Bücher von Creston Mapes

A Spellbinding Story of Greed, Corruption, Hope, and Undying FriendshipPortland Police Detective Wayne Deetz and son, Brandon, a rookie officer, are investigating a vicious drug ring that may have ties to notorious gangster Sidney Grimaldi. With each startling piece of evidence the Deetz boys uncover, Grimaldi's noose rachets tighter and someone else turns up dead.Meanwhile, the life of Police Sergeant Dolby Tidwell is unraveling before his eyes. His adult son is a walking timebomb. His longtime wife appears to be seeking a relationship outside the marriage. His best friend was shot and killed amidst shady circumstances in a mysterious cold case. And Tidwell is turning to the bottle to make it all go away.When Deetz is sidelined and bad boy cop Harold Rickert is forced to partner with Brandon, matters plummet to unthinkable depths.With breakneck pacing and extraordinary twists and turns, Secrets in Shadows is an unforgettable tale of greed, corruption, hope, and undying friendship.

"Little do they know, I can hear and see everything."Eighteen-year-old Hale Frodele is presumed braindead from a tragic church bus accident in which he lost his younger brother, Nate.Little does anyone know-Hale hears and understands everything with crystal clarity.Hale remembers when his mom died at age 44 of pancreatic cancer and his dad turned his back on God.Hale understands that the unbeliever his dad remarried whispers bitterly that Hale is 'pitiful' and 'ruining' her marriage.Hale knows his father has borrowed a large sum of money from a deranged loan shark named Sebastian and the payback is due in 48 hours.Hale believes in his best friend Gilbert, who still visits him weekly, prays for his healing, and is beginning to realize something is very wrong in the Frodele household.Hale is in here . . . and he has a mind-blowing story to tell.

A Haunting Name From the Past . . .Granger Meade was mentally scarred as a boy by his religious zealot parents. He was bullied at school for his quiet, oafish appearance, which naturally made him a loner and outcast.But one girl treated him differently-Pamela Wagner. Pam talked to Granger, took an interest, listened, made him feel like a human being. She cared when no one else did, and Granger loved her for it; and still does 20 years later.So Granger goes back to their Ohio town. Back to Pamela. But she is happily married to reporter Jack Crittendon, who's embroiled in a time-sensitive story about a pastor who's disappeared and left a suicide note; a case swirling with suspicion and talk of scandal.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of Frank Peretti, Terri Blackstock, Ted Dekker, Joel Rosenberg, Lynette Eason, Susan Sleeman, Colleen Coble, and Christy Barritt will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.Reader praise for Fear Has a Name¿¿¿¿¿ Gripping Suspense, Edge of Your Seat Reading. Fear Has a Name is a gripping Christian suspense novel that gives you everything you want from cover to cover. You will be on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. The best thing about this novel from a Christian readers perspective is the way that faith, mercy and forgiveness are woven seamlessly throughout the book . . . A very good read for anyone who likes Christian Suspense and drama. Once you start reading you won't be able to stop until it's done.¿¿¿¿¿ First time I have read a Christian suspense novel . . . I'm hooked. Honestly not sure how I stumbled on to this book but have found a new genre. I have read a lot of suspense and crime novels and didn't know there were Christian suspense novels until this one! Creston Mapes is an incredible author. Powerful storytelling with believable characters and plenty of suspense.¿¿¿¿¿ Fast-Paced Christian Thriller. Two intriguing storylines converge in the end . . . I read late into the night, and after I went to sleep, I had a nightmare about being kidnapped like Pamela. I woke up and had to finish the book before I went back to sleep.¿¿¿¿¿ This is an excellent and gripping Christian Fiction thriller that will keep you glued to the pages until the very end. Or, if you are like me, it will keep you up all night because you can't walk away from it. The story line is enticing and action packed.¿¿¿¿¿ Highly Recommend. This was a great read! I enjoy clean suspense. The plot was well laid out. The Christian themes were strong. This book is a ministry, and it was nice to see such a strong statement of faith presented in a story that was full of real life hurt, pain, and imperfection.

Octavius Hunt: Refined & Talented Artist-or Something Much More Sinister?After the Portland terrorist attack, the kidnapping of his daughter, and the domestic violence case that almost killed him, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie escape for a long overdue vacation in Sedona, Arizona, to make some monumental career decisions. When Joanie's childhood friend, Suzanne, acts euphoric and distant, Deetz and Joanie become suspicious of her boyfriend, the beguiling millionaire artist Octavius Hunt.The more Deetz and Joanie dig into Octavius's corrupt and scandalous past-and his shady partnership with Mayor Marsden Maddox and entrepreneur Timmy Kondore-the darker and more twisted Suzanne's reality becomes. When Wayne and Joanie dare to venture one step too far into Octavius's sinister world of drugs and pleasure to find answers, they find themselves square in the madman's crosshairs.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of DiAnn Mills, Terri Blackstock, Susan Sleeman, Alton Gansky, Karen Kingsbury, and Robin Patchen will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.

Millionaire Rock Star Everett Lester Had It All . . .His metal band DeathStroke played bars and honkytonks until a NYC record label discovered them and the band experienced a meteoric rise to the top of the record charts - and super-stardom.Despite Everett's unfathomable popularity and riches, he was spiraling out of control into a dark existence where everyone wanted a piece of him, and where drugs and alcohol were his only comfort.When Everett begins to rely on the services of a personal psychic from L.A. for guidance and solace, he gradually finds a sinister form of evil seeping into his fractured life that threatens to end his career - and destroy his existence.Through it all, he receives uplifting notes from a young lady in Kansas who claims she's not a fan, but a friend who's praying for him.A murder trial ensues and the eyes of the world are watching courtroom B-3 in Miami-Dade County, Florida.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of DiAnn Mills, Terri Blackstock, Susan Sleeman, Alton Gansky, Karen Kingsbury, and Robin Patchen will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.

People Are Sick And Dying in an Ohio Town.Rumors Are Swirling Like the Poison in the Air . . .Some claim chemicals leaking from a manufacturing plant are causing the cancer that's crippling people on the poor side of Trenton City, Ohio. Yet nothing at the plant appears amiss. The problem remains a mystery until reporter Jack Crittendon's long-time mechanic falls ill and Jack investigates.Soon Jack becomes engulfed in a smokescreen of lies, setups, greed, and scandal. The deeper he digs, the more toxic the corruption he uncovers. As he faces off with the big-time players behind the scenes and tries to beat the clock before more people die, he realizes the chillingly unthinkable-he knows way too much.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.Fans of DiAnn Mills, Terri Blackstock, Susan Sleeman, Alton Gansky, Karen Kingsbury, and Robin Patchen will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston MapesPraise for POISON TOWN"A wild roller-coaster ride! I thoroughly enjoyed Poison Town." - Francine Rivers, Best-selling author"Every time you think the tension can't be more intense, Creston Mapes ramps it up a notch. Be prepared to stay up late (and make sure the doors are locked) when you start reading Poison Town." - Robert Whitlow, Best-selling AuthorMapes has crafted a David versus Goliath tale that reaches toward Grisham greatness and will keep you turning pages long into the night." - Harry Kraus, MD, Best-selling Author"Poison Town is another winner from Creston Mapes. I was on the edge of my seat and read it in one gulp. Highly recommended!" - Colleen Coble, Best-selling Author"Grab an oxygen tank and a tall glass of water-you're going to need them when you read Poison Town. A powerful tale of suspense! Intriguing and compelling-an absolute must-read!" - Ronie Kendig, Best-selling Author"In Poison Town, Creston Mapes weaves conspiracy, corruption, and murder into a gripping tale about the damage done by justice delayed and forgiveness denied." - Athol Dickson, Best-selling Author"Erin Brockovich on steroids! A suspense-filled journey into the world of a corrupt corporation, the blue-collar workers who are being 'poisoned,' and a reporter's determination to tell the truth. Mapes keeps the tension high as he realistically portrays Christians wrestling with fear, forgiveness, and the need to stand up for what's right." - Elizabeth Musser, Best-selling Author