Death Has a Name (The Brodie Wade Series) [Kindle Edition]

Jerry Hanel (Author)

Book Description

<span>A PARANORMAL THRILLER</span>

Death Has a Name (Book ONE of the Brodie Wade Series)
There is a Truth that exists. It is active. Alive. It fights the bounds of reality to make itself known. It's not my truth. It's not anyone's truth. It is The Truth.

Psychic Detective Brodie Wade has been able to interact with The Truth since he was a child. It has scarred his mind and body, but it also gives him the ability to know things that he shouldn't know. When Brodie encounters The Truth in its freshest forms, he has to struggle for his life and for his sanity.

Working together with Detective Phil Dawson, Brodie must summon all of his will to go head-to-head with The Truth to solve the latest string of murders. It appears that Dominick Fredrickton -- the Midnight Killer -- has returned from the grave, beheading the unfortunate few that get in his way.

When The Truth confronts Brodie and tells him that he must protect the Third Key, Brodie must discover what - or who - The Third Key is before Death can regain his physical form.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for the Brodie Wade Series:
Do you love characters that grab a hold of your heart and won't let go? How about paranormal mysteries? Want a dash of romance and true friendship on top? Then you really need to read The Brodie Wade series.

-Keryl Raist, author of Sylvianna

About the Author

Jerry Hanel lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his beautiful wife and his dog.

Product Details

• File Size: 358 KB
• Print Length: 222 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004H1TDKQ
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,059 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More of Brodie Wade, please! January 28, 2011

By The Book Keeper

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I really enjoyed Death Has a Name, an entertaining paranormal detective mystery with shades of the macabre, a novel, imaginative plot and a few twists. The Truth has haunted Brodie all this life. It took him from his mother and put him in a children's psychiatric treatment home. Now, as an adult, Brodie uses the knowledge The Truth gives him to help police detectives, and has made a name for himself solving cold cases.

It looks as if a serial killer has resurfaced, though Brodie's detective friend Phil knows that should be impossible. Members of a secret society ask for Brodie's help. The Truth forces Brodie in a twisted direction. Phil wonders if he should look for the killer in the last place he'd expect.

I think it's important to like the characters in a book and I like Brodie Wade, very much. The author made me feel Brodie's reluctance and dread each time he has to wade into a place swimming with spectral "truths" that demand he listen to them, knowing only he sees them and he can in no way, word or action, reveal what he experiences to those around him. Very nicely done!

Some parts of the book are a tiny bit rough around the edges, and it would benefit from the eyes of a proofreader and editor, because this is one of those VERY good books that merits a perfect presentation to make it EXCELLENT!

I hope Death Has a Name is the first in a series, because I want to get back together with Brodie Wade and discover his next case, his next adventure.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Different Sort of Paranormal Novel June 3, 2011

By Cat Carlisle

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Death Has a Name is the first book I read on my Kindle and it was a good choice. I enjoy paranormal stories but was burned out on vampires and wanted something different; also, I wasn't quite ready to pay full price for an ebook so the $0.99 price was attractive.

I liked the premise of a man who can literally see the "Truth". Brodie stands out from the usual suave, butt-kicking paranormal main characters in that he's shy and not exactly a man of action. Seeing things that others can't has made him an outcast. His only friend besides Phil (the police detective he works with) is his cat, Sophie. I'm ashamed to admit that finding out in the sample that his cat's name was Sophie (also my cat's name) was one of the things that got me to buy the whole book, but I'm glad I did because it was a fun read.

The only negative thing I can think of is that the book felt a little short, but maybe that was just me not being used to reading on the Kindle. All in all, I think Death Has a Name is a good paranormal story at and at $0.99 it's a great value. I'm looking forward to the sequel.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it January 5, 2011

By Coco's mum

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Give your imagination freedom and let this book draw you in. I was totally suprised how I was pulled further into the story nearly causing me to be late for work as I stayed on my eliptical trainer engrossed and wanting to just read a little more. Paranormal books I normally read when pretty much alone so nothing invades the story, with this book I could have been anywhere and it would still have held me. Whisps of fog will never look the same

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read April 22, 2012

By K. Secinaro

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I had a lot of trouble putting this down. I began taking my kindle with me everywhere. If you like Dean Koontz, you will like this. They both write fast paced paranormal sci-fi.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Draws You In March 19, 2012

By L. Chipperfield

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I really enjoyed the story line of this book, so much so that I want to read the next one. The plot was in no way over the top but scary and imagination provoking. Loved the characters as well. The author painted a vivid picture of each ones personality.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Want more about Brodie Wade January 25, 2012

By debrn2010

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This books was wonderful. Never thought I would enjoy fantasy as much as I do now. It keep me wanting to read and read. I just couldn't put it down. I got this for .99 and would have gladly given more if I knew it would be this great. Hope Jerry Hanel continues to include Brodie Wade in more books. His character is what made the book so interesting. Read and be surprised at the ending. FANTASTIC

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! December 5, 2011

By J. Miller

Format:Kindle Edition

I was lucky enough to win this book in a contest and I'm so glad I did. I just liked this book so much. I loved the main character, his friend, and I also adored his cat and the way they interacted with each other.

At times hearing about his past and the way his gift has been misunderstood, almost brought tears to my eyes. But it explained his character and his reactions to things. Very poignant scenes here.

The author also paints a vivid picture of psychic phenomenon and it was so alive for me, that I remember thinking what a cool movie or tv series it would make. I loved the writing style too which I found very smooth. I'm a visual person and the way he described the psychic activity made this such a fun read for me. I'm going to get the second in the series. If you like fiction about psychics, you will like this. He is my new favorite fictional psychic right alongside Odd Thomas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book September 16, 2011

By JO

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The book has a good story line. It keeps you interested and wanting to finish, will be a great series.

More About the Author

Jerry Hanel lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his beautiful wife and his dog. During the day, he solves mundane office problems for a local engineering firm. But at night, he spins the world into chaos, then magically brings his heroes to save the day.

While Jerry and his lovely wife hope to travel the world some day, they are home-bodies at the moment, enjoying time with each other and serving their community.