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Lockstep (Large Print Edition) Paperback – Large Print, September 18, 2020

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A mysterious kidnapping. A political ransom.

To save a child, an ex-cop with a dark past must risk his future…

Recovering addict Cal Rogan would do anything to preserve his relationship with his daughter. So when one of her friends disappears, Cal splits his efforts between three separate cases. But after he digs deeper into a candidate’s political blackmail and an ex-cop’s missing teenager, he has a sneaking suspicion that both crimes are connected to the kidnapping…

As Cal and his partner Nick connect the dots, there’s only one problem: the evidence they find keeps evaporating. Cal’s only chance to save an innocent child may require committing an unthinkable crime…

Lockstep is a dramatic standalone book in the Cal Rogan crime thriller series. If you like heroes who struggle with their demons, gritty urban police detectives, and clues you won’t see coming, then you’ll love Robert P. French’s compelling crime novel.

Buy Lockstep to stay one step ahead of a criminal today!


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A fantastic story that has you from start to end with explosive action..." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A must read!!!!. If you like a page turner of a police/detective thriller that is action packed then this series is for you." April Vivas, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The action has you on the first page and then you're off. ...before you know it you are at the end..wanting the next Cal Rogan Adventure to begin." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"An excellent
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robert P. French (September 18, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1777062543
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1777062545
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.8 x 9.21 inches
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I am a former software developer, former actor, turned author of the Cal Rogan Mysteries. I was born in Oxford and now live in my beautiful adopted city, Vancouver. It has taken me many years and several books (either partial or failed) to learn the writers' craft. I invite you to enjoy the six Cal Rogan Mysteries. Six days a week you can see me at the Vancouver Public library hunched over my computer working on the next book in the series, as yet untitled.

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Customers find the storyline exciting and interesting with many twists and turns. They describe the book as a great, fun read with realistic characters. Readers appreciate the pacing and speed of the action.

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Customers find the storyline engaging with a good storyline and believable characters. They appreciate the many twists and turns, making the plot complicated but easy to follow. The book is described as a fast-paced thriller with plenty of surprises. Readers mention that the action starts on the first page and keeps them hooked until the end.

"...Fast paced suspense at its best. Cal Rogan is a protagonist you would love to hate, but can't. I am a voracious reader, and bit of a book snob...." Read more

"...Thank you Robert P. French for some wonderful and exciting stories and the time spent enjoying them. Please hurry up with Three...." Read more

"...But I liked the characters and the plot although complicated was easy ro follow. It took a bit to understand the back story, heroin addict?..." Read more

"Absolutely loved this one! So many twists and turns. The characters, the plot, the pace, the speed in action..... awesome!!!..." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable. They say it's well-written and can be read independently.

"...several characters, going from past to present makes this a most compelling read. Fast paced suspense at its best...." Read more

"Overall a good book but it is a cliffhanger. I like series but not ones which are not stand alones." Read more

"...Thank you Robert P. French for some wonderful and exciting stories and the time spent enjoying them. Please hurry up with Three...." Read more

"...The characters, the plot, the pace, the speed in action..... awesome!!! Highly recommend putting this on your "to read" list!!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the realistic portrayal of the characters' challenges. They find the plot complicated but easy to follow. The characters are flawed but likable, and they love Cal Rogan.

"...Thus, the struggle continues with old demons. The complex cases, several characters, going from past to present makes this a most compelling read...." Read more

"...I just adore Cal Rogan. What an amazing character. He is hurt, haunted, confused, damaged...." Read more

"...But I liked the characters and the plot although complicated was easy ro follow. It took a bit to understand the back story, heroin addict?..." Read more

"Good fast moving keeps your attention. Great characters. Would recommend to anyone. This book can be read on it's own." Read more

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"Good fast moving keeps your attention. Great characters. Would recommend to anyone. This book can be read on it's own." Read more

"...The story, full of intertwining plots, clues and dilemma's moves very fast and before you know it you are at the end..wanting the next Cal Rogan..." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
    Robert P. French returns with a third book in the Cal Rogan series. Cal Rogan, a former detective with the Vancouver Police Department and recovering heroin addict, is still fighting his demons in Lockstep. Rogan and former VPD detective, Nick Stammo, have partnered to start a Private Investigation Firm. Stammo is a paraplegic from an injury he obtained while working a case with Rogan when both were detectives for the VPD. Juggling three complex cases, Stammo delves into researcing and calling in favors. Cal finds himself back on the streets of Vancouver's drug district. Thus, the struggle continues with old demons. The complex cases, several characters, going from past to present makes this a most compelling read. Fast paced suspense at its best. Cal Rogan is a protagonist you would love to hate, but can't. I am a voracious reader, and bit of a book snob. Lockstep captured and held my attention from start to finish. If you enjoy Jack Reacher, Harry Bosch, and Eve Dallas, you will love Cal Rogan. I do not like spoilers, therefore, I try not to include them in my reviews. I highly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed. If you have not read the previous two books in the series, this can be read as a stand alone.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
    Overall a good book but it is a cliffhanger. I like series but not ones which are not stand alones.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018
    I just recently discovered the Cal Rogan books. I ordered Junkie and as soon as I started reading it, I was hooked. Immediately ordered Oboe and Lockstep and, all of a sudden, three books finished. I just adore Cal Rogan. What an amazing character. He is hurt, haunted, confused, damaged. However, his need to see justice meted out and getting the bad guys off the streets is remarkable. He will just about anything to see that the victim gets their just due. Finished Lockstep yesterday and the ending blew me away. I know that the 4th book in the series is on the horizon but it cannot get here fast enough. I am dying to find out what happens just when things seem to be turning around for Cal. I will have to say that I did prefer when he was with the VPD. But I will overlook that because these books are just so good. Thank you Robert P. French for some wonderful and exciting stories and the time spent enjoying them. Please hurry up with Three. You keep writing them and I will keep reading them.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
    The ending was disappointing. After getting through the story that had too much inappropriate language…I expected a happier ending. I love Clive Cussler’s books, he is able to write great stories without offensive language and unnecessary sexual innuendos.
    I think the story itself was excellent and I was kept guessing about who the players were! Could have been awesome.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022
    At first, I found the writing style a bit formal for a thriller. But I liked the characters and the plot although complicated was easy ro follow. It took a bit to understand the back story, heroin addict? Former cop? PI?
    Cal is half of a PI company, tasked to find a missing little girl. His partner is another former cop, confined to a wheelchair. Since Cal has a little daughter about the same age and in the same school, he's determined to bring the kidnappers to justice, even outside the law. He's estranged from his wife, although it seems they both want to
    reconnect. What will he risk to take a drug dealing kidnapper off the street? Everything?
    The plot wanders from politics to drug dealers to the super wealthy and the three eventually connect.
    The non-ending is shocking. Sets the reader up for the next installment.
    Yes, I'd read it, if it's available.
    UPDATE: I forgot to mention that the Canadian author mocks the US for our Second Amendment passion. How ironic, because trying to resolve the kidnapping, he sneaks around the woods with a rifle.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
    Absolutely loved this one! So many twists and turns. The characters, the plot, the pace, the speed in action..... awesome!!! Highly recommend putting this on your "to read" list!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
    Good fast moving keeps your attention. Great characters. Would recommend to anyone. This book can be read on it's own.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
    Was a good read but wasn't edited.

    Two mistakes near end. When Matt says Hello daddy dearest Stammo refers to two words his son said. It was three. Also near end Cal talks about Stammo's wife smelled of gin. Gin doesn't have an odor. Simple mistakes which should have been caught by editing.

Top reviews from other countries

  • passoverman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty - Sex,Drugords & Politicians
    Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2022
    From the underbelly of child exploitation to corrupt politicians in bed with the elite and the kingpins. Shows how darkness spreads outward!
  • Peter Ffrench
    5.0 out of 5 stars Detective work at it's best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2022
    Cal Rogan takes the law into his own hands to save a little girl from paedophiles and comes off badly. You can't just murder someone because you don't like them even if it's the moral thing to do and getting yourself shot is going to leave DNA. Killing your best friend's son into the bargain is going to leave a bad taste.
  • RICHARD
    5.0 out of 5 stars It grips you from beginning to end.
    Reviewed in Australia on October 20, 2018
    A very enjoyable action packed read from the first page.
    I am looking forward to the 4th Cal Rogan mystery.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2023
    i enjoyed this novel. Had previously read but re-read as it was a good read.
  • ted archibald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read. Will re-read in month or so.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 20, 2022
    Characters well defined. Plot has several surprises. Enjoyable. Lots of BC and Vancouver locations some gritty. Looking forward to next in series.