Thrillers

Two countries. Two murders. A determined detective about to risk everything. When two killings take place thousands of miles apart in Canada and Alaska, Detective Bernadette Callahan's instincts tell her there's a link. But her superiors disagree, and they move to silence her. Undeterred, Callahan delves deeper and finds an ally deep in rural Alaska. A fellow detective, also under pressure to close his inquiries. The pair are forced into the shadows to work, where they uncover unlikely suspects and a conspiracy linked to Alaska's billion-dollar oil supply. Powerful forces will stop at nothing to stop the detectives. As they close in, Callahan realizes she is out of time. A page-turning crime thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end. _____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:? ? ? ? ? Bernadette is my kind of cop!? ? ? ? ? A good action story set in the wilds of Alaska and Canada? ? ? ? ? This was a really good fun read? ? ? ? ? I will be thinking of this one for a long time. A sign of a good story. ? ? ? ? ? Well written, well told tale. ? ? ? ? ? A very intriguing heroine and plot.

For fans of Riley Sager and Shari Lapena, a dark and twisty small-town thriller that challenges loyalty and uncovers deadly secrets hidden in plain sight.In the tranquil town of Cedar Plains, where safety and community are sacred, Courtney Faith’s ideal life is upended by a body found on a local farm, shattering her peaceful existence. Her friend, Alexa Huston, intimately familiar with chaos, gets entangled in an accidental murder that escalates her spiraling life into deeper darkness. Alexa wrestles with a disturbing question: Is murder justifiable if it targets the deserving? As bodies accumulate, the local police scramble for answers. Torn between loyalty and justice, Courtney discovers evidence linking Alexa to the crimes. Their friendship frays as Courtney grapples with a dire choice: expose Alexa and risk her own darkest secret, or protect a friend and possibly destroy everything she cherishes. In Cedar Plains, some truths are too perilous to unearth. Caught in a deadly dance of secrets and lies, Courtney must decide whether to confront the monster behind a familiar face or let their secrets stay hidden, buried within the town’s heart. Their darkest deeds are cloaked in silence, and no one truly knows anything.

Alex Morgan is hunting the Night Witch - the head of a human trafficking empire spanning the four corners of the globe and connected to Chinese triads, corrupt cops, and the Russian mafia. ALEX MORGAN IS BACK... AND HE ISN'T PLAYING BY THE RULES. Policeman, soldier and spy for INTREPID, black ops agent Alex Morgan is hunting the Night Witch--the head of a shadowy criminal empire spanning the four corners of the globe and connected to Chinese triads, corrupt cops, and the Russian mafia. When Morgan's sent to China to shadow INTREPID's newest agent, Elizabeth Reigns, he soon discovers she's been sold out and the triads are after their pound of flesh. With Reigns in his corner, Morgan must find a way through a complex labyrinth of scattered connections and corporate takeovers to find the real Night Witch, and crush an empire built on trading in human life. There's only one problem. To achieve his objective Morgan must confront an enemy he thought was already dead and buried. Will Morgan have what it takes to survive?

Fugitive Serbian war criminals have abducted the world-famous daughter of the ICTY Presiding Judge. The very fabric of international justice is set to unravel. There's only one thing for Alex Morgan to do - hunt the bastards down. His orders are simple: 'The safety catch is off. Return that girl to her family and drag those bastards back to justice. Dead or alive. It makes no difference to me.' Alex Morgan - policeman, soldier and spy for INTREPID, the black ops division of INTERPOL - is on the hunt for Serbian war criminals. But these guys were never going to let it be that simple. An assassination attempt is made on the presiding judge of the international tribunal. Days later, the judge's daughter, the famous and beautiful classical pianist Charlotte Rose, vanishes in mysterious circumstances. The girl is not just a pretty face and the daughter of a judge, however. She's also the goddaughter of INTREPID's veteran commander, General Davenport. It's up to Morgan and the INTREPID team to track the kidnappers and the missing woman before the very fabric of international justice is picked apart at its fraying edges. Part James Bond and part Jason Bourne, this time Alex Morgan must walk the line between doing the right thing and getting the job done.

An African coup is imminent, an SIS agent has gone rogue and darker forces are at play. A typical mission for a black-ops Interpol agent. But this is Alex Morgan's first and already he's out for revenge. When an intelligence agent is brutally murdered and the president of a small African country is put in danger, Morgan is sent in on his first solo mission. His cover is to evacuate a group of aid workers, with the help of the beautiful but distant Arena Halls, before the country is swept by civil war. But his true mission is much darker. A spy has gone rogue - and there's more at stake than the guy's career in the SIS. A heart-pounding, no-holds-barred chase from the dark heart of Africa to the crystalline waters of Sydney culminates in a fight to the death to stop a vicious renegade intelligence officer and uncover the shadowy conspiracy behind him. Can Morgan stay alive long enough to save the girl, save himself and bring them all to justice?

A Downed AirlinerA Plot For RevengeAmerica in Disarray"WHITE SPHERE is a pulse-pounding thriller that doesn't just unfold-it detonates."In the shadowy heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles into a web of intrigue and political treachery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. On Telegraph Hill a mysterious young woman mistakes Finch for a man named Joel Griffin. She whispers ominous words-"The game is getting dangerous." Before she can reveal the perilous secrets she holds, her life is extinguished by a ruthless drive-by assassin as she collapses at Finch's feet in a pool of blood. But the dark forces at play are far more insidious than Finch could ever imagine. The next morning two FBI agents appear at his doorstep, their grim expressions belying the urgency of their visit. In a chilling revelation, Finch learns that he stands accused in a deep-web conspiracy, a conspiracy that threatens to tear the nation asunder. Finch soon faces an impossible choice: cooperate with the feds to unearth the sinister plot or watch as his own life, and those of his wife and daughter, are snuffed out by a merciless foreign organization hell-bent on dismantling the very essence of America. "WHITE SPHERE" is a contemporary noir masterpiece that entangles readers in a web of intrigue, danger, and unrelenting suspense. Perfect for fans of gripping thrillers that cut to the core, this is a novel that will haunt your thoughts long after the final page is turned.

One Reporter. Three Dead. Five Knives. In the pulsating thrum of San Francisco, rookie crime reporter Will Finch is about to break open the story of a lifetime. When a man plummets to his death from a high-rise apartment tower, Will Finch's initial shock spirals into a harrowing nightmare. His eyes are drawn to the open windows above the lifeless body, where a flickering lamp casts an ominous signal from the eleventh floor. A message of distress that cannot be ignored. As Finch enters the apartment, he discovers a woman handcuffed to a bedpost. Her eyes hold the terror of someone who knows too much about the dead man lying on the street below. In the week that follows, Finch delves deeper, uncovering a conspiracy that ties the death to a web of deception. A sudden bankruptcy. A global stock fraud scheme. And a murderous spree that began in the deserts of Baghdad, only to haunt the citizens of San Francisco. Is it the work of a ruthless serial killer, a cunning copycat, or something far more sinister?As he races to compile his report for The San Francisco Post, Finch's leads vanish into thin air. Within days, three more lives are claimed by a merciless killer. Will the pattern of five knife wounds provide the key to unlocking this chilling mystery? Can Finch unravel the twisted truth before he-and his fiancée-are ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse?FIVE KNIVES is the prequel thriller in the Will Finch crime series, a gripping narrative that thrusts you into the tumultuous world of investigative journalism. As you turn the pages, you'll witness the birth of Will Finch's career-a career where everything he learns about crime reporting begins with Five Knives. Read FIVE KNIVES - where the line between life and death is as thin as a razor's edge.

A Governor's Pardon. A Nobel Prize Winner. A Murder at City Hall. It all begins with a Governor's Pardon that sends shockwaves through the criminal justice system. After losing his second term election, the governor of Kentucky pardons 428 felons. Among them, Lennart Skoll-convicted of a brutal double homicide and sentenced to 18 years in Kentucky's notorious prison, The Castle on the Cumberland. Skoll claims he was wrongfully convicted, an innocent victim of circumstance, but can he be trusted?But the real storm is brewing in San Francisco where Will Finch joins an Extinction Rebellion protest outside City Hall. When the rally turns violent, a loner waves a pistol and fires a wild shot into the crowd. Finch tackles the gunman and holds him for the police. When the dust settles, a bystander lies dead beside him-a climate science Nobel Prize winner. As Finch grapples with the weight of the tragedy, he stumbles upon a web of deception that leads to a triple murder. The killings spark a cat-and-mouse chase through South Dakota's Black Hills. Can Finch outrun the criminals trying to silence him, or will he become one more victim of corruption and violence?With its serpentine plot twists and life-or-death suspense, Run Time speeds from San Francisco to Louisville, Kentucky and builds to a staggering climax on Mount Rushmore. Prepare for a fight against the odds - and a battle that will leave you breathless in Run Time.

Unraveling a conspiracy that could destroy nations. A deadly race against time begins when archeologist Nick Randall and his son John uncover a centuries-old conspiracy involving America's Founding Fathers. Their discovery of a mysterious relic tied to the fight for independence attracts the attention of Vasily Aminov, a mercenary seeking to unleash chaos on Western Civilization. As Aminov closes in, the Randalls battle to protect the relic and prevent a catastrophic global conflict. With the fate of the free world at stake, they embark on a high-stakes adventure to outsmart their adversary and unravel the shocking truth behind the Washington Prophecy. This gripping thriller takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through history and intrigue, where the line between patriotism and treachery blurs, and the consequences of failure are unimaginable. __________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:5.0 out of 5 Stars Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. 5.0 out of 5 Stars A real thriller5.0 out of 5 Stars Indiana Jones With Several Twists5.0 out of 5 Stars Fantastic Story5.0 out of 5 Stars This is such an exciting book!

A father and son. An ancient mystery. A race against time to save humanity. Archeologist Nick Randall's recurring nightmare becomes a terrifying reality, plunging him into a sinister plot. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, he goes into hiding. His son John, a bioengineer, uncovers a chilling secret about his own memory-erasing drug, attracting the attention of shadowy figures willing to kill for control. Father and son race to unravel the truth, drawn to the enigmatic Jamie Edmunds in Bermuda, who may hold the key. With powerful forces closing in, they navigate a treacherous path from Bermuda's murky waters to Antarctica's wastes, where a horrifying secret awaits. Can they prevent the forces of darkness from unleashing a devastating weapon upon humanity, or will they become the next victims in a deadly game of power and control?__________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:5.0 out of 5 Stars Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. 5.0 out of 5 Stars A real thriller5.0 out of 5 Stars Indiana Jones With Several Twists5.0 out of 5 Stars Fantastic Story5.0 out of 5 Stars This is such an exciting book!

A race against time, a secret city, and a daughter's quest to save humanity. Deep in the Amazon, Dr. Nick Randall has made a discovery that could rewrite the history of mankind... but he may not survive to find out. The Special Forces Operator turned archeologist is determined to find the lost city of Vilcabamba. A controversial figure in the archeology community, the trip into the Amazon was Randall's final hope of proving his theories are true. But he never returned. When his daughter Samantha learns of her father's disappearance, she is forced to make a difficult decision. An accomplished archeologist herself, she must decide if she will set aside her career to search for the man she blames for her mother's death. And she's not the only one preparing to hunt him down. From Award Winning author, Robert Rapoza, The Lost Tribe, is a fast-paced and fun read for fans of Indiana Jones or National Treasure. If you enjoy Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park series, Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt novels, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne series, you will love the Nick Randall series. __________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:5.0 out of 5 Stars Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. 5.0 out of 5 Stars A real thriller5.0 out of 5 Stars Indiana Jones With Several Twists5.0 out of 5 Stars Fantastic Story5.0 out of 5 Stars This is such an exciting book!

When a young single mother is murdered, the secrets of a gossipy clique of school mums come to light - with devastating consequences. A tight and addictive psychological thriller.

Seven perfect days. Then he disappeared...

Lady Alexis knows only the pampered life of an elite debutant. That soon changes when she is forced to run away from her posh existence. Accidentally boarding the wrong ship, she is stranded in the French smuggling port of Gravelines. Unable to go back, she naively stows away in the wagons of a merchant bound for Paris. But England is at war with France, Napoleon rages on the continent, and Alexis finds herself facing even deadlier peril. Aran Forsythe is an English spy, playing the decadent rake in Paris. When he finds the beautiful Alexis in his cargo, he reluctantly becomes her protector. But the notorious spymaster Joseph Fouche has him under surveillance, and his pretense in Paris has begun to crumble. To avoid Fouche's clutches, Alexis must play the part of Aran's mistress and play it well. Inevitably the lines between reality and the role of lovers begin to blur, and their passion for each other ignites. When the maniacal General de Sole decides he must have Alexis, and nothing, even murder, will stand in his way, the game becomes doubly dangerous. Alexis's coming of age is a journey that takes her from innocent girl to heroic woman, in a battle to save herself and the man she loves...The Spy.

When Victorian shipping tycoon Jem Brigg is killed in a robbery, his family and the business world are shocked to discover the actual owner of the company is a woman, and a young one at that. Eleanora Pembroke's first action as owner is to hire the handsome and capable Eliot Sparks as the face of the company.  Her status as the premier heiress of London, motivates a host of suitors interested only in her shipping company. But Eleanora has already had her heart broken once by a sweet-talking fortune hunter. To end the constant barrage of suitors, Eleanora proposes a fake engagement with her debonair new manager, Eliot Sparks. But Eliot has other ideas. Eleanora is the woman of his dreams, and he won't be giving her up easily. When the two of them uncover embezzlement and murder in the company, they work together to find the culprit. Their investigation takes them through danger and detection---but not all their discoveries have to do with murder--- some of them reveal the mysteries of the heart.

Whisked off to the wilds of Yorkshire in an arranged marriage, Lady Madelyn strives to make her dreams of love come true. She soon learns her husband, the Lord of Montrose, scarred during his stint in the King's service, suffers even deeper wounds from the suicide of his first wife a decade ago. Isolated in an ancient manor on the moors, in a land rife with myths and legends, Madelyn discovers a curse that has hovered over the house for centuries; a curse that threatens all brides who dare to love a Lord of Montrose.  Julian, Lord of Montrose, is a man as impregnable as the walls of his ancient manor. A stoic warrior whose goal is to secure an heir for his beloved estate, he vigilantly guards his heart. But the lure of his new wife is impossible to resist. Despite his efforts, their partnership evolves into a searing passion neither can withstand. Just as Madelyn sees her dreams becoming reality, she falls victim to a series of accidents. All around her are characters who would benefit from her demise, in a house plagued with secrets from the past. She wants the future. Can Madelyn break the bloody curse before it claims her as its next victim? Will true love conquer all? Or will she too follow her unfortunate predecessor and become the next chapter in the legend of the Montrose brides.

Ryan Kaine is On the Brink... When the Government wants you dead, you can run or you can hide. But for Kaine, it's time for the third option. This has gone far enough. Too much has happened, there's too much to lose.  He swore a loyalty to those bereaved by the loss of flight BE1555, he's not about to let them down, even if that means starting his own war. It's time to face the enemy. Ryan Kaine faces his toughest test yet in the heart-stopping thriller On The Brink. --------------------------------------------------------------The Ryan Kaine series has attracted more than FIVE THOUSAND five-star reviews. **** "Better than Jack Reacher"***** "A modern Bond without the class and pomp"***** "Brilliant story lines, you just have to keep on turning the pages"***** "Brilliant read which steams along at a cracking pace, with relentless action.

Heathers meets The Stepford Wives in this creepy and frighteningly funny dark thriller about a woman who will do anything to find her missing sister. Even pretend to be one of them.After her twin sister, Chiara, goes missing at a mom-fluencer weekend, Adrienne Shaw will find her no matter what it takes. They may have been on the outs, but no one comes for her sister and gets away with it.It's been a year, the authorities have no answers, and her brother-in-law is useless in the matter. It's time for Adrienne to take the case into her own hands. Following in Chiara's last footsteps, Adrienne goes undercover, infiltrating the same influencer retreat as the last thing she wants to be: an Instamommy.The remote ranch in Northern California is certainly welcoming--in a cult-adjacent kind of way. A charismatic leader, communal crafts, fixed smiles--and a lot of dead eyes.Going on gut instinct and chasing a wild theory--that Chiara came here and never left--Adrienne is determined to uncover the truth before the too-perfect-to-believe women figure out who Adrienne really is: a threat to be eliminated.

A father's desperate quest to save his daughter from an ancient evil. An archeological team searching for an ancient relic in the Argentinian jungle vanishes without a trace. Desperate for help, a colleague turns to Dr. Nick Randall and his daughter Samantha to find the missing team and the relic. As Randall and Sam journey through the jungle, they find themselves in a nightmare of unimaginable terror. The chilling legends surrounding the relic may be as deadly as they are true, and Sam may soon become its latest victim. To save his daughter, Randall must decipher clues scattered throughout ancient records and catacombs of Europe's great cathedrals, culminating in a daring Vatican break-in. Join the adventure and discover why fans are calling The Devil's Heart 'A rollicking adventure spanning continents and history.'__________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:5.0 out of 5 Stars Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. 5.0 out of 5 Stars A real thriller5.0 out of 5 Stars Indiana Jones With Several Twists5.0 out of 5 Stars Fantastic Story5.0 out of 5 Stars This is such an exciting book!

When the charming and charismatic Orla sweeps into their lives, inviting her to house-share seems like the answer to all their problems: she needs a home, they could do with the money. But once Orla moves in, Jules starts to feel uncomfortable.

His greatest challenge. His final fight. Everything Adrian Hell knew was a lie. Now, he must discover the truth before it's too late. In the aftermath of Critical Strike, Adrian's world was shattered when he came face-to-face with someone he had long thought dead. The revelation destroyed all sense of his identity. Turning his back on his friends, his loved ones, and even himself, he alone must confront a disturbing truth that will change his life forever. The stunning conclusion to the award winning Adrian Hell series. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Private Military, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. When a threat to the new era of global peace looms on the horizon, the government needs all the help it can get. Adrian Hell is no one's last resort. He's their only option. Still reeling from the events in Tokyo that almost killed him, Adrian receives a call that will change his life forever. He is summoned to Washington D.C. by an old friend who needs his help. Torn between his desire for a peaceful life and his unwavering urge to do what's right, he knows his toughest choice is really no choice at all. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Military, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

You can't outrun your past unless you bury it for good. A twist of fate puts Adrian Hell in the crosshairs of the Yakuza. Pushed beyond his limits, he will unleash a side of himself no one has seen before. Two years on from the heart-breaking events in Thicker Than Blood, Adrian has semi-retired in Tokyo. He takes low-level contracts to keep boredom at bay. He's found an unlikely love and an uneasy peace. But a ghost from his past is lurking in the shadows, looking to destroy everything he's worked for. Vengeance makes a powerful enemy. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Mystery, Organized Crime, Revenge, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Water runs deep. Blood runs deeper. Faced with a target he cannot kill, Adrian Hell must fight for his life against the people who once saved it. They made it personal. Now he will make them pay. Reunited with allies under the most difficult of circumstances, Adrian is hunted by the full might of a shadowy organization determined to change the world as we know it. His past holds the key to stopping them, but will he survive long enough to fire the most important bullet of his life?_____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

No choice. No way out. Believed to be dead, Adrian Hell now fights for a new cause, knowing he can never go back to his old life. But death might have been the better option. As the world recovers from the shocking events in A Necessary Kill, Adrian is living a new life, killing without prejudice to repay the debt he owes the people who saved him. But he can't change who he is. When he begins to question the motives of his saviors, he puts himself in a dangerous situation that could cost him everything. An intensely gripping thriller that fans of John Milton and Jason Bourne will love. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

_____________________________________________________________The #1 international bestselling thriller from James P. Sumner. _____________________________________________________________An impossible target. A necessary kill. Adrian Hell has nothing to lose... and a cause worth dying for. The explosive events in Deadly Intent changed the world forever. Now, Adrian is separated from his allies and on the run, hunted by the U.S. government, who believe he was responsible for a devastating terrorist attack. But only he knows the truth. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Conspiracy, Espionage, Politics, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - I'm hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can't say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn't get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I've ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.