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Kayla Nugent, a Houston criminal defense attorney, knows money can buy many things, but it can't buy love or friendship, and it shouldn't buy justice. When a best-selling romance author is murdered, the politically motivated D.A. charges Kayla's former best friend with the murder. The decision forces Kayla to face a past that ripped her life to shreds, and defend the one person she'd rather see in jail. The stress of the high profile trial and a client she doesn't trust hinders Kayla's developing relationship with Darren Duval, a private detective hired to help her.The people close to Kayla try to convince her not to take the case. Only one insists she drop it--the person trying to kill her.
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When an Angelina County deputy videotapes his own murder, David Mason has to track down the killers. Leading an inexperienced FBI team with Melissa Adams as his second in command, David must overcome his own guilt over the murder. An East Texas Sheriff and his deputies, a Texas Ranger, and strife inside his own team, all stand in David's way. As suspects and witnesses die, David believes he has an agent leaking information. He had put his career and reputation on the line to get Melissa on his team. Would she betray his friendship and trust? His investigative path brings him to a startling conclusion and a suspect that threatens to tear apart David's moral fiber.
Here is what readers say about Color of Murder.
5 stars, A fast-paced thriller--Shelley Glodowski, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Mr. Foxjohn's novels are particularly well researched. His characters display sheer heart, and his plot is riveting. David Mason struggles with building a new team and establishing himself as an FBI supervisor, but at the same time is cognizant of the changes taking place in 1984, namely the introduction of females within the ranks. Foxjohn's story is full of finesse; great story telling; and is a fast-paced thriller.
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A veteran Houston homicide detective's mistake causes a woman's death. When a woman shoots David Mason, he returns fire, killing her, but he can't escape her accusing eyes. David's mistake threatens his reputation, career and sanity, but more important, the relationship with the love of his life. Beth Porter, David's fiance fears the dangers of his job. These fears escalate when he is wounded, and she separates from him. With the help of a Melissa, a beautiful FBI agent, David must stop a ruthless killer preying on women. As he struggles to track down the killer and get Beth back, he must cope with a mutual attraction with his female partner. When the investigation gets too close, the killer abducts another woman. He gives David forty-eight hours to find her or she dies. With little evidence and no suspects, David's only hope is for the killer to make a mistake. Now he has. He abducted Beth.
Here is what others are saying about Cold Tears.
A force to be reckoned with. -- Shelley Glodowski Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book ReviewCOLD TEARS is a realistic, suspenseful, crime scene investigation mystery written by a veteran police officer who understands violence and how it rips lives apart. Foxjohn's experience with politics also stands out in this book that can't be put down once started. Foxjohn is also a sensitive writer who does a wonderful job plotting his novels. David Mason is sort of a renegade detective, but he is extremely likeable as the hard-working, blue collar hero he is. COLD TEARS sets up Foxjohn's David Mason mysteries as a force to be reckoned with. Excellent!
I heard so much about this book and didn't believe it could be as good as everyone said.
Simply put, this book is better than what I heard about it. This author is a master at not only characterization, but also infusing conflict and emotions into the plot to create a story that I could not put down.
This is a fantastic book. It is no wonder readers voted it the best mystery in the world.
I have looked forward to reading Cold Tears since I read an excerpt on John Foxjohn's web site. I knew it would be good, but I really didn't know it would be THIS GOOD.
If you like action, a great mystery and suspense, this is the book to read. It is a masterpeice.
Before Cold Tears, I had read two other books by John Foxjohn. I didn't think he could write a book better than Journey of the Spirit. He fooled me with Cold Tears. I honestly believe this is the best book he has written.
I judge books by how hard they are to put down. I stayed up all night reading Cold Tears. No matter how tired I was, this book would not get out of my hands.
I loved the way he intermingles the crime scene investigations, forensics, and police procedures with his great gift of putting the reader into the story. In Cold Tears, I wasn't reading the book, I lived it though his characters. This book is a fast paced, heart-wrenching, thriller and will take you on a ride of a lifetime.
What a great, spine chilling book. I am a mystery reader and usually only read the big names, but a friend suggested I read Cold Tears. I am sure glad I did. Even the romance in the book is done well and that is something a lot of mystery authors bungle. This is the first book I have read by this author but it will not be the last. I don't know where he came from, but this book is as good as any I have read.
I wished there was a higher rating than 5.
On the level of Patricia Cornwell--Darlene Oakley, Freelance Editor & Suspense Fiction Writer
This book was voted best mystery in the world according to the Preditors and Editors poll. And now I know why.As a former homicide detective, John Foxjohn is a natural to write murder mysteries--well on the level of Patricia Cornwell as far as investigation and crime scene detail.
John presents a story full of twists and turns that will have you guessing and changing your mind so often you won't know which way is up--until the very end. With a few victories along the way, John creates characters and situations that will surprise you.
Add clearly-defined and conflicted characters to a well-plotted, well-investigated murder--or two--and the threat of a deadline and you've got Cold Tears.
Better buckle up, this ride is fast and furious. -- Deborah Elliott-Upton, columnist and author of SEVEN BY SEVEN.
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Evidence is hard to find when a homicide detective's main suspect has been dead for four years.David Mason, up-and-coming detective in the Houston Police Department, has a career that's on a meteoric rise. Now he faces two of the toughest challenges of his life. First, he has to decide if he will violate the code that Texas police officers all adhere to, protect their brother officers. He believes fellow officers have committed a homicide. If he turns them in, he'll face the wrath of the officers in the department. For David, the decision is simple. He has to do what's right. The consequences are not that simple. In the midst of this controversy, a cunning killer shoots and wounds David and starts to murder his police friends. Determined he will find who killed his best friend and wounded his supervisor and mentor, he begins to encounter resistance and jealousies in his own department. His investigative path brings him to a startling conclusion and an impossible suspect. He believes the murderer is a police officer, and the only suspect that makes sense is an officer who had committed suicide several years before.
Here is what other authors are saying about Code of Deceit.
Carol Kilgore-Award-winning author says, "John Foxjohn blends the steamy streets of Houston with insights only a former homicide officer could give in this story of HPD Homicide Detective David Mason. Code of Deceit grabs you and takes you along for a ride you will long remember."
Cheri Jetton-Author of Blue Plate Special, Texas Dawn, and Jessie & The Ranger, says, "A new talent in the mystery genre, John Foxjohn brings to his writing the accuracy of personal experience. A former homicide detective with over three hundred cases in his files, his stories are sharpened with the gritty edge of reality and the cliffhanging suspense of possibility. CODE OF DECEIT is not to be missed."
Ciara Gold-Author of Celestial Dragon, says, "In this gripping debut, John Foxjohn delivers a powerful saga of one man's struggle against doing what's morally right and turning over evidence to convict his fellow officers or keeping the code of silence. With real life insight, John pulls the reader into his world of police intrigue. This is one book you won't want to miss."
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In 1858, eight-year-old Andy Johansson and his family set off in a wagon train for the Montana gold fields. The wagon train is massacred while Andy is away, and he is captured by a young Sioux warrior who believes Andy is a spirit sent to him by the Great Wakhan Thanka. When soldiers begin to arrive to force the Indians out, Andy, having been raised as Sioux, has to choose between his race and his culture. He joins his Indian brother in an attempt to save their land. The brother is not an imposing sight, but the mention of his name drives a dagger of fear through the hearts of whites. The brother's name is Crazy Horse.
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Here is what others are saying about Journey of the Spirit.
Vividly told-- Midwest Book Review John Foxjohn presents Journey of the Spirit: Crazy Horse's Epic Struggle to Defend the Lakotas' Existence, a historical fiction novel following the life of legendary Lakota warrior and leader Crazy Horse. Told through the eyes of a fictional white boy named Andy, Journey of the Spirit follows the Lakota struggle to save their land and the rise of Andy's adoptive Indian brother, who earns the new name of Crazy Horse. Vividly told, Journey of the Spirit is an engaging novel that captures the essence of the moment, whether that moment is in the heat of battle or the peace of sharing family bonds.
John Jumps -john_jumps@yahoo.com says, "I have finally read a book that does not dehumanize my people. This book gives a clear and concise history of the Lakota and our beliefs, and the way we lived. It shows the People's human side, their strengths and weaknesses, the good and the bad. The author did it in a way that people can enjoy learning about my people, but more important, about Crazy Horse. Journey of the Spirit touched a part of my soul that I thought had died."
Jenny Grimes -pony_girl80@hotmail.com, says, "I was reading a great story line, and coming out with a big piece of history. I really truly felt that I was a part of the story as I read it."
Kimberly Pahal -blonde914k@valornet.com, says, "It was incredible. I loved it and I am going to encourage my children to read it. Wow! I so enjoyed this book, and I know I will read it again, probably a few times."
Jenni Etner -jennietner@yahoo.com, says, "This is a book my whole family couldn't put down. I stayed up all night reading it, then my 14 year old daughter, and finally my husband. He never reads but loved this one. I cried and laughed."
Michael West-michael_williamwest@yahoo.com, says, "I am an avid reader and over the years I have read many books I liked, but this one ranks up with the best."
Back to topBed and breakfast inns are nice places to visit, but you just might end up dead before breakfast! Enjoy this collection of short mystery stories by members of the Houston, Texas, writers group The Final Twist. John Foxjohn's contribution to the anthology is