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The 509 Crime Stories #12
The Night of the Dead Boys
A HIGH-OCTANE THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU GUESSING!
Tonight may be the last of Tremaine Brown’s life. He’s about to find this out the hard way.
Tremaine Brown is the leader of the Dead Boys, a gang with roots in the Los Angeles area. He cultivated power and respect as he rose through the ranks. He also kept the peace among the local gangs and protected the criminal empire that the Dead Boys built in Eastern Washington.
Now, his world erupts when unknown assailants ambush him. A series of chaotic events follow that will change Tremaine’s life forever—if he can survive. Bodies fall as he searches for an ally, knowing he won’t make it through the night without some help.
Unfortunately for Tremaine, the police quickly join the hunt. They’ve long waited for a reason to put him behind bars, and they’re not going to stop tonight until he’s caught.
Tremaine’s odds of success are slim, but the Dead Boys’ leader won’t go down without a fight. Can he avoid his pursuers long enough to uncover the truth and see the sunrise?
The Night of the Dead Boys is the twelfth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like heart-racing police procedurals with compelling personalities, snap up this book today.
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Praise for the 509 Crime
★★★★★ “This has been such a great series, and I very much recommend it.”
★★★★★ “Great characters and story. I just bought his next one.”
★★★★★ “The cops are real and compelling…”
★★★★★ “…a great read, with great characters, and always an interesting storyline!”
★★★★★ “A great series that leaves one looking forward to more books to come.”
★★★★★ “Stumbled across the series and I’ve read six in a row now.”
★★★★★ “I’m happy reading Colin Conway’s work, easy reads without wasting words. Always a winner.”
ADDITIONAL SERIES BY COLIN CONWAY
The John Cutler Mysteries – hard-hitting private detective stories
The Flip-Flop Detective – light-hearted amateur sleuth mysteries
The Cozy Up series – not your grandma’s cozies
The Charlie-316 series – political/criminal thrillers
The 509 Crime Stories – fast-paced police procedurals
Tonight may be the last of Tremaine Brown’s life. He’s about to find this out the hard way.
Tremaine Brown is the leader of the Dead Boys, a gang with roots in the Los Angeles area. He cultivated power and respect as he rose through the ranks. He also kept the peace among the local gangs and protected the criminal empire that the Dead Boys built in Eastern Washington.
Now, his world erupts when unknown assailants ambush him. A series of chaotic events follow that will change Tremaine’s life forever—if he can survive. Bodies fall as he searches for an ally, knowing he won’t make it through the night without some help.
Unfortunately for Tremaine, the police quickly join the hunt. They’ve long waited for a reason to put him behind bars, and they’re not going to stop tonight until he’s caught.
Tremaine’s odds of success are slim, but the Dead Boys’ leader won’t go down without a fight. Can he avoid his pursuers long enough to uncover the truth and see the sunrise?
The Night of the Dead Boys is the twelfth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like heart-racing police procedurals with compelling personalities, snap up this book today.
Scroll up and join the action by grabbing THE NIGHT OF THE DEAD BOYS today!
Praise for the 509 Crime
★★★★★ “This has been such a great series, and I very much recommend it.”
★★★★★ “Great characters and story. I just bought his next one.”
★★★★★ “The cops are real and compelling…”
★★★★★ “…a great read, with great characters, and always an interesting storyline!”
★★★★★ “A great series that leaves one looking forward to more books to come.”
★★★★★ “Stumbled across the series and I’ve read six in a row now.”
★★★★★ “I’m happy reading Colin Conway’s work, easy reads without wasting words. Always a winner.”
ADDITIONAL SERIES BY COLIN CONWAY
The John Cutler Mysteries – hard-hitting private detective stories
The Flip-Flop Detective – light-hearted amateur sleuth mysteries
The Cozy Up series – not your grandma’s cozies
The Charlie-316 series – political/criminal thrillers
The 509 Crime Stories – fast-paced police procedurals
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2023
About the author
Colin Conway
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Colin Conway is the creator of the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. They are standalone tales and can be read in any order.
He also created the Cozy Up series which pushes the envelope of the cozy genre. Libby Klein, author of the Poppy McAllister series, says Cozy Up to Death is “Not your grandma’s cozy.”
Colin co-authored the Charlie-316 series. The first novel in the series, Charlie-316, is a political/crime thriller that has been described as “riveting and compulsively readable,” “the real deal,” and “the ultimate ride-along.”
He served in the U.S. Army and later was an officer of the Spokane Police Department. He's owned a laundromat, invested in a bar, and ran a karate school. Besides writing crime fiction, he is a commercial real estate broker.
Colin lives with his beautiful girlfriend, three wonderful children, and a codependent Vizsla that rules their world.
Colin Conway is the creator of the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. They are standalone tales and can be read in any order.
He also created the Cozy Up series which pushes the envelope of the cozy genre. Libby Klein, author of the Poppy McAllister series, says Cozy Up to Death is “Not your grandma’s cozy.”
Colin co-authored the Charlie-316 series. The first novel in the series, Charlie-316, is a political/crime thriller that has been described as “riveting and compulsively readable,” “the real deal,” and “the ultimate ride-along.”
He served in the U.S. Army and later was an officer of the Spokane Police Department. He's owned a laundromat, invested in a bar, and ran a karate school. Besides writing crime fiction, he is a commercial real estate broker.
Colin lives with his beautiful girlfriend, three wonderful children, and a codependent Vizsla that rules their world.
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November 3, 2023
The Night of the Dead Boys by Colin Conway
A 509 Crime Story #12
Another wonderful addition to a superb series ~ Couldn’t put it down ~ Highly recommend!
What I liked:
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing – drew me in and wouldn’t let me go
* Knowing Tremaine was cold and ruthless but still being able to root for him to make it through the night alive
* Seeing how the various members of the police force and those supporting them worked together to try to solve one situation after another throughout a stormy turned deadly night
* That though there were many characters to sort out, they all had specific personalities and after a while it was easy to keep them straight
* Getting to see how Cutler was doing and having him in this book for a while – wish he would get a break at some point in a future book
* The potential romances that could crop up for one or more character in the story
* The police procedural aspects
* Wondering whether or not the loss of so many lives was worth it in the long run
* Thinking about what might happen next in this series – There is more than one character I would like to see again in a future book
What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about gangs, gang violence, and how difficult it would be to be in a gang but also to be someone trying to close eliminate gangs and make the streets safe
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
A 509 Crime Story #12
Another wonderful addition to a superb series ~ Couldn’t put it down ~ Highly recommend!
What I liked:
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing – drew me in and wouldn’t let me go
* Knowing Tremaine was cold and ruthless but still being able to root for him to make it through the night alive
* Seeing how the various members of the police force and those supporting them worked together to try to solve one situation after another throughout a stormy turned deadly night
* That though there were many characters to sort out, they all had specific personalities and after a while it was easy to keep them straight
* Getting to see how Cutler was doing and having him in this book for a while – wish he would get a break at some point in a future book
* The potential romances that could crop up for one or more character in the story
* The police procedural aspects
* Wondering whether or not the loss of so many lives was worth it in the long run
* Thinking about what might happen next in this series – There is more than one character I would like to see again in a future book
What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about gangs, gang violence, and how difficult it would be to be in a gang but also to be someone trying to close eliminate gangs and make the streets safe
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
October 18, 2023
Gripping police procedural that caught my attention from the first pages
He was there leader what happened to change that, in this plot was well written.
Tremaine as there leader. He once had the power and respect, now the tables have turned, he has been ambushed. His life is being sought by the police and others, a fight is ahead of him while everything is chaotic, with his life in balance.
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He was there leader what happened to change that, in this plot was well written.
Tremaine as there leader. He once had the power and respect, now the tables have turned, he has been ambushed. His life is being sought by the police and others, a fight is ahead of him while everything is chaotic, with his life in balance.
Given arc for my voluntary review
June 16, 2026
This had been in my TBR list for too long. Tremaine Brown is the boss of his gang, and somebody wants him dead, an unknown gang attacks him but he escapes after out running gun fire in his Monte Carlo, killing two men. ON the run he is pursued by cops as well as the rivals. Somebody wants him dead, others want him for his criminal record. A fast paced storyline, edge of your seat tension. So well-written that you" love Tremaine! Loved it!
October 5, 2023
What a night!
I had such a hard time putting this book down. Through the course of a single stormy night, the story unfolds into a fight for survival. It was nice to have some of my favorite characters pop up again, even briefly.
I always like this author's writing style, but this has definitely been one of my favorites. I highly recommend all his books and series.
I had such a hard time putting this book down. Through the course of a single stormy night, the story unfolds into a fight for survival. It was nice to have some of my favorite characters pop up again, even briefly.
I always like this author's writing style, but this has definitely been one of my favorites. I highly recommend all his books and series.
November 5, 2023
Wow, what a night! This book is a real page turner. The story line is told both from the criminal side and the police side which made it fascinating reading. Not at all predictable and some clever “twists” in the story made this a thoroughly satisfying read.
November 5, 2023
Interesting story by this author. Why are you being chased and who to trust. Didn't expect the ending.
December 9, 2023
Not as enjoyable as previous 509 books; a four chapter
Epilogue I found strange. And all the action in one night?
Nah. I’ll hope for better with #13
Epilogue I found strange. And all the action in one night?
Nah. I’ll hope for better with #13
May 18, 2025
Easily one of the best in the 509 series
April 22, 2026
Well Written
Non Stop action. Everything Flows smoothly from scene to scene. A Well Developed Crime Action Book that is worth reading.
Non Stop action. Everything Flows smoothly from scene to scene. A Well Developed Crime Action Book that is worth reading.
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