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The Drop Zone: A T.J. Peterson Mystery Paperback – May 1, 2015

by Bob Kroll (Author)

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A dark and suspenseful debut Detective T.J. Peterson has a problem, and it’s not just how much he’s drinking or the daily, silent, tormenting video calls from his estranged daughter. A Catholic priest has been bludgeoned to death in church, apparently by a symbol of his faith, and an unidentified woman’s body had been found. He’s barely holding it together. When a deranged teenager, a possible witness, crosses his path, he is propelled into a sleazy, violent world of underage prostitution, sexual abuse, and human trafficking as he pursues a merciless killer. A stylish and riveting exploration of both the consequences of depravity and the sometimes-extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.

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ECW Press
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May 1, 2015
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5 x 0.9 x 7.7 inches
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1770412441
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978-1770412446
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“A stylish noir cop novel.” ― Globe and Mail

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Bob Kroll has been writing professionally for more than 35 years. His work includes books, stage plays, radio dramas, TV documentaries, as well as historical docu-dramas for Canadian and American museums. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Publisher : ECW Press (May 1, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1770412441
ISBN-13 : 978-1770412446
Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
Dimensions : 5 x 0.9 x 7.7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #5,784,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Derek Thompson

A Nice Surprise

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I am pretty selective when it comes to mystery writers. I discovered Bob Kroll after reading about his most recent T.J. Peterson book and thought I'd start at the beginning to see if I liked him. I was not disappointed and have the current book on its way to me. Mr. Kroll's writing style is easy on the eyes and his pace pleases me. I am hoping he continues with more of the same.

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William Coughran

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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015

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looking forward to more from this author

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Andrew Huggett

A great read! James Patterson watch out!

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2015

My wife and I both read this book and thoroughly enjoyed it, Can't wait for the next one.

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Noir mystery that packs a punch!

Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2015

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If you are into flawed, damaged, and tormented protagonists this novel will be a favorite!

“The Drop Zone” introduces T. J. Peterson. A police detective in an unnamed urban municipality in Eastern Canada. Peterson has lost his wife, his daughter, his faith in God and his fellow man – and quite possibly… his job. His wife he lost to a traffic accident while she was with another man. His daughter is a teenage runaway who torments him with silent video calls of a derelict room furnished with an unmade bed and empty syringes.

Peterson, burnt out and hungover, is tasked with solving the brutal murder of a Catholic priest. His investigations lead him to the dark and depraved world of teenage prostitution and sex trafficking.

The ‘Drop Zone‘ of the title is a condemned dockyard warehouse where homeless teenagers have left graffiti and the detritus of their desperate lives. This is a place that is deeply personal for Peterson because of his daughter. When he encounters a young woman in dire straits, he becomes more than invested in the outcome of his case.

The gritty subject matter of this novel gives it a ‘noir’ feel. A fast-paced novel with writing that moves the plot along with interest, including some jaw-dropping and at times heart-rending scenes.

Although the setting was unnamed, and the fact that artistic license was taken by the author, I acknowledge that the novel was loosely set in my home city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. His vivid descriptions ensured that there remained a frisson of recognition for certain places described.

The satisfying ending was tied up quite neatly, though the personal issues faced by Peterson are left open making room for further novels in a series.

I purchased this ebook for my ‘in-person’ book club, Whodunit. Though dark in subject, I enjoyed the novel and look forward to more in the series by Bob Kroll.

This review was originally published on my blog: Fictionophile

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