied together come to a satisfying end. Recently traveled to Sicily and read 3 books during my 2 weeks there. Thomas Scott makes certain you will be on a rollercoaster of a ride. Well written and enjoyed thoroughly. Reading his books is like watching a movie, as you can picture every character and scene. Ready for Book 11! Enjoy as much as me!
October 26, 2020
Another winner
This series is one of if not the best I have read. Virgil and the gang are such an awesome family and sneaky fun. I recommend this series to anyone to loves so many twist and turns. Oh btw I thought Becky really had been kidnapped. What a surprise. Loved it. Now I have to wait for the next book!!!
This series is one of if not the best I have read. Virgil and the gang are such an awesome family and sneaky fun. I recommend this series to anyone to loves so many twist and turns. Oh btw I thought Becky really had been kidnapped. What a surprise. Loved it. Now I have to wait for the next book!!!
April 25, 2021
Justice is served
Virgil and the MCU team are called into action when Becky disappears in the middle of the night. Where did she go? Was she kidnappex?They immediately start the search and to find her and discover that their old NEMESIS, Roje Brenner. What a trip of twists and turns with a familiar cast of characters! A read like no other.
Virgil and the MCU team are called into action when Becky disappears in the middle of the night. Where did she go? Was she kidnappex?They immediately start the search and to find her and discover that their old NEMESIS, Roje Brenner. What a trip of twists and turns with a familiar cast of characters! A read like no other.
December 6, 2024
Kitty
Another fantastic book. I am always amazed at how the team, and Virgil figure everything out. I’m an avid reader and have read many mysteries. Most I can figure out before I finish the book. Scott Thomas is very good writer and I’m at a loss when I get to the final chapter.
Thank for another great read.
Another fantastic book. I am always amazed at how the team, and Virgil figure everything out. I’m an avid reader and have read many mysteries. Most I can figure out before I finish the book. Scott Thomas is very good writer and I’m at a loss when I get to the final chapter.
Thank for another great read.
October 21, 2020
Virgil Jones and his posse
Loved this book in the series. I can’t wait until the next release. Maybe Ross and Sarah can delve in to a deeper relationship in the next book. Don’t kill off any of the characters, I love them all.
Loved this book in the series. I can’t wait until the next release. Maybe Ross and Sarah can delve in to a deeper relationship in the next book. Don’t kill off any of the characters, I love them all.
October 22, 2020
A Must Read!!!
Well developed story and characters. Lots of action, never a dull moment with these crew!!! Love and thoroughly enjoy the personal lives storyline as much as the main one!!! An absolute great series!!!! Please keep them coming!!!!
Well developed story and characters. Lots of action, never a dull moment with these crew!!! Love and thoroughly enjoy the personal lives storyline as much as the main one!!! An absolute great series!!!! Please keep them coming!!!!
December 3, 2020
Very enjoyable book. Each book in this series could be an episode in a TV series, with the characters continuing to develop as the series proceeds. It would be a far better series than most of them shown today.
December 11, 2020
This whole series is amazing! On one hand, it's very fast-moving and a lot seems to happen in a short period of time. Then, in the next book, months have passed. I do like the series or I wouldn't have binge-read all 10 books! See what you think!
June 13, 2021
Great novel
I really enjoy this series. The closeness of Virgil and his family as they work together to right the wrongs in the worlds. The non stop action makes the stories hard to put down.
I really enjoy this series. The closeness of Virgil and his family as they work together to right the wrongs in the worlds. The non stop action makes the stories hard to put down.
August 14, 2023
GREAT READY
I'm really enjoying this series of books. I want to compliment Thomas Scott on his writing ability and story lines.
I recommend this book ! Am now looking for the 11th one!!
I'm really enjoying this series of books. I want to compliment Thomas Scott on his writing ability and story lines.
I recommend this book ! Am now looking for the 11th one!!
February 3, 2025
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I just keep saying this every single time I finish a book. They keep me wanting more, Virgil Sandy Murton Becky Rosie Ross Sarah Delroy Huma Cora Mac Robert Cool Bell Twins Wu!!! It’s all so good I want more.
I just keep saying this every single time I finish a book. They keep me wanting more, Virgil Sandy Murton Becky Rosie Ross Sarah Delroy Huma Cora Mac Robert Cool Bell Twins Wu!!! It’s all so good I want more.
November 16, 2025
Great story
I found this a little disjointed in places as there was so much going on. Or perhaps it's just an age thing with me, I can't seem to handle too much excitement all at the same time. Whichever, it's yet another brilliant story.
I found this a little disjointed in places as there was so much going on. Or perhaps it's just an age thing with me, I can't seem to handle too much excitement all at the same time. Whichever, it's yet another brilliant story.
October 16, 2020
Thrilling
This series sucked me in from the beginning and I couldn't read the books fast enough. I can't wait for each new one to come out.
This series sucked me in from the beginning and I couldn't read the books fast enough. I can't wait for each new one to come out.
October 22, 2020
State of justice
Another fantastic read. I have read every single book and hate when it’s over. What a fun ride. Do yourself a favor and jump in!
Another fantastic read. I have read every single book and hate when it’s over. What a fun ride. Do yourself a favor and jump in!
December 12, 2020
Please keep these Virgil Jones books coming Mr. Scott! They are so good, easy to read but hard to put down.
December 31, 2020
I just love this series, the story lines and the characters. Can’t wait for the next one.
June 10, 2021
Absolutely great series. One of the best.
July 31, 2024
WONDERFUL I LOVED IT HAD ME SCARED BUT STILL LOVED IT. ;D
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