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Detective Jesse McCord #2
At Large
John Vance is a hardened criminal of the worst variety. He runs a drug cartel and orders hits from behind prison walls as part of his daily routine.
Narcotics Detective Jesse McCord had looked for Vance for years, and Jesse finally landed the break he needed to apprehend him and all the big players, but in the takedown, Vance’s brother Jake was killed. Another year passed before Jesse was finally able to put cuffs around the wrists of the head honcho himself—John Vance.
And Vance hasn’t forgotten what Jesse did to him and his family.
Now, John has pulled off a daring escape and is at large, and what Jesse believes is an unrelated murder leads him closer to the man he is hunting. Jesse vows to put John Vance back behind bars, but John has a plan of his own. Now the question is, who’s hunting whom?
Narcotics Detective Jesse McCord had looked for Vance for years, and Jesse finally landed the break he needed to apprehend him and all the big players, but in the takedown, Vance’s brother Jake was killed. Another year passed before Jesse was finally able to put cuffs around the wrists of the head honcho himself—John Vance.
And Vance hasn’t forgotten what Jesse did to him and his family.
Now, John has pulled off a daring escape and is at large, and what Jesse believes is an unrelated murder leads him closer to the man he is hunting. Jesse vows to put John Vance back behind bars, but John has a plan of his own. Now the question is, who’s hunting whom?
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 9, 2019
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About the author
C.M. Sutter
51 books292 followersC.M. Sutter was born in San Jose, California and split time between the sunny California coast and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a senior in high school, she chose Wisconsin as her permanent address. After many years in the Badger State, she decided on a warmer year-round climate to call home and moved south.
Years of progression took her from working in large companies, to twelve years as a massage therapist, and finally, owning a corporation. She has been self-employed for over twenty years.
Ms. Sutter has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.
Years of progression took her from working in large companies, to twelve years as a massage therapist, and finally, owning a corporation. She has been self-employed for over twenty years.
Ms. Sutter has been writing and self-publishing since 2014 with eleven titles published in a different genre. Because of her deep interest in crime and thriller novels, she took up writing in the police procedural/crime thriller genre in 2016.
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Displaying 1 - 28 of 28 reviews
October 24, 2020
McCord is a good character that’s believable as a Chicago detective. As a Chicagoan, it’s fun to read a story set here.
Sutter intertwined two stories nicely, an escape and a murder. It didn’t ever seem convoluted. Her books are nice quick reads and worth a look.
Sutter intertwined two stories nicely, an escape and a murder. It didn’t ever seem convoluted. Her books are nice quick reads and worth a look.
August 13, 2024
The storyline was decent, the focus was low. A lot of time was spent explaining the obvious. I'm looking for some insight into a situation, think I'm getting it and instead the author is explaining something like traffic cams might have his picture so they should be checked. Or after hitting a button in a fountain, you should bend over to take a drink. And the story's characters would talk to each other the same way too often. Like a cop telling another cop to be sure to take your gun. I'm looking for some interesting or clever insight, instead get a big duh.
There was this big thing throughout the book about this clever nasty bad guy sending people to harass the detective because he wanted to kill him. Huh? And the logic to that is to, uh make him extra alert, get the whole police department looking around for him. Why?
The end should have been better planned. Let's say you are alone, no phone, at least 2 bad guys are coming after you. Should your first act be to put your gun back in its holster and yank open the door? Here's a thought, don't.
So, story was good, the writing was mostly not about clever thoughts but about mundane cause and effect.
There was this big thing throughout the book about this clever nasty bad guy sending people to harass the detective because he wanted to kill him. Huh? And the logic to that is to, uh make him extra alert, get the whole police department looking around for him. Why?
The end should have been better planned. Let's say you are alone, no phone, at least 2 bad guys are coming after you. Should your first act be to put your gun back in its holster and yank open the door? Here's a thought, don't.
So, story was good, the writing was mostly not about clever thoughts but about mundane cause and effect.
August 6, 2022
The main character in this story is Jesse McCord, a police detective in Chicago. He is a good guy, as are his fellow policemen in his precinct. There were no dirty cops or hard-to-get-along with superiors in this story - which was refreshing. Instead, it was a non-stop action story about bad guys, a prison break, and a murder they're trying to solve. This is book #2, but it felt almost like a standalone book, so you don't need to have read #1 first. I like this book, not only because it has a good story and good characters, but it didn't have a lot of repetition like so many books have, and the people didn't keep repeating their thoughts and worries over and over. It was a clean book, perhaps a few mild curse words, but no real profanity, sex (or even romance), or gore. It's just a good story that keeps moving, about good guys versus bad guys.
October 24, 2020
Just OK
Mildly suspenseful. Dialogue seemed a bit formal and stilted. Emphasis placed on uninteresting and apparently irrelevant actions, such as, "He coughed behind his closed fist and then...." Felt as if the cough was just an effort to add some descriptive detail, but it added nothing to the plot, the scene, or insight into the character. For the most part, all the reader learns about the lead detective as a person is that he really loved his dog.
Mildly suspenseful. Dialogue seemed a bit formal and stilted. Emphasis placed on uninteresting and apparently irrelevant actions, such as, "He coughed behind his closed fist and then...." Felt as if the cough was just an effort to add some descriptive detail, but it added nothing to the plot, the scene, or insight into the character. For the most part, all the reader learns about the lead detective as a person is that he really loved his dog.
June 6, 2024
Outstanding Book!
Exciting, suspenseful, crazy thrill ride. Wow! You won't be able to put this book down. It amazes me how everything catches up to you in the end!
C.M. Sutter, is a brilliant writer!
Exciting, suspenseful, crazy thrill ride. Wow! You won't be able to put this book down. It amazes me how everything catches up to you in the end!
C.M. Sutter, is a brilliant writer!
March 18, 2025
breath holding detective of the best
This has been a great breath holding sleepless night book. I loved the part where every event led to another just as great. The best of the drug cartels against the best detective group in Chicago. Nothing I didn't like and I recommend it to anyone who loves great detective books.
This has been a great breath holding sleepless night book. I loved the part where every event led to another just as great. The best of the drug cartels against the best detective group in Chicago. Nothing I didn't like and I recommend it to anyone who loves great detective books.
October 22, 2020
Another great book!
I don't read a lot of this type of book, but I got hooked on Ms. Sutter over a year ago and have read several of her books. They are entertaining and keep you coming back for more. I don't mind purchasing her stories.
I don't read a lot of this type of book, but I got hooked on Ms. Sutter over a year ago and have read several of her books. They are entertaining and keep you coming back for more. I don't mind purchasing her stories.
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December 23, 2021Very good book
I followed up with the hunch that the second book in the series of Detective McCord would be good,and i was not wrong; very good pace, very descriptive and procedural, action packed... I will definitely continue forward
I followed up with the hunch that the second book in the series of Detective McCord would be good,and i was not wrong; very good pace, very descriptive and procedural, action packed... I will definitely continue forward
July 24, 2022
It was a pleasure to read a detective mystery where all the male detectives worked together and nobody was trying to be top dog or put another down. Too much killing, but I guess that's what detective stories get to do. Good writing. No typos to speak of.
October 21, 2022
At Large
Very interesting and entertaining story about seemingly real police officers doing real police work. It gets tiresome reading most of today's detective stories because they are so similar and unrealistic. This one was different.
Very interesting and entertaining story about seemingly real police officers doing real police work. It gets tiresome reading most of today's detective stories because they are so similar and unrealistic. This one was different.
February 1, 2023
Excellent!!
I have the first book of this series and loved it.
This is even better, because Jesse McCord is on his own PD trying to get "The Baddies" down. And he does.
Excellent plot and excellent development of it.
Monica Beltrami. Montevideo, Uruguay.
I have the first book of this series and loved it.
This is even better, because Jesse McCord is on his own PD trying to get "The Baddies" down. And he does.
Excellent plot and excellent development of it.
Monica Beltrami. Montevideo, Uruguay.
May 22, 2023
Tense back and forth scenes of the criminals and the detectives
Clever police work backed by a lot of determination makes this a worthy read. Can any detective experience a normal life?
Clever police work backed by a lot of determination makes this a worthy read. Can any detective experience a normal life?
September 28, 2024
I didn't want the book to end.
The storyline never got old throughout the entire book.
The proofreading was good, as they were only a few things I spotted while reading.
McCord stays glued to what he believes is right, and fights to convince his superiors to trust his logic.
The storyline never got old throughout the entire book.
The proofreading was good, as they were only a few things I spotted while reading.
McCord stays glued to what he believes is right, and fights to convince his superiors to trust his logic.
November 4, 2025
At Large
Really enjoyed reading this second book in this series and highly recommend that you read it as well. Very interesting and detailed. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
Really enjoyed reading this second book in this series and highly recommend that you read it as well. Very interesting and detailed. Can't wait to read the next in the series.
August 28, 2021
To me the detectives plan to end the case was very clever.
April 30, 2022
Exciting
A fast paced, exciting novel illustrating how working together successfully stops a large group of very evil people bent on revenge.
A fast paced, exciting novel illustrating how working together successfully stops a large group of very evil people bent on revenge.
August 5, 2022
I really enjoyed the "At large" story. The playoff between Jesse McCord and the (dispicable) John was excellently done. Alternating the two stories/actions was well done.
September 19, 2022
Excellent sequel!
Can Chicago Detective Jesse McCord track down the guys who have a hit on him before it's too late? And can he keep his informant protected?
Can Chicago Detective Jesse McCord track down the guys who have a hit on him before it's too late? And can he keep his informant protected?
February 5, 2023
Good Easy Read
Feels like a real cop investigation. Not sure it is a thriller but it held my interest okay. Good beach read.
Feels like a real cop investigation. Not sure it is a thriller but it held my interest okay. Good beach read.
June 24, 2023
Enjoying a new character, and on
to book 3. Good police work.
to book 3. Good police work.
August 13, 2023
Fast paced, hard to put down. Like 1st book, ending not long and drawn out
October 23, 2023
Good Read
I really liked this book. The story line kept you engaged at all times. C. M. Sutter created another great detective.
I really liked this book. The story line kept you engaged at all times. C. M. Sutter created another great detective.
February 10, 2024
Good story
Good read but my preference for novels are books with a good story but also teach me new thingst GG I never new before
Good read but my preference for novels are books with a good story but also teach me new thingst GG I never new before
October 24, 2025
Nothing special here for me.
Standard police procedural with uninspiring characters
Standard police procedural with uninspiring characters
January 21, 2020
Best yet
This has been the best yet in this series. Glad you made the dog survive too. Teamwork and smarts prevailed in the end.
This has been the best yet in this series. Glad you made the dog survive too. Teamwork and smarts prevailed in the end.
July 25, 2022
MY OPINION:
Book stinks.
Reads as though written by a person who has ZERO idea about prisons, police, or procedure.
Reads to me as if written by a 12 year old for a nine year old.
I dumped it very early on.
Book stunk.
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Book stinks.
Reads as though written by a person who has ZERO idea about prisons, police, or procedure.
Reads to me as if written by a 12 year old for a nine year old.
I dumped it very early on.
Book stunk.
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September 10, 2019
I need the next in this series now!
November 3, 2019
Review of: "At Large"
This book had one on the edge of their seat from page 1. This was the second time I've read it and will go find another by this author.
This book had one on the edge of their seat from page 1. This was the second time I've read it and will go find another by this author.
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