Port City Crossfire
Port City Crossfire by Gerry Boyle, published by ePublishing Works! on August 6, 2019, is a 302-page work of fiction that delves into the complexities faced by a rookie police officer in Portland, Maine. The narrative follows Officer Brandon Blake, who grapples with guilt and doubt after a deadly incident involving a teenager. Suspended from duty, Blake becomes embroiled in a side investigation concerning a young couple, which leads him to uncover secrets that intertwine their lives.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of crime and mystery as Blake navigates the fallout from his actions while trying to solve the intertwined mysteries surrounding the troubled couple. The plot thickens as he encounters Danni, whose lost diary holds a secret that could endanger her life, and Clutch, her jealous boyfriend, who complicates matters further. This edition presents a gritty and authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by law enforcement, making it a compelling read for those interested in the mystery and detective genres.
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“Port City Crossfire, is both gripping, nonstop action and a deep dive into what happens to a cop when he’s involved in a deadly force event. …couldn’t put it down.” Kate Flora, award-winning author of the Joe Burgess police procedural series
–Present Day, Portland, Maine–
Decried as a murderer and trigger-happy cop, rookie Officer Brandon Blake is beset by doubt and guilt over shooting and killing a sixteen-year-old armed with a pellet gun and a GoPro camera. Suspended, he distracts himself with a side-investigation of a troubled young couple.
Danni kept a diary in high-school, detailing her crushes, love affairs, pregnancy, and a single event that has haunted her to this day. With the diary lost, she’s resigned to her secret. But her world is up-ended when Blake finds the diary and attempts to return it only to be stopped short by Dani’s jealousy-prone boyfriend, Clutch. Dani pursues Blake to retrieve her diary containing a secret that could demand her life.
Dogged by a woman with a jealous boyfriend and a strange secret, hunted by the press and angry, grieving parents with a secret of their own, Brandon Blake must solve both mysteries before he loses more than just his job.
Publisher Note: Gerry Boyle’s journalistic background brings a gritty authenticity to his writing that transports readers into a realm they won’t want to leave. Fans of Michael Connelly, Ian Rankin, and Lee Child, as well as Ed McBain, will enjoy the Brandon Blake Series.
“Gritty and unrelenting, Gerry Boyle’s Port City Crossfire will have you turning pages well into the night.” Bruce Robert Coffin, Agatha Award-nominated author of Beyond the Truth
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