Signs of Life

Cries of Grief and Revenge Ring Out in the City of PortlandWhen tragedy strikes Portland's Pioneer Square, high school teacher Tyson Cooper races to the scene, only to find his beloved Kim lies among the fallen. Shattered and seething, Cooper vows vengeance against the 19-year-old suspect, Rogan Sneed, no matter what the cost.Veteran police detective Wayne Deetz has nearly closed the book on his long career when he's handed the case of a lifetime. As Deetz peels back the layers of mystery surrounding the odd and belligerent Rogan Sneed, he finds himself and his family dragged into a vortex of threats and danger that will change their lives forever.With Cooper bent on exacting justice outside the law and Rogan Sneed's sinister agenda threatening to unleash more chaos on the city, Deetz faces impossible choices that involve breaking his oath and protecting his family-at whatever the cost.Step into the crosshairs of a city under siege in this explosive thriller where faith, family, and the law hang in the balance.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 Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Ted Dekker will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

There Are Some Bad Seeds You Never Want to MeetA year from retirement and still reeling from daughter Leena's kidnapping, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz is called upon to check on a domestic violence case. From the moment Deetz and his friend Callie Freeland show up to help Sunny Carlisle, they are blindsided by a lawless toxic steamroller named Blaine Milligan.At a breakneck clip, things go from bad to worse as Callie is stalked and her fiancé Tyson is lured into Blaine's web of evil and madness. While the city of Portland is being burned and dismantled by rioters, Deetz must race against the clock to protect Sunny, Callie, and Tyson-and possibly even his own family.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

Octavius Hunt: Refined & Talented Artist-or Something Much More Sinister?After surviving the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Portland, grappling with the kidnapping of their daughter, and narrowly escaping a life-threatening domestic violence case, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie yearn for respite. Seeking solace, they embark on a long-overdue vacation in the enchanting landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, hoping to make crucial career decisions and rebuild their shattered lives.However, their peaceful retreat takes a chilling turn when Joanie's childhood friend, Suzanne, displays an unsettling combination of euphoria and distance. Suspicion mounts as Deetz and Joanie become suspicious of Suzanne's mysterious boyfriend, the charismatic 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.Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the shadows of intrigue, where danger lurks behind every picturesque facade in Charm Artist, the latest thriller from Creston Mapes.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

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 time-bomb. 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 Deetz's son, 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.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

Signs of Life: The Final Chapter?Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz is a mere three weeks from retirement. It's almost Christmas, and his son, Brandon, is getting married. But when Brandon's fiancée, Kristen, is confronted by a figure from her shadowy past, their joyous plans take a dark turn.As Deetz trains his gruff and unpredictable replacement, Howard Googan, they delve into a disturbing missing-person case that hits closer to home with each new piece of evidence.Meanwhile, unsettling events plague the Deetz household. Personal belongings vanish. Cryptic gifts appear. And a distressing discovery makes one thing terrifyingly clear-someone is watching. And listening.As chilling "coincidences" and brazen encounters escalate, Deetz and his loved ones must unravel the truth before it's too late. Who are the mysterious neighbors lurking next door? And what twisted endgame are they playing?With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love tension-filled religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

CHARM ARTIST (Signs of Life Series, Book 4)Octavius Hunt: Refined & Talented Artist-or Something Much More Sinister?After surviving the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Portland, grappling with the kidnapping of their daughter, and narrowly escaping a life-threatening domestic violence case, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie yearn for respite. Seeking solace, they embark on a long-overdue vacation in the enchanting landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, hoping to make crucial career decisions and rebuild their shattered lives.However, their peaceful retreat takes a chilling turn when Joanie's childhood friend, Suzanne, displays an unsettling combination of euphoria and distance. Suspicion mounts as Deetz and Joanie become suspicious of Suzanne's mysterious boyfriend, the charismatic 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.Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the shadows of intrigue, where danger lurks behind every picturesque facade in Charm Artist, the latest thriller from Creston Mapes.SON & SHIELD (Signs of Life Series, Book 5)Father-Son Police Duo Battles Demons in DisguiseIn his final year behind the badge, beloved Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie are shocked to learn their youngest son, Brandon, 23, has signed up to follow in Deetz's footsteps by joining the Portland Police Bureau-especially amidst the city's recent riots, violence, and cancel culture.When Deetz goes back in uniform to ride with Brandon during his field training, the father-son duo is dealt a harrowing, demonic case involving an unlikely gunman and a brash corporate executive. As they interview witnesses, discover shocking new evidence, and dare to search for bones in locked closets, they learn not only are their lives in peril, but the devil is out for their loved ones as well.SECRETS IN SHADOWS (Signs of Life Series, Book 6)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 time-bomb. 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 Deetz's son, 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.With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries.If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.

Rogan Sneed . . . Portland's Worst NightmareSIGNS OF LIFE (Signs of Life Series, Book 1)Tragedy Strikes the CityHigh school teacher Tyson Cooper is just dismissing his class when a student flashes his phone. "Another shooting, Mr. C."And this one is too close to home. Tyson races to Pioneer Square . . . but he's too late. The light of his life has been snuffed out-and so has his faith.Veteran Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz, two years shy of retirement, is charged with leading the interrogations. When he meets 19-year-old shooter Rogan Sneed face-to-face, his life is changed forever.Will Tyson settle for anything less than the death penalty in the case against Rogan Sneed? He's bent on justice and will do anything to make Rogan pay for the pain he inflicted on Tyson and the entire city of Portland that rainy, haunting May day.LET MY DAUGHTER GO (Signs of Life Series, Book 2)Everyone Thought the Mass Shooting was Over . . .Rogan Sneed is spending life in prison for the mass shooting he committed at Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon. The copycat shooter who attempted a similar attack on the anniversary of the event is dead. Time has passed. Wounds have healed.But then, a blip on the screen.A teenage girl is kidnapped in Portland. Her diary says there may still be someone out there who helped plan the original attack that killed 21 innocent people.A local plumber is a person of interest in the girl's disappearance, but Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz believes something much more catastrophic is simmering beneath the surface.Close to retirement and still struggling to tame the demons of his anxiety, Deetz is forced to explore the chilling underworld to which he vowed he'd never return.But when a daughter's life is at stake, vows are broken-and demons are crushed.I PICK YOU (Signs of Life Series, Book 3)There Are Some Bad Seeds You Never Want to MeetA year from retirement and still reeling from daughter Leena's kidnapping, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz is called upon to check on a domestic violence case. From the moment Deetz and his friend Callie Freeland show up to help Sunny Carlisle, they are blindsided by a lawless toxic steamroller named Blaine Milligan.At a breakneck clip, things go from bad to worse as Callie is stalked and her fiancé Tyson is lured into Blaine's web of evil and madness. While the city of Portland is being burned and dismantled by rioters, Deetz must race against the clock to protect Sunny, Callie, and Tyson-and possibly even his own family. Suspense novelist Creston Mapes resides in Atlanta, Georgia. His early years as a reporter inspire many of his novels - several of which have hit #1 in sales on Amazon, and one of which has been optioned as a motion picture.