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Helix of Cole: A Mystery and Suspense Novel (A Cole Sage Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Micheal Maxwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Peace, Love and a Dirty Bomb

When a string of terrorist bombings threaten to destroy San Francisco, investigative journalist Cole Sage can’t help but feel slightly responsible for it. Little did he know the impact an old article he wrote could have in the wrong hands. Eco-terrorist Jason Reed is on a drug fueled mission to show Cole Sage the sixties aren’t over. From Wrigley Field to the Golden Gate, Reed lays waste to young and old alike in a series of devastating bombings.

But things are only going to get worse. Now armed with a dirty bomb, Jason Reed gives Cole an open challenge, bringing the journalist and terrorist face to face in what could be the last interview for both. The search for Jason Reed takes Cole from Washington DC to San Quentin. He meets the President, gets a phone call from Charles Manson, and might just get a chance at love when he meets a beautiful FBI agent.

If you like Lee Child, David Baldacci, Gillian Flynn, Lisa Gardner, Patricia Cornwell, Micheal Maxwell could be your new favorite author.

The Cole Sage series departs from the usual, heavily sexual, profanity-laced norm and gives readers character-driven stories, with twists, turns, page-turning plot lines, and a lot of heart. The series has captured the imagination of readers worldwide.

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Readers are enthralled by Helix of Cole!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “For readers who enjoy a book which is hard to put down, perfectly believable and doesn't telegraph its conclusion, I heartily recommend the Cole Sage series by Micheal Maxwell. Just be warned - they are addictive” - Paul Barwick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Maxwell is a super writer and a great talent and anything he writes should be read by avid readers of solid composition. Worth much much more than the price charged on Amazon” – Larry from Idaho

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This story is relevant, plausible and edgy without being absurd. I also appreciate how Cole deals with his faith beliefs while having his challenges. Thank you for adding that element, Mr. Maxwell!” – Michael Ray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beware! This story will grab you early and not let go, despite having no four letter words or steamy sex. An interesting portrayal of FBI techniques, and their interaction with the Press, during a time of unimaginable danger. Some moments of tenderness serve to relieve the high stress of the story” – R. Garrison
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I was trying to read a detective/mystery a while back and wasstruck by the amount of vicious, over the top profanity in it. I rememberthinking, nobody talks like that, andI've been around my share of crusty characters. The main character was a pill-poppingdrunk. Really? Come on. In the first quarter of the book, he bedded a hooker,his ex-wife, and a woman he picked up in a bar.

That was when the character of Cole Sage came to me A collegeeducated, award-winning journalist, with a strong moral compass, sober,respectful of women, and who speaks like the professional he is.

The fact that trouble comes knocking on Cole's door is partof the fun. As if torn from the headlines, in each book Cole faces today's evilshead-on. The characters are realistic, the plots are plausible and the pagesseem to turn themselves.

Reading the Cole Sage series gives you a hero you can rootfor: a family of characters you want to follow, and bad guys who get what'scoming to them, without superpowers, drugs, booze, cheap graphic sex, or characterswith gutter mouths.

In otherwords The Cole Sage series gives you what you've been looking for: clean,character-driven mysteries, with thrills, chills, laughter, tears, and a reasonfor you to love them.

Welcome to theCole Sage family of readers.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GFBIYOC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Maxwell Books, LLC (November 15, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2076 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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Bestselling Amazon author Micheal Maxwell has traveled the globe on the lookout for strange sights, sounds, and people. Having visited over fifty countries, he's always looking for a story to tell and interesting people to meet.

Mr. Maxwell has dined with politicians, rock stars, and beggars. He has rubbed shoulders with priests and murderers, surgeons and drug dealers, each one giving him a part of themselves that will live again in the pages of his books.

Micheal Maxwell has found a niche in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, and Time Travel genres. All of Maxwell's books give readers clean, character-driven stories, with twists, turns, and page-turning plot lines.

Micheal Maxwell along with his lovely wife and travel partner, Janet, live in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.

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- Heart of Cole (Cole Sage Mystery #7)

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Hock44
5.0 out of 5 stars Helix of Cole is an excellent book, well written and well plotted.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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I am now a fan of the character Cole Sage and of the author, Michael Maxwell. Mr. Maxwell is well read, well traveled, and, I would guess, well educated. He is also a great writer. I won't go into what other reviewers did about Cole Sage being an honest man, etc. I will say that the perspective of Sage, that of a journalist, is a refreshing point of view for the main character. Instead of seeing things from a cop's view, or a detective or a criminal, you see the world as a member of the press would see it. There is the perspective of wanting to tell the public the whole truth, and the ethics involved in having to hold back information which could be be harmful to the public.
I really like how Maxwell is able to maintain a brisk pace throughout the novel. The glimpses you will see of Cole Sage's life and of the life of the main "bad guy," are excellent at showing their points of view and how they view the world and themselves. The inclusion of scenes that make us feel good inside, like Cole playing with his granddaughter, are in nice counterpoint to the developing plot.
Read this book! You won't be disappointed if you are a fan of suspense, action, and good writing (not to mention excellent proof reading - yea!).
I am certainly going to read more of the Cole Sage series and try out other works by Michael Maxwell.
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Jim
4.0 out of 5 stars It's different, and a very good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2018
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It's a well-written page turner and from the get-go, "different" from many other modern thrillers. Mr Maxwell dives into some interesting ethical questions, causing the reader to think. He commends unconditional love as a guiding life principle; as uncommon as it is laudable.

Towards the end there's an intriguing loose end: an FBI agent suggests that the Bad Guy has been fooled by his supplier. Is the agent being truthful, or is that just another government lie, designed to placate the people? Inquiring minds would like to know.

One weakness came also at that climax: Cole Sage saved the city by taking two different physical actions simultaneously, both with great force and accuracy. Without a lot of practice, even conjorers find that very difficult. So that bit strains credulity.

My main problem with the book is that Maxwell groups a whole bunch of protesters together and implies they all are, or can be, violent; from tree-huggers to Weathermen to Jew-haters to anarchists to tax opponents. This is not true to life. Some have, on a scale vastly smaller than the violence done by the governments they are protesting, but in the case of anarchists (I am one) violence is the exact opposite of the principle espoused. The word means, No Ruler; so if someone destroys property or persons he is most certainly not an anarchist.
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Robert Krueger
5.0 out of 5 stars Home grown terroist; gripping story
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018
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There is an absolute contrast between Cole Sage and Jason Reed; their lives are tangled together, one bent on destruction, the other determined to stop the terror. Bothe men have ideals, but Reed's are twisted and reek of insanity.

The novel presents a broader picture than the core story. It is also a story of time and place and Cole's station in life and a reckoning with his inner self. The author takes the reader inside the characters' minds while creating an atmosphere of terror.

There is an in-depth examination of Cole's personality and background. It is an integral part of the plot that wraps the reader around the story. The other characters are equally depicted. Reed a follower of a revolutionary cult -- now its last member -- is carrying his brand of terrorism on alone. When we meet him, he is stranded in the desert. He brings death as he escapes his plight, to carry on his self-ordained mission. Like terrorists everywhere, he fervently believes in the righteousness of his evil.

The narrative style visualizes and draws in the reader. The story has its share of violence, sometimes underplayed but still volatile. Expect a twisted road. Reviewed by the author of The Children's Story, About Good and Evil.
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shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Helix of Cole
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
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Author Micheal Maxwell has done it again! This is the third book in the Cole Sage series. Each book gets better and better. In this book, an article Cole wrote years ago comes back to haunt him. A very unbalanced individual see the article as a slight and picks Cole to help him get his revolutionary message out to the public. He thinks Cole will turn him into a hero to the public. Cole sees him as unbalanced, evil and dangerous. With the topic of terrorism so in the news today, domestic terrorism is examined in this book. How far could you go to save those you love, your home and your country?
I also love that Cole is growing with each book. In this we see more of his heart and his dreams for the future. He will do whatever he can for those he loves and those that need help.
This is a great stand alone but I do suggest you read these books in order. You get to know Cole more with each book. He is very relatable and real. (So are the other characters in the books). You see he has a big heart and even though he may sometimes bend the rules to help those that need it, he always helps.
I would highly recommend this book and this series to others.
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Dr Jocey
3.0 out of 5 stars Very readable
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
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I enjoyed Cole, as in the previous book. I did not enjoy reading so much from the crazy murderers point of view. In fact, I skipped the middle parts and landed towards the end. I think that I missed a romance (Sarah?) but he ends up getting close to someone else by the end. I still enjoy Cole as a character but did not enjoy reading about the killings
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic character (Cole Sage)
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2017
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I recently discovered Michael Maxwell and already I am on #4. Fantastic character (Cole Sage). The author certainly knows his craft. Very little mayhem, violence and sex and still adages to keep me entertained from cover to cover. A true writer.
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Mark Grindle
5.0 out of 5 stars £An excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2018
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I got this as a free down load ( sorry Micheal) so you never really know what you will get.

However I found it a wonderful read, with Sage Cole a truly believable character.

Well worth a read.

Only problem I have had to go back to book #1 Diamonds and Cole to fully understand the story of Ellie,Ellen Angie Jenny, but no real hardship as this too is a wonderful book.
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Ramesh Venkataraman
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in India on May 25, 2018
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A nice read which does not let you down on the momentum that it builds from the start. Good way to pass time.
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Denis A Raby
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2018
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Excellent Book.
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Ronald N D
4.0 out of 5 stars A SUPER BOOK OF BELIEVABLE PROPORTIONS EXEMPLIFYING HOW CRAZY A MASS MURDERER CAN BE. UNTIL HE TAKES ON COLE SAGE.
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2018
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This is certainly one interesting read. But I will say up front that my favorite of the series to date, is "Diamonds and Cole" series book #1. At-any-rate, Cole Sage is a down to earth protagonist that pretty well all can relate to. Tall, strong, logical, single, successful in his newspaper reporter's role, and not unreasonable in being very human. Here in book #3, his adversary, Jason Reed, on the other hand, is mentally sick, physically puny, unreasonable in his thoughts, words, and deeds, and totally, and absolutely fixated on a newspaper column Cole wrote in 1984 - and thereby on Cole Sage himself. Murder and mayhem ensues, and you've really got to read this book to follow the writer's logic, and story development to realize Jason Reed could be a very real person in today's crazy world. His antics are beyond rationale belief, and he must be stopped. And just how that's done is amazingly well taylored to the story. There's also a laughable segment at the end as to how Jason Reed got duped big time, but you've got to read it to believe it, even though Reed never got to know that. Now then, Micheal Maxwell is one author that impresses me and I look forward to more of the Cole Sage series - just too bad it's so long between books. This is one addicting series.
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