A Black Sail (A Coleridge Taylor Mystery Book 3) - Softcover

Rich Zahradnik has been a journalist for 30-plus years, working as a reporter and editor in all major news media, including online, newspaper, broadcast, magazine, and wire services. He lives with his wife, Sheri, and son, Patrick, in Pelham, New York, where he teaches kids how to publish online and print newspapers. For more information, go to richzahradnik.com.

"Starred Review: Offers a blast from the time machine back to New York City's bad old days in the 1970s. Taylor, while out to get the story and get back to the crime beat, is complex and has a good heart. VERDICT: Fans of the late Barbara D'Amato and Bruce DeSilva will relish this gritty and powerful crime novel."----Library Journal
"★★★★★ A beautifully written crime story; absorbing, fast-paced, and laced with literary gems that will make the overall reading experience fun and enjoyable for fans of mystery and murder... The writing is superb, and the pace mimics the rhythm of a heartbeat, with intense action and surprises that are dizzying."----Readers Favorite

"★★★★ Coleridge Taylor is a character fans can firmly stand behind. His dogged pursuit of the truth and commitment to helping others while exposing his foibles is what makes him so sympathetic and complex. Zahradnik ratchets up the action in this novel, which quickens the pace and keeps readers engaged.... a truly enjoyable read."----Keitha Hart for RT Book Reviews
"The pace is of necessity quick and varied, Rich Zahradnik's characters are well established and interesting, and the plot is intense and convoluted. There is a wonderful retro dime novel flavor to the protagonist and the telling which really suits the New York City setting. And Zahradnik's knowledge and use of the huge variety of watercraft is smoothly researched and presented. Gritty, tough, and well done - this one's a treat."----Diana Borse for Reviewing the Evidence, September 2016

"I like that Taylor is a reporter with a heart...He wants justice for a woman whose body he personally witnesses getting pulled out of the harbor, and he's determined not to rest until he does. Even if it costs him his job, his sanity, even his life. Because that's the kind of reporter he is, and it's why you'll enjoy reading about him."----The Character Connection