Dead Files [Perfect Paperback]

Mike Smitley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2006

Gabriel Kinnett is a young rookie officer who is thrown into a mystery that he is unqualified to solve. As a junior member of a midnight-shift full of misfit police offices, he is given mixed messages as to what is right and wrong in his profession. Torn between the desire to support his fellow officers and the requirement to testify against them, he finds himself in the middle of a career ending dilemma. As things get worse, he finds himself assigned to the Cold Case Unit, which is actually a storage bunker where unsolved cases are stored. When a series of seemingly unsolvable murders capture his interest, he begins looking for a connection. With the help of an experienced detective and a young, female prosecutor, he wrestles with the frustration of the constraints in the criminal justice system. As his life spirals out of control, Gabe makes some decisions that put him outside the acceptable practices of his profession and puts his life and career at risk. As these disastrous mistakes catch up with him, he finds redemption in the values of the worst possible role model. DEAD FILES will make you laugh, cry, cringe and cheer. If you are a thrill seeker and like stories with unpredictable twists and turns, DEAD FILES is a must read for you. There is something unique in every book that Mike Smitley writes, and although his works are fiction, they are based on reality. For a look deep inside the guarded culture of a tight-knit shift of police officers and the dark recesses of the deranged mind, take a ride on this mystery. You'll either wish that you'd been a homicide investigator or thank God that you weren t.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Mike, I was stunned by all the unexpected twists and turns in DEAD FILES. Outstanding job of keeping my attention." --Danny W. Texas

"Mike, DEAD FILES was a killer book. I can't believe how obsessed I became with it. It captivated me beginning to end. Nice piece of work." --Rock M. Missouri

"Mike, you have outdone yourself with DEAD FILES. It is by far your best book. Keep up the good work." --Chriystal R. Arkansas

About the Author

Mike Smitley was born in Kansas City, Missouri and is a retired police chief with over thirty years of service in all capacities of law enforcement. He currently resides in Missouri with his wife and two sons. He has a broad base of experience in all fields of public safety and municipal government. Mike has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Administration of Public Affairs. His experience as a chief of police affords him a perspective on homicide investigation not normally seen by most homicide investigators. In his novels, Mike expertly blends his insight into municipal governments and homicide investigative techniques into thrilling suspense novels about the most difficult, complex and challenging types of homicide investigation facing law enforcement today. Mike can be reached at his web-site: www.mikesmitley.com or www.fatherspress.com. He can be e-mailed at [e-mail]. Contact him for a discount on any of his current three novels, IMPLIED CONTRACT, PREY and DEAD FILES.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 454 pages
• Publisher: Father's Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977940713
• ISBN-13: 978-0977940714
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,759,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't want to miss this one!, April 11, 2007

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Jerry Patton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Files (Perfect Paperback)

This thriller really keeps your interest, and the characters are well defined. I have been in law enforcement for almost 30 years, and I was riveted to this book.

The author, who also has 30 years experience in law enforcement, does a remarkable job of making the book credible. This book will be enjoyed by everyone who likes this genre, but especially by those who have "seen the elephant", i.e., those who have worn the badge.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, May 7, 2007

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Brent H. Mchenry "Christine" (Lees Summit,Mo.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Files (Perfect Paperback)

Mike,
What a great read! I was interested from the beginning of the book. The surprises kept coming, from the beginning to the end! I had trouble putting the book down when I had to. The ending was very good and left me satisfied with the conclusion!
B. McHenry