Poison Town: A Novel of Intrigue, Suspense, Romance and Corporate Scandal (The Crittendon Files)

Poison Town: A Novel of Intrigue, Suspense, Romance and Corporate Scandal (The Crittendon Files)

People Are Sick And Dying in an Ohio Town. Rumors Are Swirling Like the Poison in the Air . . . Some claim chemicals leaking from a manufacturing plant are causing the cancer that’s crippling people on the poor side of Trenton City, Ohio. Yet nothing at the plant appears amiss. The problem remains a mystery until reporter Jack Crittendon’s long-time mechanic falls ill and Jack investigates. Soon Jack becomes engulfed in a smokescreen of lies, setups, greed, and scandal. The deeper he digs, the more toxic the corruption he uncovers. As he faces off with the big-time corporate players behind the scenes and tries to beat the clock before more people die, he realizes the chillingly unthinkable—he knows way too much. With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries. If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes. Praise for POISON TOWN ★★★★★ “A wild roller-coaster ride! I thoroughly enjoyed Poison Town.” - Francine Rivers, Best-selling author ★★★★★ “Every time you think the tension can’t be more intense, Creston Mapes ramps it up a notch. Be prepared to stay up late (and make sure the doors are locked) when you start reading Poison Town.” - Robert Whitlow, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ " Mapes has crafted a David versus Goliath tale that reaches toward Grisham greatness and will keep you turning pages long into the night.” - Harry Kraus, MD, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ “Poison Town is another winner from Creston Mapes. I was on the edge of my seat and read it in one gulp. Highly recommended!” - Colleen Coble, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ "Grab an oxygen tank and a tall glass of water—you’re going to need them when you read Poison Town. A powerful tale of suspense! Intriguing and compelling—an absolute must-read!” - Ronie Kendig, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ “In Poison Town, Creston Mapes weaves conspiracy, corruption, and murder into a gripping tale about the damage done by justice delayed and forgiveness denied.” - Athol Dickson, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ “Erin Brockovich on steroids! A suspense-filled journey into the world of a corrupt corporation, the blue-collar workers who are being ‘poisoned,’ and a reporter’s determination to tell the truth. Mapes keeps the tension high as he realistically portrays Christians wrestling with fear, forgiveness, and the need to stand up for what’s right.” - Elizabeth Musser, Best-selling Author ★★★★★ “I was quickly pulled into this story through the believable, quirky, and endearing cast of characters and their deadly situation. Creston’s novels thrill as well as challenge readers. You’ll be glued to the page as these flawed people wrestle with uncovering the truth, fighting for justice, and having the faith to face their fear and the courage to do the right thing. Can one person make a difference? You’ll stay up late to get the answer to that question in the climatic conclusion. I highly recommend this wild ride. Be sure to put this on your Book Club reading list!” - Nora St. Laurent, Founder, The Book Club Network ★★★★★ “With Poison Town, Creston Mapes has crafted quite the thrill ride. He explores the evils of corporate greed and exposes an even more menacing enemy lurking inside all of us. Warning: once you pick this book up, you will not want to put it down.” - Mark Lee, Guitarist, Founding Member of the Grammy Award-winning band Third Day Creston Mapes is a bestselling author of Christian fiction, widely known for his contemporary Christian suspense and faith-based thrillers that weave spiritual warfare, redemption, and moral tension into gripping, high-stakes narratives. His novels boldly explore current-day themes, culture, and social hot buttons, making his work especially appealing for fans of Christian fiction, mysteries, and suspense. Creston grew up in northeast Ohio, where he has fond memories of living with his family of five in the upstairs portion of his father's early American furniture store, The Weathervane Shop. He graduated with a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University and began his career as a newspaper reporter and photographer in Ohio and Florida before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, to work as a creative copywriter. After serving as a creative director at Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Creston realized his calling was not management, but storytelling. He became a freelance writer in 1991 and, over the next 30+ years, worked with brands and organizations including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, The Weather Channel, Oracle, ABC-TV, TNT Sports, colleges and universities, and national ad agencies. Creston has written numerous contemporary Christian suspense novels and Christian thrillers, achieved Amazon Bestseller status multiple times, and had one of his nove