Det. Colton Baker Series

Murder By Symbols

A Detective Colton Baker Thriller

 

What does America’s first traitor have to do with a present-day killer?

Stoughton detective, Colton Baker, finds himself wrapped up in a murder investigation his first week on the job. As more bodies turn up, all marked with strange symbols, both the State Police and FBI become involved. Quickly, the investigation turns political.

Baker and Agent Diaz, a young, beautiful FBI academy graduate, put agency grievances and politics aside to begin their hunt for the killer together.

Stoughton, Massachusetts is a town deep rooted in history. Soon, their investigation leads them to the inception of our nation and introduces them to a traitorous founding father. Can information from this small town’s past help decipher the killer’s mysterious messages? Can they crack the code and stop a sadistic killer before they strike again?

Some secrets are worth killing for!

  • Winner - Best Thriller - 2025 Independent Authors Award
  • Winner - Best Mystery/Suspense: Procedural - 2025 American Fiction Awards
  • Judges’ Top Pick – Police Procedural – 2025 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
  • Finalist – Best Crime Fiction – 2025 Independent Authors Award
  • Finalist – Best Mystery – 2025 Independent Authors Award
  • Finalist - Best Thriller: Crime - 2025 American Fiction Awards
  • Shortlist – Best Fiction – 2025 American Writing Awards Hawthorne Prize
  • 2024 Incipere Awards
  • Readers Favorite Five Star Reviews

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Pulse: Zero

When a mysterious device capable of halting the human heart’s sinus rhythm is unleashed at Stoughton Hospital, every patient dies instantly—except one. A routine chest x-ray and a lead shield are all that save the lone survivor from the silent massacre. The killer vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and a chilling new form of weaponized science.

Enter Detective Colton Baker, a cerebral investigator from Stoughton with a sharp instinct for the unconventional, and FBI Special Agent Catalina Diaz, a tech-savvy profiler with a knack for decoding the minds of madmen. Together, they uncover a terrifying truth: the hospital was just a test run.

The real target? Gillette Stadium. A sold-out Patriots game. Over 60,000 lives hanging in the balance.

As the clock ticks down, Baker and Diaz must navigate encrypted clues, political red tape, and a killer who always seems one step ahead. With the nation watching and the stakes higher than ever, the duo races to stop a catastrophe that could redefine terrorism—and rewrite the rules of life and death.

Pulse Zero is a high-octane thriller that blends cutting-edge science with relentless suspense. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, and anyone who’s ever wondered how fragile the human heartbeat really is.

Two Lefts

Detective Colton Baker and FBI Agent Catalina Diaz hoped for a romantic getaway to Harborside Hills, a charming, tranquil town on the scenic Maine coast. But their peaceful retreat is disrupted when severed body parts are discovered near their hotel.

Police Chief Mike Odom urgently requests their help in solving the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, the serene atmosphere of Harborside Hills is shattered, revealing sinister secrets lurking behind the picturesque facade.

Racing against time, Baker and Diaz must identify the victims, understand the motive, to determine if the victims could still be alive. Their bond is tested amid escalating tension and spine-chilling discoveries.

Could this quiet seaside town be hiding a ruthless killer? Two Lefts weaves suspense, mystery, and a touch of romance into a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.