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The Ghost Cop
It’s not easy being a ghost. Especially when you have a wife and kid and you are trying to hold down a job. Meet Thad Springer, a “ghost cop” who investigates paranormal activities committed by fellow ghosts. In the course of his latest case, which also involves his precocious young son, he may have uncovered the secrets of the universe. Unfortunately, Thad’s employer, the dynastic Orpheum Corporation, has other plans for them. Yet in its haste to control man’s destiny, the corporation may have overlooked some fundamental truths. Follow Thad as he unravels the plot and finds out more about himself, his son, his wife, and what it is about Life that is really worth living. The Ghost Cop is a science fiction epic that takes the reader as far outward as it does inward. This book is a companion piece to The Ghost Writer but ownership of the earlier book is not a prerequisite.
172 pages, Paperback
Published August 3, 2016
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Damon Norko
11 books6 followersDamon Norko is a writer, teacher and theater director. His distinctive brand of speculative fiction has been published in many places in the cyber-universe, and spans many genres.
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September 18, 2016
*** I received a free copy for an honest review
Imagine a world where the paranormal is considered normal, where ghosts have purpose and continue to survive in the physical world. They follow human rules (at least some of them) and have the same insecurities and needs as we do. In fact they seem to go an extra mile oblivious that they are actually more powerful. This story is about an ex-police officer (Thad) or should I say current officer who chooses to continue to serve and has a deep connection with his family. His assignment soon becomes the search for a ghost who seemingly has broken the rules (but this is treated in a new way by the author).
There is intersection in terms of genres between supernatural and borderline science fiction. I am guessing the author loves both areas and has intertwined them here.
The language used in the book is a welcome relief and it’s good to see authors using the mechanics of the language to convey meaning rather than foul rants. Words lent themselves to pictures and moving imagery with this book. The names of the characters and their treatments are original.
The book is of good length as well. My only comment would be that it would be great to intersperse more dialog between the long narratives from the main characters voice and perhaps a little more backstory on the origins of the ghost cop.
Imagine a world where the paranormal is considered normal, where ghosts have purpose and continue to survive in the physical world. They follow human rules (at least some of them) and have the same insecurities and needs as we do. In fact they seem to go an extra mile oblivious that they are actually more powerful. This story is about an ex-police officer (Thad) or should I say current officer who chooses to continue to serve and has a deep connection with his family. His assignment soon becomes the search for a ghost who seemingly has broken the rules (but this is treated in a new way by the author).
There is intersection in terms of genres between supernatural and borderline science fiction. I am guessing the author loves both areas and has intertwined them here.
The language used in the book is a welcome relief and it’s good to see authors using the mechanics of the language to convey meaning rather than foul rants. Words lent themselves to pictures and moving imagery with this book. The names of the characters and their treatments are original.
The book is of good length as well. My only comment would be that it would be great to intersperse more dialog between the long narratives from the main characters voice and perhaps a little more backstory on the origins of the ghost cop.
March 23, 2017
Advanced
This book is very advanced in technology and the future then add in astrology. I found it hard to stay interested to me it did not make a lot of sense so I trouble following it plus the ending was left with a lot of possibilities should there be another book.
This book is very advanced in technology and the future then add in astrology. I found it hard to stay interested to me it did not make a lot of sense so I trouble following it plus the ending was left with a lot of possibilities should there be another book.
January 2, 2017
*This book was received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
This is the story of a corporation that has managed to gain control of the ghosts in the world, letting them survive in the physical world. One ghost is former cop Thad Stringer who was taken by the corporation and became a Ghost Cop, just so his family are well protected and can live normally. Thad gets a case of missing ghosts, and discovers they have gone on the ghost wind, one such ghost was seen by Thad's son, a special needs boy, who has drawn a hieroglyphic on a statue in the museum he was visiting with his class. This gets Thad put on the case to find who has done this and why the ghosts are going missing.
Although this was more a science fiction book, I enjoyed the way the story went, with Thad trying to see his Son who asks him to go to Pluto.
Great Read by Damon Norko, can wait for the next installment.
This is the story of a corporation that has managed to gain control of the ghosts in the world, letting them survive in the physical world. One ghost is former cop Thad Stringer who was taken by the corporation and became a Ghost Cop, just so his family are well protected and can live normally. Thad gets a case of missing ghosts, and discovers they have gone on the ghost wind, one such ghost was seen by Thad's son, a special needs boy, who has drawn a hieroglyphic on a statue in the museum he was visiting with his class. This gets Thad put on the case to find who has done this and why the ghosts are going missing.
Although this was more a science fiction book, I enjoyed the way the story went, with Thad trying to see his Son who asks him to go to Pluto.
Great Read by Damon Norko, can wait for the next installment.
January 4, 2017
The ghost cop by Damon Norko is a mystery and thriller and sci-fi and fantasy read.
It’s not easy being a ghost. Especially when you have a wife and kid and you are trying to hold down a job.
Meet Thad Springer, a “ghost cop” who investigates paranormal activities committed by fellow ghosts. In the course of his latest case, which also involves his precocious young son, he may have uncovered the secrets of the universe.
Unfortunately, Thad’s employer, the dynastic Orpheum Corporation, has other plans for them. Yet in its haste to control man’s destiny, the corporation may have overlooked some fundamental truths.
Follow Thad as he unravels the plot and finds out more about himself, his son, his wife, and what it is about Life that is really worth living.
This was a good read. Little slow but I managed to read it. Just took my time. 4*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley
It’s not easy being a ghost. Especially when you have a wife and kid and you are trying to hold down a job.
Meet Thad Springer, a “ghost cop” who investigates paranormal activities committed by fellow ghosts. In the course of his latest case, which also involves his precocious young son, he may have uncovered the secrets of the universe.
Unfortunately, Thad’s employer, the dynastic Orpheum Corporation, has other plans for them. Yet in its haste to control man’s destiny, the corporation may have overlooked some fundamental truths.
Follow Thad as he unravels the plot and finds out more about himself, his son, his wife, and what it is about Life that is really worth living.
This was a good read. Little slow but I managed to read it. Just took my time. 4*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley
August 29, 2016
Very inventive
The plot in this story was very inventive. It was actually so interesting that I read the whole thing in one day. I could see this being made into a movie. The author did a great job!
The plot in this story was very inventive. It was actually so interesting that I read the whole thing in one day. I could see this being made into a movie. The author did a great job!
August 30, 2016
A different type of story. Ghosts that retain cognizant after the corporal body dies.
Not sure about this one. A bit too farfetched for my taste. Can't help but wonder what happens to Thad next
Not sure about this one. A bit too farfetched for my taste. Can't help but wonder what happens to Thad next
August 29, 2016
Fun
A fun sci-if story with a ghost twist. Enjoyable, Easy, quick read. Looking forward to further books in the series.
A fun sci-if story with a ghost twist. Enjoyable, Easy, quick read. Looking forward to further books in the series.
September 26, 2016
To slow
Just started to read the book and it did not hold my attenton. Did not finish the book.did not like what i read
Just started to read the book and it did not hold my attenton. Did not finish the book.did not like what i read
October 5, 2016
Its an ok read not great but not terrible its worth a read
April 9, 2017
A very different angle for a ghost story. The protagonist, Thad Springer, was a Detective in life, and is a Ghost Cop in the afterlife, investigating the supernatural while looking after his (living) family. Norko is eloquent in expressing the love of a father for his child, and leaving the reader wondering about what comes next, spiritually and literally.
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