Foxholes - (Marcotte and Collins Investigative Thrillers) by Travis Tougaw (Paperback)

About the Book

Two deaths, separated by 15 years and 7,000 miles. Vince Marcotte is the only one who thinks they might be murders. His prime suspect: Nick Batson, a ruthless politician about to become Colorado's next senator.

Book Synopsis

In politics and war, the first casualty is always the truth.

When retired Air Force paralegal Vince Marcotte sees his former commanding officer Nick Batson running for U.S. Senate, memories of a suspicious death in Afghanistan come flooding back. Fifteen years ago, Senior Airman Hassan Abdallah was found dead in the combat zone, officially ruled a suicide, but Vince never believed it.

Now Batson positions himself as a war hero and business leader, but Vince suspects the truth is far darker. Partnering with expert citizen detective Hadley Collins and drawing on help from JAG officer Lisa Dillon-who shares his traumatic memories from their deployment-Vince uncovers evidence of massive corruption that stretches from the battlefields of Afghanistan to the corridors of political power.

As Vince closes in on the truth, the stakes escalate beyond anything he imagined. Someone is willing to kill to keep the past buried, and Vince finds himself targeted by the same forces that silenced Hassan Abdallah. Racing against time before Batson gains even more power, Vince must risk everything to expose a conspiracy that betrays every principle he served to defend.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Others are worth killing for.

Review Quotes

"If you are looking for a slow-burn mystery murder and sleuth novel with a touch of legal and crime thriller, Travis Tougaw's Foxholes is just what you should be looking for. The enthralling plot engages readers in blackmail, murder, espionage, money, secrets, and power, among so much more." -Readers' Favorite

"Tougaw's portrayal of the psychological impact of war is poignant and resonates with authenticity. The characters are complex, each dealing with their own pasts and their present challenges, making the narrative rich and multifaceted. The book excels in blending the elements of a legal thriller with military fiction, offering a unique insight into the life of a veteran turned legal professional." -Literary Titan

"A riveting investigative thriller." -T&M