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Jack Davis Mystery
Series · 3 books · 1796-2010

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#1

Shake Down

1796

If you like the knockout suspense of Michael Connelly and the gritty "who done its" by Linda Fairstein, you'll love award-winning, bestselling author Joel Goldman's Shakedown ! “Goldman tells a story at a breakneck pace..." Kansas City Star “A killer identified via a fleeting facial expression and behavioral clues turns a middle-aged FBI agent dealing with a disruptive disability into an unexpected hero in Goldman's latest terrific thriller." Publisher's Weekly When FBI Agent Jack Davis investigates a mass murder, a leak of crucial information and his imploding personal life throw him into the ultimate danger zone - where truth lies at the heart of betrayal. Need a thrill pill? Take Shakedown and stay up all night! “ Shakedown is a really fine novel. Joel Goldman has got it locked and loaded and full of the blood of character and the gritty details that make up the truth. Page for page, I loved it." Michael Connelly, NYT Bestselling Author of the Harry Bosch series. “ Shakedown is a chillingly realistic crime novel - it's fast-paced, smartly plotted, and a gripping read to the very last page. Joel Goldman explores - with an insider's eye - a dark tale of murder and betrayal." Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author
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#2

The Dead Man

2009

If you like John Grisham's twists and turns and James Patterson's page-turning thrills, you'll love Joel Goldman's The Dead Man, the second book in the Jack Davis Thriller series! "A masterful blend of rock-solid detective work and escalating dread. The Dead Man is both a top-notch thriller and a heart-rendering story of loss, courage and second chances. I loved it." Robert Crais, NYT Bestselling Author "The Dead Man is one of those rare novels you will be tempted to read twice: the first time to enjoy and the second time to appreciate how Goldman put the pieces together. The hours spent on both will be more than worth it." Joe Hartlaub, Bookreporter.com When people in a study of the human brain start to die exactly as they have dreamed they would die, Jack Davis crosses paths with a serial killer, taking him onto both sides of the law and into the path of a murderer's terrifying rage. Think John Grisham meets James Patterson and you've got Joel Goldman in The Dead Man! "Goldman's realistic setting, fast-paced dialogue and chilling plotting will have you wanting to read more in this gritty suspense series." Cindy Bauer, bookpleasures.com "The Dead Man has all the plots and twists one may expect from a Grisham novel and the pace of a James Patterson crime story." Carolyn LeComte, Curledup.com It doesn't get any better than that, so grab The Dead Man and don't let go! And use your other hand to grab Shakedown, the first book in the Jack Davis Thriller series. When FBI Agent Jack Davis investigates a mass murder, a leak of crucial information and his imploding personal life throw him into the ultimate danger zone - where truth lies at the heart of betrayal Don't miss the Lou Mason Thriller series by Joel Goldman featuring trial lawyer Lou Mason. When a troubled young woman turns herself in for murder, Lou Mason takes the case - yet something about her story doesn't add up. To catch a killer, Lou dives into a sordid world of money, drugs and a devastating black market where the price for the truth is paid in blood. A riveting, page-turning romp in the tradition of James Patterson! Ryan Kowalczyk denied slaughtering a young couple even after his best friend turned against him, sending him to death row. In Deadlocked, Lou Mason is hired to prove Ryan's innocence and killer does whatever it takes to stop him. The deeper Mason probes, the greater the danger - until the past and present collide in an explosion of deceit, corruption and murder.
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#3

No Way Out

2010

If you like Lee Child's non-stop action and Harlan Coben's stomach twisting suspense, you'll love No Way Out, the third book in the Jack Davis Thriller series by award-winning and bestselling author Joel Goldman! ”Sleek and sassy, No Way Out is a page-turner that keeps going full speed until the very end." Faye Kellerman, New York Times Bestselling author. Meeting ex-FBI agent Jack Davis in the middle of a shootout is the best thing that could have happened to Roni Chase. As Jack follows Roni into a lethal web of deceit, years in the making, the only thing that can save them - time - is running out. “Goldman spins his latest yarn into a clever, complex tangle of chain reactions between six families of characters whose lives are intertwined by blood, greed, lust, desperation and even love." 435 South Magazine Think James Patterson meets Michael Connelly and you've got Joel Goldman in No Way Out ! Jump on No Way Out and hang on for a rockin' ride!

Author

Joel Goldman
Joel Goldman
Author · 15 books

Joel Goldman is the Edgar and Shamus nominated author of four thriller series.His first series features Lou Mason, a trial lawyer willing to dive into the dark water to save his clients. Joel's second series introduces former FBI Special Agent Jack Davis who has a movement disorder that makes him shake when he should shoot.Joel has a unique perspective on Jack's condition since he lives with the same disorder. Alex Stone headlines Joel's third series. She's a public defender who applies her own code of justice when the system gets it wrong. Joel's fourth series goes international with Cassie Ireland and Jake Carter. She's a modern day Robin Hood and he's a professional poker player. They join forces to bring down the rich and powerful. Joel lives with his wife and two dogs in Leawood, KS, a suburb of Kansas City, MO. Series: * Lou Mason Mystery * Jack Davis Mystery * Alex Stone Mystery

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