The Max Freeman Mysteries Volume One: The Blue Edge of Midnight, A Visible Darkness, and Shadow Men

by Jonathon King

Three “gritty, vivid, and suspenseful” books in the Edgar Award–winning series featuring South Florida PI Max Freeman (Harlan Coben). From a writer who “adds new dimensions of depth and substance to the modern crime novel,” this thrilling and critically acclaimed series follows a tormented ex-cop from Philadelphia to South Florida on a quest to earn redemption for his dark past (Michael Connelly).  The Blue Edge of After a shootout during a convenience store holdup led to the accidental death of a twelve-year-old, Max Freeman left the Philadelphia police department behind for a life in exile in the Florida Everglades. Since then, he’s lived in seclusion, haunted by guilt, with the humid night and the nocturnal predators of the swamp as his only company. But everything changes when he discovers a young girl’s body floating in the muddy waters and becomes the prime suspect for her murder. To prove his innocence, Freeman must find the real killer—and confront his own tortured soul—before it’s too late.  A Visible When five elderly women are murdered in Fort Lauderdale, Max Freeman is determined to get to the bottom of it. His friend, lawyer Billy Manchester, believes the crimes are tied to a conspiracy to collect on the women’s life insurance policies. But when Freeman uncovers a shocking betrayal, he soon realizes the gruesome plot reaches further than anyone thought possible. Now, it’s a race against the clock to hunt down the psychopath behind the murders—before the killer sets his sights on Freeman himself.  Shadow In the 1920s, three of Mark Mayes’s ancestors left to help build the first road through the Everglades, backbreaking labor from which they never returned. Now, decades later, Mayes has discovered letters that point to murder as the cause of their disappearance, and he hires Max Freeman to investigate. But as Freeman follows the trail of evidence, he incurs the wrath of the corporation that built the road—and realizes the case may not be as cold as everyone assumed.

Genres: Anthologies, Mystery

671 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2017

About the author

Edgar-award winning author Jonathon King is the creator of the Max Freeman crime series set in the Everglades and on the hard streets of urban South Florida. In his previous career as a journalist, he was a police and court reporter for 24 years with the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale and the Philadelphia Daily News.

Reviews

[Bobbie J. Taschler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!!

If I could I would give 10 stars. I read all the time and my preferences are characters. Mr. King is excellent at character development. These three stories were very well developed with just the right amount of angst and action. The characters are believable and most are likable. I will continue to read this series.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

Fascinating to read from cover to cover. Lots of mystery , good characters and good story line. Will read all I can by this author.

[Judith Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Everglades: A wild, remarkable area of flora and fauna defiled by greed.

These three Max Freeman books, written by Jonathan King, depict a respectful outlook into the vastness, wildness and magnificence of what is left of the Everglades. While books one and two are wonderful conduits to flesh out the character and background of Max Freeman, I find book three to be a look back into the history which changed the fabric of this vast natural wonder and ecosystem. Well written and thoroughly enjoyed.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are the first novels we've read by this author we found them to be intriguing. Very much a set of murder novels. The characters and plots are very interesting. There are many times it switches to different events that go back into time than return to the primary plot. Very much a great read.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are amazing

Max Freeman is so damaged yet willing to assist, even when just wants solitude. He trying to settle everything for himself, yet helping other people. He makes me want to go to the glades, even though I know I would die from the humidity and bugs....

[Ruzenia Jone-Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 good reads

Awesome reads. Each book delved into current and past revelations on relationships and long awaited justice. Also delay with the consequences of how domestic violence lasting emotional consequences.

[Mark Spangler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mystery is the game

I have enjoyed the first three books. The pace is good and the mild sex tension works. The descriptions of Florida are great.