Central Division

Book 1 in Central Division Series (Thriller Series)"See evil. See evil run."Minneapolis PD Investigator Kolin Raynes may be new to the job, but that doesn't stop a serial killer from targeting his teenage daughter.Now, with only six days to unravel the truth, Kolin and his partner Simon Templeton are in a race of life and death as their investigation takes them down a sinister path of human depravity.If you love thrillers, don't miss this action-packed, edge-of-your-seat read!BEHOLDER'S EYE is the first book in the Central Division Series of suspenseful thriller novels. Be sure to also check out the next books in the series, STRAIGHT RAZOR, DISCARDED, SHADES OF DARKNESS, and the novella TRAINING GROUNDS. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

Book 2 in Central Division Series (Thriller Series)"Revenge is a dish best served cold."Minneapolis PD Investigator SIMON TEMPLETON has a problem. His friends from high school are being murdered.And he's the next one on the killer's hit list.STRAIGHT RAZOR is the second novel in the Central Division Series of suspenseful thriller novels. Be sure to check out the previous novel BEHOLDER'S EYE. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

Book 3 in Central Division Series (Thriller Series)The FBI estimates over 100,000 young women and children are victims of human sex trafficking in the United States alone. Globally, this number is in the millions.Little does Minneapolis PD Investigator KOLIN RAYNES know that finding a discarded cell phone would lead him into the murky world of human sex trafficking. And KASSI YOUNG, a homeless teenage prostitute, isn't the only one to fall into their clutches.DISCARDED is the third novel in the Central Division Series of suspenseful thriller novels. Be sure to check out the previous novels in the series BEHOLDER'S EYE and STRAIGHT RAZOR. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

Book 4 in Central Division Series (Thriller Series)A wife murders her husband. The prosecution calls it a slam dunk. A fiery defense attorney demands a speedy trial. So what's the problem? Minneapolis PD investigators KOLIN RAYNES, SIMON TEMPLETON, and rookie KELLY KING trust their instincts, that not everything is as it seems.SHADES OF DARKNESS is the fourth novel in the Central Division Series of suspenseful thriller novels. Be sure to check out the previous novels in the series BEHOLDER'S EYE, STRAIGHT RAZOR, and DISCARDED. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

Book 5 in Central Division Series (Thriller Series)A Catholic priest with a dark past is brutally murdered in a ritualistic fashion.But as Minneapolis PD investigators Kolin Raynes and Kelly King employ the latest advances in Forensics and DNA analysis, they soon discover solving this case leads them down an even darker path. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

Immediately following the harrowing events in BEHOLDER'S EYE, the first thriller novel in the Central Division series, Minneapolis PD investigators Kolin Raynes and Simon Templeton are once again back in Glade, Minnesota, to further investigate the aftermath of the elusive serial killer.They may know what drove the Video Slayer to do what she did, but how did she do it? Did she have help or was she a lone killer in her monstrous deeds?Kolin and Simon delve deep into the mysteries surrounding the serial killer in this crime scene investigative mystery drama.For those who love action-packed thrillers, check out other books in the Central Division Series.Be sure to also check out GRAVE SECRETS, another mystery set in small Minnesota town of Glade. Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU.

From the deep Minnesota woods to the dangerous streets of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis PD investigators KOLIN RAYNES and SIMON TEMPLETON are not afraid to get their hands dirty when it comes to serial killers and human sex traffickers.This omnibus is a compilation of the first four suspenseful thriller novels in the Central Division Series, including the novella titled Training Grounds.This set includes:Book 1: Beholder's EyeNovella Training Grounds (the first Central Division short)Book 2: Straight RazorBook 3: DiscardedBook 4: Shades of DarknessEnjoy this exciting thriller series! Born in small-town northwestern Minnesota, Mark S. R. Peterson knew he had a love of writing as far back as 2nd grade.His genre interests are as expansive as his musical tastes–from classics like Mozart and Beethoven to heavy metal like Poison and Metallica. He writes thrillers, horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and even dabbles into nonfiction and inspirational.He is a graduate of Bemidji State University, majoring in criminal justice and psychology. He wrote his first book between homework and achieving his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do. He has over 15 years of law enforcement experience and currently lives, according to a Washington Post article, in the "ugliest county" in the United States.BEHOLDER'S EYE is his first published thriller novel, the first in his Central Division Series. KILLZONE is the first in his Shadowkill trilogy. The Minneapolis PD's Central Division Building houses the bulk of their specialized investigation units. Here in lies the tales of several, starting with the Violent Crime Unit, known as VCU. Books 1-4 plus the Novella Training Grounds