Double Takedown (A Mike Stoneman Mystery) (Mike Stoneman Thriller)

Double Takedown (A Mike Stoneman Mystery) (Mike Stoneman Thriller)

What happens when a closed case breaks wide open? NYPD homicide detectives Mike Stoneman and Jason Dickson are preparing to testify at a high-profile murder trial. They busted the Broadway director, who poisoned his leading actor to collect the insurance money on his doomed show. Or did he? The director claims the evidence was planted to frame him and that Mike and Jason developed tunnel vision. If they did, can they live with themselves, knowing that an innocent man might be convicted . . . and someone else got away with the perfect crime? The prosecutor and their captain order them not to re-opening the closed case. But Mike and Jason are plagued by doubts. When new evidence leads to even more questions, the detectives race to put the pieces together and uncover the whole truth. But their unauthorized investigation could lead to catastrophic collateral damage, could cost them their badges, and the director may still be guilty. Fans of Michael Connelly and James Patterson will love the return of Mike Stoneman and his crew in this intricate police procedural mystery with twists you won’t see coming. "Chapman masterfully blends meticulous police work with high stakes suspense, delivering a richly layered narrative that will keep crime thriller fans guessing at every turn. With an intricate plot and memorable characters, Double Takedown stands out as a must-read for those who crave the perfect mix of action and intrigue." ~Chanticleer Book Review "The sixth installment in the Mike Stoneman Mystery series, Double Takedown is a mind-blowing and perfect detective mystery read." ~Feathered Quill Reviews "Two quick-witted detectives investigate the multilayered murder of a Broadway actor in this exciting mystery novel. . . . The mystery unfolds with compelling speed, which makes for delicious dramatic irony and compulsive reading." ~Forward Reviews "If you are looking for a crime procedural series in which to sink your teeth, Double Takedown is one of six great reasons to do so with Kevin G. Chapman's accolade-garnering Mike Stoneman Thrillers." ~Joey Madia, New Mystic Reviews "A winning a mystery that stands more than a cut above other genre choices. Readers seeking a powerful blend of mystery and police procedural spiced with intrigue and thriller components overlaying interpersonal relationship quandaries will find the back-and-forth discoveries Mike and Jason make to be unpredictable and completely engrossing." ~Midwest Book Review . "I just love, love, love this story. . . . This is one of those books that grabs you from the start and pulls you in. This journey was very unpredictable. Kevin G. Chapman is a magnificent storyteller!" ~Amy's Bookshelf Reviews "Mike and Jason are probably my two favourite detectives. Their side stories with their wives and families enhance what is already sure to be a great read. Another page-turner, you won't put this down till the end, I promise!" ~Roxxisreading "This story gripped my imagination with its revolving cast of suspects. I liked the realistic feel as the detectives acknowledged their own possible shortcomings regarding their investigation, and then their struggle to ensure that the whole truth was uncovered." - Laura Rose Reviews "I recommend Double Takedown to readers who enjoy crime thrillers." ~Read or Rot "A fantastic story with delicious plotting! A crime thriller that's more than a cut above the rest." ~ Anna Willett, author of the Cold Case Mysteries featuring Detective Inspector Veronika Pope "A compelling mixture of mystery, police procedural, and thriller. I couldn't put it down." ~ Guy Wheatley author of From the Delta Mud "As a retired Homicide Investigator after thirty years, trust me when I tell you that Double Takedown reads as real and as gritty as any case I ever worked. A mystery tour de force for the ages." ~ Frederick Douglass Reynolds, Award Winning author of Saint Bloodbath , and Black, White, and Gray All Over "A gripping story that dives into the underbelly of the theatrical world. I couldn't put it down." ~ Daniel V. Meier Jr., Award winning author of the Sam Adams Investigator series Kevin G. Chapman is, by profession, an attorney specializing in labor and employment law. He is a past Chair of the Labor & Employment Law Network of the Association of Corporate Counsel, leading a group of 6800 in-house employment lawyers. Kevin is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars and enjoys teaching management training courses.Kevin's Mike Stoneman Thriller series, six full-length novels (so far), includes Lethal Voyage, winner of the 2021 Kindle Book Award, and Fatal Infraction, winner of the CLUE Award Blue Ribbon as the #1 police procedural of the year. You can preview the series by reading the award-winning short story, Fool Me Twice, available free on most ebook retailer websites or you can get it directly from Kevin's website. Dead Winner, publishe