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Chasing the Devil's Breath: A Suspense / Thriller / Mystery (The Priest and the Detective's Suspense/Thriller/Mysteries) Paperback – March 19, 2017

by George R. Hopkins (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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In the remote town of Mompox, Colombia, a mysterious man, known only as El Apredido, “The Learned One,” is producing the Devil’s Breath, a genetically altered drug that puts its victims in hypnotic states and robs them of their free will and their memory. It has been described by some to have the potential of being the most dangerous drug of all time. Jesuit priest Jack Bennis goes to Mompox at the request of the woman he loves to stop this drug, only to find himself and the woman targets of assassins. When the woman is shot, a twelve-year-old orphan helps Fr. Bennis elude his pursuers in the subterranean tunnels of the ancient Musica people. But when Bennis’ sister-in-law and brother, a retired New York City detective, leave Staten Island to come help him, they all become ensnared in a deadly struggle among rivals seeking to use the Devil’s Breath for different malevolent purposes which will have worldwide implications.
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    252 pages
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    March 19, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.53 x 9.02 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1543033180
  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1543033180
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1543033182
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.53 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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George R. Hopkins

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George R. Hopkins retired as assistant principal of English at Susan E. Wagner High School after teaching English for over 35 years in NYC schools. His teaching experiences range from being an exchange teacher in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to teaching in Middlesex College, St. John's University, Columbia Teachers College and the Options Program at the College of Staten Island. At Susan Wagner High School, he coordinated the NYC High School Poetry Contest and was twice honored by the NY Association of Teachers as Teacher of the Year.

He was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

He is a true New Yorker. He was born in Brooklyn, raised in the Bronx, met his wife in Manhattan, lived in Queens, and now resides in Staten Island.

He earned a B.A. degree in English from Iona College, a Masters Degree from CCNY, and a 6th Year Certificate in Administration and Supervision from Richmond College.

His detective/priest series have received awards and recognition in the Premier Book Awards, the International Readers' Favorite Awards, and the Reader Views Awards. He has also received awards for his poetry.

He and his wife have been married for 49 years and are the proud parents of four children and ten grandchildren. For the past 18 years he has coordinated a Senior Poetry Contest and Festival. George enjoys writing, teaching writing, and videotaping. He has taught writing workshops for the Noble Maritime Collection and for Poets and Writers, Inc. and has had many essays published in the Staten Island Advance.

His website is: www.george-hopkins.com and amazon.com/author/georgehopkins

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C. Westland
5.0 out of 5 stars Action Packed Page Turner
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017
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Chasing Devil’s Breath is the story of two brothers, one a priest, Jack Bennis, and the other, a now retired New York Detective, Tom Cavanaugh. Their lives intersect when a new client’ s missing person case takes Cavanaugh and his wife, Francesca from their familiar surroundings in Staten Island to the drug cartels and violent streets of Mompox, Columbia where Father Bennis searches for an elusive man named El Apredido and a dangerous drug called Devil’s Breath.

The book is a fast read and keeps you engaged until the very end. Action packed and well written, the characters are well developed, Bennis and Cavanaugh continue to excite and engage in this wonderful thriller.
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Russell Terito
5.0 out of 5 stars WOWW!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017
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Mr. Hopkins has done it again! It's what we have come to expect with a few twists thrown in. Keeps you on the edge of your seat then, POW! Knocks you off it with hard hitting action and suspense. I loved all the characters new and old. Can't wait for next installment! Would highly recommend Chasing the Devil's Breath. I'm a fan forever!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Don't Miss Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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The author has taken two separate story lines and skillfully meshed them into a logical, sequential,fast moving riveting mystery novel. His short chapter(Pattersonian) style of writing encourages one not to put the book aside. Certainly, any reader who has enjoyed his four previous novels will readily identify with the juxtaposition and development of the main characters. A truly delightful read! Tom Benevento
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william b gill
5.0 out of 5 stars Hopkins Latest-a WINNER
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017
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The latest adventures of brothers Tom Cavanaugh and Jack Bennis thru Staten Island, Brooklyn and South America are another stellar example of the author's talent and imagination. Can't wait for the next book. BRAVO Mr. Hopkins! Madeline Gill
Enjoyed book. I enjoy living the adventure of the brothers. William B. Gill
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Paul Scamardella
5.0 out of 5 stars George’s books are always a good and a fast read
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
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As usual George Hopkins “ Chasing the Devil’s Breath” was suspenseful and exciting! George’s books are always a good and a fast read! Looking forward to the next one!!
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James R. Coyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Devils Breath review
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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The book is a definite page turner. It shows great imagination by author George Hopkins. I have read all his other books and this one was terrific. I await the next.
Jim Coyle
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Alice C. Cardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Hopkins at his best
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
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Easy read, kept you in suspense, enjoyable real life drama
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
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Good writing
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