What readers say about Deadly Truth

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, Verified Purchase, D.P., United States
"Deadly Truth is a dark thriller where detective Elric Voss is hired to find a missing person that quickly becomes deeper and more reaching the closer he gets to the truth. Mike Wessels does an excellent job of blending technology, surveillance, and conspiracy into a suspenseful page turner that kept my interest from start to finish. The constant action and plot twists make this a great read for anyone interested in classic noir detective fiction.”

Four-Star Amazon Reviewer, Verified Purchase, E., United States
"I couldn't put this down; Elric Voss is exactly the kind of dogged, hard-boiled investigator I love to follow, especially when he starts peeling back the layers of what looks like a simple missing persons case only to stumble into a city-wide conspiracy. What stood out to me was how Wessels builds tension, moving from the gritty, cynical atmosphere of a private detective’s daily grind to a terrifying, high-stakes game where "truth" is weaponized by the powerful to manipulate lives.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, R.C., United States
"Deadly Truth by Mike Wessels is great mystery detective read. I am partial to conspiracy theories in my stories and this one is great. I recommend this book who like the old style mysteries. The characters develop quickly and are interesting people.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, D., United States
"As someone who enjoys noir-driven investigations, Deadly Truth delivers a slow-burn descent into corruption that feels both classic and sharply modern. Elric Voss carries that worn, relentless edge of a detective who knows the cost of digging too deep—but does it anyway. What hooked me was how the case evolves from something ordinary into a layered conspiracy where truth itself feels manipulated. The city isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a living system of pressure and control. Every reveal tightens the tension rather than releasing it. By the end, it’s clear—this isn’t about solving a case, but surviving the truth.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, F.K., United Kingdom 
" I really enjoyed this. I found this to be a gripping, atmospheric thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish. The plot was packed with twists and tension. I also found that the vivid noir setting and complex characters added real depth in my opinion. I thoroughly enjoyed it and have already recommended it to friends.“

Four-Star Amazon Reviewer, W.F., Germany
"I could not put this book down. Elric Voss is exactly the kind of persistent investigator who fits in perfectly with this dark noir atmosphere. Step-by-step, a larger conspiracy develops from a seemingly simple missing person case. Exciting, atmospheric and full of cynical tension until the end.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, S.P., Canada
"What initially got me interested was how ordinary the beginning feels. The basic detective, missing man, rainy city trope. But then it becomes something larger along the way. The Exodus system is a conspiracy idea that you remember. Voss doesn't feel like the hero which works for this type of story. I will be checking more of this series out.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, S.A., India
"I've read enough detective fiction to recognise when a conspiracy is just wallpaper. This one isn't. The leverage system running beneath the city feels genuinely sinister, not because it's elaborate, but because it's plausible. Elric Voss is the kind of protagonist who earns your trust slowly, through stubbornness rather than charm. By the halfway point, I was reading with the particular dread of knowing that he's too far in to walk back. Sharp, layered, and properly dark. Already into the second book.”

Five-Star Amazon Reviewer, D.R., India
"I am a big fan of gritty crime thrillers, and Mike Wessels’ Deadly Truth absolutely blew me away. To be honest, I didn't expect to get so hooked, but it turned out to be a total page-turner. From the very first page, the atmosphere hits you hard—the constant rain, dark alleys, and buzzing neon lights. It felt like reading a classic noir detective novel but with a very chilling, high-tech corporate twist.“