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| Author | Patrick A. Davis |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Martin Collins |
| Genre | Thriller, Detective Fiction |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's & Sons |
Publication date | July 9, 2001 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Followed by | A Long Day for Dying |
The Colonel is a thriller novel by Patrick A. Davis, published in 2001. It follows the story of a retired Air Force colonel and investigator who comes out of retirement to solve a triple homicide investigation. The Colonel is Davis' third novel and the first novel in the Martin Collins trilogy.[1]
Synopsis
editRetired Air Force investigator Martin Collins lives a quiet life in rural Virginia, working as the local chief of police and consulting on military homicides. When's he called in to assist on a grisly triple homicide case, nothing can prepare him for the crime scene: Former Air Force colonel Margaret Wildman and her 2 children brutally murdered. As Collins works his way through an increasingly puzzling maze of clues, he finds a secret that leads to the highest levels of the government and the military.[2]
Characters
edit- Lt. Col. Martin Collins, OSI — A retired Air Force colonel and investigator and chief of police for the Warrenton Police Department.
- Cap. Amanda Gardner, OSI — Collins' assistant/partner.
- Lt. Simon Santos — Chief of investigation for the Arlington County Police Department.
- CI. Romero — Santos' lifelong guardian and friend.
Reception
edit- "His third high-powered, conscientious outing confirms that Davis (The Passenger, 1999, etc.) delivers the goods—as long as you don't prefer Godiva chocolates to Raisinets." Kirkus Reviews[3]
- "The government conspiracy coverup at the heart of this story is a sure-fire element to attract readers. Davis's writing has improved with each outing, and this third thriller will undoubtedly establish his reputation." - Publishers Weekly[4]
References
edit- ↑ "Patrick A Davis Books In Order - Books In Order". www.addall.com. 2022-03-24. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ "The Colonel by Patrick A. Davis". www.fictiondb.com. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ THE COLONEL | Kirkus Reviews.
- ↑ ThriftBooks. "The Colonel book by Patrick A. Davis". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ↑ "THE COLONEL by Patrick A. Davis".
- ↑ https://www.fantasticfiction.com/d/patrick-a-davis/colonel.htm
- ↑ http://allreaders.com/book-review-summary/the-colonel-6424
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