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Scapegoats
On a hot and humid morning in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, two joggers find the body of twenty-three-year-old Kimberly Levesque. Her lifeless body had been dumped a few feet off the running path, under a bottle palm, the night before. Witnesses saw the car of the man who killed her and wrote down his license plate number. Open and shut case, or so it looks.
Cole Ballinger returns in Scapegoats, the fifth installment in the Sunrise City Series. Join Cole as he teams up with two unlikely wannabes from Jensen Beach. Will his new friends be a help, or more of a hindrance? Find out in the pages of this action packed mystery.
Cole Ballinger returns in Scapegoats, the fifth installment in the Sunrise City Series. Join Cole as he teams up with two unlikely wannabes from Jensen Beach. Will his new friends be a help, or more of a hindrance? Find out in the pages of this action packed mystery.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 13, 2020
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
October 6, 2022
I Think I Read Them All
I don't mean just the Sunrise City books , I mean everything Rodney has on Amazon. His writing is comfortable and entertaining. His writing reminds me of Robert Parker who wrote the Spencer series.
My only complaint is that his stories are short. I consume them in one sitting.
Very enjoyable. Read them all.
I don't mean just the Sunrise City books , I mean everything Rodney has on Amazon. His writing is comfortable and entertaining. His writing reminds me of Robert Parker who wrote the Spencer series.
My only complaint is that his stories are short. I consume them in one sitting.
Very enjoyable. Read them all.
August 20, 2021
Another great read from Rodney Riesel!
What else can Cole Ballinger get into? I hope Mr. Riesel doesn't make us wait too long! Love the way he ties his characters from other series into each series of books.
What else can Cole Ballinger get into? I hope Mr. Riesel doesn't make us wait too long! Love the way he ties his characters from other series into each series of books.
July 5, 2022
Not what I was expecting
But then Rodney Riesel never quite is.
John and Kurt appear in this installment, as well as a couple of wrestlers (one former, one current), a new dishwasher of short tenure, and an old-school Mafia boss.
Read on!
But then Rodney Riesel never quite is.
John and Kurt appear in this installment, as well as a couple of wrestlers (one former, one current), a new dishwasher of short tenure, and an old-school Mafia boss.
Read on!
January 6, 2025
Best one yet
What a story and of course Cole has the ability to add lots of facts to why he is still crime busting and helping the friends he has out of trouble great story looking for more..ciao from Costa Rica and Bobbie and I hope you all have a great 2025 ...
What a story and of course Cole has the ability to add lots of facts to why he is still crime busting and helping the friends he has out of trouble great story looking for more..ciao from Costa Rica and Bobbie and I hope you all have a great 2025 ...
March 20, 2026
I found my new favorite author!
Refreshingly funny, exciting plot, well written. How does one writer churn out so many books and actually does a good job?? So, I've got a lot of reading to do. Thanks, Rodney.it
Refreshingly funny, exciting plot, well written. How does one writer churn out so many books and actually does a good job?? So, I've got a lot of reading to do. Thanks, Rodney.it
July 24, 2026
Funny AF
Love all his books! Fast reads and love all the characters.... especially Leon! I have a mind's eye picture of what the bar looks like. Also wanna drink an ice come Ultra at the bar!
Love all his books! Fast reads and love all the characters.... especially Leon! I have a mind's eye picture of what the bar looks like. Also wanna drink an ice come Ultra at the bar!
October 23, 2020
Another great book!
I have read all his books and they are always worth 5 stars. Can't wait for his next one. Thanks.
I have read all his books and they are always worth 5 stars. Can't wait for his next one. Thanks.
December 21, 2020
Scapegoats
Good story as usual. I feel the stories that Rodney writes are something most people will enjoy. I have read all of them and have enjoyed everyone
Good story as usual. I feel the stories that Rodney writes are something most people will enjoy. I have read all of them and have enjoyed everyone
January 3, 2021
Great book!
Rodney Riesel has written another great book! I love all of his series! I highly recommend reading this fast paced book!
Rodney Riesel has written another great book! I love all of his series! I highly recommend reading this fast paced book!
January 14, 2021
Sunrise City 5. Another great story.
You can’t help but love the characters in these stories. Love all of Rodney Riesel books. Will be waiting on the next installment.
You can’t help but love the characters in these stories. Love all of Rodney Riesel books. Will be waiting on the next installment.
May 6, 2021
Fun who done it
Good read .Enjoyed the characters .This is the kind book o like .looking now to see another one of the same I havent already read.
Good read .Enjoyed the characters .This is the kind book o like .looking now to see another one of the same I havent already read.
August 11, 2021
Good bedtime reading
January 11, 2022
Great Read
The author continues his streak of page turners. The characters are well developed and support the plot flawlessly. A afternoon at the beach read!
The author continues his streak of page turners. The characters are well developed and support the plot flawlessly. A afternoon at the beach read!
July 27, 2022
It’s like reading an episode of a fun cop tv show where you know all the characters!
August 31, 2023
Dana
Another good story with many twists and turns. I guess I will need to read more books to see what happens to Dana.
Another good story with many twists and turns. I guess I will need to read more books to see what happens to Dana.
May 12, 2025
Meh. Not as good as the others.
August 16, 2026
Vics review
Book was great. Recommended for readers who like a good murder mystery.
My only complaint was it was too short, I enjoyed it too much.
Book was great. Recommended for readers who like a good murder mystery.
My only complaint was it was too short, I enjoyed it too much.
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