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Detective Jesse McCord
Series · 10 books · 2019-2021

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#1

Sniper's Nest

2019

The ambush is in place, he takes aim, and shots ring out. Chicago is officially on notice, and a siege is underway on the city’s men and women in blue. Assigned to the task force investigating the shootings, Jesse McCord and twenty of Chicago’s top-notch detectives work day and night to track down the sniper whose agenda is apparent—to kill as many police officers as possible. Getting in front of the crazed assailant is the only way to stop him, but without a name, a face, or a witness to the shootings, the police department is chasing a ghost. As a profile evolves, Jesse is struck by the realization that he and the sniper have much more in common than anyone could have known. It’s the epiphany he needs to stop the shooter, and a dangerous game of cat and mouse begins. Taking on the killer face-to-face, and single-handedly, is the only way Jesse can protect his colleagues and end the siege on his beloved Chicago—the city he calls home and always will.
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#2

At Large

2019

John Vance is a hardened criminal of the worst variety. He runs a drug cartel and orders hits from behind prison walls as part of his daily routine. Narcotics Detective Jesse McCord had looked for Vance for years, and Jesse finally landed the break he needed to apprehend him and all the big players, but in the takedown, Vance’s brother Jake was killed. Another year passed before Jesse was finally able to put cuffs around the wrists of the head honcho himself—John Vance. And Vance hasn’t forgotten what Jesse did to him and his family. Now, John has pulled off a daring escape and is at large, and what Jesse believes is an unrelated murder leads him closer to the man he is hunting. Jesse vows to put John Vance back behind bars, but John has a plan of his own. Now the question is, who’s hunting whom?
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#3

Deadly Pursuit

2019

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter! A sadistic scene unlike any that Homicide Detective Jesse McCord has ever witnessed unfolds on a park bench in front of him. Jesse knows this isn’t just another Chicago murder. Rage-filled killers are sending a disturbing message, and when a second and third body are discovered with the same vicious signature, police realize the victims aren’t random. Instead, each man is carefully chosen for a reason known only to the murderers. It doesn’t take long for the killers to raise the ante and add a cop to their list—and one in particular is on their radar. Once their plan is in motion, Jesse McCord is chosen, and they intend for him to be the next person to die. Editorial Review “C. M. Sutter is known for writing nail-biters that keep readers up all night, and Sutter’s new Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller is one of the most riveting yet. While homicides are nothing new in Chicago, Jesse’s latest investigation involves killers with a penchant for the macabre. While Jesse and the Chicago PD try to stop the murders, he also focuses on his personal life by joining a dating website, and the personal and the professional overlap with some thoroughly unexpected consequences.”Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below. #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For
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#4

To Die For

2019

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter. A rash of pharmaceutical burglaries throughout Chicago isn’t on Detective Jesse McCord’s radar until murder is thrown into the mix. Now he and his homicide team must put a stop to the carnage. With an ace up their sleeves, the burglars threaten the lives of pharmacists’ family members if access codes to the pharmacy doors aren’t provided. If the pharmacists resist or contact the police, their loved ones will die. Tracking down the thieves proves difficult for McCord since pharmacists are remaining silent out of fear for their families’ lives. But when Jesse’s girlfriend is kidnapped and video surveillance shows her emptying shelves of drugs worth a fortune on the street, the stakes escalate. The burglars want a trade—her for something only Jesse has. Could it be his life? The countdown starts, and the chess game begins. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below. #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For
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#5

Booked For Murder

2020

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter. The Chicago homicide unit arrives at the scene of a drive-by shooting, but when Detective Jesse McCord realizes the victim is the mother of one of his closest friends, the case becomes more than personal. Charlotte Sanders doesn’t have enemies, but neither do the other victims whose lives are taken that week, and the number of murders is escalating quickly. Are random murders in the Windy City on the rise, or are these gruesome acts being committed by one perpetrator with an agenda for taking out specific people? With no connection between the victims, the police department is at a loss on finding the killer, and when one face keeps popping up in the investigation, Jesse needs to find out why. He wonders if he or someone on his team is about to be targeted next—and time isn’t on their side. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below. #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For #5 Booked for Murder Editorial Review “Investigating a murder is never easy for Homicide Detective Jesse McCord of the Chicago PD, but it gets even tougher when the victim is Charlotte, the mother of one of his closest friends, who is killed in a drive-by shooting. Other murder victims appear to have a slim thread of a connection to Charlotte, but Jesse and his team are stumped as they investigate the growing number of dead bodies. This fast-paced tale is packed with emotion and a terrific addition to C. M. Sutter’s latest police thriller series.” Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing
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#6

End of the Line

2020

He chooses his prey as they ride the subway to their final destination, and when they do, he exits into the night. The women of Chicago have no idea that a knife-wielding killer is following them until it’s too late. They’re caught off guard, and his razor-sharp tactical knife cuts through them like butter. It’s up to Detective Jesse McCord and the homicide unit to track down the killer and bring him to justice, but the only image of his face is on a home’s doorbell camera that’s gone missing, along with the nineteen-year-old sister of the murder victim who lived there. The killer taunts Jesse’s partner, Frank Mills, and starts a race against time. The police need to find the missing girl before she’s the killer’s next victim—and he’s becoming restless.
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#7

Deadly Deception

2020

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter. The middle-of-the-night phone call is becoming a regular occurrence for Chicago homicide detective Jesse McCord. These calls rarely result in good endings, and after his latest three a.m. call, Jesse’s officially on the clock as he and his team begin a fast-paced hunt for a vicious killer. Only one witness—a thirteen-year-old girl—has lived to give a description of the perpetrator, and that’s only from a split-second glimpse of the man. Even after he is on police radar, the killer finds a way to stay one step ahead of the detectives while leaving a slew of dead bodies in his wake. A multistate chase brings the help that Jesse desperately needs, and once captured, the killer reveals the jaw-dropping explanation for his murderous rampage. An act of jealousy and deception has set the wheels in motion, and the results are devastating, with seven innocent people needlessly killed. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below. #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For #5 Booked for Murder #6 End of the Line #7 Deadly Deception #8 Hard to Kill #9 Final Shot #10 Identity Crisis Editorial Review “Homicide Detective Jesse McCord has the grim task of interviewing a thirteen-year-old girl whose entire family has just been gunned down in their home, and he and his team in Chicago vow to find the killer and uncover the reason for the hits. The senseless killings keep piling up, and the killer eventually crosses state lines, giving the team just the break they’ve been looking for. C. M. Sutter’s latest release in the Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller Series is a gripping read with an immensely satisfying conclusion.” Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing
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#8

Hard to Kill

2020

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter Detective Jesse McCord looks forward to a week of vacation. He can’t wait to go camping with Hanna and Bandit away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago. The more remote the location, the better, in Jesse’s opinion. He’s excited about teaching Hanna how to fish, and he’s sure they’ll spend their week canoeing, hiking, and enjoying campfires under the stars. News hits the precinct that a longtime nemesis of Jesse has been released from prison due to overcrowding, but because Jesse will be hundreds of miles from Chicago, he sets those concerns aside. Without a care in the world, Jesse leaves his job and service weapon behind as he, Hanna, and Bandit set out on the adventure of a lifetime. After they arrive at their destination, an unsettling course of events puts Jesse and Hanna on high alert. A vicious predator lurks in the shadows, watches their every move, and is ready to strike. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For #5 Booked for Murder #6 End of the Line #7 Deadly Deception #8 Hard to Kill #9 Final Shot #10 Identity Crisis Editorial Review “Chicago Homicide Detective Jesse McCord is planning to enjoy some long-overdue vacation time when he gets word that an old nemesis is out on early release. Headed to a state park with his girlfriend, Hanna, Jesse sets aside thoughts of the criminal, but when they set up at the campsite, things start disappearing—a sleeping bag, food, and even Jesse himself. A desperate Hanna reaches out to Jesse’s colleagues, and the search is on for Jesse and the criminal suspected of kidnapping him in this taut, suspenseful tale that’s sure to captivate fans of the series.” Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing
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#9

Final Shot

2020

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter The murder of Dwayne Lincoln sends Detective Jesse McCord on a nonstop pursuit of an unknown assailant who claims to be the city’s judge, jury, and executioner. Cryptic notes discovered after each murder lead law enforcement to believe the killer is trying to rid the city of sinners with intolerable vices. Strange behavior from Tammy Lincoln, Dwayne’s wife, puts Jesse on high alert. Her actions speak volumes, and her lack of concern for her husband’s death causes Jesse to question her innocence. But as more murders are committed—each with an execution-style bullet to the forehead—Jesse wonders if Tammy is involved at all. She doesn’t own a gun and isn’t acquainted with any of the other victims. Days into the investigation and with bodies piling up, Jesse is blindsided by an unsuspecting character who turns the investigation on its tail. Jesse sets out on a high-speed chase through Chicago, where he has to stop the carnage before he ends up being the next victim. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For #5 Booked for Murder #6 End of the Line #7 Deadly Deception #8 Hard to Kill #9 Final Shot #10 Identity Crisis Editorial Review “In Chicago, an abusive husband is the victim of an execution-style shooting, and few tears are shed. But when some apparently unrelated victims also die with a bullet to the head, Homicide Detective Jesse McCord and his team have to find the culprit. With an investigation that takes readers from Gold Coast mansions to the local women’s shelter, C. M. Sutter’s latest tale will keep readers guessing about the killer’s identity until the bitter end.” Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing
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#10

Identity Crisis

2021

Fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly will love C.M. Sutter Homicide Detective Jesse McCord is used to being called to disturbing scenes, and that Monday morning is no different. Two working girls—often considered easy prey—are discovered stabbed to death in a seedy motel. A sketchy character watches from the sidelines but makes a run for it when Jesse notices his nervous behavior. Days go by without another sighting of him, yet Jesse’s gut tells him that the man is somehow involved in the murders. As people begin to disappear, including the fiancée of one of their own detectives, Jesse is even more determined to find the motel runner. Chicago’s seasoned homicide team is put on heightened alert when horrific evidence is discovered, but it’ll take pure luck to track down the killer. That luck comes in the form of a chance phone call, and a dangerous door-to-door manhunt ensues. It may be the only way to stop the deranged predator before he strikes again. The Detective Jesse McCord Police Thriller books are listed in chronological order below #1 Sniper's Nest #2 At Large #3 Deadly Pursuit #4 To Die For #5 Booked for Murder #6 End of the Line #7 Deadly Deception #8 Hard to Kill #9 Final Shot #10 Identity Crisis Editorial Review “A young punk runs from the scene where the bodies of two prostitutes have been discovered, and Homicide Detective Jesse McCord and his team have just lost their one and only suspect in the murders. With few good leads, the team gets a kick in the pants when the killer’s increasingly macabre crimes affect their own bullpen. This intense, fast-paced read is a gripping conclusion to the Jesse McCord Police Thriller Series.” Angela M., Line Editor, Red Adept Editing

Author

C.M. Sutter
C.M. Sutter
Author · 41 books

C.M. Sutter was born in San Jose, California and split time between the sunny California coast and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior in high school, she chose Wisconsin as her permanent address. After many years in the Badger State, she decided on a warmer year-round climate to call home and moved south. Years of progression took her from working in large companies, to twelve years as a massage therapist, and finally, owning a corporation. She has been self-employed for over twenty years. Ms. Sutter has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.

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