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Atlas Hargrove #4
The Devil In Cologne
USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER
A nefarious underground network…
…in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities.
A den of heathens protected by the world’s worst people.
There is a plague of crime so dark and despicable it hides in plain sight. Corruption of this sort infects the highest echelons of government and business, forming a criminal stronghold deep in the heart of Cologne. These people want Atlas Hargrove dead, specifically Devil—a man, a monster, a psychopath of sickness and depravity so foul, he should only exist in Hell.
When the 14-year-old son of a powerful member of Germany’s Bundesrat goes missing, a call is made, a deal is struck, and Leopold summons the team to Cologne where they will hunt for the missing child. But if he hopes to get Atlas out of prison, Leopold must first face a hostile warden, and then a larger, more dangerous the FBI.
They have reason to believe that Atlas was recently in Prague...
Packed with heart-pounding suspense, dirty-gritty action, and unforgettable characters that will leave you wanting more, this adrenaline-fueled vigilante justice thriller will put you on the edge of your seat, breathless and wide-eyed, and reading deep into the night, unable to stop until the very last page!
This series contains the kind of violence one would expect from a rated-R movie and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Gregg Hurwitz, LT Ryan, Blake Banner, and Jason Kasper.
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WHAT READERS ARE
“Ryan knows how to write action and suspense. But where he truly shines is the flawed, complex, and broken but resolute heroes and heroines he creates.” – Kyla Stone, USA Today Bestselling Author
"This was the most powerful of the Atlas Hargrove series, and I swallowed the story from the beginning. I devoured it in a day and a morning." – Jeff B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Wow...simply awesome! Book four was just a roller coaster of a ride. The last hundred pages I was cussing the author and praising him at the same time. I can’t wait till the next book comes out!" – Earl, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“It’s hard to believe, but in the fourth installment of R.B. Schow’s Atlas Hargrove series, the action, thrills, and suspense actually ratchet up to an even higher level than its predecessor novels!” – David Mikk, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“The author has written a great series of books. There is never a lack of energy or emotions, and a flowing story line keeps one moving forward. Read it and enjoy them as I did.” – Dcd, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Another great book in a fantastic series. Each new installment is better than the last one. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning, and hold on tight!” – Sean Smith, Amazon Review ★★★★★
A nefarious underground network…
…in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities.
A den of heathens protected by the world’s worst people.
There is a plague of crime so dark and despicable it hides in plain sight. Corruption of this sort infects the highest echelons of government and business, forming a criminal stronghold deep in the heart of Cologne. These people want Atlas Hargrove dead, specifically Devil—a man, a monster, a psychopath of sickness and depravity so foul, he should only exist in Hell.
When the 14-year-old son of a powerful member of Germany’s Bundesrat goes missing, a call is made, a deal is struck, and Leopold summons the team to Cologne where they will hunt for the missing child. But if he hopes to get Atlas out of prison, Leopold must first face a hostile warden, and then a larger, more dangerous the FBI.
They have reason to believe that Atlas was recently in Prague...
Packed with heart-pounding suspense, dirty-gritty action, and unforgettable characters that will leave you wanting more, this adrenaline-fueled vigilante justice thriller will put you on the edge of your seat, breathless and wide-eyed, and reading deep into the night, unable to stop until the very last page!
This series contains the kind of violence one would expect from a rated-R movie and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Gregg Hurwitz, LT Ryan, Blake Banner, and Jason Kasper.
___________________________________________
WHAT READERS ARE
“Ryan knows how to write action and suspense. But where he truly shines is the flawed, complex, and broken but resolute heroes and heroines he creates.” – Kyla Stone, USA Today Bestselling Author
"This was the most powerful of the Atlas Hargrove series, and I swallowed the story from the beginning. I devoured it in a day and a morning." – Jeff B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Wow...simply awesome! Book four was just a roller coaster of a ride. The last hundred pages I was cussing the author and praising him at the same time. I can’t wait till the next book comes out!" – Earl, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“It’s hard to believe, but in the fourth installment of R.B. Schow’s Atlas Hargrove series, the action, thrills, and suspense actually ratchet up to an even higher level than its predecessor novels!” – David Mikk, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“The author has written a great series of books. There is never a lack of energy or emotions, and a flowing story line keeps one moving forward. Read it and enjoy them as I did.” – Dcd, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★
“Another great book in a fantastic series. Each new installment is better than the last one. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning, and hold on tight!” – Sean Smith, Amazon Review ★★★★★
- GenresThriller
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2022
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July 13, 2024
Talk about not being able to put a book down!
This book was the most thrilling of the series that I've read so far! From start to finish, there was a continuous sense of urgency that kept me reading more. With such an intensely dark theme running through this series, it's hard to not be totally disgusted with many of the characters. However, the author has enough humor and sexual intrigue to break the darkness up. The success of Leopold's team leaves the reader with a sense that the team's acts of violence and their challenges are worth it in the end. Speaking of the end, I sure wasn't expecting it!
This book was the most thrilling of the series that I've read so far! From start to finish, there was a continuous sense of urgency that kept me reading more. With such an intensely dark theme running through this series, it's hard to not be totally disgusted with many of the characters. However, the author has enough humor and sexual intrigue to break the darkness up. The success of Leopold's team leaves the reader with a sense that the team's acts of violence and their challenges are worth it in the end. Speaking of the end, I sure wasn't expecting it!
November 15, 2025
Ongoing adventures
....and there was purpose in torture, death and dismemberment. This ,A sentence from the book,describes all of the series I've read so far. It is by far the most greusome, gory,sometimes bordering on unacceptable descriptions of surreal methods of killing and torture, as well as sex with children. Yet the writers have written characters that are so lifelike that I've actually developed a sense of caring about what happens to them so that I continue to read each book. In all of my reading of psychological horror this only the second author that had been so addicting for me.
....and there was purpose in torture, death and dismemberment. This ,A sentence from the book,describes all of the series I've read so far. It is by far the most greusome, gory,sometimes bordering on unacceptable descriptions of surreal methods of killing and torture, as well as sex with children. Yet the writers have written characters that are so lifelike that I've actually developed a sense of caring about what happens to them so that I continue to read each book. In all of my reading of psychological horror this only the second author that had been so addicting for me.
April 28, 2022
The Devil In Every Deed
The Hargrove storyline gets stronger with every book, every adventure. High praise for author Schow who manages to find the cleverest of twists … he creates a rollercoaster of emotions from highest highs to lowest lows, for his characters and for his readers. Never get too comfortable with any situation because exactly what you don’t expect is coming at you from around the next corner. What a ride!
The Hargrove storyline gets stronger with every book, every adventure. High praise for author Schow who manages to find the cleverest of twists … he creates a rollercoaster of emotions from highest highs to lowest lows, for his characters and for his readers. Never get too comfortable with any situation because exactly what you don’t expect is coming at you from around the next corner. What a ride!
May 5, 2022
Steve's review
Very well written. A very well done continuation of the series. As with all your other series th e character development is well done. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of Atlas Hargrove and his friends taking down those that prey on children and th e defenseless .
Very well written. A very well done continuation of the series. As with all your other series th e character development is well done. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of Atlas Hargrove and his friends taking down those that prey on children and th e defenseless .
December 15, 2022
This series is dynamite
Mr Schow has made yet another series with characters you fall in love with. Even with all the blood, Gore, and explosions you become a part of this team's family. This book was so great and heartwrenching. Gotta get into the next one and I'm hoping it's not the end
Mr Schow has made yet another series with characters you fall in love with. Even with all the blood, Gore, and explosions you become a part of this team's family. This book was so great and heartwrenching. Gotta get into the next one and I'm hoping it's not the end
April 8, 2022
I have no words
Each of these books is better than the one before. And they are all intense, brutal, fantastic reads. Ryan is by far my most favorite author. I can’t wait for the next one.
Each of these books is better than the one before. And they are all intense, brutal, fantastic reads. Ryan is by far my most favorite author. I can’t wait for the next one.
April 18, 2022
Another excellent book!!!!
Ryan definitely knocked this one out of the park. Damn, cold chills got me with this one. All action from page 1. Atlas and company do their thing in Germany, continuing what was done in Prague. Don't miss this one!
Ryan definitely knocked this one out of the park. Damn, cold chills got me with this one. All action from page 1. Atlas and company do their thing in Germany, continuing what was done in Prague. Don't miss this one!
September 23, 2022
The devil in cologne
Lots of action and continually changing movement of the characters and the story. Almost too much effort went into making the story shocking and totally evil but that was the point of the writing.
Lots of action and continually changing movement of the characters and the story. Almost too much effort went into making the story shocking and totally evil but that was the point of the writing.
July 20, 2023
Another “can’t put it down” book! The plot is dark and the topic will turn your stomach. But you want the “good guys” to win. You will love this book! Another in the Atlas Hargrove series that gets a 5 ⭐️ rating!!!
October 28, 2023
Fantastic explosive!!
Excellent action packed hero's cleaning up the human garbage! This is a terrific series that I couldn't put down till the end! Looking forward to more from this series!
Excellent action packed hero's cleaning up the human garbage! This is a terrific series that I couldn't put down till the end! Looking forward to more from this series!
February 8, 2024
Oh my!
Spellbound! R. B. Show has outdone himself! The most suspenseful author in the category with Stephen King and Dean Koontz! When I get my breath back and my heart stops racing, I will start the next book in the series!
Spellbound! R. B. Show has outdone himself! The most suspenseful author in the category with Stephen King and Dean Koontz! When I get my breath back and my heart stops racing, I will start the next book in the series!
June 14, 2024
Another winner
Unexpected twists and turns in this one. End was somewhat ragged. Did leave a lot of areas hanging. You probably will set some of them right in the next book. At least I hope so.
Stanley
Unexpected twists and turns in this one. End was somewhat ragged. Did leave a lot of areas hanging. You probably will set some of them right in the next book. At least I hope so.
Stanley
September 3, 2024
This series is one of the best. I enjoy finding out what is next for Atlas. As sad as it is for him you have to wonder why, just why, you'd have to read the series to get that answer.
The characters are done well, you can almost picture them all! So glad I started this series.
Thank you R. B. Schow
The characters are done well, you can almost picture them all! So glad I started this series.
Thank you R. B. Schow
October 9, 2025
Is Time Running Out?
Another mission comes up for the team, a young man goes missing in Germany. But is not even certain the entire team can be put together because somehow the federal government is getting involved. This is going to be difficult.
Twists and turns abound.
Another mission comes up for the team, a young man goes missing in Germany. But is not even certain the entire team can be put together because somehow the federal government is getting involved. This is going to be difficult.
Twists and turns abound.
April 8, 2022
Atlas Hargrove
WOW! This series just keeps getting better! Already cannot wait for the next one! The twisted injustice to justice ending for this is one fantastic!
WOW! This series just keeps getting better! Already cannot wait for the next one! The twisted injustice to justice ending for this is one fantastic!
April 10, 2022
Must Read
humor, heartache, horror and then there is Atlas! I could not stop reading this book. I read till my eyes blurred. Can't wait for next book!
humor, heartache, horror and then there is Atlas! I could not stop reading this book. I read till my eyes blurred. Can't wait for next book!
April 10, 2022
Another great one!
Another great one in a fantastic series. Each new installment is better than the last one. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning and hold on tight.
Another great one in a fantastic series. Each new installment is better than the last one. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning and hold on tight.
April 17, 2022
loved
I loved this book by R.B. Schow. I also loved these characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Ryan’s books.
I loved this book by R.B. Schow. I also loved these characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Ryan’s books.
April 26, 2022
tense
Most astonishing story with lots of vigilante justice which I love to read about. We need a team like These guys here. Don’t miss this exciting book.
Most astonishing story with lots of vigilante justice which I love to read about. We need a team like These guys here. Don’t miss this exciting book.
May 17, 2022
Good read.
June 10, 2022
Exciting and worth the read.
January 4, 2024
Bravo
This series has consumed my life for about a week now. I can't get enough.
I have run another emotional marathon reading this book. I can't break the spell.
This series has consumed my life for about a week now. I can't get enough.
I have run another emotional marathon reading this book. I can't break the spell.
June 24, 2024
The Devil in Cologne
Schow keeps raising the bar on drama, depravity and violence. How can the team succeed at their vigilante endeavors and still survive?
Schow keeps raising the bar on drama, depravity and violence. How can the team succeed at their vigilante endeavors and still survive?
July 13, 2024
Schow keeps raising the bar on drama, depravity and violence. How can the team succeed at their vigilante endeavors and still survive?
July 30, 2024
R. B. Schow has built a family of the protagonists. Makes the book so enjoyable because there is love and compassion between the protagonists.
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