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A Cordell Logan Mystery #6
The Kill Circle
When retired senior CIA analyst Rico Perris plunges off a cliff in his vintage Porsche while speeding through the mountains of Colorado late one snowy night, the local sheriff rules it an accident. CIA officials, however, suspect otherwise. Their suspicions are soon heightened after two other former intelligence analysts turn up dead under questionable circumstances. All three victims were once assigned to the same top-secret project—an internal review of the CIA’s long-rumored involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Now, with a Congressional mandate about to go into effect compelling the CIA to release long-secret files relating to the assassination, there is growing concern that a shrewd and ruthless killer is on the loose, one who will stop at nothing to prevent the public from discovering the truth of what happened that tragic day in Dallas in November, 1963.
Veteran pilot, aspiring Buddhist and ex-government assassin Cordell Logan has little interest in helping his former comrade-in-arms, Buzz, who still works in the intelligence community, investigate what looks increasingly like a vexing conspiracy. Content to operate his small civilian flight school in the swanky seaside resort of Rancho Bonita, California, Logan would just as soon be left alone—that is, until Buzz introduces him to Layne Sterling, a brilliant and beautiful CIA agent assigned to the case. Logan is instantly drawn to her. Working together while pretending to ignore their simmering mutual attraction, they soon find themselves caught up in a high-stakes, high-altitude cat-and-mouse game, one that in the end could destroy them both.
Fast-paced, brimming with action and humor, The Kill Circle is a page-turner of the first order, the sixth offering in a series of mystery-thrillers that has earned Cordell Logan and author David Freed a legion of loyal readers and critics alike.
Veteran pilot, aspiring Buddhist and ex-government assassin Cordell Logan has little interest in helping his former comrade-in-arms, Buzz, who still works in the intelligence community, investigate what looks increasingly like a vexing conspiracy. Content to operate his small civilian flight school in the swanky seaside resort of Rancho Bonita, California, Logan would just as soon be left alone—that is, until Buzz introduces him to Layne Sterling, a brilliant and beautiful CIA agent assigned to the case. Logan is instantly drawn to her. Working together while pretending to ignore their simmering mutual attraction, they soon find themselves caught up in a high-stakes, high-altitude cat-and-mouse game, one that in the end could destroy them both.
Fast-paced, brimming with action and humor, The Kill Circle is a page-turner of the first order, the sixth offering in a series of mystery-thrillers that has earned Cordell Logan and author David Freed a legion of loyal readers and critics alike.
304 pages, Hardcover
Published September 30, 2017
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About the author
David Freed
44 books217 followersDavid was born on an Air Force base in the Deep South, grew up the son of a cop along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, and decided to give writing a shot soon after realizing that his grade point average would never get him into medical school. As an investigative journalist, most notably with the Los Angeles Times, he chronicled affairs of state, all manner of catastrophes, and the activities of the US military, including Operation Desert Storm. He spent myriad hours hunting for smoking guns in dusty archives, meeting confidential sources in bars and parking garages, and digging through trash cans long after midnight. Along the way, he shared in a Pulitzer Prize and won a few other shiny awards that occupy a box in his attic. He later became a Hollywood screenwriter paid to pen mostly action movies that were rarely produced, and, later still, an asset working with the U.S. intelligence community. David has been a licensed pilot for more than 30 years. He is a contributing editor at Air & Space Smithsonian magazine, a special assistant professor of journalism at Colorado State University, and teaches creative writing at Harvard's Extension School.
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December 12, 2021
Great storyline, but for best experience, I recommend the audiobook
This is another new-to-me author, David Freed, and his mystery series features a former covert military assassin named Cordell Logan, who is a civilian flight instructor at a small SoCal airport. There are good synopses available at Amazon and Goodreads. I liked the Kindle sample, but I listened to the Audible version, which is narrated by the very talented Ray Porter, one of my favorite voice actors. I recommend the audiobook, because Mr. Porter is an enthusiastic narrator who brings life to all the characters.
I like the protagonists, Cordell Logan and CIA agent Layne Sterling, and I chuckled at Kiddiot, Logan’s obese marmalade kitty—a mean and ornery cat with a high-pitched meow. Other secondary characters are well-developed, including Logan’s eccentric landlady, Mrs. Smulowitz. I recommend this book to crime fiction readers.
4.5 stars
This is another new-to-me author, David Freed, and his mystery series features a former covert military assassin named Cordell Logan, who is a civilian flight instructor at a small SoCal airport. There are good synopses available at Amazon and Goodreads. I liked the Kindle sample, but I listened to the Audible version, which is narrated by the very talented Ray Porter, one of my favorite voice actors. I recommend the audiobook, because Mr. Porter is an enthusiastic narrator who brings life to all the characters.
I like the protagonists, Cordell Logan and CIA agent Layne Sterling, and I chuckled at Kiddiot, Logan’s obese marmalade kitty—a mean and ornery cat with a high-pitched meow. Other secondary characters are well-developed, including Logan’s eccentric landlady, Mrs. Smulowitz. I recommend this book to crime fiction readers.
4.5 stars
October 31, 2017
4.5 stars.
David Freed's latest release, The Kill Circle, is another clever and riveting installment in the always entertaining Cordell Logan Mystery series.
Cordell finds it surprisingly easy to refuse CIA agent Layne Sterling's request to help look into the recent death of former CIA analyst Rico Perris. On the surface, his untimely demise appears to be nothing more than a car accident but considering another retired agent, Joe Zyra, also died recently, the CIA is carefully scrutinizing both deaths. After Logan's friend and former colleague Buzz reads him the riot act, Cordell reluctantly agrees to work with Layne. Discovering Perris and Zyra formerly worked on a top secret project about John F. Kennedy's assassination, Logan cannot help but wonder: is it a coincidence that both men died just as formerly unreleased files about JFK's death are about to be released? Cordell and Sterling soon head to Colorado to find out the answer to that very intriguing question.
Logan and Sterling's investigation begins by interviewing local Sheriff Harlan Weber, who has ruled Rico's death an accident. On the surface, Weber appears to be a devoted grandfather and stellar lawman, but knowing the sheriff's somewhat checkered history, Cordell is less than convinced Harlan is squeaky clean. Cordell strikes out his own to collect evidence and after he is reunited with Sterling, they quickly find themselves in Weber's crosshairs as he tries to intimidate them into abandoning their investigation.
Although Logan and Sterling are having difficulty finding definitive evidence of foul play, they do uncover enough puzzling information that convinces them to continue their investigation. Details provided by Perris's live-in girlfriend send the crime-fighting duo to Denver where they run up against local law enforcement. With the clock ticking on the investigation as they fail to find proof that Rico was murdered, Logan doggedly stays on the case after learning some their evidence has gone missing. Returning to Weber's territory, Cordell tries to remain under the radar as he re-interviews people connected to Rico and he slowly but surely begins untangling the details of this perplexing case.
With a puzzling death to investigate, plenty of action and surprising plot twists, The Kill Circle is a well-plotted and briskly paced addition to the Cordell Logan Mysteries series. Logan is a seasoned amateur sleuth with keen instincts, a sharp intellect and an inability to leave a job unfinished. In this sixth outing, David Freed keeps the series fresh through the introduction new characters and a creative storyline. This fantastic whodunit comes a twist-filled, unexpected conclusion that is impossible to predict. The novel ends with a tantalizing proposition that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.
David Freed's latest release, The Kill Circle, is another clever and riveting installment in the always entertaining Cordell Logan Mystery series.
Cordell finds it surprisingly easy to refuse CIA agent Layne Sterling's request to help look into the recent death of former CIA analyst Rico Perris. On the surface, his untimely demise appears to be nothing more than a car accident but considering another retired agent, Joe Zyra, also died recently, the CIA is carefully scrutinizing both deaths. After Logan's friend and former colleague Buzz reads him the riot act, Cordell reluctantly agrees to work with Layne. Discovering Perris and Zyra formerly worked on a top secret project about John F. Kennedy's assassination, Logan cannot help but wonder: is it a coincidence that both men died just as formerly unreleased files about JFK's death are about to be released? Cordell and Sterling soon head to Colorado to find out the answer to that very intriguing question.
Logan and Sterling's investigation begins by interviewing local Sheriff Harlan Weber, who has ruled Rico's death an accident. On the surface, Weber appears to be a devoted grandfather and stellar lawman, but knowing the sheriff's somewhat checkered history, Cordell is less than convinced Harlan is squeaky clean. Cordell strikes out his own to collect evidence and after he is reunited with Sterling, they quickly find themselves in Weber's crosshairs as he tries to intimidate them into abandoning their investigation.
Although Logan and Sterling are having difficulty finding definitive evidence of foul play, they do uncover enough puzzling information that convinces them to continue their investigation. Details provided by Perris's live-in girlfriend send the crime-fighting duo to Denver where they run up against local law enforcement. With the clock ticking on the investigation as they fail to find proof that Rico was murdered, Logan doggedly stays on the case after learning some their evidence has gone missing. Returning to Weber's territory, Cordell tries to remain under the radar as he re-interviews people connected to Rico and he slowly but surely begins untangling the details of this perplexing case.
With a puzzling death to investigate, plenty of action and surprising plot twists, The Kill Circle is a well-plotted and briskly paced addition to the Cordell Logan Mysteries series. Logan is a seasoned amateur sleuth with keen instincts, a sharp intellect and an inability to leave a job unfinished. In this sixth outing, David Freed keeps the series fresh through the introduction new characters and a creative storyline. This fantastic whodunit comes a twist-filled, unexpected conclusion that is impossible to predict. The novel ends with a tantalizing proposition that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series.
October 19, 2017
Another Cordell Logan mystery, The Kill Circle by David Freed fulfils its promise with another reading treat. Logan’s plane plays a rather smaller part than usual—poor thing; it’s aging and bits keep giving out. But Logan himself, who also ages convincingly, is not going to give up the chase once crime and punishment become personal.
Told in first person, the story has all the excitement of an action novel, the twists and turns of a thoroughly enjoyable mystery, and the same pleasing humor and fascinating character development readers have come to expect from the series. Add in the question of who killed President Kennedy, a beautiful investigator who seems to think she’s in charge, plus the sort of amazingly convincing details that jolt the reader like the smell of smoke in the cockpit, and the result is a book that’s truly hard to put the down.
Logan is “a funny guy, especially for somebody with so many sanctioned kills.” He’s an aspiring Buddhist, haunted more by other people’s kills than his own. And he’s ex-very-special forces, with some very special skills. But he’s much more than just another action hero. He likes to fly. He finances his hobby by teaching people to fly. His cat’s too fat to catch things that fly. And he truly appreciates, as the Buddha advises, “the beauty of life and the great cosmic rhythm of the universe.” It’s an appreciation honed by squarely confronting the prospect of death, and it’s one that the reader’s invited to share.
Sometimes things work out the way they should. Sometimes they don’t. Readers won’t know the full story until the last page, but intertwining threads combine to create an enveloping rhythm that perfectly fits the universe of these novels. Tunes might change. Planes might age. But the rhythm stays the same.
Disclosure: I was given a preview edition by the publisher and I offer my honest review.
Told in first person, the story has all the excitement of an action novel, the twists and turns of a thoroughly enjoyable mystery, and the same pleasing humor and fascinating character development readers have come to expect from the series. Add in the question of who killed President Kennedy, a beautiful investigator who seems to think she’s in charge, plus the sort of amazingly convincing details that jolt the reader like the smell of smoke in the cockpit, and the result is a book that’s truly hard to put the down.
Logan is “a funny guy, especially for somebody with so many sanctioned kills.” He’s an aspiring Buddhist, haunted more by other people’s kills than his own. And he’s ex-very-special forces, with some very special skills. But he’s much more than just another action hero. He likes to fly. He finances his hobby by teaching people to fly. His cat’s too fat to catch things that fly. And he truly appreciates, as the Buddha advises, “the beauty of life and the great cosmic rhythm of the universe.” It’s an appreciation honed by squarely confronting the prospect of death, and it’s one that the reader’s invited to share.
Sometimes things work out the way they should. Sometimes they don’t. Readers won’t know the full story until the last page, but intertwining threads combine to create an enveloping rhythm that perfectly fits the universe of these novels. Tunes might change. Planes might age. But the rhythm stays the same.
Disclosure: I was given a preview edition by the publisher and I offer my honest review.
December 19, 2018
This is a great series! Some stories are just compelling. This is one of them. Sad I'm at the end. For now, I hope.
March 16, 2025
I picked up The Kill Circle by David Freed with the same fondness I’ve had for Cordell Logan’s adventures, and it still offers plenty to chew on. This time, Logan—that flight instructor with a past I tip my hat to—gets tangled up in a Hollywood job to track down a missing Rolls-Royce and a stunt driver, only to tumble into an old mystery about a senator’s lost daughter. It’s a winding road that keeps you turning pages like a late-night chat, though I’ll say upfront this ending didn’t quite stick the landing for me compared to the rest of the series. For someone who holds loyalty and liberty dear, it’s a decent journey, just not the smoothest touchdown.
Cordell Logan’s still the kind of guy I’d sit down with over coffee—a weathered soul with a quick wit that brightens even the drearier moments. He’s seen his share of rough days, and Freed writes him with a warmth that keeps you rooting for him, blending his gruff charm with a heart that shines through. His one-liners pop like a friend’s timely joke, and his knack for pushing forward feels like the quiet strength I’ve always admired in folks who don’t quit. He’s tied to his values, and that’s something I connect with, even if this tale didn’t lift me as high as his others.
The people around Logan keep things lively—Savannah, his on-and-off love, steady as an old friend, plus a cast of Hollywood types and small-town shadows that stir the pot like a family reunion with extra spice. His plane, the Ruptured Duck, remains his faithful companion, and the shift from sunny San Diego to quieter corners adds a fresh twist, like stepping into a new chapter. Freed weaves in that sense of family and freedom I treasure, and Logan’s determination carries a familiar comfort, though the story’s pieces didn’t fully snap together for me by the close.
Freed’s talent as a pilot and seasoned writer shines in The Kill Circle, threading flying know-how and suspense with the ease of a well-told yarn. The plot unfolds with a gentle pull, and while I appreciate the echo of our armed forces’ resolve in Logan’s spirit, this one didn’t wrap up with the spark I’ve loved before. The Kill Circle—a pilot’s term for a deadly loop—fits Logan’s deep dive, but the ending left me wanting, like a conversation cut short. It’s still a good ride, just not the series’ brightest star.
By the finish, The Kill Circle lands softly—a mix of intrigue, warmth, and effort that’s enjoyable but marks my least favorite ending in Logan’s lineup. It’s got that pull of family, freedom, and sticking with it, and Logan’s still a character I’d cheer for like a friend stepping up. Freed’s craft holds steady, making this a fine read for anyone who enjoys a solid tale and values our nation’s heart, but I’d point newcomers to his earlier hits for a fuller thrill. Give it a nod—it’s worth a look, just not the series’ peak!
Cordell Logan’s still the kind of guy I’d sit down with over coffee—a weathered soul with a quick wit that brightens even the drearier moments. He’s seen his share of rough days, and Freed writes him with a warmth that keeps you rooting for him, blending his gruff charm with a heart that shines through. His one-liners pop like a friend’s timely joke, and his knack for pushing forward feels like the quiet strength I’ve always admired in folks who don’t quit. He’s tied to his values, and that’s something I connect with, even if this tale didn’t lift me as high as his others.
The people around Logan keep things lively—Savannah, his on-and-off love, steady as an old friend, plus a cast of Hollywood types and small-town shadows that stir the pot like a family reunion with extra spice. His plane, the Ruptured Duck, remains his faithful companion, and the shift from sunny San Diego to quieter corners adds a fresh twist, like stepping into a new chapter. Freed weaves in that sense of family and freedom I treasure, and Logan’s determination carries a familiar comfort, though the story’s pieces didn’t fully snap together for me by the close.
Freed’s talent as a pilot and seasoned writer shines in The Kill Circle, threading flying know-how and suspense with the ease of a well-told yarn. The plot unfolds with a gentle pull, and while I appreciate the echo of our armed forces’ resolve in Logan’s spirit, this one didn’t wrap up with the spark I’ve loved before. The Kill Circle—a pilot’s term for a deadly loop—fits Logan’s deep dive, but the ending left me wanting, like a conversation cut short. It’s still a good ride, just not the series’ brightest star.
By the finish, The Kill Circle lands softly—a mix of intrigue, warmth, and effort that’s enjoyable but marks my least favorite ending in Logan’s lineup. It’s got that pull of family, freedom, and sticking with it, and Logan’s still a character I’d cheer for like a friend stepping up. Freed’s craft holds steady, making this a fine read for anyone who enjoys a solid tale and values our nation’s heart, but I’d point newcomers to his earlier hits for a fuller thrill. Give it a nod—it’s worth a look, just not the series’ peak!
January 18, 2018
The Kill Circle is the 6th book in the Cordell Logan series of thrillers by Pulitzer Prize winner David Freed. I discovered his books two years ago when Audible had a sale for Flat Spin, the first book in this entertaining series and when I saw that one of my top favorites narrators, Ray Porter, is performing it, I bought it instantly. Since then, I listened to all of Mr. Freed’s works and I enjoyed them tremendously.
In The Kill Circle our hero, Cordell Logan, ex-Black Ops assassin, aspiring Buddhist and veteran pilot is very reluctant when he discovers that he has to give away his important role as a flight instructor in order to help an old buddy working for the Central Intelligence Agency. But, when a drop dead gorgeous CIA agent arrives at Logan‘s door, he has a change of heart. He drops everything including plane, cat and landlord, and off they go.
The duo must unravel the suspicious and untimely death of a retired CIA analyst, that was close to the Kennedy assassination investigation at some point in his career. What initially seems to be a regular ”car off the road and into the frozen river” accident, turns fast into a chase between Logan and some unknown party on the winding roads in the Colorado Mountains. Things go even worse when other bodies start dropping… Won’t say anything else about the story…
The book is very entertaining, thrilling and, at times, absolutely hilarious. This is exactly how David Freed writes and why I buy his books. From Flat Spin to The Kill Circle the plots are strong and fast paced, the characters are well defined and although the stories are very serious by design, there are also filled with lots of laugh out loud moments.
Award Winning voice over actor and narrator Ray Porter returns once again to this series and gives life with tallent and passion to Logan and other secondary characters. He reads, he acts and he makes the story even more real to the listener. He manages to deliver the perfect performance and at the same time achieves the highest level of immersion possible. I think that he enjoys very much recording the Cordell Logan series and that can be glimpsed from the way he handles the characters.
If you like well written thrillers, with a drop a humor and another of mystery, you must try the Cordell Logan books by David Freed. Five out of the six audiobooks are narrated by Ray Porter, so you’ll win on all fronts if you choose to listen to them…
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In The Kill Circle our hero, Cordell Logan, ex-Black Ops assassin, aspiring Buddhist and veteran pilot is very reluctant when he discovers that he has to give away his important role as a flight instructor in order to help an old buddy working for the Central Intelligence Agency. But, when a drop dead gorgeous CIA agent arrives at Logan‘s door, he has a change of heart. He drops everything including plane, cat and landlord, and off they go.
The duo must unravel the suspicious and untimely death of a retired CIA analyst, that was close to the Kennedy assassination investigation at some point in his career. What initially seems to be a regular ”car off the road and into the frozen river” accident, turns fast into a chase between Logan and some unknown party on the winding roads in the Colorado Mountains. Things go even worse when other bodies start dropping… Won’t say anything else about the story…
The book is very entertaining, thrilling and, at times, absolutely hilarious. This is exactly how David Freed writes and why I buy his books. From Flat Spin to The Kill Circle the plots are strong and fast paced, the characters are well defined and although the stories are very serious by design, there are also filled with lots of laugh out loud moments.
Award Winning voice over actor and narrator Ray Porter returns once again to this series and gives life with tallent and passion to Logan and other secondary characters. He reads, he acts and he makes the story even more real to the listener. He manages to deliver the perfect performance and at the same time achieves the highest level of immersion possible. I think that he enjoys very much recording the Cordell Logan series and that can be glimpsed from the way he handles the characters.
If you like well written thrillers, with a drop a humor and another of mystery, you must try the Cordell Logan books by David Freed. Five out of the six audiobooks are narrated by Ray Porter, so you’ll win on all fronts if you choose to listen to them…
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June 19, 2021
Some how I got mixed up and started at the end of the series. Really liked this book so will go back and find the first in the series read them all. The main character, Cordell Logan, is an interesting man who is an ex fighter pilot and CIA operative that now works teaches flying lessons and doing some contract work for the CIA when convinced to. He is trying to be laid back but can snap into action when needed. The story has lots of action and humor.
Logan gets pulled into helping investigate the death of an ex-CIA operative. He travels to Colorado with a very attractive agent and they run into all kinds of problems including a corrupt sheriff, bad weather, uncooperative people, and a motive that they really aren't sure of. There are car crashes, intimidation from the local cops, car chases, lost evidence, people lying to them, and lots of other stuff. The original victim had been working on some things related to the killing of JFK and it appears another person he knew was also killed. There are several more deaths in the story and people being threatened. Some twists and turns in the story, several women are attracted to Logan but he only has eyes for his new partner. Interesting ending.
The weather plays a big part in the story and the author does a good job of describing it and weaving it into the story. Good characters.
Logan gets pulled into helping investigate the death of an ex-CIA operative. He travels to Colorado with a very attractive agent and they run into all kinds of problems including a corrupt sheriff, bad weather, uncooperative people, and a motive that they really aren't sure of. There are car crashes, intimidation from the local cops, car chases, lost evidence, people lying to them, and lots of other stuff. The original victim had been working on some things related to the killing of JFK and it appears another person he knew was also killed. There are several more deaths in the story and people being threatened. Some twists and turns in the story, several women are attracted to Logan but he only has eyes for his new partner. Interesting ending.
The weather plays a big part in the story and the author does a good job of describing it and weaving it into the story. Good characters.
March 21, 2024
"The Kill Circle" by David Freed stands out as one of the strongest entries in the Cordell Logan series. Once again, Freed reinvents his series, this time with Logan teaming up with a CIA agent. The book showcases Logan literally running and driving in circles, adding tedium to the narrative, but, Freed masterfully executes the red herring, keeping readers guessing until the very end. The introduction of the CIA agent brings a fresh dynamic to the series, although her role could have been further developed. The story kicks off with retired CIA analyst Rico Perris meeting a suspicious demise in the mountains of Colorado, sparking concerns among CIA officials. As two more former intelligence analysts meet similar fates, all signs point to a sinister conspiracy linked to a top-secret project involving the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Logan finds himself reluctantly drawn into the investigation by his former colleague Buzz and is thrown together with the, of course, attractive, CIA agent Layne Sterling. Sterling is kept out of the bulk of the investigation for reasons I will not deluge here, which is a shame because her no-nonsense personality is a perfect foil for Logan's jokester tendencies. All in all, for what the series is, aka, mental bubblegum, this was an entertaining installment.
May 10, 2021
3.5 stars - Another solid Cordell Logan mystery
Most of the action in The Kill Circle takes place in Colorado when Cordell Logan gets drawn back into his black-op Alpha days when a retired senior CIA analyst Rico Perris plunges off a cliff in a snow storm late one night and he is "recruited" to assist the CIA to see if this was an accident.
There are a lot of interesting threads happening including one that involves an alternate theory of the JFK assassination. There are crooked cops, government agents, and plenty of obstacles for Logan to transcend. Logan is definitely having difficulty following the Buddha's teachings in this novel.
Not a lot of airplane action as the Ruptured Duck develops electrical trouble enroute to Colorado meaning Logan must resort to ground transportation throughout the book.
Interesting characters and venues keep the reader engaged and satisfied. It will be interesting to see where his character goes from here.
Most of the action in The Kill Circle takes place in Colorado when Cordell Logan gets drawn back into his black-op Alpha days when a retired senior CIA analyst Rico Perris plunges off a cliff in a snow storm late one night and he is "recruited" to assist the CIA to see if this was an accident.
There are a lot of interesting threads happening including one that involves an alternate theory of the JFK assassination. There are crooked cops, government agents, and plenty of obstacles for Logan to transcend. Logan is definitely having difficulty following the Buddha's teachings in this novel.
Not a lot of airplane action as the Ruptured Duck develops electrical trouble enroute to Colorado meaning Logan must resort to ground transportation throughout the book.
Interesting characters and venues keep the reader engaged and satisfied. It will be interesting to see where his character goes from here.
May 16, 2019
OH NO!!!!
I have come to the end of the Cordell Logan stories (but I DO hope for more)
Cordell as always, encounters into a S***load of problems, and fine (and not so fine) women.
As the previous five installments of this great series - I am SO reminded of the Travis McGee series by John D. McDonalds back in the last millennium. and that is meant as s compliment.
I think that Cordell is lacking a bit in this (so far) last book. He makes a few more mistakes than usual, but - as usual - he gets the job done. Not much about The Busted Flush... NO JEEZ.. that was McGee again... The Ruptured Duck - Logans Cessna 172 Skyhawk, but it was there and I love it.
Now I´ll carry around a box of tissues until I hear that David Freed (You hear me mr. Freed?) will publish Cordell Logan #7
High powered, high speed - excellent entertainment, from end to end. Great book of a great series.
I have come to the end of the Cordell Logan stories (but I DO hope for more)
Cordell as always, encounters into a S***load of problems, and fine (and not so fine) women.
As the previous five installments of this great series - I am SO reminded of the Travis McGee series by John D. McDonalds back in the last millennium. and that is meant as s compliment.
I think that Cordell is lacking a bit in this (so far) last book. He makes a few more mistakes than usual, but - as usual - he gets the job done. Not much about The Busted Flush... NO JEEZ.. that was McGee again... The Ruptured Duck - Logans Cessna 172 Skyhawk, but it was there and I love it.
Now I´ll carry around a box of tissues until I hear that David Freed (You hear me mr. Freed?) will publish Cordell Logan #7
High powered, high speed - excellent entertainment, from end to end. Great book of a great series.
May 29, 2018
“Another Good Entry”
The publisher sent me a copy of the book for an honest review. Cordell Logan is drawn into another investigation connected to the Kennedy assassination. He refuses to help look into a case involving the mysterious deaths of several CIA agents, but is forced in by his friend, Buzz. Assisting the beautiful CIA agent, Layne Sterling the case takes them to Colorado for the answers.
I’ve followed the Cordell Logan series from the first novel on, and have always enjoyed the stories, and this latest entry is no exception. Highly recommended.
The publisher sent me a copy of the book for an honest review. Cordell Logan is drawn into another investigation connected to the Kennedy assassination. He refuses to help look into a case involving the mysterious deaths of several CIA agents, but is forced in by his friend, Buzz. Assisting the beautiful CIA agent, Layne Sterling the case takes them to Colorado for the answers.
I’ve followed the Cordell Logan series from the first novel on, and have always enjoyed the stories, and this latest entry is no exception. Highly recommended.
November 8, 2017
Like John Rain, I like Cordell Logan, and had absolutely no restraint when the object popped up on my availability feed. I am glad the character got back on his feet, and went to work at what he does best, P%%%$ off the bad guys. This is why I don't like series though, you have to wait for the creative juices of the author to get out another one.
May 25, 2019
Freed just gets better and better.
What an awesome read! I am an aviator myself, which is what originality drew me to David ‘s novels. But I am a huge crime and mystery reader, and this series provides me with the best of both worlds. This book is a true page turner, and never gets boring. I can’t wait to get ahold of the next Cordell Logan story.
What an awesome read! I am an aviator myself, which is what originality drew me to David ‘s novels. But I am a huge crime and mystery reader, and this series provides me with the best of both worlds. This book is a true page turner, and never gets boring. I can’t wait to get ahold of the next Cordell Logan story.
March 28, 2021
Another enjoyable romp with Logan and quite a group of characters. Clever tie ins to the Kennedy assassination to keep the book interesting. Logan meets a new love interest as he trudges through the snows of Colorado to help Christians in Action (CIA) pursue a homicidal crazy that is offing former agents (all of whom were somehow tied to Kennedy). Good fun.
May 26, 2018
Story worth 4.5, and Porter's performance puts it up to a 5. This is a very nice series, with a nice balance of solid plotting, good characters, plenty of action, and humor. This one, based on the Kennedy Assassination family of conspiracies is top notch.
March 27, 2022
Recommended by my sister who found the book entertaining, enjoyed the humor and the Colorado setting for much of the action. I agree with her view points. This is the sixth book in the series, I will go back and try some of the earlier one because I did enjoy the author’s writing.
December 4, 2017
excelente historia
January 9, 2018
Cordell Logan books never disappoint. If you want an enjoyable read, try one of these.
February 19, 2018
A good story with a great plot! Well done Mr. Freed!
May 2, 2018
3.75 stars. This series is always entertaining. I really enjoy listening to Ray Porter.
May 2, 2018
Another great Cordell Logan story! Cannot wait to see what’s up next for my favorite aspiring Buddhist.
May 7, 2018
Lots of fun. If you like some humor in your action/adventure, this is a series you will enjoy.
October 21, 2020
Same main characters create a fun, if predictable, trek through snowy Colorado. It is cleaner than the last book, but still has Cordell lusting after his latest coworker.
December 14, 2020
Fast-paced, snarky, fun brain candy.
April 26, 2021
I loved this one and especially how it ended...leaving room for a change of direction and (hopefully) more books in this series.
November 18, 2021
Another delightful adventure. I want more!
July 6, 2022
Audible Audiobook
“Kitiot” 😂 🐈
“Kitiot” 😂 🐈
January 2, 2025
This was a fast-paced action-thriller. The hero, Cordell Logan, gets involved in so many near-death experiences that it makes the story highly unbelievable. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable mystery.
August 2, 2021
Predictable plot but full of humour and I like the landlady.
August 16, 2021
You do not need to read the entire series to enjoy this story. The Kill Circle is Book 6 in the A Cordell Logan Mystery series by David Freed.
Plot. A retired agent is pulled back into action to solve a mystery that involves the Kennedy assassination and a crooked sheriff. Twists and mystery and some harrowing moments carry the reader to a satisfying conclusion. Not a cliff-hanger.
Liked. No sex, no objectionable language. Kennedy stories are always thought-provoking. Narration is fine.
Not so hot? Well, the lead is a recently widowed man near 50 years old and has typical 12-year-old boy thoughts of his partner naked. 🙄 Jeez, gimme a break.
Narrated by Ray Porter, eight-plus hours of listening in unabridged audiobook format released in October 2017 by Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Plot. A retired agent is pulled back into action to solve a mystery that involves the Kennedy assassination and a crooked sheriff. Twists and mystery and some harrowing moments carry the reader to a satisfying conclusion. Not a cliff-hanger.
Liked. No sex, no objectionable language. Kennedy stories are always thought-provoking. Narration is fine.
Not so hot? Well, the lead is a recently widowed man near 50 years old and has typical 12-year-old boy thoughts of his partner naked. 🙄 Jeez, gimme a break.
Narrated by Ray Porter, eight-plus hours of listening in unabridged audiobook format released in October 2017 by Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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