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Deadly Tide: Sheriff Jericho Flynn Series, Book 1
Sheriff Jericho Flynn's life in the Outer Banks of North Carolina is shattered following the mysterious death of his wife.
A broken man, Jericho is forced to emerge from the depths of his despair when his only son is suddenly accused of an unspeakable crime. Murder.
With his son shrouded beneath a cloud of suspicion, Jericho finds himself deeply immersed in the investigation and connects the murder with the recent disappearance of a child.
A crab pot and a sunken duffle bag lead Jericho to the gruesome discovery of a second missing child. He soon untangles a string of kidnappings and murder, revealing a chilling timeline - a deadly tide, a cycle that is set to repeat.
Peeling back the layers of deception and cruel betrayal, his wife's mysterious secrets begin to surface and have a disturbing connection to the case. Time is running out, and Jericho is in the fight of his life to prove his son's innocence and to unmask the killer before another child dies.
A broken man, Jericho is forced to emerge from the depths of his despair when his only son is suddenly accused of an unspeakable crime. Murder.
With his son shrouded beneath a cloud of suspicion, Jericho finds himself deeply immersed in the investigation and connects the murder with the recent disappearance of a child.
A crab pot and a sunken duffle bag lead Jericho to the gruesome discovery of a second missing child. He soon untangles a string of kidnappings and murder, revealing a chilling timeline - a deadly tide, a cycle that is set to repeat.
Peeling back the layers of deception and cruel betrayal, his wife's mysterious secrets begin to surface and have a disturbing connection to the case. Time is running out, and Jericho is in the fight of his life to prove his son's innocence and to unmask the killer before another child dies.
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August 10, 2018
Jericho Quinn was sheriff on the Outer Banks of North Carolina until his lovely wife was found drowned in the ocean surf. That’s when his drinking and alcoholic blackouts started. His son Ryan, still in high school, had lost his mother and now his dad as well to empty whiskey bottles.
No longer the sheriff, Jericho’s good friend and chief of police found a job for him on the marine patrol. Soon thereafter, children went missing and Ryan’s girlfriend Susan Boyd was murdered. Ryan was the number one suspect. Jericho had to fight to stay sober, help find Susan’s murderer to clear his son and look for a serial kidnapper.
Endless suspense and drama kept me glued to the book as well as the North Carolina Outer Banks backdrop. Superb characters and unexpected twists and turns were abundant. The character based story and its familiar location made this book special. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.
No longer the sheriff, Jericho’s good friend and chief of police found a job for him on the marine patrol. Soon thereafter, children went missing and Ryan’s girlfriend Susan Boyd was murdered. Ryan was the number one suspect. Jericho had to fight to stay sober, help find Susan’s murderer to clear his son and look for a serial kidnapper.
Endless suspense and drama kept me glued to the book as well as the North Carolina Outer Banks backdrop. Superb characters and unexpected twists and turns were abundant. The character based story and its familiar location made this book special. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.
August 7, 2025
Audio version of this book 📕- an ok listen , but of a slow burner to start
November 29, 2017
In the year after his wife's death, Jericho Quinn has fallen from Sheriff to black-out alcoholic. Now employed on the marine patrol, Quinn becomes enmeshed in the murder investigation of his son's girlfriend in which his son is the main suspect (which does require a suspension of disbelief that the police would allow a parent to be involved in an investigation involving their child, but it's easily done). As if that weren't enough stress, Quinn and his partner find the body of a girl and enter a race to save a missing girl before it's too late.
This well-written page-turner interweaves the twists and turns of the murder investigations with Quinn's attempts to turn his life around. As with most alcoholics before recovery, Quinn is not a likable character and Spangler paints him with all his warts. Despite that depiction of Quinn's failings, this reader found himself rooting for Quinn to solve the crimes, straighten out his life, and reconnect with his son.
You'll have to read the book to find out if that happens, and I suggest you do.
This well-written page-turner interweaves the twists and turns of the murder investigations with Quinn's attempts to turn his life around. As with most alcoholics before recovery, Quinn is not a likable character and Spangler paints him with all his warts. Despite that depiction of Quinn's failings, this reader found himself rooting for Quinn to solve the crimes, straighten out his life, and reconnect with his son.
You'll have to read the book to find out if that happens, and I suggest you do.
January 12, 2018
From the very start, Brian Spangler really gets you pulling for Jericho Quinn, a man who was so broken by the loss of his wife a year ago. Her loss has sent him into a downward spiral, fueled by alcohol. As if that wasn't bad enough, his teenage son Ryan is charged with the gruesome murder of his high school sweetheart. Jericho has to deal with his own drinking, as he fights to clear his son's name. But that's only the start.
Pull the safety bar down good and tight, because this roller coaster is about to take the first drop, and it won't be stopping until the last page. Just when you think that you have it all figured out...you don't.
No spoilers here. Read the book!
Pull the safety bar down good and tight, because this roller coaster is about to take the first drop, and it won't be stopping until the last page. Just when you think that you have it all figured out...you don't.
No spoilers here. Read the book!
May 13, 2021
Wake up Jericho!!
In the Outer Banks, NC, life is idyllic…unless you’re former Sheriff Jericho Flynn. Jericho lost his way, and job, when his beloved wife accidentally drowned…by burying himself in ‘the bottle’. In fact, Jericho is sleeping off a bender…on the beach no less, when he receives word that his teenage son has been arrested for his gf murder! Now Jericho has to sober up and prove his son’s innocence before an overzealous DA throws the book at him. Lots of plot twists..,and, oh I so wanted to shake Jericho at times!! Excellent writing and narration. Looking forward to the next book.
In the Outer Banks, NC, life is idyllic…unless you’re former Sheriff Jericho Flynn. Jericho lost his way, and job, when his beloved wife accidentally drowned…by burying himself in ‘the bottle’. In fact, Jericho is sleeping off a bender…on the beach no less, when he receives word that his teenage son has been arrested for his gf murder! Now Jericho has to sober up and prove his son’s innocence before an overzealous DA throws the book at him. Lots of plot twists..,and, oh I so wanted to shake Jericho at times!! Excellent writing and narration. Looking forward to the next book.
December 29, 2022
I am actually glad I read the first Casey White book before this. I was not a fan of Jericho's in this book at first. I understand his wife passed, but he still had a son and and a job, never did explain really why he lost his post. I don't understand needing a drink so bad you risk everything. This turned out to be quite an intense book. Overall I did like it and look forward to more.
November 29, 2017
An incredibly well written thriller
Twists and turns are abundant and each and every one is believable! This is at times an emotional, heartwarming, infuriating and most of all exciting novel I couldn't put it down!
Twists and turns are abundant and each and every one is believable! This is at times an emotional, heartwarming, infuriating and most of all exciting novel I couldn't put it down!
April 11, 2018
Great mystery story . Nice to read a story that doesn't need four letter words to fill the
Pages. Who is killing young women? Can the missing chlldren be connected? This story will be hard to put down. Great writing!
Pages. Who is killing young women? Can the missing chlldren be connected? This story will be hard to put down. Great writing!
September 10, 2018
Spangler is headed for greatness!
Wow! I did not see that one coming! Totally out of left field and had me on the edge of my seat. I could not stop turning the pages. One word: Sublime
Wow! I did not see that one coming! Totally out of left field and had me on the edge of my seat. I could not stop turning the pages. One word: Sublime
November 4, 2020
I read this one out of order and that is ok. Talk about twists and turns. Kept me up late at night and I was not disappointed. Very good book. The author is descriptive, great story line, and it is those surprises that get you and keep you going.
April 9, 2023
I really enjoyed this and hope someday there will be more in the series. The alcoholism was realistically depicted although I’m really ready for him to stay clean and leave the drinking behind for good. The murders were also fascinating with a couple of big twists at the end.
June 16, 2024
wow!
Once I got started I could not put the book down. It was great to read Jericho’s story, after reading the series of Casey White, and I was hoping to get more Casey White series, but this will do. Absolutely gripping!
Once I got started I could not put the book down. It was great to read Jericho’s story, after reading the series of Casey White, and I was hoping to get more Casey White series, but this will do. Absolutely gripping!
January 21, 2018
Great Story
This book kept me on edge with every page I turned. It was a great and interesting story line. It was the first book I read by the Author, and won't be the last.
This book kept me on edge with every page I turned. It was a great and interesting story line. It was the first book I read by the Author, and won't be the last.
May 18, 2018
Exiting!
Once I got started I couldn’t put it down! A big surprise for me at the end. Maybe for you too.
Once I got started I couldn’t put it down! A big surprise for me at the end. Maybe for you too.
September 21, 2018
Good mystery
The book started out a little slow but it increasingly built up with twists and turns, a who dun it book. Sure am glad I finished it.
The book started out a little slow but it increasingly built up with twists and turns, a who dun it book. Sure am glad I finished it.
October 16, 2020
Solid thriller with good character development, surprises, and no loose ends
December 20, 2020
A wild tale
Slow at the start but picks up as you get into. . the book. Lots of twists and turns with some crazy surprises.I did not care for all the details!s of boating
Slow at the start but picks up as you get into. . the book. Lots of twists and turns with some crazy surprises.I did not care for all the details!s of boating
January 29, 2021
Emotional with Twists and turns
Loved this book. My only regret was not reading this book 1st before Detective Casey series. I'm hoping the series continues.
Loved this book. My only regret was not reading this book 1st before Detective Casey series. I'm hoping the series continues.
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December 23, 2021It starts out slow, but quickly becomes a page turner. Very hard to put down.
December 21, 2022
OMG
I didn't see that turn of events so ready to read the next book on the list, keep them coming.
I didn't see that turn of events so ready to read the next book on the list, keep them coming.
March 1, 2023
Best one of all
I would recommend it to anyone that likes a good mystery because it definitely had a shocking twist to it.
I would recommend it to anyone that likes a good mystery because it definitely had a shocking twist to it.
May 19, 2023
Excellent
Great, easy read. This book keeps you hooked from the beginning. It is indeed a thriller & surprised By the outcome.
Great, easy read. This book keeps you hooked from the beginning. It is indeed a thriller & surprised By the outcome.
July 9, 2023
Great mystery with lots of surprise.
October 14, 2020
Wished I had DNF it at about 60%. Up to that point, the author had me with his portrayal of a blackout drunk (thus perhaps making the book worthy of 2.5 stars). From that point, however, the “seriously?” moments were too much. For instance, someone has their arm broken and not only doesn’t it prove an impediment, there isn’t even the mention of a cast. Someone else goes haring off into danger at any opportunity and no one asks, ‘Is he doing it again?” And then there’s the identity of the villain. That was fairly obvious by about the halfway point. So, nope, I won’t be reading Book 2. And, yes, the appearance of the words “Book one” on the cover more than suggests that the hero wasn’t in life-threatening danger at any point.
August 26, 2025
I tried, I really tried. The story could've been so good, but after a while it is tiresome to read about Jericho Quinn and his demons. He is not a very likable character, perhaps that was my problem? I don't know. I know that I should like this book, it's right up my alley, but it kind of rubbed me in all the wrong places.
(Please forgive my poor English, my excuse is I’m Swedish).
(Please forgive my poor English, my excuse is I’m Swedish).
August 4, 2018
Wow! What a book. I hope the next book will be written.
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