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Original Sin (Colton Parker Mystery Series, Book 1) | 
| Author: Brandt Dodson
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 1623858
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Thorndike Large Print
Pages: 403
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 0786299223
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780786299225
ASIN: 0786299223
Publication Date: November 14, 2007
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Product Description
Colton Parker was just fired from the FBI, has a teenage daughter who blames him for her mothers death, and now that hes hung out his shingle as a P.I., his first paying clientAngie Howehas enough money for only one days worth of investigating. But Angie looks like she could use a friend, so Colton has his first case. When the mystery is finally resolved, Colton is resigned to improve his parenting skills with his daughterand while the pair still struggle with each other, hope finally gets a chance to grow. First in the Colton Parker, P.I. series, from Brandt Dodsona compelling new author with a family history in law enforcement spanning several generations.
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Original Sin October 20, 2008
Helen M. Medlock (Dallas, TX)
This is a fast modern day account of people that are in trouble and have not foung their way. It goes to the heart of the matter of family problems as well as having a story line that is fast and hard to put down. You can see God's work in this man's life. Colton Parker thinks that he has lost everything since his wife died and the lost of his job with the FBI. He is making it but it is a struggle within himself to forgive as well as trying to make decisions to find a way to be a good father and pursue his new career on a shoestring budget.
First Novel? No Way! December 12, 2007
Jake Chism (Krum, TX USA)
PI Colton Parker is thrilled when his potential first client walks through his door. After an abrupt end to a stellar FBI career and the terrible loss of his wife, Colton needs a break almost as much as he needs some cash. When Angie Howe enters his office, he can only hope this will be the start he needs to his new career as a PI in Indianapolis.
Angie's boyfriend has been charged with the murder of his aunt, Emma Caine, someone Angie claims he was very close to. She is convinced of his innocence and wants to hire Colton to uncover the truth to clear his name. Colton takes the case and soon finds himself making enemies with cops and dysfunctional criminals as he uncovers shocking revelations behind the death of Emma Caine. Colton also comes face to face with his own personal struggles as he wants so desperately to be the father his daughter needs, despite the pain he feels from his wife's death. No matter what he does, it seems Colton is losing his little girl, too.
For awhile now I have heard great things about Brandt Dodson. Could he live up to the hype? Could this guy really be that good? Uh....yeah. And then some! Original Sin is Brandt Dodson's first novel, and not once is it obvious. This is smart, gritty storytelling that is seldom found in debut novels. Told from Colton's point of view, the plot unfolds perfectly, hooking readers from the opening lines and never losing steam. Dodson effectively incorporates spiritual themes throughout that are relevant and never forced. Colton's spiritual struggles are very real, adding to the complexity of his character. Fans of the PI genre will not be disappointed when they discover this excellent first installment to a great new series.
Great novel with realistic characters October 13, 2007
John Thornton (Midwest)
"Original Sin" is a great novel. It is written in first person, a form that really needs to be done well, and Dodson does it very well. The characters are ultra realistic and the situations seem very plausable. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Without giving away plot lines and turns, the story involves a man who just lost his wife. he and his daughter are dealing with it in different ways, and the pain they feel is immense. He also lost his job as an FBI agent (an interesting back story is there) and has started a private investigation business. His case is very interesting! There are many spiritual elements as well, but they are done in a genuine way and not at all "preachy." I found it refreshingly well done.
When comparing this book to the "Joe Box" series, "Original Sin" is slightly better. It is far better than the "Mike Connelly" series. These are all similar types of works, but "Original Sin" is the best of these type of detective novels which I have read. I have ordered the other books in the Colton Parker series and look forward to them.
Think Magnum PI, minus the Hawaiian shirt September 14, 2007
Deborah (Reston, VA)
Colton Parker is a former FBI agent turned private investigator. He and his daughter are on shaky terms after his wife died following a heated argument with him. He's been called on the case by the girlfriend of the accused murderer of a beloved high school teacher. She claims that he is innocent and wants Colton to prove it. At first it seems that all evidence points to the accused but Colton delves deeper and with just a paper clip for a clue he finds a seedy shady world of pornography and sex. Non stop action makes this gritty mystery novel hard to put down.
When I think of a PI, Magnum comes to mind. The Hawaiian shirt with the fancy car going to exotic places in Hawaii and having a fun time. So I didn't know what to expect when I started this book. Well it turned out to be an unexpected awesome read. Normally I wouldn't have picked up this book because it's not in the genre I normally read. However I am so glad that I did. There is non stop action in this book. It's very gritty and I felt like I was watching an episode of Magnum (minus the cheesiness). I really like Colton's character. He's a very good detective and is able to get what he needs out of other people but he doesn't manipulate them to get info. He also cares very much for his daughter even though their relationship is strained. Dodson takes his character into places most Christian novels would never dream of going. Strip clubs are visited. Pornography is exposed. Teachers selling students for sex sales. Web cam shows. Nothing is untouched with this book. But there is nothing graphic and even though Colton's character is not a Christian in this book, he does not want anything to do with these things. He begins to show interest in the faith but the storyline is not preachy at all. This book is really an eye opener that people are not always what they seem. It makes you think twice about people you put your trust in. I was immediately hooked after I started reading this book. It's a definite page turner that you won't want to stop reading. This is a perfect book to give to a guy who doesn't like to read. Highly recommended and I have found a new favorite author.
A winner!! April 28, 2007
sgun73 (Carmel, IN)
Brandt's debut is fluid and engaging. Loved it. I will try to read the next one slower so I don't run through his books too fast.
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