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Hidden Guilt #2
Maximum Guilt
In the thrilling sequel to Chained Guilt, Detective David Porter returns and again comes face to face with the harsh reality that a loved one is missing. His daughter Karen has been abducted and time is running out.He is also chasing a twisted, sadistic killer known as the Widow Maker who is murdering some of Houston’s most powerful men in some of the most gruesome ways imaginable. Follow Detective Porter across the swamps of Louisiana and the country roads of Mississippi as he tries to solve both cases and save the life of his little girl. All of his detective skills will be put to the test in this fast-paced game of cat and mouse!
342 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2016
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Terry Keys
17 books106 followersTerry Keys is an award-winning novelist, songwriter, and poet. He writes for Examiner.com and works as a project manager in the oil and gas industry. A native of Rosharon, Texas, Keys spends his free time hunting, fishing, and working out. He lives in Dickinson, Texas, with his wife and two children. Please visit his website at http://www.terrykeysbooks.com
2017 NIEA award winner for Chained Guilt.
2017 NIEA award winner for Chained Guilt.
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July 9, 2017
A High Octane Thriller
Terry Keys has done it again when it comes to writing gripping murder mysteries. Brittany Foy, known as Widowmaker, is out for retribution against the men who committed a brutal act against her, years ago, at a bachelor party, but the plot becomes even more intense when Detective David Porter’s past catches up with him, revealing a scandalous secret and its connection to the past kidnapping of his wife, a detective, and now his younger daughter. The well-written narrative depicts manipulation, deceit, betrayal, infidelity, shocking revelations, terror, torture and murder, and twists and turns that will take you on a roller coaster ride. The villainous characters and various locales keep the plot moving, building up to an ending that will leave you flabbergasted, reminding us that the choices you make today may cost you big time tomorrow. Fans of the character, Alex Cross will take great pleasure in reading this crime story.
Terry Keys has done it again when it comes to writing gripping murder mysteries. Brittany Foy, known as Widowmaker, is out for retribution against the men who committed a brutal act against her, years ago, at a bachelor party, but the plot becomes even more intense when Detective David Porter’s past catches up with him, revealing a scandalous secret and its connection to the past kidnapping of his wife, a detective, and now his younger daughter. The well-written narrative depicts manipulation, deceit, betrayal, infidelity, shocking revelations, terror, torture and murder, and twists and turns that will take you on a roller coaster ride. The villainous characters and various locales keep the plot moving, building up to an ending that will leave you flabbergasted, reminding us that the choices you make today may cost you big time tomorrow. Fans of the character, Alex Cross will take great pleasure in reading this crime story.
November 16, 2020
Maximum Guilt by Terry Keys continues the story from Book 1 of the David Porter thriller; it is not standalone and takes no time to get back into chasing his daughter’s abductor and rapist serial killer. Will the detective arrive in time to save his daughter and catch the killer?
Terry Keys writes the best stories. As with the first, Maximum Guilt is loaded with twists, new modus operandi, and many surprises. Unlike the first book, the dialog is a bit contrived, especially between Porter and his wife, and he and his younger daughter, Karen. I also found Stacy’s death too convenient. Aside from that, this is a hold-on-to-your-hat read. Once you stop, you just cannot put it down.
In the final chapters, new characters are introduced for the third book in the trilogy, that I immediately download to find out what perversions await for Detective Porter. I am sure I will not be disappointed.
Terry Keys writes the best stories. As with the first, Maximum Guilt is loaded with twists, new modus operandi, and many surprises. Unlike the first book, the dialog is a bit contrived, especially between Porter and his wife, and he and his younger daughter, Karen. I also found Stacy’s death too convenient. Aside from that, this is a hold-on-to-your-hat read. Once you stop, you just cannot put it down.
In the final chapters, new characters are introduced for the third book in the trilogy, that I immediately download to find out what perversions await for Detective Porter. I am sure I will not be disappointed.
July 27, 2022
Outstanding author
I absolutely loved this book. The more I read Terry Keys writings,the more I get excited and feel the tension rising for the next chapter. If you like crime stories, like I do, then pick Terry Keys as your next author.I am a James Patterson can and can say without a doubt Terry Keys is right behind James Petterson
I absolutely loved this book. The more I read Terry Keys writings,the more I get excited and feel the tension rising for the next chapter. If you like crime stories, like I do, then pick Terry Keys as your next author.I am a James Patterson can and can say without a doubt Terry Keys is right behind James Petterson
January 29, 2024
I could not put this down! I read the 3 book series in two days. It was more violent than I like, and quite graphic, but in spite of that, I had to keep going & find out what happened to the characters!
June 10, 2017
A wonderful book
Terry keys rocks I just read the best two books I have read in a long time and I will be reading more of his books
Terry keys rocks I just read the best two books I have read in a long time and I will be reading more of his books
December 12, 2017
Very soap opera-esque
December 16, 2017
Very on edge with this book. Great read and ready for the next book.
April 1, 2018
A fantastic sequel. As before, I love the characters and the plot. Very entertaining author.
February 11, 2019
Brilliant
Couldn't wait to get started on this book after reading the first in the trilogy. So good that I am starting the last one.
Couldn't wait to get started on this book after reading the first in the trilogy. So good that I am starting the last one.
March 12, 2021
This would probably help
This has happened so many years ago for years now that the people will not care if it doesn't exist
This has happened so many years ago for years now that the people will not care if it doesn't exist
December 27, 2021
Good sequel to the first one. A few glaring mistakes made. Other than that, good story. Recommended.
August 11, 2022
Brilliant. Couldnt put it down
November 26, 2023
David Porter continues his search for the Rapist Murder Club Killers. This fast action thriller will keep you turning pages well into the night.
April 13, 2024
couldn’t put this book away
I liked the firdpst book a little better, but I still couldn’t put the book away. I will definitely read the third book
I liked the firdpst book a little better, but I still couldn’t put the book away. I will definitely read the third book
March 2, 2017
loved it. hard to put down
July 27, 2016
Couldn't wait to sink my eyes into the follow up tale to Chained Guilt. The author delivered another fantastic thriller.
I was slightly disappointed in the ending at first...I guess I would have liked to see Stacy suffer a bit. It seemed a bit unfair given all she had done to Miranda and the violence she unleashed on those she killed throughout the book that there wasn't some sort of retribution. Although after a few hours passed I found myself thinking, "Actually, that was the perfect ending for the characters in the book."
If you like cat and mouse chase-style stories grab a copy of Chained Guilt and Maximum Guilt. You won't be disappointed.
I was slightly disappointed in the ending at first...I guess I would have liked to see Stacy suffer a bit. It seemed a bit unfair given all she had done to Miranda and the violence she unleashed on those she killed throughout the book that there wasn't some sort of retribution. Although after a few hours passed I found myself thinking, "Actually, that was the perfect ending for the characters in the book."
If you like cat and mouse chase-style stories grab a copy of Chained Guilt and Maximum Guilt. You won't be disappointed.
September 13, 2016
Fantastic
I read the first book and liked it a lot so I purchased the second book, Maximum Guilt. It is fantastic.
I read the first book and liked it a lot so I purchased the second book, Maximum Guilt. It is fantastic.
November 16, 2016
wow Wow WOW
Move over Ed McBain. Another great author is moving in on you as my favorite author. I can't get enough.
Move over Ed McBain. Another great author is moving in on you as my favorite author. I can't get enough.
December 18, 2016
where is sequel
awesome but wait for one more......i never actually buy reads but i bought the second in this series!!! i cannot wait to see how it all plays out for the charecters
awesome but wait for one more......i never actually buy reads but i bought the second in this series!!! i cannot wait to see how it all plays out for the charecters
January 20, 2017
A good stomach!!!
I like all the other books , but this one got to me. It was more than I could go. Give it a try they are good.
I like all the other books , but this one got to me. It was more than I could go. Give it a try they are good.
February 6, 2019
Super interesting, captivating, thrilling...a real page turner. It was very entertaining unlike the first book of this series. Got to know a real detective side of the protagonist in this book which was not at all seen in the first.
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