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Jake and Annie Lincoln #2
Cold Justice
Late one night, an emotionally disturbed woman, Abigail Macy, witnesses a murder. She reports what she saw to the police, but out of fear the killer will return to eliminate her as a witness, she keeps quiet about his identity. When the police investigate her claim, they find no evidence of a crime and, influenced by her psychiatrist’s diagnosis that she was delusional, they close the case.
Abigail’s condition deteriorates, and she shuts herself away, withdrawn and distraught, refusing to speak to anyone except the occasional word to her husband. To ease her tormented mind, he hires private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to find a supposed killer, with no proof one exists.
When Abigail is found dead two days later, the coroner rules her death a suicide, but the Lincolns aren’t convinced. Now, with the only witness dead, unraveling the truth and finding a murderer becomes even more challenging.
The Lincolns find themselves in danger of being the killer’s next victims as they are drawn into a perilous web of lies, deceit and cover-ups.
About This Mystery Series
• Book 1: Blood and Justice (A Free eBook)
• Book 2: Cold Justice
• Book 3: Justice for Hire
• Book 4: Captive Justice
• Book 5: Justice Overdue
• Book 6: Justice Returns
• Book 7: Personal Justice
• Book 8: Silent Justice
• Book 9: Web of Justice
• Book 10: Fugitive Justice
• Book 11: Profane Justice (Coming Next)
Abigail’s condition deteriorates, and she shuts herself away, withdrawn and distraught, refusing to speak to anyone except the occasional word to her husband. To ease her tormented mind, he hires private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to find a supposed killer, with no proof one exists.
When Abigail is found dead two days later, the coroner rules her death a suicide, but the Lincolns aren’t convinced. Now, with the only witness dead, unraveling the truth and finding a murderer becomes even more challenging.
The Lincolns find themselves in danger of being the killer’s next victims as they are drawn into a perilous web of lies, deceit and cover-ups.
About This Mystery Series
• Book 1: Blood and Justice (A Free eBook)
• Book 2: Cold Justice
• Book 3: Justice for Hire
• Book 4: Captive Justice
• Book 5: Justice Overdue
• Book 6: Justice Returns
• Book 7: Personal Justice
• Book 8: Silent Justice
• Book 9: Web of Justice
• Book 10: Fugitive Justice
• Book 11: Profane Justice (Coming Next)
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2013
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About the author
Rayven T. Hill
13 books81 followersRayven T. Hill was born in 1954 in Markham, Ontario. He has had a variety of occupations and careers since then, spending the last fourteen years as a computer programmer and web site designer.
His first novel, written in 1960, was an instant hit with his mother and one sibling. He then put his career as a novelist aside for half a century to concentrate on making a living, but has now ventured back into the world of writing.
His first real novel, Blood and Justice, was published as an eBook in June 2013.
He lives with his wife in Toronto.
His first novel, written in 1960, was an instant hit with his mother and one sibling. He then put his career as a novelist aside for half a century to concentrate on making a living, but has now ventured back into the world of writing.
His first real novel, Blood and Justice, was published as an eBook in June 2013.
He lives with his wife in Toronto.
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March 26, 2015
Unintentional comedy
This book has so many ridiculous missteps in it it is actually comical. I would have given one star, but it was mildly entertaining. Countless times I read how one of the characters got into a car, fastened the seat belt, put the key in the ignition, started the engine with various descriptions of how the motor sounded, put the car in gear, and drove away. The book is full of repetitive drivel that it was maddening, and the procedures that were used to apprehend offenders were off the wall stupid (and mostly illegal). I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone, unless they are confined somewhere and have absolutely nothing else to do.
This book has so many ridiculous missteps in it it is actually comical. I would have given one star, but it was mildly entertaining. Countless times I read how one of the characters got into a car, fastened the seat belt, put the key in the ignition, started the engine with various descriptions of how the motor sounded, put the car in gear, and drove away. The book is full of repetitive drivel that it was maddening, and the procedures that were used to apprehend offenders were off the wall stupid (and mostly illegal). I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone, unless they are confined somewhere and have absolutely nothing else to do.
April 18, 2019
I finished Cold Justice a few days ago, and while I enjoyed the story, I could not help but notice that there were certain grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation errors in my Kindle text. These are listed below.
P. 13, etcetera / et cetera (two words) ; p. 14, do you," Jake said. / do you?" Jake ASKED. ; p. 26, his wife's claim she saw / claim THAT she saw ; p. 32, Urgent business of all kind / of all KINDS. 41, of the house he peeked / house, he ; p. 53, I'm sorry Mom / sorry, Mom ; p. 62, Look Jordan / Look, Jordan ; p. 71, Thanks Captain / Thanks, Captain ; p. 81, I understand Doctor / understand, Doctor ; p. 86, she may not have been / she MIGHT not ; p. 92, etcetera / et cetera ; p. 113, she may have recognized / she MIGHT have ; p. 114, areas he may have / he MIGHT have ; p. 127, through back entrance / through THE back ; p. 130, Come on Don / on, Don ; p. 160, Immediately if possible / Immediately, if ; p. 160, Jake went to office / to THE office ; p. 163, and then hopefully, we'll / then, hopefully, we'll ;
P. 173, living, and so, he never did / living, so he never did ("and" is unnecessary) ; p. 198, we find her killer then we'll know / killer, then we'll ; p. 209, excuse us please / excuse us, please ; p. 210, Not nice that / Not nice, that ; p. 212, Her family, etcetera / et cetera ; p. 215, note destroyed there was / destroyed, there ; p. 222, mattress may have been / MIGHT have been ; p. 222, on this right now Philip / right now, Philip ; p. 232, who may have been / who MIGHT have been ; p. 249, the tenants looking for / tenants, looking ; p. 251, That at least, was / That, at least, was ; p. 300 (twice in the synopses of future books) the Lincolns own lives / Lincolns' own .
P. 13, etcetera / et cetera (two words) ; p. 14, do you," Jake said. / do you?" Jake ASKED. ; p. 26, his wife's claim she saw / claim THAT she saw ; p. 32, Urgent business of all kind / of all KINDS. 41, of the house he peeked / house, he ; p. 53, I'm sorry Mom / sorry, Mom ; p. 62, Look Jordan / Look, Jordan ; p. 71, Thanks Captain / Thanks, Captain ; p. 81, I understand Doctor / understand, Doctor ; p. 86, she may not have been / she MIGHT not ; p. 92, etcetera / et cetera ; p. 113, she may have recognized / she MIGHT have ; p. 114, areas he may have / he MIGHT have ; p. 127, through back entrance / through THE back ; p. 130, Come on Don / on, Don ; p. 160, Immediately if possible / Immediately, if ; p. 160, Jake went to office / to THE office ; p. 163, and then hopefully, we'll / then, hopefully, we'll ;
P. 173, living, and so, he never did / living, so he never did ("and" is unnecessary) ; p. 198, we find her killer then we'll know / killer, then we'll ; p. 209, excuse us please / excuse us, please ; p. 210, Not nice that / Not nice, that ; p. 212, Her family, etcetera / et cetera ; p. 215, note destroyed there was / destroyed, there ; p. 222, mattress may have been / MIGHT have been ; p. 222, on this right now Philip / right now, Philip ; p. 232, who may have been / who MIGHT have been ; p. 249, the tenants looking for / tenants, looking ; p. 251, That at least, was / That, at least, was ; p. 300 (twice in the synopses of future books) the Lincolns own lives / Lincolns' own .
August 31, 2015
It is going to go out mine.
I'm going out with is book hot and mysterious see who do it love book for more ready book.
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May 9, 2015
It was a nice light read. It was a page turner in the sense I wanted to see how stupid the characters could be. It was easy to guess the perpetrator almost immediately, and then is confirmed so early in the book that you wonder how it took so long for the character to catch him. Idiot mistake after idiot mistake on the part of every character made me groan. It got to the point that it was almost predicable what dumb thing would happen next.
August 4, 2015
'Cold Justice' was just as riveting as book one, if not better. The storyline was full of action, suspense, deceit and an overall great thriller. The way it played out was intriguing. The characters were a vast array of personalities. Jake and Annie were awesome as usual. I hope to see more of Sammy in future books. To be homeless, he was an upbeat great guy and very helpful. I look forward to reading more in this series. A great add to your tbr list. Recommended read.
May 4, 2014
Annie and Jake are my book friends now and can't wait to see what mayhem these two get into next.
I loved this book as I did these others. I usually read them in one setting. I get my hot cocoa and snacks and sit down and read. The characters that this author has created have become my friends and can't wait till the next book.
I loved this book as I did these others. I usually read them in one setting. I get my hot cocoa and snacks and sit down and read. The characters that this author has created have become my friends and can't wait till the next book.
June 10, 2015
So basically I cannot understand the appeal of this series. The characters are entertaining but not in a good way. The seem to fumble through their investigations. The detective would never really just hand over all that case information. The story just seems thrown together I don't think I will be reading anymore of this series.
April 21, 2016
This was an awesome read. The author's writing style was easy to follow and the characters were well developed. Good plot which evolved well creating a lot of suspense with lots of twists. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes suspense or thrillers. Can't wait to read the next one in the series.
May 18, 2015
A cozy mystery.
This book in the series is written with the killer revealed while Lincoln investigators try to find the killer and evidence after the police chief writes it off as a suicide. Good read, but I prefer surprises.
This book in the series is written with the killer revealed while Lincoln investigators try to find the killer and evidence after the police chief writes it off as a suicide. Good read, but I prefer surprises.
November 3, 2024
Abigail Macy's young child died in an accident a few weeks ago and she hasn't been in a good place since.
She's withdrawn, won't go to work, seeing a psychiatrist, and has taken to drinking at a local dive.
Late one night, very much under the weather, she witnesses a man killing a woman.
The man is familiar to her and, worse, she knows that he saw her watching.
Abigail tells the police but there's no body, no evidence of a crime, and it is possible that she simply imagined it.
Knowing full well that she is in danger she takes steps to ensure that the killer will beg brought to justice, but she hasn't factored in human greed.
Her husband, however, hires private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to take another look.
Their investigation goes exactly nowhere until close to the end when a hobo more or less solves the puzzle for them.
The writing style is bit odd and there is some repetition (particularly about driving!) which gets annoying.
“Cold Justice” is, however, a fair enough fast read to pass the time.
3 Stars.
She's withdrawn, won't go to work, seeing a psychiatrist, and has taken to drinking at a local dive.
Late one night, very much under the weather, she witnesses a man killing a woman.
The man is familiar to her and, worse, she knows that he saw her watching.
Abigail tells the police but there's no body, no evidence of a crime, and it is possible that she simply imagined it.
Knowing full well that she is in danger she takes steps to ensure that the killer will beg brought to justice, but she hasn't factored in human greed.
Her husband, however, hires private investigators Jake and Annie Lincoln to take another look.
Their investigation goes exactly nowhere until close to the end when a hobo more or less solves the puzzle for them.
The writing style is bit odd and there is some repetition (particularly about driving!) which gets annoying.
“Cold Justice” is, however, a fair enough fast read to pass the time.
3 Stars.
December 27, 2017
Another good story with twists and turns.
A story about a woman who loses her only child in a freak accident and the chain of events which develops in its aftermath. The bereaved mother witnesses a murder and she knows the identity of the murderer! She, herself, falls prey to this man. He sets her death up to look like a suicide and it is ruled as such, prompting the police to close the case. But her husband, who had hired Jake and Annie Lincoln, does not believe it was suicide. They work with Detective Hank Corning and a cast of characters to solve these mysteries, but I still think they need to get their own weapons!!
A story about a woman who loses her only child in a freak accident and the chain of events which develops in its aftermath. The bereaved mother witnesses a murder and she knows the identity of the murderer! She, herself, falls prey to this man. He sets her death up to look like a suicide and it is ruled as such, prompting the police to close the case. But her husband, who had hired Jake and Annie Lincoln, does not believe it was suicide. They work with Detective Hank Corning and a cast of characters to solve these mysteries, but I still think they need to get their own weapons!!
November 22, 2017
We learn who the killer is early in the story, so the only mystery is how/when the PIs will figure it out. It's hard to believe that the police detective would make copies of all the reports and provide them to the PIs or that he would take the grieving husband of one of the victims with him when he goes to question someone. Jake and Annie didn't seem to do a lot of investigation that didn't involve something illegal or at least highly questionable. But the story was entertaining enough to keep me reading to the end.
April 25, 2018
Entertaining yet too obvious
This storyline had some potential, however it read like a TV detective show. It was Hart to Hart minus the wealth of the stars. Fast read for a shirt flight.
This storyline had some potential, however it read like a TV detective show. It was Hart to Hart minus the wealth of the stars. Fast read for a shirt flight.
May 17, 2018
Good enough
It had a decent plot and the narrative moved neat despite US knowing who th d murderer was. Could have been made tighter. But am grateful that this book made me get back on the kindle again
It had a decent plot and the narrative moved neat despite US knowing who th d murderer was. Could have been made tighter. But am grateful that this book made me get back on the kindle again
October 1, 2018
Pretty good tale. General theme was good but some of the actions were either too predictable or too dumb to be believable. Perhaps there was need to tie up quickly to keep the page count down. Still an enjoyable read.
June 13, 2020
You'll be unable to put this book down until you reach the end.
Definitely not a disappointment. Abby and Jake are back in the center of the action when 3 women they know are murdered. Good story line and lots of action. Get this book!
Definitely not a disappointment. Abby and Jake are back in the center of the action when 3 women they know are murdered. Good story line and lots of action. Get this book!
May 12, 2017
I'm enjoying this series - good, solid, light mysteries. Interesting characters and storylines.
September 18, 2018
Cold Justice
I have been completely enjoying each and every book that was written about Annie and Jake.And I am hoping there will be a lot more.
I have been completely enjoying each and every book that was written about Annie and Jake.And I am hoping there will be a lot more.
October 21, 2018
Riveting mystery
A well written mystery that grips your attention to the end. I would recommend this "read" to anyone who likes a "whodunit".
A well written mystery that grips your attention to the end. I would recommend this "read" to anyone who likes a "whodunit".
June 6, 2019
Cold justice
Read right to the end and it was hard to put down.The book kept my interest right to the finish and I had to buy the next one.
Read right to the end and it was hard to put down.The book kept my interest right to the finish and I had to buy the next one.
July 28, 2019
Good Mystery
Quick read, keeps your attention. Exciting and interesting to try and figure out the bad guys. Great read for mystery readers
Quick read, keeps your attention. Exciting and interesting to try and figure out the bad guys. Great read for mystery readers
October 3, 2019
Another great one!
They did it again! (Jake and Annie) Another suspenseful mystery that kept my attention without the foul language and sex. I appreciate that so much!
They did it again! (Jake and Annie) Another suspenseful mystery that kept my attention without the foul language and sex. I appreciate that so much!
May 2, 2023
This book was hard to put down , I really enjoyed all the twists look forward to reading more by this Author
May 1, 2020
The murderer is revealed early in the story, so the only mystery is how/when the main characters will figure it out. Through a series of missteps, Jake and Annie finally conclude who the perpetrator is; however, as one reader pointed out, "Jake and Annie didn't seem to do a lot of investigation that didn't involve something illegal or at least highly questionable".
I also agree with other readers who pointed out the believability of a police detective making copies of investigative reports and providing them to his friends. There were other scenes that did not really seem plausible either, but that is why it is called fiction.
This is the second book I've read in this series, both were entertaining and I did like the introduction of some new colorful characters, like Sammy, the homeless man. While I enjoyed both books, I doubt I will read further into the series. My taste in procedurals and mysteries tend to be towards those that are more plausible and believable in both methods of investigation and difficulty in figuring out the "who done it".
I will end my review by stating that if you are looking for a light entertaining read that is not heavy on believability then this is your book/series.
I also agree with other readers who pointed out the believability of a police detective making copies of investigative reports and providing them to his friends. There were other scenes that did not really seem plausible either, but that is why it is called fiction.
This is the second book I've read in this series, both were entertaining and I did like the introduction of some new colorful characters, like Sammy, the homeless man. While I enjoyed both books, I doubt I will read further into the series. My taste in procedurals and mysteries tend to be towards those that are more plausible and believable in both methods of investigation and difficulty in figuring out the "who done it".
I will end my review by stating that if you are looking for a light entertaining read that is not heavy on believability then this is your book/series.
April 19, 2016
The read was okay. This is the second book of a series, and I have read both. This book is trending toward a 'formula' read. I enjoyed reading the book but was disappointed by a few senseless grammatical errors.
I liked the main characters, Annie and Jake, but I could not get a clear mental image of them or of the other characters. Jake and Annie are private investigators, and they are husband and wife who are in step with one or another in all matters. Three women are killed, and it appears that there is only one killer. Three killed, one killer. How were these killings related? I, the reader, knew who the perpetrators were, but Annie and Jake did not figure it out until the end of the book.
The best characters were the peeps and some homeless people. They were intriguing to me because they knew how to get along. They were so good at double dealing that I laughed sometimes. Do not tell me the homeless are shifters with no purpose in life.
Thank you, Mr. Hill, for a good read.
I liked the main characters, Annie and Jake, but I could not get a clear mental image of them or of the other characters. Jake and Annie are private investigators, and they are husband and wife who are in step with one or another in all matters. Three women are killed, and it appears that there is only one killer. Three killed, one killer. How were these killings related? I, the reader, knew who the perpetrators were, but Annie and Jake did not figure it out until the end of the book.
The best characters were the peeps and some homeless people. They were intriguing to me because they knew how to get along. They were so good at double dealing that I laughed sometimes. Do not tell me the homeless are shifters with no purpose in life.
Thank you, Mr. Hill, for a good read.
April 23, 2016
Life's too short to read bad books, so I stopped at 60%; I really didn't care what happened. Story was really unrealistic, for example the police freely faxing police reports to private eyes? A dodgy nephew with the name of Tommy Salamander (really? Tommy Salamander?). And why would a Canadian born author, writing a book set in Canada refer to the DA's office? Surely a Canadian would know its the Crown? I didn't buy Jake and Annie as having the knowledge and skills to find their way out of a paperbag let alone solve a murder. Lots of little annoying things that mean I won't pick up any more books by this author, which is a shame, as a Canadian living abroad I always like to read stories set at home. Although, aside from mentioning Richmond Hill, I wouldn't have pegged this as a Canadian setting. A Canadian series that doesn't mention Tim Horton's? Now that is something that's just too hard to swallow.
April 30, 2016
There is so much about this book to dislike, I don't know where to begin. The writing is so/so. The characters are not interesting, and you've read these people before, nothing new about them. A married couple who are PIs...and she does 85% of the work. A lot about their family life. So much detail about things that just slow down the story. Interior narratives that just go on and on, and add zero to the story. I found myself skimming more than reading finally. By the time I'd read 50%, read/skimmed, that is...I was done with it. No I did not finish is. There was simply no reason to keep on reading.
If you like tense, mind-capturing mysteries...pass up this one.
If you like tense, mind-capturing mysteries...pass up this one.
January 24, 2017
Not brilliant! !
Jim had previously read the first book in this series, which was awful! However I had downloaded this at the same time. Surprisingly it was better although there was loads of irrelevant details, how much sugar someone puts in their coffee adds nothing to the story ! !
The heroine puts herself in danger, exactly like she did in the first book, wouldn't she have learnt? ?
The culprit is named in the first chapters, exactly the same as in the first book, I won't be reading the third.
There is no mistery,, menace or suspence and there isn't a believable character in it
Understanding read but I wouldn't recommend this author to any one other than an insomniac
Jim had previously read the first book in this series, which was awful! However I had downloaded this at the same time. Surprisingly it was better although there was loads of irrelevant details, how much sugar someone puts in their coffee adds nothing to the story ! !
The heroine puts herself in danger, exactly like she did in the first book, wouldn't she have learnt? ?
The culprit is named in the first chapters, exactly the same as in the first book, I won't be reading the third.
There is no mistery,, menace or suspence and there isn't a believable character in it
Understanding read but I wouldn't recommend this author to any one other than an insomniac
December 6, 2016
This is the 2nd book in the Jake and Annie Lincoln series. It is a very good story with plenty going on but for me there is far too much descriptive text. I realise the author is trying to 'put the reader in the room' but, for me, when I am reading a thriller I am not all that interested in how many chairs and what type are in the room unless they have some purpose in the story.
It was also very predictable I worked out who the murderer was quite early in the book,
All in all a good book but missed the mark so I probably wont read any more in this series.
It was also very predictable I worked out who the murderer was quite early in the book,
All in all a good book but missed the mark so I probably wont read any more in this series.
September 11, 2020
Low 3 star
Definitely a thriller, although the title claims it's a mystery. The views of the PI's personal life may be intended to add character, but they don't really work. They feel like filler scenes and don't have much depth on the characters. They just slow things down. Frequent side tracks into excessive unrelated detail. So the pacing doesn't really work either. Result is very blah.
Definitely a thriller, although the title claims it's a mystery. The views of the PI's personal life may be intended to add character, but they don't really work. They feel like filler scenes and don't have much depth on the characters. They just slow things down. Frequent side tracks into excessive unrelated detail. So the pacing doesn't really work either. Result is very blah.
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