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Book Five: The Sophocles Rule
Spoiler alert: Tony survives his previous adventures so he can go on to solve the murder of an elderly man with ties to a dark episode in Orney's history. The investigation sparks another murder and the disappearance of a high school student. Tony is as shocked as everyone else when he learns the truth - but everyone else isn't staring down the barrel of a gun in the hand of a murderer! The book is available now from this website. Its official release date in stores and at online sellers is March 3, 2023. You can get your copy now by clicking the "Add to Cart" button! PROLOGUE to Book Five: Later, when Tony Harrington looked back on the events of those few hot weeks of Autumn, he shook his head in wonder at the thought it all began with a single quarter. One shiny coin. Twenty-five cents of legal tender. Often called “two bits” in the first half of the twentieth century, when it weighed just over two-tenths of an ounce and was comprised of 90 percent silver. A simple coin toss, which led to a mystery, which led to the unthinkable. |
Award Winner!
The Sophocles Rule, has won the Maincrest Media Award for Mystery/Suspense for 2023. The judges wrote: "The Sophocles Rule marks Joseph LeValley’s stunning return as the fifth book in the Tony Harrington crime fiction series. Readers will fall in love with LeValley’s masterful plotline and stunning use of descriptive imagery. The twists and turns in the story are a welcome surprise that keep the plot moving at a fast pace. In addition, Harrington is a memorable protagonist who’s set to become the world’s next favorite unlikely hero. A thoroughly engrossing read!"
If you don't have a copy yet, you can get it from any bookstore or online seller, or click the button above. Thanks!
The Sophocles Rule, has won the Maincrest Media Award for Mystery/Suspense for 2023. The judges wrote: "The Sophocles Rule marks Joseph LeValley’s stunning return as the fifth book in the Tony Harrington crime fiction series. Readers will fall in love with LeValley’s masterful plotline and stunning use of descriptive imagery. The twists and turns in the story are a welcome surprise that keep the plot moving at a fast pace. In addition, Harrington is a memorable protagonist who’s set to become the world’s next favorite unlikely hero. A thoroughly engrossing read!"
If you don't have a copy yet, you can get it from any bookstore or online seller, or click the button above. Thanks!
Available Now!
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Copies of the latest mystery/thriller featuring Tony Harrington and his friends and colleagues can be purchased using the "Add to Cart" button above. I fill website orders myself, so I'll inscribe to you before mailing. If you prefer to support your local bookstore, or to use your favorite online seller, no problem! You can order the book from them today.
The Reviews are In, and They're Great!
Critics, professional reviewers, and early readers of The Sophocles Rule are loving it. Below are a few of the comments:
Critics, professional reviewers, and early readers of The Sophocles Rule are loving it. Below are a few of the comments:
- "5 STARS! Well-written from start to finish, with a convincing plot and characters who spring from the pages through witty dialogue and well-realized relationships. I found myself racing through it." -- READER VIEWS
- "A well-plotted mystery involving old coins and older grudges." -- Kirkus Reviews
- "4 OUT OF 4 STARS! LeValley weaves a story that mesmerizes the reader throughout with an excellent plot, lots of action, surprising twists, and nerve-racking suspense. I enthusiastically recommend it." -- Online Book Club
- "What a great adventure. A clever plot with a series of unexpected twists and turns!" -- Danielle Feinberg, Director of Photography, Pixar Studios
- "5 Stars! This book has non-stop action and suspense. Powerful characters, well-written dialogue, vivid and captivating detail, and a robust plot provide the reader with an exciting reading experience. -- BOOK COMMENTARY
- "Captured me from the start. I devoured this book. The many twists and turns of the story kept me up nights." -- Mary Kramer, U.S. Ambassador, Retired
- "Fast-paced, engaging and suspenseful" - BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARDS TEAM, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
"What starts out as a journalist’s curiosity about some old quarters quickly spirals into an investigation of a small town’s old, unsolved murder and bank robbery.
"The Sophocles Rule features Tony Harrington in another investigative journalist turned crime solver novel. The plot is fast-paced, engaging and suspenseful. When readers think they know what’s about to happen, LeValley throws in a surprise twist that will leave readers wanting more. In addition, LeValley’s expertly crafted descriptions and world building are spectacular; readers will feel as though they are in Orney, experiencing the small town and its unique characters. Suspense, danger, and the thrill for answers draw the reader deeper and deeper into a mystery that continues to grow until its gripping climax.
"One of the author’s biggest strengths is his ability to write the book in a way that allows it to stand on its own, even though many titles precede it. First-time readers will benefit from being able to follow the story and understand LeValley’s characters easily. They will also be enticed to venture back and give the rest of the titles in the series a try.
"With believable characters and a thrilling fast-paced plot, readers will surely be thoroughly captivated with this engaging page turner."
