Shadows of the Badge Introducing Detective Jake Harper
When power shields the guilty, justice has only one weapon left: the truth.
Detective Jake Harper thought he left the past behind. After false accusations nearly ended his career, he rebuilt his life in the quiet city of Stonehaven. But when a tech mogul is found murdered, Harper uncovers a trail of corruption that leads straight back to the department that betrayed him.
The deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes, finding evidence of a trafficking ring, political cover-ups, and a conspiracy involving powerful men who still view him as a threat. Now, with enemies circling and old wounds reopened, Harper must decide how far he is willing to go for justice and what it will cost him.
Published: May 31, 2025
Pages: 334
ISBN: 9798999015921
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Carla B.
Spillin’ the Book Tea:
I still can’t believe this is J K Wolfe’s debut. The way he paints scenes with words is unreal. From page one I felt sirens blaring in my head and grit under my nails. The story never lets up. Short chapters, quick shifts, constant stakes.
Wolfe spent years in law enforcement and it shows. The procedures feel spot on, the dialogue rings true, and the moral gray areas hit hard. Growing up around law enforcement and later working in the court system, I notice when an author gets it right. Wolfe nails it.
The mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat. Just when you think Harper has a lead, another layer of corruption surfaces. That push-pull between justice and loyalty makes every choice sting. By the final reveal I was half cheering, half holding my breath.
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