The Unreal McCoy

Police Detective Albert McCoy isn't sure what it is about the beating of Michael O'Connor that bothers him the most. Is it the fact that Michael reminds him of his late younger brother, or is it that something about the whole incident stinks to high heaven? Whatever it is, McCoy, and his partner, Detective Sergeant Otis Springfield, find themselves knee deep in missing suspects and dead bodies. As they investigate a possible insurance scam involving stolen jewelry, they come up with more questions than answers.

​Exactly what has Michael gotten himself into? Who is sending him black flowers with equally dark threats? While Michael and the detectives try to sort out clues that lead in different and confusing directions, Michael's love interest, Marie Sielli, the  daughter of his landlord, stays close by, determined to win the heart of the reluctant young man.

THE UNREAL McCOY is the first in a series that introduces readers to McCoy, a smart, street-wise detective, and Springfield, his unconventional partner. The action is fast paced, and the characters are tightly drawn and inviting. McCoy is hard-edged and quick-witted. The dialogue is sharp and engaging. An intriguing ending brings about the possibility of an interesting change in the direction that McCoy and Springfield may take in the next installment. I enjoyed this novel very much, and I'll certainly be watching for the next offering in this super series!
-​Nancy L. Mehl

Nightmare by Dennis Collins

I really enjoyed this book. I love that the author took time to research something that seemed far fetched and found out a way that it could really happen. This book was written so well that, being someone that lives in the small town the story is based on, I find myself looking for this Wildfowl Bay home and watching for dorsal fins in the bay. The ending of the book was a little flat, but other than that I was very impressed. I am a slow reader, and this book took me a third of the time to read than any other book. It's addictive

Charity Island

Charity Island is a quiet place situated at the northern end of Michigan’s Saginaw bay where it meets Lake Huron. Aside from being a tourist destination for periodic dinner cruises in the lighthouse keeper’s beautifully restored quarters, it’s uninhabited and mostly a peaceful sanctuary for birds and small wildlife. But when a body is discovered on the beach near the old lighthouse, the complexion of the place changes drastically. A beautiful young woman dressed in a formal evening gown looks like she’s asleep but that’s not the case at all. Medical Examiner Doctor Sidney Benson arrives at the island aboard the Sheriff Department launch and after a preliminary examination, he suspects that there is something very different about this body; something unnatural, something strange. Doctor Benson doesn’t know it but he’s about to embark on the wildest investigation of his life.

Turn Left at September

If I didn't know better, I'd think the author of this book was a retired homicide detective. Every aspect of the main character and his partner rings true for cops--based on the many crime dramas I've read and watched--and the plot is well thought out and logical, but definitely not predictable. The ending will leave you with your mouth hanging open, but you'll also feel satisfied. The peripheral characters are also well developed and add dimension and flavor to the story. The description is hard-hitting but not gratuitiously graphic.

My only complaint is that I would've liked a bit more romance than the slowly developing attraction between McCoy and his immensely likable lady friend. But I guess there's time for that in the next book, which I'm really looking forward to reading!
-​Joyce Scarbrough

The First Domino

Dennis Collins's latest tale in the continuing saga of Detroit law enforcement officers, Albert McCoy and Otis Springfield, is a fast paced, engaging , well written novel that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. In fact, it was difficult to put it down. From the first moments of a mob wannabe trying to make a name and place for himself, until the moment Detective Springfield is finally able to trace his family heritage, the reader is kept "at the edge of his seat". The author's familiarity with the Detroit area as well as is knowledgeable historic background only increases the reader's enjoyment in this well written novel. I am anxiously awaiting your next effort. -Randall L. Butterfield

Fool’s Gold

I really enjoy a good mystery and I especially enjoy an unpredictable story line. Fool's Gold delivers both of these and blends it nicely with Michigan's breathtaking scenery and epic folklore. I tend to read more horror and fantasy fiction, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this story kept me turning pages until the very end. In fact, the only thing that disappointed me was that the story was over. -KarrieKay

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