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RESURRECTION: THE DEADLY MISSION BY CHUCK MORGAN
Resurrection: The Deadly Mission by Chuck Morgan
In "Resurrection: The Deadly Mission," FBI Special Agent Sarah Carter is faced with a chilling challenge when a long-lost Nazi submarine resurfaces in the year 2024. With a dangerous cargo onboard and a mission given by Hitler himself, the revived crew is determined to unleash an atomic bomb on New York City. As the clock ticks, Sarah must use all her skills and determination to stop them before it's too late. But with the stakes higher than ever, will she be able to put an end to this deadly threat? Written by bestselling author Chuck Morgan, this historical thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this heart-pounding tale of resurrection and redemption. Pick up your copy of "Resurrection: The Deadly Mission" now and join Sarah in her race against time.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Time stood still for a moment in history, and the rest of the world continued to move. Suddenly, a storm appeared out of nowhere and stirred up what was hidden in the ocean's depths. If reading these lines piques your interest, you will enjoy Resurrection: The Deadly Mission by Chuck Morgan. Ebookfairs review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Resurrection: The Deadly Mission by Chuck Morgan blends historical fiction, science fiction, and thriller elements. Set in 2024, the novel reopens a chilling chapter from World War II when a Nazi submarine, U-887, lost decades ago in the depths of the Atlantic, is reawakened by a freak electrical storm. The sub carries a deadly secret: a prototype atomic bomb intended to wreak havoc on New York City. The Nazi crew, frozen in time and reanimated by the storm, become ghostly antagonists, still driven by their fanatical mission to alter the course of history. The historical backdrop, with detailed descriptions of Nazi weaponry and submarine technology, adds authenticity to the narrative. The author bridges the world of 1945 with the present by merging historical events with speculative imagination. The novel explores themes of ambition, ideology, and the long shadow of the past.
Chuck Morgan has penned a unique, fascinating story with sharp, believable dialogue that perfectly drives the plot forward. The pacing is impressive and immersive. Morgan alternates between tense action sequences, atmospheric descriptions, and rich backstories, adding sensory details that bring the story to life. The detailed account of the Nazi scientists’ efforts to create advanced weaponry lends plausibility to the speculative elements. The story explores broader philosophical themes, such as the dangers of unchecked ambition and the destructive power of ideology. Morgan raises questions about the responsibilities of scientists and the potential consequences of their creations. Resurrection is a reminder of how the past continues to shape the present and future and how the choices of individuals can ripple through time with unforeseen consequences. examining the “what if” element that reflects on the impact of history in today’s world. This is a literary masterpiece that would make an intriguing movie. Bravo to Mr. Morgan for writing a story examining the “what if” element that reflects on the impact of history in today’s world. Reviewed by Carol Thompson for Readers' Favorite.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Resurrection: The Deadly Mission by Chuck Morgan tells the story of a Nazi submarine that vanished eighty years ago. This submarine was equipped with an atomic bomb, with New York City as its intended target. During a violent electrical storm, the submarine was mysteriously reactivated, bringing its crew back to life. They remained committed to launching a devastating attack that could alter the course of history. FBI agent Sarah Carter discovers the reality behind the submarine, the perilous cargo it carries, and the concealed motives that link the past to the present. As Sarah investigates further, she uncovers the chilling legacy of a regime that aspires to rule the world. Time is running out, and Sarah must hurry to stop the weapon from being unleashed and safeguard the people of New York City.
Resurrection: The Deadly Mission was both complex and captivating. The story hooked me from the very first page and kept my interest throughout. Chuck Morgan seamlessly and fluidly interweaves the past and present. I found the submarine and its crew, brought back to life after eighty years, fascinating. Despite numerous obstacles, the crew was resolved to complete their mission. Each character had a unique role in the storyline that added to the overall success of the story. The plot was filled with historical details, and I appreciated learning about the history related to the submarine and its crew. The story was remarkable and convincingly portrayed. I allowed my imagination to flow, and everything that happened felt realistic. Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNWWKJTY
Crime Unknown, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
CRIME UNKNOWN, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL BY CHUCK MORGAN
Reviewed by Maureen Dangarembizi for Readers' Favorite
Crime Unknown is the exciting seventh installment in the Buck Taylor series by Chuck Morgan. Agent Buck Taylor goes into the sweet little town of Copper Creek expecting to bring to light the truth behind a college suicide. As he looks into Kevin Ducette, many things don’t add up. What Buck soon finds is a rotten core at the center of Copper Creek. Evidence has been tampered with and some aspects of the investigation were not even carried out. It seems everyone is convinced the student killed himself. Unconvinced and seeing more and more discrepancies the deeper he digs. Buck realizes that a potential murder is only the tip of the iceberg compared to what is really going on in the small Colorado town.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read Crime Unknown in one sitting. The plot is intense and the main character agent Buck Taylor is a hero like no other. This book has everything a thriller needs to be and more. I thought I knew the story at the beginning. Buck will solve a tricky murder case, I thought. But Chuck Morgan adds a twist to this story that expands it and makes it one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in this genre. I loved that the lead was such an awesome well-rounded fellow but that he also had a support team who were just as important to the story. I’ve never read other books in this series(something I’ll have to remedy soon) but there was no problem understanding the dynamic between the characters, thus it can be read as a standalone. Fans of Jack Reacher novels will enjoy this book. I simply can’t praise Chuck Morgan and his series more. It is worth every second spent reading it.
Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
Crime Unknown: A Buck Taylor Novel (Book 7) is a great crime novel that moves along quickly and with great excitement to know what is coming next. The story begins on a college campus in Colorado. When a student’s suspected murder is covered up as a suicide, Buck is called in to get the facts. He is soon knee-deep in an investigation that could change the mountain town of Copper Creek forever. The local police, politicians, and rich men own the town and have complete control, but what they are controlling is what Buck must find out. He brings in his team and they find themselves not only concerned about the dead student but learn there have been too many other missing people, a doctor up to no good, one man calling all the shots. As Buck and his team dig into the facts, what they find will amaze and horrify. This is a must-read for yourself so as not to ruin the details.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crime Unknown is much better than the usual crime novel. Buck Taylor is my new favorite crime hero. Chuck Morgan has created characters that are very real life and believable with a plot that is a sure-fire winner. This is the seventh Buck Taylor book, but it stood alone as I have never read the other books in this series (something I will most definitely fix). Crime Unknown does not fit into just the crime genre as it offers so much more. There is excitement, suspense, mystery, and surprising twists and turns throughout. I cannot urge you strongly enough not to pass up Crime Unknown. It is a five-plus star winner.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Like all of the Buck Taylor series this book is captivating. The plot is great, unreal yet completely believable. The villains are some of the series most evil and their fictional deeds are chilling.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I love this series. Buck Taylor and his comrades in arms are some of the most likable characters I’ve ever read.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XN16J87/
Crime Conspiracy, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
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Crime Conspiracy, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
Conspiracies, dermestid beetles, infrasound weapons, and a Cold War bunker.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor and his team are back in the 6th novel in the award-winning CRIME series.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FHD7HDK/
As the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's top agent, Buck Taylor is used to solving tough cases. But when he is tasked with solving two mysterious and high-profile crimes, he knows he's in for his biggest challenge yet. In one small town, recent college graduate Dee Highwater is celebrating her success with her Native American family when she disappears without a trace. In another town, Professor Dale Carmichael and four of his students are embarking on a research expedition in the remote Weminuche Wilderness Area to determine if “ghost” grizzlies still live in Colorado.
Buck and his partner, CBI Agent Ashley Baxter, are thrust into a dangerous conspiracy involving dermestid beetles, infrasound weapons, and a Cold War bunker. As they race against time to unravel the truth, Buck and Ashley soon realize that one of the crimes may be the perfect crime, while the other holds a dark secret that could change the course of history. With powerful emotions and heart-pounding suspense, this fast-paced investigative adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
Crime Conspiracy: A Buck Taylor Novel is a mystery novel written by Chuck Morgan. Dee Hightower had finally finished her coursework for her degree in psychology. While most of her coursework had been completed online, she had to sit for her final exams in person at Fort Lewis College in Durango. When she was finished with her last exam, she called her husband to tell him she was on her way home. Her husband, who had fallen asleep waiting for her, woke up at 1:00 A.M., hours after she should have been home. A search party was quickly organized, but Dee seemed to have vanished off the face of the earth. She had been missing for a week when Buck Taylor got a call from Kevin Jackson, his boss and the director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Ten women had disappeared in Colorado in the last four years, and the governor was involved in this one. When Buck got to the Sheriff’s Office in Montezuma County, Sheriff Reuben Garcia was waiting for him. If anyone could find Dee Hightower, Sheriff Garcia was sure Buck would be the one.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Chuck Morgan’s Crime Conspiracy is the sixth book in his Buck Taylor series, but the author gives enough background information throughout the story to allow it to be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Morgan’s plot is thought-provoking, giving readers much to consider as Buck investigates the disappearance of Dee Hightower. The secondary plot concerning the fate of Professor Carmichael’s “ghost grizzly” survey team in the Weminuche Wilderness Area is a bonus for readers, giving them an additional mystery to solve. Morgan’s characters are well-defined and authentic, and while this was my first Buck Taylor novel, I soon felt as though Buck was an old friend. Crime Conspiracy bristles with red herrings and pesky evidence rules that are true-to-life, and I had a grand time reading it. Crime Conspiracy is most highly recommended.
Reviewed by Steven Robson for Readers' Favorite
Crime Conspiracy: A Buck Taylor Novel is Book 6 of the series by Chuck Morgan, where we team up with Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Buck Taylor as he is tasked with solving two most intriguing and high-profile mysteries. Dee Highwater is a Native American woman with the world at her feet, having just completed her final graduation exam at Fort Lewis College, and now drives home to her loving family in a heady haze of excited emotion. In another part of Colorado, Professor Dale Carmichael is also embarking on a most anticipated trip into the Weminuche Wilderness Area, where he is taking four of his students on a research expedition to verify whether grizzlies still remain in the area. These two disparate journeys become triggers that lead Buck and his close associate, CBI Agent Ashley Baxter (Bax,) to inexplicable mysteries, terrifying revelations, and political machinations that will hold you spellbound in the grip of this fast paced investigative adventure until the last word is revealed.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I found Chuck Morgan’s Crime Conspiracy to be a wonderfully compelling read, containing a superbly crafted plot that finely balances the many facets of this complex and dramatic story. All of the characters were unique and engaging, and some were positioned nicely to build on the mystique within the story; Deputy Sheriff Scott Sage was one such player that carried this potential, which was established in a very subtle way. The thing that Crime Conspiracy does perhaps best of all is to reflect what true reality is, where there are no black or white answers; life more often than not comes in shades of gray, and this book is painted in all of the richness of that color. This is a book you can’t put down, which will entertain you on many levels, and at times make your skin crawl; the kind of book that remains in your thoughts long after you finish reading.
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A women story
I WROTE MY STORY ABOUT THE ABUSE I HAVE BEEN THOUGHT. I Dedicate My BOOK To Domestic Violence Survivor. This book means a lot to me.I want the women to know I feel you pain. Understan the fear in your heart.Just always remembe you not alone. We hear your cry and we know the tears. You dirse more then in life. I know lettin go is hard and scared.
New Release, Crime Unraveled, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
New Release…10/22/2024
Crime Unraveled, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor and his team are back in the 13th novel in the award-winning CRIME series.
Special release week ebook price…only $.99 (10/22/20 thru 1/27/24)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJMTF9K5/
HORRIBLE NATURAL DISASTER OR MAN-MADE CATASTROPHE?
The picturesque Glenwood Canyon in Colorado has been a source of awe and inspiration for tourists and locals alike. But now, it has become a scene of chaos and destruction. The highway through the canyon, known for its engineering marvel, has been obliterated by a massive landslide, causing the Colorado River to be blocked. As the disaster unfolds, one question lingers: was this a natural disaster or a man-made catastrophe?
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor is determined to find the answer. But when a geologist is found murdered, and another's wife meets a brutal death, Buck realizes that there may be more to this case than meets the eye. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies involving a wealthy local family with a rich history. And as the body count rises, it becomes clear that someone is willing to do anything to keep the truth hidden.
When Buck thinks he's getting closer to the truth, an ecoterrorist group claims responsibility for the landslide, throwing the case in a new direction. With the harsh Colorado winter fast approaching, Buck and his team race against time to unravel the mystery before it's too late. But little do they know the end of the road may bring about a disaster that hits closer to home.
Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
Confusion and panic erupted in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, after part of Glenwood Canyon collapsed in the night, shaking buildings in the small town, breaking windows, and leaving a section of a major highway and the Colorado River blocked. A state trooper and a few motorists, who were on the affected highway during the incident, were all found dead. Speculation among some of the townsfolk was that an earthquake was behind the disaster. Some thought it was an explosion. Local authorities bring in the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the incident. As agent Buck Taylor of the CBI goes in pursuit of answers, he finds himself with more murders, all connected to a rich and powerful family that owns mines in the canyon. What was the family after? Can Agent Taylor expose them and stop their reign of terror in Colorado? Find out Chuck Morgan’s Crime Unraveled: A Buck Taylor Novel, Book 13.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you are looking for a mystery murder novel with a touch of crime, Chuck Morgan’s Crime Unraveled is just what you should be looking for. Starring the seasoned crime-solving Agent Buck Taylor, Morgan weaved an intriguing plot, treating me to exciting twists, adventure, thrill, drama, mystery, and so much more. The edge-of-the-seat suspense hooked me, leaving me flipping through page after page. Morgan breathed life into the scenes with colorful depictions, making me feel like I was next to the cast in every scene, watching events unfold. The depictions of the cast’s emotions and the juxtaposing of their complex traits allowed me to connect with them. Albeit the thirteenth in the series, this whodunit featuring money, power, greed, blood, murder, deception, secrets, blackmail, and murder is a stand-alone read.
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CRIME DENIED, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL BY CHUCK MORGAN
Crime Denied, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
Winner . . . 2020 Pacific Book Awards Best Mystery
2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards: 1st Place Blue Ribbon, CLUE Book Awards for Suspense, Thriller Fiction
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Alicia Hawkins is a pretty young woman with purple streaked blond hair tucked up under a straw cowboy hat, tight jeans, and a snap-front Western shirt. When we meet her, she's just come back to Aspen, but she is not just a harmless beautiful girl sitting in the bar. No, she is a vicious predator waiting for the next prey. Alicia is determined to fulfill a promise she made to her dying grandfather. Her disguise is perfect, and on her way to Colorado, she left several bodies in her wake, keeping a task force of federal agents at work, slicing up seven women in Florida and Colorado and one in Mississippi. But then, she’s been always a step ahead of the task force. Now, she is preparing for something big. Can Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor and his team stop her? The clock is ticking!
Crime Denied is the fifth book in the Buck Taylor series by Chuck Morgan, a compelling thriller that follows a dangerous serial killer. A cunningly plotted and gorgeously written entry in a compelling series, Crime Denied explores the psyche of a serial killer and the perversity of human nature while taking readers on an exhilarating investigation. Chuck Morgan has the knack for creating characters that are realistic and genuinely flawed, scenes that are focused, and a conflict that builds up quickly and that escalates into a crisis point. Crime Denied is a page-turner for fans of sleuth and murder fiction.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Crime Denied is a work of fiction in the crime and adventure genres penned by author Chuck Morgan as part of the Buck Taylor series of novels. Written for adults due to scenes that contain sexual situations, the use of explicit language and some moderate violence, this new adventure sees Buck hot on the trail of a dangerous and unexpected villain, Alicia Hawkins. Alicia is not the average serial killer, and her motivations must be slowly unpicked by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in order to understand her deadly plan. Buck has to do all this and in time to save his own nearest and dearest before they too become part of Alicia’s deadly games.
Author Chuck Morgan has crafted an excellent hero in Buck Taylor, whose relatability is grounded in realistic dialogue and a close narration which helps us to empathize with him but also admire his mind and his skillset. Morgan’s prose flows well from chapter to chapter, and it has a great sense of pacing for those moments of tension that build the web of connections surrounding Alicia and her deadly deeds. It’s really progressive to see a female serial killer portrayed with such intelligent writing and depth of character, and the cat and mouse chase dynamic is thrown off nicely by the switching of genders. What results is a really enjoyable thriller and crime mystery novel, and overall Crime Denied is certain to please fans of both hard-boiled detective tales and action/adventure crime novels.
COMING SOON
HORRIBLE NATURAL DISASTER, OR MAN-MADE CATASTROPHE?
The picturesque Glenwood Canyon in Colorado has been a source of awe and inspiration for tourists and locals alike. But now, it has become a scene of chaos and destruction. The highway through the canyon, known for its engineering marvel, has been obliterated by a massive landslide, causing the Colorado River to be blocked. As the disaster unfolds, one question lingers in everyone's mind - was this a natural disaster or a man-made catastrophe?
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor is determined to find the answer. But when a geologist is found murdered and another's wife meets a brutal death, Buck realizes that there may be more to this case than meets the eye. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies involving a wealthy local family with a rich history. And as the body count rises, it becomes clear that someone is willing to do anything to keep the truth hidden.
Just when Buck thinks he's getting closer to the truth, an eco-terrorist group claims responsibility for the landslide, throwing the case in a whole new direction. With the harsh Colorado winter fast approaching, Buck and his team race against time to unravel the mystery before it's too late. But little do they know; the end of the road may bring about a disaster that hits closer to home.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084ZCZKXY/
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”It’s really progressive to see a female serial killer portrayed with such intelligent writing and depth of character, and the cat and mouse chase dynamic is thrown off nicely by the switching of genders.” Reader’s Favorites review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”CRIME DENIED is a great story with many original plot points and plenty of suspense.” Amazon Reader review
CRIME EXPOSED, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL BY CHUCK MORGAN
CRIME EXPOSED, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan is the fourth entry in a riveting crime series. Buck Taylor is pulled into investigating the disappearance of a missing journalist, a case that eventually leads to murder and child pornography. The narrative starts in a very curious way, a powerful opening that piqued my sense of curiosity. We get a clear glimpse of the protagonist in the first line of the narration: “Jim McBride knew his wife was pissed... The sound of slamming doors that bombarded his ears indicated that whoever she was mad at would receive her full wrath. He was glad it wasn't him.” This strong opening already gives readers a hint of what to expect, and they are keen on discovering who Barb will turn out to be. But she disappears just after the first chapter and in a tragic kind of way that establishes the suspense and the irony that drives the narrative.
Chuck Morgan has a unique gift for plot, one that makes Crime Exposed: A Buck Taylor Novel a hard-to-put-down book. From the start, readers know what happens to Barb, but they become curious as they follow the investigation, wondering if the characters will find out what happened to her. The descriptions are filled with clarity and they offer readers great images. The prose is elegant and it captures both the emotional and psychological elements of the novel clearly while offering vivid descriptions of scenes and characters. This is a fast-paced thriller with memorable characters and a criminal investigation that is so real readers will believe it could happen.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Crime Exposed is a work of exciting criminal fiction penned by author Chuck Morgan and is the fourth novel featuring Agent Buck Taylor and his investigative team. Following the events of Crime Unsolved, we find Buck ready for a new challenge despite all that he’s been through thus far. When a journalist goes missing, Buck and the team begin a series of questions, interviews and following clues which will lead them to a much bigger scandal at work. Not only is a brutal murder evidenced, but far darker and depraved practices are going on that need to be exposed and stopped as soon as possible.
Written for adults due to its language, violence, and themes of child abuse, this is a compelling and thrilling work of crime fiction which can easily be read as a stand-alone if you’re not caught up on the current series. The dialogue is suitably gritty for the context, and author Chuck Morgan has a gift for conveying so much personality from his characters just by the way that they speak. Buck Taylor presents initially as a classic hero, capable and strong-minded, but we see his weaknesses unveiled as the case challenges him, and how he relies on the bonds between his teammates to get through it. There’s also plenty of danger, revelation, and suspense to keep the action fresh, with well-placed plot moments throughout the tale. Overall, Crime Exposed marks an excellent addition to a well written series and is a highly recommended crime novel.
Crime Unsolved, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by Susan Sewell for Readers' Favorite
"A forest fire sweeps through Colorado's Rio Blanco county along the White River, and while the flames ravage the pristine wilderness, the ugliness of greed, murder, and revenge are exposed in the exciting suspense novel, Crime Unsolved (A Buck Taylor Novel) by Chuck Morgan.
A fishing lodge, constructed despite a controversial land swap between the Forest Service and a wealthy developer, is ground zero for an out-of-control wildfire. An environmentalist group is claiming responsibility for the blaze, and the governor feels the need to call in CBI investigator Buck Taylor.
With a murder victim found among the ruins of the lodge and as murder isn't their usual mode of operation, Buck isn't convinced the environmentalists are the culprits. Working together with the local authorities, Buck combs through the remains of the lodge, looking for clues to the cause of the fire. The more evidence they uncover, the more it points to other suspects who have more pressing motives. Their leads indicate other fires recently started in the area may be related.
When an item discovered at one of those sites reveals there are more to the fires than environmentalists gone wild, the investigation takes a turn. A scheme which endangers the community and the environment is taking place, and someone is willing to kill to keep it hidden.
Professionally written in the style of a best-selling crime novelist, such as Tom Clancy, Crime Unsolved (A Buck Taylor Novel) by Chuck Morgan is a spell-binding suspense novel with an environmental flair. Intriguing subplots of fraud, survivalist paranoia, and murder weave their way through the fabric of the plot, creating a dynamic story. This is an action-filled, stimulating tale which contains fascinating details that are relevant in our present climate. The heroic efforts of those who confront the destructive forces of raging forest fires are beautifully portrayed, along with alarming environmental issues, such as chemical dumping. The chemical dumping factor is frighteningly eye-opening and increased the intensity of the story line.
I was captivated by the subjects presented within the text, and even though it was an exciting fiction story, I felt I came away from the book more knowledgeable than I was before I picked it up. I love it when that happens! Fire, environmental issues, murder, and arson are the keynotes for this thrilling novel, and if any of these topics interest you, then you will want to read this book!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewed by Amanda Rofe for Readers' Favorite
"Crime Unsolved: A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan is a crime novel set in Colorado. CBI Agent Buck Taylor, who recently lost his wife to breast cancer, is eased back into work with an important assignment. He needs to find those responsible for an arson attack on a multi-million dollar fishing lodge development.
While Buck is attempting to solve one crime, he uncovers others including a scheme to dispose of illegal chemical waste, murder and a prescription drug ring. The plot thickens when Buck's brother-inlaw, Hardy, becomes implicated. Buck and his team work hard to bring the perpetrators to justice. In a dramatic conclusion, Buck ends up fighting a wildfire that threatens a local town.
Chuck Morgan writes a gritty crime drama with a solid main protagonist in Buck Taylor, a character I warmed to immediately. Buck has great depth and was the perfect leading man. He was aided and abetted by a number of powerful and interesting women characters including a close colleague, a casual love interest and a feisty daughter who works as a firefighter. His daughter, coincidentally, was part of a hotshot team that fought the wildfire that threatened the town.
The crimes themselves were complex and provided a satisfying plot line that I felt one could really become immersed in. I loved the spiky relationship between the volatile Hardy (Buck's brother-in-law) and the calm and measured Buck. Crime Unsolved has all the ingredients of a good crime novel and was a pleasure to read. I look forward to exploring more in this series of books."
COMING SOON
CRIME UNRAVELED, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL
HORRIBLE NATURAL DISASTER, OR MAN-MADE CATASTROPHE?
The picturesque Glenwood Canyon in Colorado has been a source of awe and inspiration for tourists and locals alike. But now, it has become a scene of chaos and destruction.
In the heart of picturesque Glenwood Canyon, the Colorado River flows peacefully through the towering cliffs. But when a massive landslide blocks the river and destroys the highway, chaos erupts, and the once tranquil canyon becomes a scene of destruction. As the community struggles to make sense of the disaster, one question lingers - was this a natural occurrence or a man-made disaster?
For Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Buck Taylor, the answer is crucial. But as he delves into the investigation, he uncovers a string of murders and a wealthy family with a dark history. With each new lead, Buck realizes there may be more to this case than meets the eye. But as the body count rises, it becomes clear that someone will do anything to keep the truth hidden.
Just when Buck thinks he's getting closer to the truth, a radical eco-terrorist group claims responsibility for the landslide, throwing the case into chaos. With the harsh Colorado winter quickly approaching, Buck and his team race against time to unravel the mystery before it's too late. But little do they know, the end of the road may bring about a disaster that hits closer to home.
The Dragon Sanctuary
This book is a total blast with its dragon tales, wizard shenanigans, witchy wonders, and brave knights. The stories are short and perfect for those quick reads before bedtime. There's a dash of moral wisdom at the end of each one. Highly recommend for all the parent storytellers out there! 5stars