Faded Coat of Blue: A Novel (Abel Jones Mysteries (Paperback))
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ralph Peters' military background informing character and plot.
Skip it if: You prefer light, puzzle-focused cozy mysteries without historical gravitas.
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Summary
Abel Jones, a detective shaped by Civil War history and personal loss, hunts a killer whose methods echo battlefield brutality; Ralph Peters blends historical detail, procedural suspense, and moral reckoning across 352 pages.
Why this book now
Readers interested in historically textured crime fiction will find Peters' mix of military detail and contemporary mystery especially resonant now.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Ralph Peters' military background informing character and plot.
- You read procedurals that weave Civil War history into a modern investigation.
- You prefer light, puzzle-focused cozy mysteries without historical gravitas.
- You avoid novels with explicit wartime violence or moral ambiguity.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060937669
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ralph Peters' military background informing character and plot.
Skip it if: You prefer light, puzzle-focused cozy mysteries without historical gravitas.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
At about 352 pages, expect a steady, detailed read—several sessions to absorb Peters' layered history, character backstory, and procedural clues.
What stands out here
This HarperCollins paperback emphasizes Peters' authorial expertise in military history and crime craft, presenting the Abel Jones story as a character-driven thriller.
Best way to approach it
Read steadily, pausing to note historical references and character motives; the novel rewards attention to battlefield detail and moral fallout rather than quick skimming.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060937669
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