Cole Sage Series by Micheal Maxwell

COLE SAGE MYSTERY #2 Moving from Chicago to San Francisco is the bittersweet closing of one chapter in Cole’s life and beginning of a new one. Before he can say good-bye to the Windy City the call for help from an old friend pits Cole against the seedy underbelly of pornography and child abduction. The emotional pile driver of rediscovering the love he thought lost forever, only to have her snatched way by a fatal illness, has left Cole Sage vulnerable but reborn... moreCOLE SAGE MYSTERY #2 Moving from Chicago to San Francisco is the bittersweet closing of one chapter in Cole’s life and beginning of a new one. Before he can say good-bye to the Windy City the call for help from an old friend pits Cole against the seedy underbelly of pornography and child abduction. The emotional pile driver of rediscovering the love he thought lost forever, only to have her snatched way by a fatal illness, has left Cole Sage vulnerable but reborn. The healing reunion and bitter loss of his beloved Ellie is softened by Cole being introduced to the daughter he never knew he had. This new beginning makes the offer of a new job on the West Coast an easy decision for Cole. From the start Cole is thrown into an investigation of the brutal killing of three little girls in San Francisco. This tale of two cities puts Cole’s investigative skills to the test and the loyalty to friends above the law. less

A writer hopes their words will live forever but Cole Sage never dreamed a twenty-year-old article, on the radical leaders of the ant-war movement of the sixties, would ignite a string of terrorist bombings that threaten to destroy San Francisco. Born of the anti-establishment cult commune of Mel Lyman, Jason Reed has trained dozens of terror groups foreign and domestic and is now on a peyote fueled mission to show Cole Sage the sixties aren’t over... moreA writer hopes their words will live forever but Cole Sage never dreamed a twenty-year-old article, on the radical leaders of the ant-war movement of the sixties, would ignite a string of terrorist bombings that threaten to destroy San Francisco. Born of the anti-establishment cult commune of Mel Lyman, Jason Reed has trained dozens of terror groups foreign and domestic and is now on a peyote fueled mission to show Cole Sage the sixties aren’t over. In a last revolutionary offensive Reed hopes to unite the world’s radicals to save Mother Earth. From Wrigley Field to Golden Gate Park, Reed lays waste to young and old in a series of devastating bombings. The search for Jason Reed takes Cole from Washington DC to San Quentin as he meets the President of the United States and gets a surprise phone call from Charles Manson. Cole finds what he thinks is a new chance at love when he’s thrown together with a beautiful Jewish FBI agent, Sarah Spiegelman. But can their love survive the threat of a dirty bomb and the manifesto of a madman? Jason Reed’s open challenge to Cole Sage brings the journalist and terrorist face to face in what could be the last interview for both. less

Every family has its secrets... In Cole Dust , Cole Sage inherits a house and small farm in Oklahoma. A dusty old trunk opens up the world of the grandfather Cole never knew. From pre-World War I America to the late fifties, Cole learns of a man tormented by alcohol, racism, the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression and an addiction to gambling. As he rebuilds the old farm, Cole reads of forty years of triumphs and disgrace and a family history he’s never known... moreEvery family has its secrets... In Cole Dust , Cole Sage inherits a house and small farm in Oklahoma. A dusty old trunk opens up the world of the grandfather Cole never knew. From pre-World War I America to the late fifties, Cole learns of a man tormented by alcohol, racism, the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression and an addiction to gambling. As he rebuilds the old farm, Cole reads of forty years of triumphs and disgrace and a family history he’s never known. Along the way, he discovers a love and pride in the man his parents tried to erase. The last volume of the George Sage’s journals unlocks a secret hidden away for fifty years that will change Cole Sage forever. Interview with the Author Q - So, tell us about Cole Sage. How did his story become a series? What makes it special? A – You know, when I wrote Diamonds and Cole I never dreamed it would still be going five books later. Part of the motivation to write more books was the response to Cole. He's guy with a lot of heart. Men and women both really respond to this guy. He's suffered loss and heartache and comeback stronger and wiser. In a lot of private detective novels, the character isn’t somebody you’d want to have over for dinner, at least not more than once. Because Cole is a newspaper man and journalist, he's an everyman. Not a typical hardboiled detective. In life there is crime and punishment and that's what motivates Cole to do what he does. He has a pretty strong moral compass. That’s not to say he won’t make a pretzel or two out of the rules though. The Cole Sage books draw from a lot of genres. At their heart is the mystery and thriller - private detective genre. But the stories could have been torn right off the front page of the paper. The political thriller aspect is true crime that happens every day, and the serial killers Cole deals with seem to have real faces. I want people to have a great read, with some unexpected twists and turns, and in the end become fans of a unique and exciting new kind of mystery book character. Q – Do our readers have to read the Cole Sage Series in order? A - I’ve written the series so you can read the books in any order. There is a back story that weaves through the books, but each book can and does stand alone. But this is probably the best order… - Diamonds and Cole - Cellar of Cole - Helix of Cole - Cole Dust - Cole Shoot (coming soon) Q - Why should our readers read The Cole Sage Series? A – I think mystery books for Kindle give people the freedom to try new authors like me. I believe the Cole Sage Series can hang right in there with the best of them. Being the new guy on the block I have to deliver the goods and The Cole Sage Series does just that. Diamonds and Cole got all the way to #2 on the Mystery > Private Investigators Amazon Rankings, that says a lot right there! I think once readers meet Cole Sage they'll keep coming back for more. Q – What is your favorite kind of Book? Would Cole Sage fit on the list? A – He sure does. I’m a sucker for mystery books in general, but a good crime of the heart always gets me flipping pages. I love political thrillers, good old fashioned hard-boiled detectives have always been my kind of guys. So when Cole gets involved with a missing daughter, domestic terrorists, con men, childmurders, street gangs, and true crime situations he pretty much ticks all of my reading boxes. So I guess a part of what I love I have put into the series. less

Where does justice end and vengeance begin? Once again, Cole Sage wanders into foreign territory. The world of the Tongs and San Francisco street gangs is indeed foreign turf. Seeking answers that will bring justice for the murder of his friend, Cole unknowingly endangers the life of his intern and protégé... moreWhere does justice end and vengeance begin? Once again, Cole Sage wanders into foreign territory. The world of the Tongs and San Francisco street gangs is indeed foreign turf. Seeking answers that will bring justice for the murder of his friend, Cole unknowingly endangers the life of his intern and protégé. Believing the aphorism that "it is never a good idea to bring a knife to a gun fight", Cole enlists the help of gang members to bring truth and justice to the streets of his newly adopted city. This strategy brings conflict and turmoil to Cole's soul but seems the best solution for the challenges being faced. Interview with the Author Q: So, our friend Cole Sage is back! A: Yes he is, and as usual, he finds himself in a bit of a jam. Q: Without giving anything way, what’s Cole up to this time? A: He tangles with a street gang. A peaceful day out for Cole and Kelly is shattered by gang violence and, sadly, it hits close to home. Q: What makes this book, #5, in the series different? A: The fun thing about Cole Shoot is we’re re-visited by some old friends from previous books. This book is kind of a “rite of passage” for Cole. He takes a long, hard look at the future, career, and his relationship with Kelly Mitchell. We also meet California Corwin, a female detective that D. D. Vandyke has spun off into a whole new series. Q: A serving of romance with our mystery and suspense? A: What is life without a little romantic suspense to spice things up? Q: For people who haven’t read the previous Cole Sage Mysteries, can they read Cole Shoot and not get lost? A: Of course, all the books stand alone. But if anyone hasn’t read Diamonds and Cole, it is available free for their Kindle. I hope everyone grabs a copy. It’s always nice to see where the hero of a series came from. Q: So what’s next for Mr. Sage? A: Diamonds and Cole has now been downloaded over 200,000 times. It is repeatedly in the Top Ten of Private Investigator books! Thank you all very, very much! The next book Cole Fire is well on its way and is a lot longer than I imagined it to be. A BIG surprise is coming in that one! Q: So what would you like to say to your fans? A: I hope this new volume in the Cole Sage saga takes care of their Cole fix! I would really like to thank everyone who has left reviews of my books. The people who love Cole Sage are the best advertising I can get. Reviews are vitally important for independent authors, as stars and number of reviews are the first thing people look for when choosing a new book. So, don’t forget your reviews matter, they keep Cole coming back. Q: I love the cover of Cole Shoot. Good luck on Cole Fire. When can we look for that one to come out? A: In the future! lol Find Cole Sage under: Suspense Thriller Book Series Mystery kindle books crime suspense and romance mystery kindle books mystery thrillers suspense romantic mystery fiction kindle bestseller mystery books for kindle less

What burns hotter, love or hate? A New Age Messiah is gunned down on the streets of San Francisco. When Cole is asked to write the obituary it becomes apparent something is horribly wrong...the body has disappeared. The faithful believe he will resurrect. Cynics think it's a hoax. Can Cole get to The Truth? A series of arsonist attacks on Asian businesses sends Cole to the gates of a fiery hell as he falls prey to the Vietnam Veteran who can't put the horror of war to rest... moreWhat burns hotter, love or hate? A New Age Messiah is gunned down on the streets of San Francisco. When Cole is asked to write the obituary it becomes apparent something is horribly wrong...the body has disappeared. The faithful believe he will resurrect. Cynics think it's a hoax. Can Cole get to The Truth? A series of arsonist attacks on Asian businesses sends Cole to the gates of a fiery hell as he falls prey to the Vietnam Veteran who can't put the horror of war to rest. What is his link to Cole Sage? In the end which will burn hotter, love or hate? Read COLE FIRE and find out! Interview with the Author Q: This cover looks hot! A: Very clever. Yes, Cole Sage finds himself in a real hot spot in Cole Fire! See, two can play that game. Q: Seriously, what's Cole up to this time? A: There is a lot of talk today about Veterans and the care they aren't receiving. The effects can be deadly as Cole finds out when a Vietnam Vet turns lethal arsonist on the Streets of San Francisco. To compound Cole's problems, he's trying to write the obituary of a popular New Age Messiah that's been murdered. The problem is faithful have a big secret to hide. Q: What makes this book, #6, in the series different? A: This book really deals with current problems in America. War takes its toll on our returning military personnel in many different forms. Sadly, a lot of times it drives them to violence. We meet one such tortured soul in this book. We also have Cole facing the daunting task of writing the obituary for a New Age Messiah that has been gunned down on the streets of San Francisco. Cole is thrown into a world where what people truly believe and a cult of celebrity collide. Who is the power behind this man, and what is their real mission? Between the two scenarios we are forced to decide what burns hotter, love or hate. Q: Any chance of more romance with our mystery and suspense? A: I've got a couple of surprises up my sleeve in this one! Q: For people who haven't read the previous Cole Sage Mysteries, can they read Cole Fire and not get lost? A: Of course, all the books stand alone. But if anyone hasn't read Diamonds and Cole, it is available free to download. I hope everyone grabs a copy. It's always nice to see where the hero of a series came from. Q: So what's next for our friend Mr. Sage? A: The next book Angolan Cole is in the works. This one, as the title implies, takes Cole way out of his comfort zone and into a war zone! Q: So what would you like to say to your fans? A: I would really like to thank everyone who has left reviews of my books. The people who love Cole Sage are the best advertising I can get. Reviews are vitally important for independent authors like me. Happy or not with the book, I still appreciate people who leave their own review of the book on the website where they purchased it. So, please don't forget your reviews matter! They keep Cole coming back. Q: I am really curious about Angolan Cole. Does Cole really go to Africa? A: You'll have to read the book! Lol Cole Sage Mystery Series eBook Categories - Private investigator - Mystery thrillers suspense - Romantic detective fiction - Mystery Romance - Christian Fiction less

An Ice Pick Murderer Is Terrorizing San FranciscoSan Francisco is held captive by a killer who leaves no trace, no clues, no DNA, just a single fatal puncture wound. The police are completely baffled. As Cole Sage tries to write the story he sees the frustration of his friend Lieutenant Leonard Chin, and the demands put on the police... moreAn Ice Pick Murderer Is Terrorizing San FranciscoSan Francisco is held captive by a killer who leaves no trace, no clues, no DNA, just a single fatal puncture wound. The police are completely baffled. As Cole Sage tries to write the story he sees the frustration of his friend Lieutenant Leonard Chin, and the demands put on the police.Adding to the madness in Cole's life, everything is turned on its head when a teenage girl appears claiming to be his niece! When the murders hit close to home, Cole has no choice but to get involved. But at what cost?Like no case before, this one goes straight to The Heart of Cole. Maxwell joins the ranks of LEE CHILD, JOHN SANDFORD and DAVID BALDACCI. "I've read hundreds of mysteries, thrillers, detective novels, fictional and non-fictional, but this one had me in tears before the ending. Thanks for letting me get to know the heart of Cole" - Kindle Customer"This was a great story that pulled me in and had a wonderful mix of action, emotion, character development, and suspense. Each book in the series reveals more about several characters, not just Cole. It's like building friendships that deepen with each experience you share" - Shari Damaso"It had everything I wanted - mystery, intrigue, romance. With no gore, language or sex, Micheal Maxwell kept me on the edge of my seat. It also depicted the true nature of a Christian life. Christians and not all perfect little saints sitting on the sidelines. Thank you Michael Maxwell for such a great literary creation!" - Kindle Customer"Perfectly developed, Cole is the kind of man a woman could fall in love with and a man could respect. Maxwell is a very creative writer who can and does write the darkest characters and plots with a light human touch through the character of Cole. I highly recommend his books" - song sparrow's"I can't seem to find words to tell you how much these books mean to me. I am overwhelmed. I cry with Cole and I laugh with him and all the others" - Doris Wise less