Poison Town (The Crittendon Files)

About the Author
Creston Mapes grew up in northeast Ohio, where he has fond memories of living with his family of five in the upstairs' portion of his dad's early American furniture store - The Weathervane Shop. Creston was not a good student, but the one natural talent he possessed was writing.
He set type by hand and cranked out his own neighborhood newspaper as a kid, then went on to graduate with a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University. Creston was a newspaper reporter and photographer in Ohio and Florida, then moved to Atlanta, Georgia, for a job as a creative copywriter.
Creston served for a stint as a creative director, but quickly learned he was not cut out for management. He went out on his own as a freelance writer in 1991 and, over the next 30 years, did work for Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, The Weather Channel, Oracle, ABC-TV, TNT Sports, colleges and universities, ad agencies and more. He's ghost-written more than ten non-fiction books.
Along the way, Creston has written 11 contemporary thrillers, achieved Amazon Bestseller status multiple times, and had one of his novels (Nobody) optioned as a major motion picture.
Creston married his fourth grade sweetheart, Patty, and they have four amazing kids who range from 22 to 32 years old. Creston loves his part-time job as an usher at local venues were he gets to see all the latest-greatest concerts and sporting events. He enjoys reading, fishing, thrifting, time with his family, and dates with his wife.
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SIGNS OF LIFE SERIES
Signs of Life
Let My Daughter Go
I Pick You
Charm Artist
Son & Shield
THE CRITTENDON FILES
Fear Has a Name
Poison Town
Sky Zone
STAND ALONE THRILLERS
Nobody
ROCK STAR CHRONICLES
Dark Star: Confessions of a Rock Idol
Full Tilt
People Are Sick And Dying in an Ohio Town.
Rumors Are Swirling Like the Poison in the Air . . .
Some claim chemicals leaking from a manufacturing plant are causing the cancer that’s crippling people on the poor side of Trenton City, Ohio. Yet nothing at the plant appears amiss. The problem remains a mystery until reporter Jack Crittendon’s long-time mechanic falls ill and Jack investigates.
Soon Jack becomes engulfed in a smokescreen of lies, setups, greed, and scandal. The deeper he digs, the more toxic the corruption he uncovers. As he faces off with the big-time players behind the scenes and tries to beat the clock before more people die, he realizes the chillingly unthinkable—he knows way too much.
With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.
Fans of DiAnn Mills, Terri Blackstock, Susan Sleeman, Alton Gansky, Karen Kingsbury, and Robin Patchen will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes
Praise for POISON TOWN
“A wild roller-coaster ride! I thoroughly enjoyed Poison Town.” - Francine Rivers, Best-selling author
“Every time you think the tension can’t be more intense, Creston Mapes ramps it up a notch. Be prepared to stay up late (and make sure the doors are locked) when you start reading Poison Town.” - Robert Whitlow, Best-selling Author
Mapes has crafted a David versus Goliath tale that reaches toward Grisham greatness and will keep you turning pages long into the night.” - Harry Kraus, MD, Best-selling Author
“Poison Town is another winner from Creston Mapes. I was on the edge of my seat and read it in one gulp. Highly recommended!” - Colleen Coble, Best-selling Author
"Grab an oxygen tank and a tall glass of water—you’re going to need them when you read Poison Town. A powerful tale of suspense! Intriguing and compelling—an absolute must-read!” - Ronie Kendig, Best-selling Author
“In Poison Town, Creston Mapes weaves conspiracy, corruption