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A Nate Richards Mystery #2
Dead List
Registered sex offenders in Treasure Valley have started showing up dead, killed with apparent violence and forethought; and Detective Nate Richards finds himself pitted against a psychotic killer set on ridding the valley of the unclean. When Chrystal Johansson, the only female on the killer's list, barely escapes the attempt on her life, Richards takes her into protective custody. Driven by a voice he calls God and a group of men he calls the Uncles, the killer sets a deadline of two weeks to complete the valley's cleansing. Around him, the community divides about the actions of the vigilante. Some hail the killer as a modern day knight, only doing what they wish they could; while others curse him as being part of the sickness he claims to fight. With the deadline quickly approaching, and the city threatening to tear itself apart, will the killer fulfill his calling or will Nate stop the killings before another victim turns up on the DEAD LIST? This eBook was previously released as "D.R.T. (Dead Right There)"
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2012
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About the author
Ray Ellis
26 books4 followersRay began his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff's Department in Orange County, California. After working for a number of years in the maximum security facility, he transferred to patrol working along Orange County's coast as well as the inner canyons and barrios. After 8 years he moved to Idaho and continued his law enforcement career, serving as an instructor for the Idaho POST Council.
Ray was first ordained into the ministry while living in Orange County and now serves as the Associate Pastor in his home church in Nampa, Idaho. A former United States Marine, he is a public speaker, communicating to groups of all sizes on the topics of community and personal safety. Since 1999 Ray has been a primary instructor for the Idaho POST Academy - Police Training Institution for Idaho- instructing on subjects of Arrest Control, Cultural Diversity and for the last five years exclusively on the topic of Instructor Development, where he teaches other officers to be POST certified instructors. He has served as both patrol officer and detective for the agency where he works. He has been married to the same woman for 27 years and has three children; two sons and a daughter. Ray lives with his family in Idaho.
Ray was first ordained into the ministry while living in Orange County and now serves as the Associate Pastor in his home church in Nampa, Idaho. A former United States Marine, he is a public speaker, communicating to groups of all sizes on the topics of community and personal safety. Since 1999 Ray has been a primary instructor for the Idaho POST Academy - Police Training Institution for Idaho- instructing on subjects of Arrest Control, Cultural Diversity and for the last five years exclusively on the topic of Instructor Development, where he teaches other officers to be POST certified instructors. He has served as both patrol officer and detective for the agency where he works. He has been married to the same woman for 27 years and has three children; two sons and a daughter. Ray lives with his family in Idaho.
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December 22, 2012
Great story, and thought provoking.
Dead List is the second book in the "Nate Richards Mystery" series by Ray Ellis. The story in this novel moves at a pretty fast pace, and there are a few sub-plots moving through the story as well, which keep your interests piqued in a few different areas. The unfolding of the story's antagonist is very well done, and the development of this character flows through the book until the very end. In this novel, we get a glimpse into some of the darkness of the world that many of us don't see on a day to day basis, and in the end, the story strikes an emotional chord. The author does a very good job of presenting how law enforcement officers must deal with these sorts of dark situations, and at the same time provides an exciting and entertaining story. Dead List is the best "Nate Richards Mystery" book so far, and sets the stage nicely for the next in the series.
Dead List is the second book in the "Nate Richards Mystery" series by Ray Ellis. The story in this novel moves at a pretty fast pace, and there are a few sub-plots moving through the story as well, which keep your interests piqued in a few different areas. The unfolding of the story's antagonist is very well done, and the development of this character flows through the book until the very end. In this novel, we get a glimpse into some of the darkness of the world that many of us don't see on a day to day basis, and in the end, the story strikes an emotional chord. The author does a very good job of presenting how law enforcement officers must deal with these sorts of dark situations, and at the same time provides an exciting and entertaining story. Dead List is the best "Nate Richards Mystery" book so far, and sets the stage nicely for the next in the series.
March 9, 2013
A body is found in the streets with a jagged bullet wound on his temple. The victim appears to be a convicted sex offender. Soon two other bodies are found, apparently killed by the same person. Detective Nate Richards and his new partner Mac are set to the task to find the killer.
Finding the killer is not the only challenge Nate has to face. What about his friend Amber who has left to consider their relationship? Will she be coming back and is Nate willing to wait for Amber to make up her mind?
Just like the first book, Dead List is a real page-turner. Again events have an unexpected course even till the last chapter.
Being a veteran law enforcement officer, Ray Ellis knows what he is writing about. He knows how to draw the reader into the story. You can see the events and characters as if painted before you.
His books also opened my eyes to the hard reality thousands of people have to deal with.
I really enjoyed Dead List and look forward to reading Insidious.
Reviewed by Marko Baay
Finding the killer is not the only challenge Nate has to face. What about his friend Amber who has left to consider their relationship? Will she be coming back and is Nate willing to wait for Amber to make up her mind?
Just like the first book, Dead List is a real page-turner. Again events have an unexpected course even till the last chapter.
Being a veteran law enforcement officer, Ray Ellis knows what he is writing about. He knows how to draw the reader into the story. You can see the events and characters as if painted before you.
His books also opened my eyes to the hard reality thousands of people have to deal with.
I really enjoyed Dead List and look forward to reading Insidious.
Reviewed by Marko Baay
January 10, 2013
Dead List, formally released as D.R.T., is the second of the Nate Richards series author Ray Ellis has written. This book is my favorite! The storyline is dark, but Ray writes with depth and sensitivity. A must read!
March 26, 2018
Good read
Again another good book. Hope things work out for him and Amber. Can't wait to read the next book by Mr. Ellis
Again another good book. Hope things work out for him and Amber. Can't wait to read the next book by Mr. Ellis
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