Lewis Cole

When a young waitress is found dead at a New England beachside resort, a retired defense analyst with a mysterious past must uncover the truth behind her murder. Lewis Cole thought he'd left his demons behind. He was looking for serenity, retiring from his high-stress Defense Department job to become a magazine columnist living in the New Hampshire coast. But when a teenage waitress turns up dead, Cole finds himself thrust into action. There is something about this town, and the circumstances surrounding her death, that just doesn't add up. As Cole delves deeper into the shadowy underbelly of the coastal community, he must navigate a web of deceit and danger, making unlikely alliances in his desperate search for justice. Grappling with a past marked by tragedy, he will first have to confront his own darkness and self-doubt. Can Lewis Cole catch a shadowy killer and find peace within himself? Or is he in way over his head? Dive into the first thrilling novel in New York Times bestselling author Brendan DuBois's “Lewis Cole” series. With a dark blend of mystery and twists, “Dead Sand” is a must-listen for fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly.

A toxic oil spill. Mysterious remains. And one man on a mission to reveal the truth at all costs... When a noxious oil spill pollutes the picturesque beaches of Tyler, New Hampshire, local reporter Lewis Cole is determined to get to the bottom of it. But his investigation takes a sinister turn when a decapitated body washes up on shore. Then a slew of Winslow Homer paintings go missing and Lewis can't help but sense a connection within the recent spate of bizarre occurrences. Haunted by past traumas and driven by a need for justice, Lewis delves deep into the town's darkest secrets, uncovering a web of lies and corruption that threatens to consume him. Every clue is a small piece to an even bigger puzzle, and Lewis is struggling to see the full picture. But he won't rest until he finds the thread that connects it all... and pulls. Black Tide, the second novel in New York Times bestselling author Brendan DuBois's Lewis Cole series, is a must-listen thriller perfect for fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly.

Lewis Cole's latest case is about to go up in flames... When a mysterious arsonist strikes the sleepy town of Tyler Beach, leaving a trail of burned-down hotels in their wake, the police are left baffled and scrambling for a suspect. Retired Department of Defense analyst and local columnist Lewis Cole once again finds himself called in to solve a critical case. But the fugitive pyromaniac is just the beginning. When a monstrous act of violence shocks the tiny town, Lewis plunges into a high-profile hunt to unmask the culprit. Driven by his thirst for justice and his determination to prevent another assault, Lewis calls on the help of old friends-including Boston mob-connected "security consultant" Felix Tinios-to bring two criminals to justice. But as he dives deeper into a pool of possible suspects, Lewis is faced with disturbing truths that will push his skills to the brink. Can he protect the residents of Tyler Beach from another horrific attack? Or this time, has he met his match? The next gripping adventure in New York Times bestselling author Brendan DuBois's Lewis Cole series, this hard-hitting crime fiction novel is perfect for fans of James Patterson and Michael Connelly.

In the commotion of an anti-nuclear protest, a sudden eruption of gunfire pushes Lewis Cole into a race against time. While covering an anti-nuclear protest, magazine columnist and former Department of Defense research analyst, Lewis Cole, is thrust into chaos as shots ring out among the crowd, leaving Lewis's friend injured and a charismatic activist dead. Determined to seek justice for his friend and unsatisfied with leaving the investigation solely in the hands of the authorities, Lewis delves into the background of the murdered activist and the anti-nuclear protesters that have gathered on the picturesque New Hampshire seacoast. The protesters, willing to resort to violence, are determined to seize control of a nearby nuclear power plant and halt its production. As Lewis digs into the case, he uncovers hidden connections among those advocating for nuclear power and the passionate protestors opposing it. But as Lewis closes in on the truth, he becomes the target of someone desperate to silence him, putting his life in constant peril. With his own future hanging in the balance, Lewis must expose the underlying conspiracy and put his resolve to the test.

Lewis Cole's unyielding pursuit of justice leads him down a perilous path, where any misstep could be his last. After a violent protest against nuclear power, Lewis Cole, a columnist and retired Department of Defense analyst, sets out on a mission to find the person responsible for nearly killing his best friend, Detective Diane Woods. Leaving behind his job and home, Lewis follows his instincts and meager leads, traversing rural towns in New Hampshire and influential offices in Washington, D.C., to uncover the identity and background of the ruthless attacker, one who won't hesitate to kill to keep his identity and background secret. Assisted by Felix Tinios, a security consultant from Boston's North End, Cole finds himself pursued by armed individuals with their own hidden motives, intent on obstructing his pursuit of the truth behind his friend's assault. As Lewis endures personal loss, heartbreak, and betrayal during his journey, he must confront the ultimate test of his resolve-and determine just how far he's willing to go to avenge his friend.

Following the destruction of a natural disaster, the hunt for a missing victim takes an ominous turn. In the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, retired Department of Defense analyst Lewis Cole returns to his fire-damaged home on Tyler Beach, only to be drawn into a desperate search for the missing fiancé of a close friend, former lover, and journalist Paula Quinn. As he delves deeper into the case, Lewis unravels a tangled trail of unanswered calls, cryptic messages, and an eerie emptiness that hints at something sinister. But the stakes quickly escalate when gunfire erupts in the quiet streets of Tyler. Now, Lewis and his determined ally, Paula, find themselves hunted by a ruthless gang determined to eliminate Paula's missing fiancé at any cost. As they race against time, Lewis's own world becomes intertwined with a dark past, and the line between friend and foe blurs in a city shadowed by secrets. Will Lewis unravel the mystery before his own life is consumed by the rising tide of violence and betrayal?