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Malevolent (Cases of Lieutenant Kane Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by E.H. Reinhard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 6: Cases of Lieutenant Kane Series

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When two brutal murders point toward one killer, Homicide Lieutenant Carl Kane realizes a psychopath is on the loose in Tampa.

The twisted manner of the victims’ deaths suggests the killer is experimenting on his subjects, and the man's brazen flirtation with law enforcement says he's looking to make a name for himself. When the media runs with the story, the killer’s moment in the spotlight arrives.

As Kane closes in on a suspect, he soon finds the case becoming far more personal than he could have ever imagined. It would seem being the lead investigator on the case has come with its drawbacks—like becoming the sole focus of a budding serial killer.

With a target painted squarely on his back and everyone around him in danger, Kane must pull out all the stops to bring a ruthless killer to justice. Or risk becoming a madman’s next victim.

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-- "This is most likely the most compelling crime novel I have read. The author is able to paint a picture of pure evil with the serial killer in this book. It is a true page turner and I found it hard to put down."
-- "Be warned, once you start reading, it is almost impossible to stop until you finish! Suspense to the max and sure to keep you enthralled."
-- "Great story! Sometimes this genre can be far-flung and at times unrealistic. Not so here, the story was twisted, but not so far that it seemed out of the realm of possibilities, which in my opinion is what constitutes a good thriller."
-- "I don't remember the last time I read a book and held my breath so much. This book kept me on the edge of my chair..come to think of it it may be the reason I didn't sleep the last couple of nights."
-- "Having worked in law enforcement from the psychological position I enjoyed the twisted mind game the perpetrator employed."
-- "Was impossible to put down!!! Story flowed smoothly throughout and the characters were well defined and acted consistently throughout. Am already halfway through the next one and it will not take long to finish!!!!"
-- "This is a well written crime novel and the suspense and thrills are quite enthralling. I found myself quickly drawn into the story and the characters well defined and easy to relate to. Highly recommended."
-- "Strong characters, bizarre plot and all told without terrible language proving a good writer can tell a great story without falling back on constant vulgarity."
-- "Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Good storyline with twist and turns. Pretty evil villain that is totally without remorse. Like the character of Lieutenant Kane. He's very believable. Already downloaded the second book to see what happens next."

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E.H. Reinhard is the author of over thirty novels in the crime fiction and police procedural genres. Residing in sunny Tampa Florida, when not putting pen to paper, or more accurately, keys to keyboard writing his next novel, Reinhard is an avid fisherman and a general enjoyer of everything outdoors. To see what he's been up to lately, you can find him on social media, or can contact him directly using the contact form at: ehreinhard.com.
Find him on Facebook at: facebook.com/ehreinhardauthor/

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00R5JO0W8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (December 17, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2922 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1523711957

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- #1,906 in Police Procedurals (Kindle Store)
- #2,221 in Police Procedurals (Books)
- #2,272 in Crime Thrillers (Kindle Store)

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E.H. Reinhard is the author of over thirty novels in the crime fiction and police procedural genres. Residing in sunny Tampa Florida, when not putting pen to paper, or more accurately, keys to keyboard writing his next novel, Reinhard is an avid fisherman and a general enjoyer of everything outdoors. To see what he's been up to lately, you can find him on social media, or can contact him directly using the contact form at: http://ehreinhard.com.

Find him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ehreinhardauthor/

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Tony Parsons

A very awesome book cover

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016

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Lieutenant Carl Kane (Tampa PD, homicide) & Sergeant Hank Rawlings (40+, Tampa PD) were in the alley by a dumpster looking at DB (30+, dead female corpse).
Ed Dockett (ME) determined TOD. The autopsy would be done shortly.
Someone had given her a Xylazine (horse sedative) & drilled a hole in her head.

Captain Bostok (TPD) informed Carl & Hank Ken McMillian (35+, husband, Chicago, IL.) was looking for his missing wife.
The body had been ID it was Sarah McMillian.
She was supposed to do a sales marketing training presentation for Ace Marketing.
Carl & Hank went to interview Brenda White (Ace Marketing).
Next stop Nick Waterman (TSA, airport security).
The 2 viewed the security video footage.

The next murder crime scene was on West Kennedy. Same MO.
Diane Robins (36, criminal defense Attorney, Stanley & Wallace) was the victim’s name.
Detective Jones (Tampa PD) helped interview & take statements from: Lissa Cotter (45+, Attorney, Stanley & Wallace) Mark Stanley (co-owner, Attorney, S & W), Wanda Markel (receptionist, S & W), & James Wallace (co-owner, Attorney, S & W).
The serial killer had been named thee Psycho Surgeon.
Sergeant Mueller (TPD) was interrogating Kevin O’Hare (father, American Taxi & Limo driver) about his son who is now in prison.

Diane had both Xylazine & Buprenorphine injected into to her.
FBI SA Beck (Tampa) was assigned to help out with the cases.
Tampa General Hospital had just called with an urgent message.
They had found Anna Smith (27) in a parking lot in Ybor City.
Dr. Winters concluded she was alive but brain dead.
Her toxicology report showed Alprazolam & Xylazine.

Next 2 stops were to speak with: Phil DiMarini (owner, Wholesale Pharm & Supply), & Pet Med Plus (Brandon, FL.), Don (office mgr.), & Jerry (warehouse employee).
Its seems Pet Med +, has an inventory problem.
There were several vials missing.

Is there a serial killer on the rampage, & will Lieutenant Carl Kane solve the murder mysteries?

Warning: This book is for adults only & contains extreme violent or graphic adult content or profanity &/or sexually explicit scenarios. It may be offensive to some readers.

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Amazon Digital Services LLC; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2019

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A good read. It had no problem keeping my interest. I enjoyed the two person perspectives in the story. Kane's and the killer's. I never lost interest.
But Kane's lapses in observation or follow thru were really irritating. First: He's a cop, he has a safe. If you are going to leave it unlocked what do you need a safe for? Then when he discovers there has been an intruder in his house checking the safe and it's contents never cross his mind. You know that the perp has a special interest in you. You know what he has already done to your family. Sitting in a bar chatting up a waitress that you share a mutual attraction with and some unknown person picks up your bar tab for the night. You don't give it enough of a thought to go and see just who this guy is? Really? Lastly fictional detectives need to be memorable. Harry Bosch, Bobby Goren, Amos Decker. You remember these guys for a reason. All I remember about Lieutenant Kane is the things he ignored in the story. There is just no there there. I hope to try another in this series. Hopefully things will improve.
Thanks for the free read.

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claudette valliere

Pretty damned good read.

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2015

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Didn't know what to expect from this one but it was a good read. Not disappointed at all. Spoiler alert for those who don't want to know what the books about.

This one starts with Lt. Carl Kane, Tampa Police Department being awakened at 07:33 AM. He's a Homicide Detective and being dragged out of bed at any hour is nothing new. This time its a body and it looks like a murder.

Kane is from Wisconsin. His ex wife's parents live in Florida and she wanted to be nearer them. Worked for Kane as he was getting sick of the ice and snow. Kane's Father, step Mother and Sister and her family still live in Wisconsin.

They bought a nice house and Kane was beginning to think about kids. Think about kids until he found out his wife was having an affair with her boss, a dentist. Kane was pissed and filed divorce papers immediately.

He made sure Samantha, the ex, got nothing more than she had coming. They sold the house and Kane now lives in a condo with Butch, his large snarky cat and Samantha married her boss and now has kids.

Kane heads for the location of the crime scene he took the info on during the phone call. There he meets with Sergeant Hank Rawlings. Kane is his superior yet through all the homicides they'd worked together, Kane considered him his partner.

The body turns out to be that of a woman. A blond woman in her thirties dressed in very revealing green lingerie and smelling like bleach and lying is a fenced in area where the dumpsters sat. The Manchester Building is where she and the crime scene are located.

Ed Dockett is the county's chief medical examiner and advises Kane the body was cleaned. Hence the smell of bleach. Ligature marks on wrists and ankles and she has a wound on the side of her head. He thinks it may have penetrated her skull cavity and it wasn't a bullet wound. She also has a brand on her hand.

Kane is wondering just what the hell he's looking at and where it will all lead.

So begins a pretty damned good read.

This one has Kane, Rawlings, the Tampa Police Department, a man named Cross, a Cross with his own agenda, A Cross who has been killing for decades, Anna Smith who's another victim, pharmacuticals, drugs, a Cross who has framed and old co worker, Samantha, her husband Marcus, a bar tender named Callie, a Cross who decides he and Kane will be playing a game with Cross as the instigator, a kidnapping, a shootout and Carl Kane doing his best to figure it all out and bring the son of a bitch to justice.

Five Stars.

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Mary

Good story

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021

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I am leaving this honest review in exchange for received a free copy of this ebook.

This was an interesting, well-written story with a solid, realistic and fairly well-paced plot. The main character was believable and the police procedures were relatively realistic. It took me longer than normal to finish this book, I seemed to get distracted from it, yet I looked forward to picking it up again. I'm not sure why it couldn't hold my attention, but I would still entertain the idea of reading more by this author.

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Moont

A great thriller

Reviewed in Spain on May 6, 2017

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A great thriller seen from a double perspective, making this an original approach, with intriguing and fast-paced action. I could't put the book down!

C. Jeske

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Reviewed in Germany on November 16, 2016

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Absolut gutes Buch. Sehr spannend und gerade in der ersten Hälfte sehr gute und logische Polizei Arbeit. Die lässt zwar leider nach weil offensichtliche Sachen übersehen werden und am Ende ist es etwas berechenbar. Aber ändert nichts, gutes Buch im Grunde.

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Toots Sullivan

Brutally good

Reviewed in Australia on October 22, 2018

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Wow, this book is brutal, the crimes very significant, the characters were all so detailed they were easy to imagine. The plot was devastating but with the final outcome and a little love interest to soften the edges this is one great book! I recommend reading by avid crime lovers.

Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on October 28, 2016

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One word awesome 🙆

KL.Caley

Perfect for those that enjoy the grittier side of crime drama. Action heavy, fun, fast-paced novel.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2016

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A woman arrives at an airport, the next time she is seen is when she is found dead in an alley in a dumpster wearing only green lingerie. Worse she has holes drilled into her head and a powerful drug in her system. Soon the press labour the killer psycho surgeon and it’s easy to see why. Can Lieutenant Carl Kane and his partner hunt down this killer before more woman show up?
This book his pretty intense, certainly gory as other readers have pointed out in reviews, so if you’re a bit squeamish there will be a few chapters to skip over. I did get this book for free and although a fan of detective crime fiction was unsure what to expect from this new author in a field that is already pretty full with the likes of Mark Billingham, Ian Rankin, amongst countless others. That said I actually found myself really enjoying this book. It was very well written.
Not going to lie, the book is dark. That just makes you want the good guys to catch the bad guys, even more. Kane himself is quite likeable, with a good spark between him and his partner. Kane lives alone with his cat, he even finds time for a love interest.
The only real negative I would say is there are a few places that there is a lot of descriptions going on that’s purpose seems to be just to fill out the pages a little, especially in comparison to the mostly sharp action-filled pace of writing Reinhard seems to adopt for the majority of the book. Then again, this could be to give the book a bit of a relief from the fast pace.
All in all, a fabulous start to a great new series. Book works perfectly as a standalone novel but there is plenty of room for the character to grow and I expect this will be a long-running series. Not for the faint of heart, perfect for those that enjoy the grittier side of crime drama. Action heavy, fun, fast-paced novel.
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