Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Frank Campello has been with the Chicago Police Department for twenty years. His partner was killed in their last investigation and he's not looking forward to getting a new one anytime soon. However, his boss has other ideas and Frank finds himself partnered with Andy Polanski.
Andy had turned the tables on some cops from his previous precinct, so he's not making fast friends in his new one. But, he and Frank have been told that a girl's body has been found in a dumpster and to investigate. This leads them to another and before long, they have an organized crime on their hands majoring in sex trafficking.
As the story moves along at a steady pace, Frank begins to see Andy in a different light - forming his own opinion. Andy may be seen as a pariah by other cops, but it's important to him that he do his job well and that his partner trust him. It could be life or death.
With a rock-steady hand, Dodson lays the foundation for his new novel with precision. The story unfolds at a steadfast past, with intriguing characters and a solid plot. I really look forward to the next in this new series, I genuinely enjoyed every page!
Andy had turned the tables on some cops from his previous precinct, so he's not making fast friends in his new one. But, he and Frank have been told that a girl's body has been found in a dumpster and to investigate. This leads them to another and before long, they have an organized crime on their hands majoring in sex trafficking.
As the story moves along at a steady pace, Frank begins to see Andy in a different light - forming his own opinion. Andy may be seen as a pariah by other cops, but it's important to him that he do his job well and that his partner trust him. It could be life or death.
With a rock-steady hand, Dodson lays the foundation for his new novel with precision. The story unfolds at a steadfast past, with intriguing characters and a solid plot. I really look forward to the next in this new series, I genuinely enjoyed every page!
Charity L. (kingsdaughter1611) -
Wow! I picked up this book expecting a good crime story but I never thought I would love this the way I do. The Sons of Jude is one of those thrilling suspense books that makes you glad for the good guys! Check out my review!
With all the books I have read by Brandt Dodson, I never realized that he was employed by the FBI. I knew his books rang with authenticity and this is the reason why. While reading this book I felt like I was there, with these officers in the middle of a murder investigation. The funny thing with The Sons of Jude is that I am familiar with Chicago and found it interesting to know places that were mentioned, streets, etc. I mean, everyone knows Navy Pier but hearing about Rush Street and the like was pretty interesting.
The main character is Campello. But the person who is transferred to be his partner, Polanski, is by far my favorite. And you can't forget Christy Lee, who happens to be a reporter who has a thing against cops. There is definitely enough mystery and suspense in this book to satisfy anyone who loves a good who-dun-it. It reads like a good action novel and I really enjoyed it. The author brings to forefront the idea of how far does a good guy go, to bring down a bad guy. At what point does the good guy become just like the bad guy? It is amazing how things can get turned around and mixed up so you don't know who is good and what is the right thing to do. And do you rat on a fellow cop? Or do you let the brotherhood take care of things? All of these are good questions that are brought up by Brandt Dodson.
Overall an excellent book. Ethical subjects are discussed in such a way that you really have to think. The characters are very realistic with struggles and doubts of their own. Plot was intriguing and the finale ending was exciting. I am sooo looking forward to the next book in the series!
According to FTC Regulations, I received a copy of this book as part of the Kregel blog tour. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
With all the books I have read by Brandt Dodson, I never realized that he was employed by the FBI. I knew his books rang with authenticity and this is the reason why. While reading this book I felt like I was there, with these officers in the middle of a murder investigation. The funny thing with The Sons of Jude is that I am familiar with Chicago and found it interesting to know places that were mentioned, streets, etc. I mean, everyone knows Navy Pier but hearing about Rush Street and the like was pretty interesting.
The main character is Campello. But the person who is transferred to be his partner, Polanski, is by far my favorite. And you can't forget Christy Lee, who happens to be a reporter who has a thing against cops. There is definitely enough mystery and suspense in this book to satisfy anyone who loves a good who-dun-it. It reads like a good action novel and I really enjoyed it. The author brings to forefront the idea of how far does a good guy go, to bring down a bad guy. At what point does the good guy become just like the bad guy? It is amazing how things can get turned around and mixed up so you don't know who is good and what is the right thing to do. And do you rat on a fellow cop? Or do you let the brotherhood take care of things? All of these are good questions that are brought up by Brandt Dodson.
Overall an excellent book. Ethical subjects are discussed in such a way that you really have to think. The characters are very realistic with struggles and doubts of their own. Plot was intriguing and the finale ending was exciting. I am sooo looking forward to the next book in the series!
According to FTC Regulations, I received a copy of this book as part of the Kregel blog tour. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All thoughts are 100% mine.
