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Detective Virgil Jones #1-4
The Virgil Jones Mystery Collection: State Of Anger / State Of Betrayal / State Of Control / State of Deception
STATE OF ANGER
Detective Virgil Jones, leader of the Major Crimes Unit tackles the hard cases, and this time a team of serial snipers are on the loose...their civilian victims chosen at random. Or are they? With no witnesses and very little evidence, the Major Crimes Unit is ordered to find and stop the killers by any means necessary. Except when Virgil's long-lost adopted brother, a convicted felon named Murton Wheeler comes back to town, in trouble and on the run, Virgil knows it's more than just coincidence. He can't prove it...in fact, he's not even sure he wants to. As the bodies continue to mount, Virgil finds himself running out of options, knowing he has to choose where his true loyalties lie...with the people he's sworn to protect, or to the brother that left him behind when he needed him the most. But in the end Virgil discovers he never really had a choice, because the final bullet reveals a truth that will change his life forever.
STATE OF BETRAYAL
Twenty years ago James Pope was shot to death in front of his twin children, Nicholas and Nichole, by a rookie cop named Virgil Jones. Now, as young adults, the Pope twins are looking for revenge against the man they hold responsible for the death of their father. Except twenty years is a long time and Virgil has a few other problems these days, the shooting of James Pope a distant memory. But when Nicholas Pope goes missing and his apartment is found covered in blood, his twin sister Nichole turns to the only person she can think of to help her, the one person who could never turn her away: Virgil Jones.
STATE OF CONTROL
Virgil is about to discover that time isn’t as linear as it appears and events from his past are about to repeat themselves. When they do, he’ll come face to face with pure evil, forced to make the kind of choice no man should ever have to make. State of Control is a thriller that will make you marvel at the mystery of existence. Filled with Thomas Scott’s unique blend of gripping suspense, humor, action, mysticism, and authentic characters, State Of Control is a story that examines the complexities of good and evil and shows just how far one man will go to stay in control of it all.
STATE OF DECEPTION
Virgil Jones is about to learn a lesson the hard way. When the ground beneath your feet begins to shift, it’s not the future you have to worry about. It’s the past. A young female student has gone missing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Patty Doyle is a Senior with her whole life ahead of her. In the middle of wrapping up her final semester she disappears without a trace, and what begins as a missing person’s case turns into something much more. Virgil thought the murder and mystery of Shelby County was right where it belonged…in his rear-view mirror. He couldn’t have been more wrong.
Detective Virgil Jones, leader of the Major Crimes Unit tackles the hard cases, and this time a team of serial snipers are on the loose...their civilian victims chosen at random. Or are they? With no witnesses and very little evidence, the Major Crimes Unit is ordered to find and stop the killers by any means necessary. Except when Virgil's long-lost adopted brother, a convicted felon named Murton Wheeler comes back to town, in trouble and on the run, Virgil knows it's more than just coincidence. He can't prove it...in fact, he's not even sure he wants to. As the bodies continue to mount, Virgil finds himself running out of options, knowing he has to choose where his true loyalties lie...with the people he's sworn to protect, or to the brother that left him behind when he needed him the most. But in the end Virgil discovers he never really had a choice, because the final bullet reveals a truth that will change his life forever.
STATE OF BETRAYAL
Twenty years ago James Pope was shot to death in front of his twin children, Nicholas and Nichole, by a rookie cop named Virgil Jones. Now, as young adults, the Pope twins are looking for revenge against the man they hold responsible for the death of their father. Except twenty years is a long time and Virgil has a few other problems these days, the shooting of James Pope a distant memory. But when Nicholas Pope goes missing and his apartment is found covered in blood, his twin sister Nichole turns to the only person she can think of to help her, the one person who could never turn her away: Virgil Jones.
STATE OF CONTROL
Virgil is about to discover that time isn’t as linear as it appears and events from his past are about to repeat themselves. When they do, he’ll come face to face with pure evil, forced to make the kind of choice no man should ever have to make. State of Control is a thriller that will make you marvel at the mystery of existence. Filled with Thomas Scott’s unique blend of gripping suspense, humor, action, mysticism, and authentic characters, State Of Control is a story that examines the complexities of good and evil and shows just how far one man will go to stay in control of it all.
STATE OF DECEPTION
Virgil Jones is about to learn a lesson the hard way. When the ground beneath your feet begins to shift, it’s not the future you have to worry about. It’s the past. A young female student has gone missing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Patty Doyle is a Senior with her whole life ahead of her. In the middle of wrapping up her final semester she disappears without a trace, and what begins as a missing person’s case turns into something much more. Virgil thought the murder and mystery of Shelby County was right where it belonged…in his rear-view mirror. He couldn’t have been more wrong.
1247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2020
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About the author
Thomas L. Scott
29 books28 followersThomas Scott is the bestselling author of the award winning Virgil Jones Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Series, set in the heartland of the Midwest.
Thomas lives in northern Indiana with his lovely wife, Debra, his children, and his trusty sidekick and writing buddies, Lucy, the cat, and Buster the dog, where he is hard at work on the next Virgil Jones novel.
Thomas lives in northern Indiana with his lovely wife, Debra, his children, and his trusty sidekick and writing buddies, Lucy, the cat, and Buster the dog, where he is hard at work on the next Virgil Jones novel.
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February 5, 2020
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A good solid read. I've always enjoyed the journey. I consider it to be a continuing saga of good verses evil. Be it cops or criminals. Check it out you might like the journey also.
A good solid read. I've always enjoyed the journey. I consider it to be a continuing saga of good verses evil. Be it cops or criminals. Check it out you might like the journey also.
May 21, 2025
This is a collection of 4 books about a team of detectives in Indiana. Book #1 was not a favorite, so many characters and criminals to remember and too many nicknames and similar names to sort through that it became tedious. 2 stars. Book #2 picked up and I began to warm to the characters and understand their relationships. Lots of plot twists. 3 stars Books 3 and 4 dive deep into the main characters and their relationships. Lots of action and interaction of just about every crime fighting agency, both federal and state, with even more twists. 4 stars.
August 17, 2025
Add Thomas Scott to my list of favourite authors.
I read the first four Virgil Jones mystery thrillers non-stop, and look forward to reading more in this series. The ones I have read were mostly fast paced, and never boring. There are times you may think you know where the plot is going, and then you find a twist you did not expect. I am prone to reading series of books with recurring characters that continue through the series. Add Virgil Jones and Thomas Scott to my favourites list, right alongside of some others such as Michael Connelly, J A Jance, Lee Child, etc.
I read the first four Virgil Jones mystery thrillers non-stop, and look forward to reading more in this series. The ones I have read were mostly fast paced, and never boring. There are times you may think you know where the plot is going, and then you find a twist you did not expect. I am prone to reading series of books with recurring characters that continue through the series. Add Virgil Jones and Thomas Scott to my favourites list, right alongside of some others such as Michael Connelly, J A Jance, Lee Child, etc.
July 24, 2020
You really never know what deep kimchi Jonesey will get into!
For anyone that has read the other Virgil Jones books I’m sure you will enjoy this as much as I did! Not everything is wrapped up and tied with a bow but almost...
For anyone that has read the other Virgil Jones books I’m sure you will enjoy this as much as I did! Not everything is wrapped up and tied with a bow but almost...
August 30, 2021
Another good book
This book was pretty action packed with two intertwined crimes being investigated by Virgil while Murton was undercover and watching the bottom fall out of the whole plan.
This book was pretty action packed with two intertwined crimes being investigated by Virgil while Murton was undercover and watching the bottom fall out of the whole plan.
October 2, 2022
Hardcore, Heart-Tugging, Addictive, Page-Turner +
If ever there was an author who could give readers a full-bodied story from beginning to end with realistic loveable and unlovable characters in constantly moving scenes throughout, Scott leads all others! Thanks for a great read!
If ever there was an author who could give readers a full-bodied story from beginning to end with realistic loveable and unlovable characters in constantly moving scenes throughout, Scott leads all others! Thanks for a great read!
July 26, 2025
too much
Not really a bad book, but it seems that independent authors feel the necessity to have multiple plots, problems, overlapping themes going on in each book. Even tied together, there are just too many competing plots. But, I finished the book.
Not really a bad book, but it seems that independent authors feel the necessity to have multiple plots, problems, overlapping themes going on in each book. Even tied together, there are just too many competing plots. But, I finished the book.
August 7, 2025
Amazing set of books
Each book tells a different story while all come out to the culmination in the final book. Each one had me quite emotional in places. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone wants to get into detective work.
Each book tells a different story while all come out to the culmination in the final book. Each one had me quite emotional in places. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone wants to get into detective work.
August 19, 2025
Best series I have seen lately.
Very gripping story lines. Definitely keeps you reading. I will be looking for more. I want everything from Thomas Scott. He writes what I want to read.
Very gripping story lines. Definitely keeps you reading. I will be looking for more. I want everything from Thomas Scott. He writes what I want to read.
February 15, 2020
Great read!
I highly recommend this book. Never knew what was coming next. Can't wait to read the rest of this writer's work.
I highly recommend this book. Never knew what was coming next. Can't wait to read the rest of this writer's work.
August 3, 2020
Family Ties
Never a dull moment. Action is flowing with every page. The forming of three families is spread across these stories.
Never a dull moment. Action is flowing with every page. The forming of three families is spread across these stories.
September 13, 2020
Great. I couldn't stop reading them.
December 21, 2020
First 5 books made me want more
Small town people involved in big crimes.Easy to follow.Enjoyed them all.Read them one after the other. Will get the others.
Small town people involved in big crimes.Easy to follow.Enjoyed them all.Read them one after the other. Will get the others.
January 9, 2021
I love the characters and their relationships with each other. Mr. Scott continues to come up with scenarios of intrigue and suspense.
January 26, 2021
Outstanding
This book set will pull you in and you'll find you're captivated with the characters and hanging on to your seat!
This book set will pull you in and you'll find you're captivated with the characters and hanging on to your seat!
February 11, 2021
Spellbinding!!!
Excellent storyline and use of characters. Found it very hard to put down at times. Captivating at every turn of the page. Can’t wait to read next chapter.
Excellent storyline and use of characters. Found it very hard to put down at times. Captivating at every turn of the page. Can’t wait to read next chapter.
June 29, 2021
Fabulous!
I got the four book series on Kindle Unlimited and once I started, I couldn’t stop! Characters carry thru all books! All four were great reads! I highly recommend!
I got the four book series on Kindle Unlimited and once I started, I couldn’t stop! Characters carry thru all books! All four were great reads! I highly recommend!
August 24, 2021
Amazing stories
Loved these books. Couldn’t put them down and could hardly wait for the next chapter. Lost much sleep for these page turners.
Loved these books. Couldn’t put them down and could hardly wait for the next chapter. Lost much sleep for these page turners.
August 27, 2021
Excellent series!
Very well written series...lots of mystery and drama with well defined characters. I won't hesitate to read additional books by this talented author!
Very well written series...lots of mystery and drama with well defined characters. I won't hesitate to read additional books by this talented author!
February 15, 2022
This four book compendium kept me entertained throughout. Each book a separate story, and each book excellent.
December 9, 2023
This series is sooo good! Me and some of the ladies I was incarcerated with was passing these books around and could not for the life of us put them down!
January 12, 2025
Fast paced action filled reading
October 1, 2025
Great 4 books
Kept me guessing the whole time I was reading each book. I would recommend this 4 book set and this author to all my friends.
Kept me guessing the whole time I was reading each book. I would recommend this 4 book set and this author to all my friends.
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December 28, 2025awesome
I love the author and his writing techniques. Not too flowery and over the top descriptions. Definitely one of my favorite authors now.
I love the author and his writing techniques. Not too flowery and over the top descriptions. Definitely one of my favorite authors now.
October 2, 2022
A great collection of mysteries. Makes one want to buy more. There is a hint of paranormal in them.
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