Heartless: Private Investigator Mystery Series (Derek Cole Suspense Thrillers Book 1)

Heartless: Private Investigator Mystery Series (Derek Cole Suspense Thrillers Book 1)

By:

T Patrick Phelps

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For Some, Heartless is a Description. For One, it is a Diagnosis
Derek Cole, still haunted by the memories of seeing his wife tragically and brutally murdered, is hired by a family who were told their son died at birth. But when the family learns their son not only lived but is suspected of having killed three people, Cole is thrust into a medical-murder mystery that will force him to confront his past before he can learn the terrifying truth behind the murders.

Revenge is Only a Heartbeat Away

Alexander Black should not have lived. Born a conjoined twin, he shared one heart with his twin. When doctors, desperate to save at least one child, separated Alexander from the shared heart, they expected him to die.

But Alexander Black refused to die

Smuggled away and hidden in a psychiatric hospital where doctors, driven to uncover the medical mysteries keeping him alive, subject him to never-ending series of tests. And through it all, Alexander grows. And as he grows, so too does his desire for revenge.

First in the Derek Cole Thriller Suspense Series, Heartless is an edge of your seat mystery that will keep you guessing until the final pages. If you enjoy Lee Child, Stephen King and David Baladacci, you'll love T Patrick Phelps and his Derek Cole Thriller Suspense series.

Download Heartless, learn about Derek Cole and see if he can unravel the medical mystery before his past consumes him, today.

 

Praise for Heartless

"I really can't say enough about this book. I just loved it. I've read it twice now. I love mysteries that keep me guessing, and this one does exactly that." Laura Pope

"From the moment I started to read this book, I was immersed in the story! The story line, the events, the idea of it all will firmly hold your attention until the very last word." Turckman

"Exquisite writing! Keeps you on the edge trying to deduce what happens next! The ending drove me insane; don't know how I felt about that, irritated and maybe a little intrigued! Great read. Kitteh

"An enjoyable read from the first to the last page. I truly recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to be so thoroughly engrossed in a story they forget to carry out planned tasks. A well-written story that I would highly recommend" Gillian

“Alexander Black is one of the scariest characters to enter the horror genre in a long time. Great premise and spot-on story-telling” John P

"Interesting and intriguing. I can't wait to read the next book! If you want a book to stimulate your imagination, this book is for you! Well-written indeed!" LH Thompson

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