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Cases of Lieutenant Kane #5
Progeny
Tampa homicide lieutenant Carl Kane has led up grisly crime scenes before, but this one is different—it’s identical to the remains left thirty years prior by a man who had whipped the city into chaos.
But Jack Redding, or as the media called him, The Quilter, had been put to death in the nineties. These murders are the doing of a copycat—someone with inside knowledge of the original crimes.
As the bodies pile up, the motivation for the killings and the connection shared by the victims become clear.
Kane must race around the clock to find the person—or persons—responsible for recreating the work of the most heinous murderer Tampa has ever seen.
Little does Kane know his path will lead him to one of the most horrifying scenes he’s ever witnessed. In his line of work, and after recent events, that’s saying something.
But Jack Redding, or as the media called him, The Quilter, had been put to death in the nineties. These murders are the doing of a copycat—someone with inside knowledge of the original crimes.
As the bodies pile up, the motivation for the killings and the connection shared by the victims become clear.
Kane must race around the clock to find the person—or persons—responsible for recreating the work of the most heinous murderer Tampa has ever seen.
Little does Kane know his path will lead him to one of the most horrifying scenes he’s ever witnessed. In his line of work, and after recent events, that’s saying something.
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 27, 2015
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E.H. Reinhard
46 books181 followersE.H. Reinhard is the author of over twenty novels in the crime fiction and police procedural genres. Residing in sunny Tampa Florida, when not putting pen to paper, or more accurately, keys to keyboard writing his next novel, Reinhard is an avid fisherman and a general enjoyer of everything outdoors.
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December 7, 2023
This was a decent book, well-written and fast-paced. The no-nonsense voice of the author had a Dragnet vibe and the prose were a lot like reading a screenplay. At first I wasn't sure how I felt about the lack of emotion from the characters, the main character in particular, but once I realized that was just the author's style, I went with it. I normally prefer characters that live and breathe on the page. I still enjoyed the story. Predictable, yes, but compelling nontheless.
June 1, 2018
In the wild, the female is the best hunter
Each of these books is better than the last. The action is continuous and there is a lot of gray matter working with clues and solving the case. This is #5 and I can't wait for #6. LT Kane's life seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. Marriage, baby, house, promotion are all coming toward him. Life is good, but he has another case right around the corner.
Each of these books is better than the last. The action is continuous and there is a lot of gray matter working with clues and solving the case. This is #5 and I can't wait for #6. LT Kane's life seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. Marriage, baby, house, promotion are all coming toward him. Life is good, but he has another case right around the corner.
August 4, 2021
Like the series, this case too gruesome
I enjoy the Lt. Carl Kane series, but this featured case was too gruesome for me. I did finish the book in the interest of advancing plot points with the characters (Kane and Callie especially), because I do plan on reading Denouement next, and I wanted to know the advancement of all the characters.
I enjoy the Lt. Carl Kane series, but this featured case was too gruesome for me. I did finish the book in the interest of advancing plot points with the characters (Kane and Callie especially), because I do plan on reading Denouement next, and I wanted to know the advancement of all the characters.
February 15, 2025
I usually say I loved the book; but this is very very
scary and sickening! It was a page turner! I
I thought up almost to the end thst the criminals
were going to win! I not going to tell you the
reason it was so scary; but these two serial killers
were very prolific!! It will make you think twice
about jury duty!
October 15, 2017
Nature or nurture, you choose
Lieutenant Kane recognizes the MO of the next killer, but he has been dead for many years. Searching for the killer leads Kane to those who were mentally unstable and trained for this pastime.
Lieutenant Kane recognizes the MO of the next killer, but he has been dead for many years. Searching for the killer leads Kane to those who were mentally unstable and trained for this pastime.
May 20, 2020
Progeny
A biological mother and her recently rediscovered daughter create chaos in Tampa. Lieutenant Kane and his coworkers seem to be driving all over the Tampa area trying to catch up with them. This is my favorite Reinhard series.
A biological mother and her recently rediscovered daughter create chaos in Tampa. Lieutenant Kane and his coworkers seem to be driving all over the Tampa area trying to catch up with them. This is my favorite Reinhard series.
January 29, 2022
Parents should protect you, not throw you to the wolves
Your heritage should be your proudest moment. Life throws terrible things at you. You cannot change your ancestors, but you can change you!
Your heritage should be your proudest moment. Life throws terrible things at you. You cannot change your ancestors, but you can change you!
December 20, 2023
Absolutely gripping. Reminded me of the movie Silence of the Lambs a bit but totally different. Scared the heck out of me in parts but enjoyed it nonetheless. All of these novels would make a good Netflix series by the way!
May 24, 2024
Getting even for a Horrible Wrong!
Setting is the beautiful Gulf Coast
city of Tampa, Florida. Everyday big city crime occurred, then there was a Zinger thrown intro play.
A wonderful mystery thriller!
Setting is the beautiful Gulf Coast
city of Tampa, Florida. Everyday big city crime occurred, then there was a Zinger thrown intro play.
A wonderful mystery thriller!
July 31, 2024
TO MUCH EXPLORING EVERY DETAIL AND MOVEMENT MADE IT VERY BORING FOR ME. SLOW. THIS CHARACTER REMINDED ME OF JAME GUM/BUFFALO BILL IN THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS OR THE REAL SICKO ED GEIN. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE MORE EXCITING BUT IT WASN'T. ALOT WAS GOING ON BUT IT WAS STILL A VERY BLAND READ. ;<
November 10, 2018
Book 5 in the series. The penultimate to the end. Excellent read and I really love how the author works he’s characters.
November 30, 2019
Excellent
Love these books. There is so much action and a lot of twists and turns!! Can’t put them down. Love the characters!!
Love these books. There is so much action and a lot of twists and turns!! Can’t put them down. Love the characters!!
December 16, 2019
Grade A
Even though these books are fiction, they make you think too. Could I hurt another person if my loved ones were in danger, could I work as police officer.
Even though these books are fiction, they make you think too. Could I hurt another person if my loved ones were in danger, could I work as police officer.
April 19, 2020
Always
This Author always bring it to me the way I like. Thriller , gruesome and interesting. Not bad ending either. Great read 👍👍🔰
This Author always bring it to me the way I like. Thriller , gruesome and interesting. Not bad ending either. Great read 👍👍🔰
May 11, 2020
A really good, but gross, story. I enjoyed the police story and the story of insanity.
A great read, until the last page. Then the impossible to kill villain comes back.
A great read, until the last page. Then the impossible to kill villain comes back.
June 2, 2020
Satisfying
Well written and thought through, the kind of story that demonstrates how a crime is solved rather than making you match with wits with the cops
Well written and thought through, the kind of story that demonstrates how a crime is solved rather than making you match with wits with the cops
March 8, 2021
What can I say, this book is another great read from author EH Reinhard!! I enjoyed from first to last page and I highly recommend this series.
January 31, 2022
Gruesome
Each book just gets better and better. Fast paced, plenty of action,twists and turns. The banter is brilliant with his partner in crime, Hank.
Each book just gets better and better. Fast paced, plenty of action,twists and turns. The banter is brilliant with his partner in crime, Hank.
May 13, 2022
Oh. My. Hooked. Loved it! Absolutely can not wait for the next one to come out! I fell in love from page 1 and couldn't put it down!! Highly recommend!!
July 6, 2023
nice easy read
Not his best book but still good. Each book is stand alone worthy. No hanging endings. Give it a try
Not his best book but still good. Each book is stand alone worthy. No hanging endings. Give it a try
September 20, 2023
Great read
Another great story in the series! Well done, and worth reading definitely keeps you hooked till the end can’t wait till the next book.
Another great story in the series! Well done, and worth reading definitely keeps you hooked till the end can’t wait till the next book.
December 6, 2023
Amazing that the author makes each in this series better than than before. Each time I am sure it can not be done but I am wrong
December 11, 2023
Read It In One Sitting!
This gripping novel had me captivated from the beginning. It was gruesome, but not overly gory. It was easy to read and flowed really well. Well written!
This gripping novel had me captivated from the beginning. It was gruesome, but not overly gory. It was easy to read and flowed really well. Well written!
December 15, 2023
Top author top story.
January 20, 2024
A good story spoilt by the last chapters with the gun fight from the OK Coral
January 23, 2024
Kept my attention.
April 30, 2025
Excellent
I love this whole series. I love all the characters and the little tidbits of everyone's lives. I recommend this book highly.
I love this whole series. I love all the characters and the little tidbits of everyone's lives. I recommend this book highly.
May 26, 2025
Retribution
Title is the goal of this book. Even after the crime basis becomes obvious, it did not seem credible that police could not protect further murders.
Title is the goal of this book. Even after the crime basis becomes obvious, it did not seem credible that police could not protect further murders.
December 3, 2025
Great series!
March 3, 2022
Another good book by this author.
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