Helix of Cole

Peace, Love, and a Dirty Bomb

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Peace, Love and a Dirty Bomb
Cole Sage has settled into his new job in San Francisco, when a cryptic call from an unhinged eco-terrorist from the sixties, Jason Reed, a man on a mission to bring about mass destruction in the name of Mother Earth. As the clock ticks down to Reed’s catastrophic plan, Cole finds himself racing across the city to do Reed’s last interview. Can Cole prevent a disaster that could claim thousands of lives? A warning phone call from notorious cult leader Charles Manson from San Quentin warns Cole just who he is up against.

San Francisco isn’t the only challenge as Reed moves west; he leaves a path of death, destruction, and terror behind him. Enter Sarah Washington, a beautiful and relentless FBI agent who is just as determined to stop Reed as Cole is. Sparks fly between Cole and Sarah, but their budding romance is threatened by the insanity unfolding around them. Together, they must untangle a twisted web of 60s radicalism, environmental extremism, and the chilling specter of Reed’s violent past.

With the ominous warning of Charles Manson casting a dark shadow over their every move, Cole faces not only the threat of mass destruction of San Francisco from a dirty bomb, but faces the question: Can love survive in the face of such madness? Helix of Cole is a heart-pounding journey through danger, history, and the possibility of a second chance at love.

High stakes, relentless suspense, and a villain you’ll never forget — Helix of Cole delivers an explosive race against time where the cost of failure is counted in lives.


The Cole Sage series departs from the usual, heavily sexual, profanity-laced norm and gives readers character-driven stories, with twists, turns, page-turning plot lines, and a lot of heart. The series has captured the imagination of readers worldwide.

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Readers are enthralled by Helix of Cole!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “For readers who enjoy a book which is hard to put down, perfectly believable and doesn't telegraph its conclusion, I heartily recommend the Cole Sage series by Micheal Maxwell. Just be warned - they are addictive” - Paul Barwick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Maxwell is a super writer and a great talent and anything he writes should be read by avid readers of solid composition. Worth much much more than the price charged on Amazon” – Larry from Idaho

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This story is relevant, plausible and edgy without being absurd. I also appreciate how Cole deals with his faith beliefs while having his challenges. Thank you for adding that element, Mr. Maxwell!” – Michael Ray

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beware! This story will grab you early and not let go, despite having no four letter words or steamy sex. An interesting portrayal of FBI techniques, and their interaction with the Press, during a time of unimaginable danger. Some moments of tenderness serve to relieve the high stress of the story” – R. Garrison