John first appeared in Among The Shadows and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know John.
What is your name?
John Byron.
How old are you?
49.
What is your profession?
Police detective sergeant.
Do you have a significant other?
Ex-wife.
What is her name and profession?
Kay Byron. Psychotherapist.
Any children?
No children.
Do you have any sibling(s)?
Only child.
Cats, dogs or other pets?
No, though I love animals.
What town do you live in?
Portland, Maine.
House or building complex? Own or Rent?
Own a condo in North Deering.
What is your favorite spot in your house?
Living room in front of the fireplace with a good book.
Who is your best friend?
Diane Joyner.
Amateur sleuth or professional?
Professional.
Whom do you work with when sleuthing?
Melissa Stevens, Mike Nugent, Dustin Tran, Gabriel Pelligrosso, and Diane Joyner.
Favorite meal?
Pad Thai (takeout).
Favorite dessert?
Jameson.
Favorite hobby?
When I’m not chasing murderers I enjoying studying history.
Favorite vacation spot?
Caribbean.
Favorite color?
Green.
Favorite author?
William Kent Krueger.
Favorite sports team?
Boston Red Sox.
Movies or Broadway?
If I had the time it would be Broadway.
Are you a morning or a night person?
Night but my job requires me to be both.
In a few sentences, what is a typical day in your life like?
There is nothing typical about my life. My day may start at any hour and may not end for several days, especially when working a case. Though it may one day be the death of me, I live for the thrill of the hunt.
Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win a print copy of Beyond The Truth. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway ends October 31, 2018. Good luck everyone!
You can read about John in Beyond The Truth, the third book in the “John Byron” mystery series, coming October 30, 2018 from HarperCollins/Witness Impulse.
In this latest enthralling mystery from #1 bestselling author Bruce Robert Coffin, Detective Sergeant John Byron faces the greatest challenge of his career.
When a popular high school senior is shot by police following a late night robbery, chaos ensues. The actions of the officer are immediately called into question. Amid community protests, political grandstanding, department leaks, and reluctant witnesses, Byron and his team must work quickly to find the missing pieces.
And when an attempt is made on the officer’s life, Byron shifts into overdrive, putting everything on the line. Was the attack merely retribution or something more sinister? The search for the truth may come at a price not even Byron can afford.
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About the author
Bruce Robert Coffin is the bestselling author of the Detective Byron mystery series and former detective sergeant with more than twenty-seven years in law enforcement. At the time of his retirement, from the Portland, Maine police department, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city. Following the 
terror attacks of September 11th, Bruce spent four years working counter-terrorism with the FBI, earning the Director’s Award, the highest honor a non-agent can receive.
Among the Shadows and Beneath the Depths, the first two novels in the Detective John Byron mystery series, have been well-received by fans and critics alike. The third novel in the series, Beyond the Truth, will be released on October 30, 2018. His short fiction appears in several anthologies, including The Best American Mystery Stories 2016.
Bruce is a member of International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. He is a regular blog contributor to the Maine Crime Writers and Murder Books blogs. He lives and writes in Maine. Connect with Bruce at brucerobertcoffin.com.
All comments are welcomed.
Thank you for the chance to win this. I have not read the first books of the series and will be seeing if my library has them.
This sounds like a mystery series I would like to start to read. Check my library for the first two books. Always like the chance to discover new authors.
I haven’t read any books in this series yet.
Sounds like an interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
I have fully enjoyed the first & second installments in this crime/mystery series. I am looking forward to the next! Thank you for the chance.
So glad that you’re enjoying the series, Gina!
Sounds like a very good series. Count me in.
Reading a good book in front of the fireplace does sound like a good way to spend the day. Unfortunately I don’t have a fireplace.
Yes, please!
Already read this, Dru Ann, so don’t put me in the drawing. Loved it my review is up now. Bruce, reading this over I had a thought: think Kay may need to in jeopardy in one of the future books. Nice triangle with Diane; who is his allegiance to? Just a thought!
LOL Thanks, Marni! I’ll keep that in mind. 😉
This novel sounds enthralling and intriguing. Thanks for this giveaway.
The first two books in the John Byron series got me hooked on this genre. Can’t wait for No. 3! I worry about John . . . it’s comforting that Diane has his back.
I’ll see Detective John the next time he comes to Topsham PD! Looking forward to next week’s release.
Thanks for the chance!
Another new author to me. Sounds like an interesting read.
This is a new series to me. It does sound interesting.
With a family filled with liars…. I mean lawyers, sitting and retired NY State Justices and a cop. I need this book.Please enter me into the giveaway.
Love the series! Trying to get the first two books back to re read before this new one. Looking forward to continue with John’s story.
Thanks so much, Jeanne!
Looks Good 👍
Thanks for the chance 😍🍯🐝😍 and Thanks for sharing this book and Author with us 💖
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This is new to me, so sounds interesting. My best vacation was in Maine, so I love reading books set there.
Sounds like a great read.
**** WINNER ****
Beyond the Truth is Jana
Congratulations!