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Detective Virgil Jones #14
State of Need
State of Need is the stunning 14th Mystery Thriller book in the ongoing Virgil Jones series...one that continues to leave readers breathless and begging for more. If you like crime fiction with action, adventure, rebellion, thrills, chills, laugh-out-loud humor, and characters you'll want to stand and cheer for, you've just found it. If you're looking for a new mystery thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further because Virgil Jones is original crime fiction at its finest.
Recommended for fans of Elvis Cole & Joe Pike by Robert Crais, Lucas Davenport by John Sandford, Harry Bosch by Michael Connelly, and Joe Pickett books by C.J. Box.
Recommended for fans of Elvis Cole & Joe Pike by Robert Crais, Lucas Davenport by John Sandford, Harry Bosch by Michael Connelly, and Joe Pickett books by C.J. Box.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2022
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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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July 6, 2022
One of my very favorites series of books. Fast read….fun…..some tears…..great reading time!
June 5, 2022
almost perfect
Scott has a tremendous way of weaving a story, clever and humorous and serious at the same time.
The ONLY fault or objection I have is the way the situation with the two doctors in Rosie’s backseat was handled, or described.
There was no ambiguity about it. It clearly described their burning and Rosie’s comment to Ross.
“Beyond the pain they were already experiencing, Ross and Rosencrantz felt the heat immediately as it began to consume them. Tom Rosencrantz looked at his partner and friend, Andrew Ross, and managed to say, “Sorry.”
I think this scene was inexcusable and poorly constructed and written.
I totally understand the intention and would have appreciated the suspense except for the fact that it left no doubt in my mind.
And one could NEVER mistake it to be an effect of being injected.
Scott has a tremendous way of weaving a story, clever and humorous and serious at the same time.
The ONLY fault or objection I have is the way the situation with the two doctors in Rosie’s backseat was handled, or described.
There was no ambiguity about it. It clearly described their burning and Rosie’s comment to Ross.
“Beyond the pain they were already experiencing, Ross and Rosencrantz felt the heat immediately as it began to consume them. Tom Rosencrantz looked at his partner and friend, Andrew Ross, and managed to say, “Sorry.”
I think this scene was inexcusable and poorly constructed and written.
I totally understand the intention and would have appreciated the suspense except for the fact that it left no doubt in my mind.
And one could NEVER mistake it to be an effect of being injected.
June 20, 2022
A definite must read book and series!!
I have absolutely loved this series, and somehow it just keeps getting better and better, which you'd think would be difficult since all of the stories are amazing. One of the things that has kept me coming back to this series is the awesome characters and their crazy antics and humor. I know that it's a mystery thriller series, but it all just works together seamlessly. It's definitely a must read for everyone who enjoys a fantastic thriller.
This story had a lot of close calls, as well as losses. I know that's expected due to the type of work they do, but it's still difficult knowing how much family means to them.
I am very thrilled that there will be more books in the future, and can't wait for the next release!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
I have absolutely loved this series, and somehow it just keeps getting better and better, which you'd think would be difficult since all of the stories are amazing. One of the things that has kept me coming back to this series is the awesome characters and their crazy antics and humor. I know that it's a mystery thriller series, but it all just works together seamlessly. It's definitely a must read for everyone who enjoys a fantastic thriller.
This story had a lot of close calls, as well as losses. I know that's expected due to the type of work they do, but it's still difficult knowing how much family means to them.
I am very thrilled that there will be more books in the future, and can't wait for the next release!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
June 5, 2022
FAMILY
Virgil and his crew never get old. I’m always on the seat of my pants trying to follow along to see how they solve the case. These characters feel exactly like family. I know that I’ll worry, laugh, cry, experience shock and pray that in the end, the bad guys will be found and punished.
As great as this story is, my heart seriously broke twice. It just proves again that these characters jump off of the page and into the reader’s heart.
Virgil and his crew never get old. I’m always on the seat of my pants trying to follow along to see how they solve the case. These characters feel exactly like family. I know that I’ll worry, laugh, cry, experience shock and pray that in the end, the bad guys will be found and punished.
As great as this story is, my heart seriously broke twice. It just proves again that these characters jump off of the page and into the reader’s heart.
June 11, 2022
Good, Solid , Action Mystery
Well, Virgil is at it again. Chasing down the crooks and bad guys with Murton and all the other characters
A real action mystery that adds two new characters to the MCU and takes away an old, familiar friend
But the bad guys lose and the good guys win which is all Virgil wants to do.
Well, Virgil is at it again. Chasing down the crooks and bad guys with Murton and all the other characters
A real action mystery that adds two new characters to the MCU and takes away an old, familiar friend
But the bad guys lose and the good guys win which is all Virgil wants to do.
June 21, 2022
Finally! my faith has been renewed. excellent
It seems forever since the 13 Series book came out. I was beginning to worry that I would never again read something as good as the Virgil Jones series. Thank you Thomas Scott for giving us another book that holds us spellbound. Keep them coming. Being a Hoosier by birth I love the Indiana setting.
It seems forever since the 13 Series book came out. I was beginning to worry that I would never again read something as good as the Virgil Jones series. Thank you Thomas Scott for giving us another book that holds us spellbound. Keep them coming. Being a Hoosier by birth I love the Indiana setting.
June 2, 2022
Another home run!
I have been very fortunate to read every book in the Virgil Series collection and have NEVER hit a flat sentence. I’m eagerly awaiting the next in the book ‘State of One’ in November…too far away!
I have been very fortunate to read every book in the Virgil Series collection and have NEVER hit a flat sentence. I’m eagerly awaiting the next in the book ‘State of One’ in November…too far away!
June 3, 2022
Good Read
Classic Virgil Jones. Another great book. Not much more can be said. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading one of these books you have denied yourself long enough. Read one and you're hooked.
Classic Virgil Jones. Another great book. Not much more can be said. If you haven't had the pleasure of reading one of these books you have denied yourself long enough. Read one and you're hooked.
June 29, 2022
The boys are back.
Another great read as usual. The suspense, humor, and sadness all in one book.
As usual the characters are people that I could hang with, I like smart a**es.
I have enjoyed all the books in this series. If you haven't read them give them a try.
Another great read as usual. The suspense, humor, and sadness all in one book.
As usual the characters are people that I could hang with, I like smart a**es.
I have enjoyed all the books in this series. If you haven't read them give them a try.
September 1, 2023
Another One Bites The Dust !!
Excellent work Thomas Scott ! Once again you made me wrestle with a mystery to solve, tears of both
happiness and sorrow, danger to be dealt with, and elation once again !
Thanks Again !! I'm off to enjoy the next book in the series !
Excellent work Thomas Scott ! Once again you made me wrestle with a mystery to solve, tears of both
happiness and sorrow, danger to be dealt with, and elation once again !
Thanks Again !! I'm off to enjoy the next book in the series !
June 3, 2022
Best ever!!
This is awesome from start to finish! Action, suspense, laughs, tears and edge of the seat excitement. I can hardly wait for the next one. Don't miss this book!
This is awesome from start to finish! Action, suspense, laughs, tears and edge of the seat excitement. I can hardly wait for the next one. Don't miss this book!
June 3, 2022
Worth waiting for!
As always this series never disappoints. I read so many other books between these, but when these are released, whatever it is, I drop it to read this series.
As always this series never disappoints. I read so many other books between these, but when these are released, whatever it is, I drop it to read this series.
June 10, 2022
Excellent
All I can say is PLEASE, Thomas Scott, don't stop writing!! I have enjoyed this entire series. You keep them coming and I'll keep buying them!!
All I can say is PLEASE, Thomas Scott, don't stop writing!! I have enjoyed this entire series. You keep them coming and I'll keep buying them!!
June 18, 2022
Awesome Tale
I just love this series and the characters. Another awesome installment. Please keep them coming. Can’t wait for the next part in this on going saga.
I just love this series and the characters. Another awesome installment. Please keep them coming. Can’t wait for the next part in this on going saga.
June 22, 2022
Great series
I've read them all of these and I seriously loved them all. Can't wait for Book 15. The characters are great.
I've read them all of these and I seriously loved them all. Can't wait for Book 15. The characters are great.
January 5, 2023
Mr. Scott's Virgil Jones series books are always fast moving, thoroughly enjoyable with laughter and tears, and very hard put down. Please write many more!
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January 10, 2023Thomas Scott was a surprise find. Now I can hardly wait for the next book.
June 1, 2023
Really like these characters and the storylines.
January 23, 2024
Virgil never quits
Everything is connected. From blood kin to adopted kin. From old friends to newer friends. Some who stay and some we lose. Always exciting, action packed.
Everything is connected. From blood kin to adopted kin. From old friends to newer friends. Some who stay and some we lose. Always exciting, action packed.
November 8, 2024
ANOTHER WINNER WITH A BITTERSWEET ENDING. ;D
January 29, 2025
Great read..
They just keep getting better….not sure how he does it. He gets you to the point you can’t put it down…every time.
They just keep getting better….not sure how he does it. He gets you to the point you can’t put it down…every time.
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