The House That Wasn’t For Sale: A Sean Emerson Mystery

by Tony Coln

262 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2026

About the author

Tony Coln is a Michigan author, Marine Corps veteran, former police chief, and longtime law enforcement professional with nearly two decades of experience in public safety. He has also worked in real estate and holds an MBA, bringing a broad mix of professional and life experience to his writing.

His background in policing, investigations, leadership, business, and real estate helps shape the mystery and suspense novels he writes, blending crime, humor, and characters grounded in the real world.

When he isn't writing, Tony enjoys reading, riding his Harley, and spending time with his daughter. He lives in Michigan and is currently working on his next novel.

Reviews

[Joslynn Peterson]

This isn’t my usual genre, but I ended up really enjoying it. It took me a little while to get into because I normally read books written in first person where you get all of the character’s inner thoughts. This one is told from more of a narrator’s point of view, so it was a bit of an adjustment for me.

Once I got into it, though, I thought it was a good read. It was very detailed, well written, and kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. If you’re a mystery fan, I’d definitely recommend giving it a try.

[Stephanie Welch]

For a brand new author this book was extremely well written. I love that it was not so far fetched that it was not believable. As the author was in law enforcement, it made the story so authentic which I truly appreciated. It didn’t have twist and turns but honestly, it didn’t need it. It surpassed my expectations and I’m excited to read more books from Tony.