Blood Cries - John Jordan Mysteries Author:Michael Lister A young John Jordan continues his investigation into the Atlanta Child Murders, interviews Wayne Williams, investigates the disappearance of Cedric Porter, and uncovers a series of murders with devastating consequences.Go back to the very beginning with one of crime fiction's most fascinating and unique detectives. — BLOOD CRIES - the sequel to I... more »NNOCENT BLOOD. BLOOD CRIES is the 10th in the popular, award-winning, and critically-acclaimed John Jordan mystery series and the 2nd in the Atlanta Years series.
"Blood Cries, Lister's excellent sequel to 2015's Innocent Blood, the 10th entry in his John Jordan series, couples a crafty whodunit with a thoughtful look at his lead's inner life." Publisher's Weekly Starred review
Every great character has a past.
Few are as entertaining, as thrilling, or as tragic as that of ex-cop turned prison chaplain John Jordan.
When he was twelve years old he came face to face with the man who would be convicted of the Atlanta Child Murders.
Six years later, John returned to Atlanta determined to discover who was truly responsible for all the slaughtered innocents.
Experience the events that shaped one of the most unique characters in all of crime fiction. Accompany John during his first spiritual awakenings, his first battles with alcoholism, his first forays and fallings into love, and his first murder investigations. Get answers and gain insight into the investigator, the minister, the man. See how John Jordan took his first faltering steps toward becoming the man he is today.
??? Every great character has a past, but it's not often you're allowed to witness it the way you will John Jordan's in the portrait of a detective as a young man that is BLOOD CRIES.
"Michael Lister is a giant talent with a unique vision. His landmark John Jordan Mystery series is a treasure of contemporary literature." Florida Weekly
Publisher's Weekly Starred Review: "Lister gives fair clues for the surprise solution, thus combining a compelling account of his hero's spiritual struggle with a top-notch whodunit.""Another great ride with a very assured driver behind the wheel." Michael Connelly The second volume in the "Atlanta Years" series within the John Jordan Mystery Series. Pick up right where INNOCENT BLOOD left off in this smart, thrilling, mystery that shows John's formative years as a detective.« less