If the only man who could help you was the same man who killed your father years ago, would you run to him for help, or run away? What if you could do both and make a cool 300 million on the side?

State of Betrayal is book 2 of the Virgil Jones Mystery Series. The first book in the series, State of Anger is also available exclusively on Amazon.com and FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Get your copy today!

Would you murder a life-long friend for control of a multi-million-dollar empire?

Virgil Jones is about to learn a lesson the hard way. When the ground beneath your feet begins to shift, it’s not the future you have to worry about. It’s the past.

Publisher’s Weekly says: "No one sets up a Mystery, Thriller & Suspense novel like Thomas Scott!"

A young female student has gone missing from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Patty Doyle is a Senior with her whole life ahead of her. In the middle of wrapping up her final semester she disappears without a trace, and what begins as a missing person’s case turns into something much more, not just for Patty, but for Virgil as well…

A few months ago Virgil’s best friend and brother, Murton Wheeler killed the man responsible for viciously attacking Virgil’s wife, Sandy, and their unborn son, Wyatt. Just before Murton pulled the trigger, DHS agent Paul Gibson and the governor arrive with information for Murton. Information that could either change his life forever, or end it…

A group of home-grown terrorists have everything they need to build and detonate a dirty bomb right in the middle of the heartland. The Department of Homeland Security wants Murton to do something he thought he’d never have to do again…go deep undercover and infiltrate a criminal organization. But at what cost, and in the end, who will pay the tab?

Virgil thought the murder and mystery of Shelby County was right where it belonged…in his rear-view mirror. He couldn’t have been more wrong.

State of Deception is Thomas Scott’s most ambitious novel to date, one that takes his unique storytelling, character development, and real-life dialogue to a whole new level.

• You’ve felt the Anger.
• You’ve experienced the Betrayal.
• You’ve taken Control.

Now, it’s time to face the Deception. Grab your copy today!!

Detective Virgil Jones knew it would come back on them one day. He just didn’t think it would happen quite so soon...

When Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agent Chris Dobson goes after one of Virgil's own, he does so in a horrific manner, one that leaves Virgil and his wife, Sandy in shock, and exiles two of their best friends at a time when they need them the most…

Virgil's life is in a state of chaos. He's managing a new family, a bar he owns with his best friends, he’s trying to unload two-thousand acres of inherited farmland in Shelby County without giving up the mineral rights, and he is working both for and against the head of the MCU, Ron Miles. But something else is happening as well: He feels as if his mind is not his own and the turmoil and confusion have placed him at a crossroads...

Three months ago, Virgil rescued a young woman, Patty Doyle, from certain death. As a result, Patty and her uncle, Rick Said, show their gratitude by using Virgil’s Shelby County farmland as a test bed for their new natural gas extraction method, one that Virgil hopes will free him and his family from a major burden in their lives. But while extracting core samples for testing, Patty is once again forced to face her demons, all while making a discovery that will either save Virgil financially, or ruin him once and for all…

As Patty’s discovery brings pure evil to light, Dobson's thirst for revenge put forces in motion that change everything. And when it does, not only does Virgil once again find himself and those he loves at the very center of terror, he makes an unexpected and perilous decision, one that will ultimately change his life forever, because for Virgil, all crossroads lead back to Shelby County.

Virgil Jones thinks he has it all: A beautiful wife and family he loves, a job he enjoys, a tight-knit group of friends and co-workers he trusts with his life, and more money than he could ever spend. But one of those friends has a secret, one they've been hiding for over a year...

The governor needs something from Virgil's wife, Sandy. When he tells her what he wants, she finds herself intrigued by the idea. In fact, she's more than intrigued. Sandy thinks she may have found a new purpose in her life, if, that is, Virgil goes along with the idea...

Except there's a problem. Ron Miles, Virgil's unofficial boss, has suddenly disappeared while working out of the Gary, Indiana field office. Miles, in charge of a task force to help stem the flow of illegal weapons into the city of Chicago, hasn't sent back one of his regular daily reports. And when one of the Major Crimes Unit detectives starts asking questions, the answers turn out to be not only mysterious, but deadly...

As Virgil and the rest of the MCU look into Ron's disappearance, they suddenly discover that not only will they be fighting for their freedom, they'll be fighting for their lives.

• You’ve felt the Anger
• You’ve experienced the Betrayal
• You’ve taken Control
• You’ve faced the Deception
• You’ve accepted the Exile
• Now...it's time to fight for Freedom

New to the series? Start with State of Anger, Book #1 of the Virgil Jones Mystery series!

Detective Virgil Jones is about to discover that the genesis of a friendship from long ago wasn't just a beginning. It could be his end.

A true pager turner, not to be missed. Thomas Scott is my favorite new author The way he intertwines his characters with top notch story telling is remarkable! --Amazon Verified Reviewer

Pete Long has it made. As a star high-school basketball player, he's just received a full athletic scholarship from Purdue University, and is already being scouted by the pro's. But when Pete meets up with a group of street players, something terrible happens, and Pete's life is changed forever...

Virgil's wife, Sandy, the lieutenant governor of the State of Indiana is working with the governor and Senator Michael Wright to pass legislation that has the potential to change the voting system, not only in their state, but all across the country. But not everyone wants the vote to pass. In fact, there are people who will do anything to ensure that it doesn't...

Rick Said, owner of the sonic drilling units that made Virgil and Sandy wealthy has a problem. The sonic drill units operate in part via artificial intelligence, something Said's engineers know nothing about. And when the company Said contracted with for the AI technology decides to discontinue their relationship, Said asks Virgil to find out why...

But Virgil has something that takes priority over Said's request. Senator Wright's son, Garrett, has been murdered. Was the murder a message to the senator to back away from the bill, or something else entirely? As Virgil and the rest of the Major Crimes Unit begin to look into Wright's death, they not only discover a twisted web of lies and deceit, they find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a killer.

The Virgil Jones Mystery Series:

• You've felt the Anger
• You've experienced the Betrayal
• You've taken Control
• You've faced the Deception
• You've accepted the Exile
• You've fought for Freedom
• Now...it's time to understand the Genesis

Grab your copy of State of Genesis today!

Here's what readers are saying about Thomas Scott and the Virgil Jones Mystery Series:

A Terrific Book!!!!
I have read all of the Virgil Jones series. This is the best yet! Thomas Scott has done a wonderful job of developing Virgil Jones and all the "regulars" of his series. Although they do not have to be read in order, I would recommend that to any new reader of this series.

Riveting and Satisfying Read!
Scott is a master. I struggle even to blink, I get so absorbed. As good as his plots are, what impresses me most is the way he develops characters so well that I feel like I know and love them. I am an avid novel reader, loving the likes of Baldacci, Berry, Box, Coben, Cussler, Craig Johnson, and on it goes. But I must say that Thomas Scott is right up there as one of these favorites. I can hardly wait for his next novel!!

Must read whole series!
Start at the beginning of the series. I couldn't stop after the 1st book. The characters are interesting & fun & you get the sense that you know these people or want to. The stories are well written, & flow from one thing to the next. Download all of them, you won't be sorry!

Thomas Scott is one of my favorite authors.
My preferred genre is mystery, thriller, suspense and if the book is part of a series, I am even happier. I congratulate the author for delivering yet another very entertaining story.

Detective Virgil Jones thought he understood the Genesis of his past, but Humanity itself is about to show him he only had part of the story.

• You felt the Anger

• You experienced the Betrayal

• You took Control

• You faced the Deception

• You accepted the Exile

• You fought for Freedom

• You understood the Genesis

• Now...it's time to hold on to Humanity!

Grab your copy of State of Humanity today!

New to the series? Start with State of Anger, Book #1 of the Virgil Jones Mystery, Thriller & Suspense series!

Detective Virgil Jones is about to have his life turned upside-down in ways he couldn't possibly imagine...

• You felt the Anger
• You experienced the Betrayal
• You took Control
• You faced the Deception
• You accepted the Exile
• You fought for Freedom
• You understood the Genesis
• You held on to Humanity
• Now...it's time to brace for Impact

New to the series? Start with State of Anger, Book #1 of the Virgil Jones Mystery series!

The note was direct and to the point, scrawled in her own hand...a frantic, hurried, and hectic message that left Virgil Jones and his brother, Murton Wheeler, wondering if they'd just lost another of their own.

• You felt the Anger
• You experienced the Betrayal
• You took Control
• You faced the Deception
• You accepted the Exile
• You fought for Freedom
• You understood the Genesis
• You held on to Humanity
• You braced for Impact
• Now...it's time to define Justice

New to the series? Start with State of Anger, Book #1 of the Virgil Jones Mystery series.

Virgil Jones, leader of the state’s Major Crimes Unit, knew it was a day none of them would ever forget. He just didn’t think it would come back to haunt them…

They’d flown out of Freedom, Indiana, Doc Bell at the controls of the state helicopter because the governor’s pilot, Richard Cool, was unconscious and bleeding out. As it happened, they didn’t need to stay and fight any longer, the state’s National Guard called in to clean up the last of the gun runners. But with everything happening so fast and furious, what they didn’t know at the time was this: The National Guard didn’t get everyone. Someone had escaped without the Guard’s knowledge, and now he has a plan to recover his losses—not from Freedom—but somewhere else entirely…

Patty Doyle, the executive director of the Native American Cultural Center notices that some of the Native Americans she has under her care are leaving without any sort of notice, or reason. When she asks for help from the sheriff, it sets off a chain of events that takes Virgil and the MCU from one end of the state to the other, and when Virgil figures out what’s going on, the people he’s hunting don’t plan to let anything...or anyone stop them.

Here's what readers just like you are saying about Thomas Scott and the Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent suspense thrillers. The characters really come alive for you and the story grabs you. You can't put these books down because you're so anxious to see how it all turns out. The dialogue is so realistic, believable. The characters are lovable and the story moves, really moves. I strongly suggest you read these if you're the least bit interested in this genre.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What a great series, I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. I highly recommend this series for anyone who love great mystery reading. Thank you Thomas Scott!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A very good read. Thomas Scott knows how to put a story together and keep you involved in it right through to the end.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Of all the authors I have read Thomas Scott ranks number one. His characters are so real. Anxiously waiting for his next book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! From the first book in this series I was hooked. The characters are real and have all the faults and traits of the average human being. I highly recommend these books!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brilliant Series! Wow! What a fantastic series. I purchased all the books together, read them back to back, and found it extremely hard to put them down. The main characters are extremely likable and each book was action packed and kept me guessing the outcome right to the end!

Virgil Jones has always worked complicated cases, but the one he faces this time could mean the difference between life and death…not for him, but for one of the other detectives with the state’s Major Crimes Unit…

“I’ve never read any other author who sets the stage the way Thomas Scott does. His storytelling is absolutely brilliant!”

Early in the morning, on a private lake in Kentucky, a kayaker is shot to death. When Detective Virgil Jones is asked to visit the crime scene and examine the evidence, he’s shocked to discover that one of his own men is the main suspect in the shooting. Virgil refuses to believe it’s true, but no one can find the man he’s trying to protect…

In Moran County, just south of Indianapolis, a man is found dead in his apartment. The coroner has listed the death as suspicious, but with no sign of forced entry, and a body that doesn’t have a scratch on it, no one knows how or why he died…

As the Major Crimes Unit begins investigating both cases, Virgil and his team will come to discover that the two cases are connected in ways they couldn’t have possibly imagined. And in the end, a death of a different kind will rock Virgil to his very core…all over again.