When reputed criminal Theo Jackson proposes a donation to the city for a new youth center, the mayor sends Theo's childhood friend, police officer Denton Jones, to negotiate the terms.
Denton's efforts inexplicably make him a target for a corrupt city official, but a dishonest bureaucrat is the least of the city's problems. Theo uncovers evidence of an international criminal organization facilitating human trafficking in the city. Repulsed by the crime, Theo enlists an unlikely coalition of clergy, law enforcement, and criminals to try to stop it.
Follow the characters to the uncomfortable gray areas of life where the wrong thing sometimes seems a better choice than the right thing; where a little bad turns into almost good; and where dark white and light black become the same color.
About the Author :
E. A. Coe is F. Coe Sherrard, a former United States Navy aviator and career business executive, who is retired and lives in Edinburg, Virginia. A graduate of Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), Coe flew carrier-based logistical support aircraft during the latter years of the Vietnam Conflict, and airborne early warning aircraft as a naval reservist until he retired as a commander in 1991. He was a senior executive in two entertainment companies, including Spirit Cruises and Herschend Family Entertainment (manager of the Dollywood Theme Park). Married to Jean since 1971, Coe has three children and six grandchildren.
Review :
"E. A. Coe . . . takes us out of the chute with a jolt and gives us a spectacular ride around the arena of noir fiction." -Dana Hayward, Author of Entropy
"I came away from this book feeling not only entertained by an exciting, nail-biting story but also better informed about the terrible problem of human trafficking." -Elizabeth Cottrell, Author of Heartspoken
"Intriguing, realistic, and ultimately beautiful, this is a book that will stick with you for the long haul." -Katherine Turner, Author of Resilient
". . . a real page-turning, 'don't want to put it down' kind of story that kept me trying to figure out exactly what surprise was going to pop up next!" -Sondra Baker Johnson, Author of Even Now
"The Other Side of Good by E.A. Coe raises a profound and existential question we've all pondered at some point: is it possible to be both 'good' and 'bad, ' or is it one or the other? This captivating police thriller explores the idea that the kind of person one is may not be so black and white and takes readers on an exciting and thought-provoking journey of the gray area in between right and wrong.Author Coe introduces an exciting combination of characters based in Cincinnati intertwined in each other's lives with intriguing complexity. First, we meet police Commander Denton Jones, who reconnected with childhood friend turned high-powered drug cartel leader, Theo Jackson. Both men experienced childhood trauma together, leading them to turn to different sides of the law. However, they now find themselves fighting for the same cause-to take down an alarmingly powerful human trafficking ring. We follow the men through a fast-paced mission, full of unexpected twists and turns and unusual alliances. Add in police and government corruption, shocking acts from a Pastor, and international gang activity, and Coe gives us a page-turning tale we find ourselves entranced in.This riveting crime novel gives readers a look into the horrible realities of human trafficking. It plays with the notion of a gray area between good and evil. Coe encourages readers to open their minds and explore if our intrinsic beliefs about those we see as 'good' and 'bad' are really as cut and dry as we have thought. This suspenseful novel has a large cast of characters that the reader will need to pay attention to learn who is part of what faction. Once readers understand who the key players are, readers won't be able to help but root for the 'bad guys' and the 'good.' The Other Side of Good is a gripping and intensive police crime mystery novel. The action and suspense will keep readers on edge till the last page." -Five Star Gold Review, Literary Titan
