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Detective Richard Nolan #1
The Badge
He thought his career was over, until a serial killer brings him back. When students at Jefferson University start to go missing, Detective Richard Nolan is brought back from retirement. Will the cases from his past come back to haunt him? Only time will tell, but time is something he does not have. Hunting down a serial killer is hard enough. Hunting down a serial killer who gets into his mind and unlocks his memories is even harder. Along with a team of detectives, Richard vows to capture this lunatic before another person disappears.
The Badge is a suspenseful story of love and loss, with a little bit of humor mixed in. Walk alongside Richard Nolan and see where the journey takes him.
The Badge is a suspenseful story of love and loss, with a little bit of humor mixed in. Walk alongside Richard Nolan and see where the journey takes him.
- GenresFiction
117 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2022
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S.R. Leinbeck
7 books29 followersI have always loved to write but it wasn't until recently that I actually started to do something about it. I took a few online courses to improve my writing skills. I really enjoyed it and ended up writing my first book.
I love meeting and talking with other authors and readers! I think being an author is one of the greatest professions.
It is a blessing to create worlds that people can immerse themselves in.
I love meeting and talking with other authors and readers! I think being an author is one of the greatest professions.
It is a blessing to create worlds that people can immerse themselves in.
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June 6, 2022
“The Badge” (this is the first book in a series), by S. R. Leinbeck (ASIN B09XKQF4Z8), Publication Date: 9 Apr 2022, earns four stars.
The book’s principal recurring character is retired detective Richard Nolan, who is called back to active service so track down and stop a serial killer preying on college coeds. He accomplishes that with the aid of his fellow detectives, police trainees, and close friends. In doing so, he also solves a decades old series of murders that he and his late partner worked. Ultimately, he finds the killer, but doesn’t realize that in doing so, there’s more to do. In the midst of this, there’s several love stories and some naturally delivered humor. It’s a fast-paced and enjoyable read.
The book’s principal recurring character is retired detective Richard Nolan, who is called back to active service so track down and stop a serial killer preying on college coeds. He accomplishes that with the aid of his fellow detectives, police trainees, and close friends. In doing so, he also solves a decades old series of murders that he and his late partner worked. Ultimately, he finds the killer, but doesn’t realize that in doing so, there’s more to do. In the midst of this, there’s several love stories and some naturally delivered humor. It’s a fast-paced and enjoyable read.
June 6, 2022
Well-written start to what could be an excellent series, the pace is quick and the characters easy to like.I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an honest review.
July 10, 2022
The Badge by S R Leinbeck.
Detective Richard Nolan Series Book 1.
He thought his career was over, until a serial killer brings him back.
When students at Jefferson University start to go missing, Detective Richard Nolan is brought back from retirement. Will the cases from his past come back to haunt him? Only time will tell, but time is something he does not have. Hunting down a serial killer is hard enough. Hunting down a serial killer who gets into his mind and unlocks his memories is even harder. Along with a team of detectives, Richard vows to capture this lunatic before another person disappears.
I did enjoy this short read. Great story and characters. Jessica was my favourite. 4*.
Detective Richard Nolan Series Book 1.
He thought his career was over, until a serial killer brings him back.
When students at Jefferson University start to go missing, Detective Richard Nolan is brought back from retirement. Will the cases from his past come back to haunt him? Only time will tell, but time is something he does not have. Hunting down a serial killer is hard enough. Hunting down a serial killer who gets into his mind and unlocks his memories is even harder. Along with a team of detectives, Richard vows to capture this lunatic before another person disappears.
I did enjoy this short read. Great story and characters. Jessica was my favourite. 4*.
June 18, 2022
Loved how the characters flowed together in this story and how the storyline connected from past to present. Quick read for summer reading out in the beautiful weather.
I gave it 5 stars, maybe should have knocked it down a star because I figured out a lot of things before the end of the book, but the twists and turns and the lead up to the next book was enough to boost it back up.
Very interested in reading Book #2!! Adding to the Want to Read List!!!
I gave it 5 stars, maybe should have knocked it down a star because I figured out a lot of things before the end of the book, but the twists and turns and the lead up to the next book was enough to boost it back up.
Very interested in reading Book #2!! Adding to the Want to Read List!!!
June 8, 2022
Detective Richard Nolan is brought out of retirement to find a serial killer. This is a good suspenseful story with interesting characters, romance, and a little humor.
June 22, 2022
Engaging characters and a good mystery. What's not to like?
June 26, 2022
I received a copy from Goodreads. It was short and predictable with no suspense and the ending felt abrupt.
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