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Chasing Shadows
A Gripping Thriller that keeps the pages turning…
Includes a preview of Shattered, the first Drew Patrick novel.
When Tina Ross and her friends witness a brutal murder they make a pact to keep what they saw to themselves. The teens think silence equals safety. But the killers have another idea.
Concerned mother Bonnie Ross hires private investigator Drew Patrick to find out where her daughter is sneaking off to at night. What appears to be a simple case of a rebellious teen leads to some of Boston's darkest corners. Drew quickly finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation and needing to protect Tina. But when she and her friends go missing, it is a race against the clock to save them from murderous thugs.
Chasing Shadows is a prequel novella to the Private Detective Drew Patrick series of suspenseful crime thriller novels. Includes a preview of Shattered, the first novel in the series.
Read Chasing Shadows today and begin the pulse-pounding adventure.
If you enjoy books by Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and James Patterson, then you will enjoy this new detective crime thriller series by Jason Richards.
Includes a preview of Shattered, the first Drew Patrick novel.
When Tina Ross and her friends witness a brutal murder they make a pact to keep what they saw to themselves. The teens think silence equals safety. But the killers have another idea.
Concerned mother Bonnie Ross hires private investigator Drew Patrick to find out where her daughter is sneaking off to at night. What appears to be a simple case of a rebellious teen leads to some of Boston's darkest corners. Drew quickly finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation and needing to protect Tina. But when she and her friends go missing, it is a race against the clock to save them from murderous thugs.
Chasing Shadows is a prequel novella to the Private Detective Drew Patrick series of suspenseful crime thriller novels. Includes a preview of Shattered, the first novel in the series.
Read Chasing Shadows today and begin the pulse-pounding adventure.
If you enjoy books by Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and James Patterson, then you will enjoy this new detective crime thriller series by Jason Richards.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2018
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About the author
Jason Richards
6 books2 followersJason Richards is the author of the Drew Patrick hard-boiled detective crime thriller series. He has enjoyed reading detective and thriller stories since he was a child. His biggest inspirations are the tough and witty hard-boiled Boston P.I. Spenser, by Robert B. Parker, and Elvis Cole by Robert Crais.
Jason loves writing the Drew Patrick novels and hopes his readers enjoy being part of the adventures. Like his main character, Jason is a lifelong fan of Boston sports -- particularly his beloved Red Sox. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, teenage son, and a Beagle-mix dog (the inspiration for Dash).
Jason loves writing the Drew Patrick novels and hopes his readers enjoy being part of the adventures. Like his main character, Jason is a lifelong fan of Boston sports -- particularly his beloved Red Sox. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, teenage son, and a Beagle-mix dog (the inspiration for Dash).
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February 4, 2020
A prequel for the Drew Patrick series. Reminds me a lot of Robert B. Parker's Spenser books. Well written and had my attention from the first chapter. Looking forward to more in the series.
November 12, 2019
This was the first book in a series by a new author. He has written several more around the same main character.
This is a private investigator in Boston who is a former FBI agent. The story revolves around him being hired by a distraught mother worried about her once well-adjusted daughter who has quit high school and moved in with a boy the mom doesn't know. The case is finding the daughter so the mom has a chance of convincing her to return home. The case, of course, is far more complex and involved that simply that.
The story was interesting but I found the writing presentation too forced. The author wanted the detective to be clever and joking but it seemed to contrived for me. Also, the detail of driving on every street name was too much. Maybe if you were very familiar with Boston. And, too much descriptive words. Not everything needs to be described in such detail, especially when the ending comes so quickly and the wrap up drags on.
I am not regretting the time of reading it, but given all the books out there from very good writers I may not be rushing to read the next one in the series.
This is a private investigator in Boston who is a former FBI agent. The story revolves around him being hired by a distraught mother worried about her once well-adjusted daughter who has quit high school and moved in with a boy the mom doesn't know. The case is finding the daughter so the mom has a chance of convincing her to return home. The case, of course, is far more complex and involved that simply that.
The story was interesting but I found the writing presentation too forced. The author wanted the detective to be clever and joking but it seemed to contrived for me. Also, the detail of driving on every street name was too much. Maybe if you were very familiar with Boston. And, too much descriptive words. Not everything needs to be described in such detail, especially when the ending comes so quickly and the wrap up drags on.
I am not regretting the time of reading it, but given all the books out there from very good writers I may not be rushing to read the next one in the series.
March 19, 2019
"Quick and easy"
A self-deprecating PI with a dog. It's the type of scenario that gets a TV company interested. What's not to like? Well, the evil twins for a start. Those two enjoyed their job a little too much. The violence felt out of step with the law-abiding side of the story as Drew, Jessica and the local police tried to keep the students from coming to harm. Cozy mystery meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre sprang to mind. It's fast-paced and easy to read. With no shortage of story threads out there to explore maybe Drew and Dash will amass a legion of fans.
A self-deprecating PI with a dog. It's the type of scenario that gets a TV company interested. What's not to like? Well, the evil twins for a start. Those two enjoyed their job a little too much. The violence felt out of step with the law-abiding side of the story as Drew, Jessica and the local police tried to keep the students from coming to harm. Cozy mystery meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre sprang to mind. It's fast-paced and easy to read. With no shortage of story threads out there to explore maybe Drew and Dash will amass a legion of fans.
December 18, 2020
Chasing Shadows
It was good. Unfortunately I kept comparing the main character, Drew, with Spenser. Not a good thing to do. It felt like I was dealing with either a Spenser’s younger brother or a Spenser wanna-be. Empathetic, Boston, sports, beer, smarter girl friend, liked to cook. Other than that I liked the story. Good story line. Some action. Quick read. I know the first book of a series is busy introducing the characters. I will try the second book to see how they have grown.
It was good. Unfortunately I kept comparing the main character, Drew, with Spenser. Not a good thing to do. It felt like I was dealing with either a Spenser’s younger brother or a Spenser wanna-be. Empathetic, Boston, sports, beer, smarter girl friend, liked to cook. Other than that I liked the story. Good story line. Some action. Quick read. I know the first book of a series is busy introducing the characters. I will try the second book to see how they have grown.
December 21, 2018
Terrific story! Loved it!
Great writing, excellent characters and an entertaining storyline made this a lot of fun to read. It had just the right amount of humor to balance out the suspense. The bad guys were ruthless and the good guys were on top of their game. Looking forward to more!
Great writing, excellent characters and an entertaining storyline made this a lot of fun to read. It had just the right amount of humor to balance out the suspense. The bad guys were ruthless and the good guys were on top of their game. Looking forward to more!
May 8, 2023
interesting
I enjoyed the book and look fwd 2 reading the next one.
PI Drew Patrick is on a quest to find Tina and the guy she disappeared with, Aaron. Aaron may be the big school jock but he also has a secret. Money and bad people =murder. Will Tina and Aaron meet the grim reapers-Mickey and Jax?
I enjoyed the book and look fwd 2 reading the next one.
PI Drew Patrick is on a quest to find Tina and the guy she disappeared with, Aaron. Aaron may be the big school jock but he also has a secret. Money and bad people =murder. Will Tina and Aaron meet the grim reapers-Mickey and Jax?
February 14, 2019
Very good novella
This is a very good start to what seems to be a promising series. There was lots of action, some pretty brutal, and the story moved quickly. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
This is a very good start to what seems to be a promising series. There was lots of action, some pretty brutal, and the story moved quickly. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
September 30, 2019
Caring Investigator
Hire for one case but pulled into another one. He was not getting paid but wanted to give a young couple who was on the wrong track a chance. I have a new author.
Hire for one case but pulled into another one. He was not getting paid but wanted to give a young couple who was on the wrong track a chance. I have a new author.
October 5, 2019
Chasing Shadows
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about a former FBI agent turned private investigator as he looks for a teenage girl and becomes involved in a murder mystery.
Very entertaining and interesting storyline about a former FBI agent turned private investigator as he looks for a teenage girl and becomes involved in a murder mystery.
October 24, 2019
Overall I thought it was a good book. I just wish that there was more scene development. It felt like there was a great framework but it all could have been expanded upon with more detail and/or longer scenes.
March 13, 2020
Decent
I see potential in this series, but Drew just doesn't stand out in this first book in the series. Hopefully the author will continue to develop his protagonist in future books. Still a good read, just a little predictable and one dimensional in this reader's opinion.
I see potential in this series, but Drew just doesn't stand out in this first book in the series. Hopefully the author will continue to develop his protagonist in future books. Still a good read, just a little predictable and one dimensional in this reader's opinion.
July 12, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed the fact the story was easy to follow and that the ending did not leave you wondering. I would recommend this book to other to read. I think it is great for young adult or an older audience.
I enjoyed the fact the story was easy to follow and that the ending did not leave you wondering. I would recommend this book to other to read. I think it is great for young adult or an older audience.
October 17, 2019
A story about a good private investigator who does more as expected from him.
October 25, 2019
Quick and easy read. Read this book in a single day and enjoyed it all the way. My only issue would be that i tend to like more details in my books. overall enjoyable and I want more!
December 12, 2019
Chasing Shadows
Really enjoyed this book. Think Drew Patrick will be another detective series I will keep up with for sure. Very good read.
Really enjoyed this book. Think Drew Patrick will be another detective series I will keep up with for sure. Very good read.
December 31, 2019
Quick and easy read. Read this book in a single day and enjoyed it all the way. My only issue would be that i tend to like more details in my books. overall enjoyable and I want more!
February 10, 2020
Quick read
Well written and kept my attention. Short read to fill in some time. Well done, Mr. Richards. Will keep an eye open for more reads.
Well written and kept my attention. Short read to fill in some time. Well done, Mr. Richards. Will keep an eye open for more reads.
April 1, 2020
It was a good story. Boring at times. Drew is a likable chap.
April 24, 2020
A good detective story.
It is really a good read. As this a series of stories, without reading next books one cannot depict the character of Drew. Eager to read the next one.
It is really a good read. As this a series of stories, without reading next books one cannot depict the character of Drew. Eager to read the next one.
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August 3, 2020Good action packed story
Good action packed novel. Very entertaining and extremely fast paced. Excitement builds on every paged turned. The reader is mentally stimulated.
Good action packed novel. Very entertaining and extremely fast paced. Excitement builds on every paged turned. The reader is mentally stimulated.
August 7, 2020
I enjoyed this book, my memory is not quite as good but, I read and remembered all I was reading. Thank you
December 5, 2020
Quick and easy read. Read this book in a single day and enjoyed it all the way. My only issue would be that i tend to like more details in my books. overall enjoyable and I want more!
March 20, 2022
Great detective story
Loved the vibe of the main character Drew. The book kept you engaged until the end. Would definitely read more in this series.
Loved the vibe of the main character Drew. The book kept you engaged until the end. Would definitely read more in this series.
February 14, 2024
I thought that this was a pretty good read. Light and fast paced, the narrative drew me in to the story.
December 7, 2018
Good story line and characters. Suspense keeps building.
March 8, 2019
I liked many of the elements of this story, the descriptions of Boston, the interplay of the characters and the (predictable but satisfying) conclusion.
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