Play Dumb

When liars battle, mind the ricochets.

In this follow-up to the action thriller Cold Hit, a devastating hack flips the script on the FBI, freezing all their criminal prosecutions.

Shadowfast has the data that can fix the hack, making them everyone's target. Can con man Quinn and his heavy metal heist crew outwit a two-faced ex-POTUS and a violent private militia? To counter ruthless pursuit, they'll rely on their go-to tools: clever scams, counter-hacks, and seduction.

In Quinn's murky world of cons and betrayals, mysteries abound. Is the woman who goes by "Grace Sullivan" really his long-lost mother, or a deceptive threat? How does the data tie them to rising esports star QTsm00ch, who combats hundreds of threats on her life? What's the connection to Xavion, struggling to survive a brutal privatized prison?

Shadowfast faces war on every front. But if they can turn a battle of arms into a battle of wits, they might win. Step One: Play Dumb.

Startling plot twists, gripping quandaries, and thrilling set pieces fill Play Dumb, Book 2 of Shadowfast: The Valiant Thrillogy. This second Shadowfast Thrillogy stands alone, enjoyable for newcomers and returning fans alike. Rock out with your Glock out experiencing the action series for fans of Mission: Impossible, The A-Team, Lee Goldberg, and Jason Kasper,. Chase your adventure now!
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Praise for Cole Chase and Shadowfast

"I found myself deliriously enjoying the fast-paced and witty trilogy packed with badass action and cool characters.… You simply are compelled to read all these books one after the other.… epically fun!" —Best Thriller Books

"Cole Chase takes us on such a fun ride! Like a well written song, it has action, dynamics, and moral dilemmas. It takes us to situations and feelings we can all identify with, which makes it feel so much more personal than other spy novels I have read." —Mark X, RivetSkull guitarist