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The White Forest Killings by Simon McCleave
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA dangerous Islamic terrorist. A safe house in the middle of Snowdonia... -
Imminent Harm by Robin James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSmall-town lawyer Cass Leary's latest case could rock the Delphi justice system to its very core. Cass’s last trial badly bruised her reputation with the local bar. Good thing Cass doesn’t care what people think. Nonetheless, her client list is drying up... -
Rising Water by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen a group of strangers purchase land on Tortola and Norman Island to set up a commune, the locals simply write them off as an odd sort—until one of their bloated bodies washes up on the shore of a nearby resort island. As luck would have it, Jesse McDermitt is visiting a friend on Norman Island after tracking a terrorist submarine from the Windward Islands... -
Black Sheep by David Archer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNoah is called in for debriefing after the mission that lost Sarah and reveals his worries that one of the team members is a traitor.. -
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DAKOTA LUCK: Book Six of The Touch Series by Stoni Alexander
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHE'S AS DANGEROUS AS HE IS IRRESISTIBLE…DakotaI’m angry…angry in my bones.Fury fuels me to find the monster who took my wife. To exact vengeance for her death. He’ll look forward to meeting the devil when I’m done with him. My salvation? My precious child. She’s my entire universe. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep her safe.Nothing.I’m living two completely different lives... -
The Alamo by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJohn Milton has finally found a place to escape the bloodshed: off-season Coney Island. No tourists. No special ops. Just peace and quiet. But when a local boy witnesses a grisly murder, Milton can’t resist investigating.Milton uncovers a vicious drug kingpin and a group of crooked cops from a notorious precinct known as “The Alamo... -
Fallen King by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe quiet and solitude found in the back country and wetlands of south Florida has been shattered. Someone is using explosives to fish the ecologically fragile patch reefs in the shallow waters of Florida Bay, north of the Keys. Retired Marine Jesse McDermitt doesn't like explosions in his backyard... -
Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJake Wolfe must race against time on a mission to stop rogue operatives from launching a deadly weapon against his city.With assassins on his trail, and the clock ticking, Jake desperately searches for clues to solve the mystery and bring him face-to-face with a criminal genius who must be stopped at all costs.Deadly Weapon is part of a series, but may be read as a stand-alone novel... -
Wild Execution: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure by Tripp Ellis
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA ruthless killing.A mysterious death.A wicked conspiracy.When a Big Pharma mogul is tortured and killed, Tyson and his Navy buddy, JD, delve into the mystery. Was this a matter of revenge, greed, or something more wicked?With no shortage of enemies, Tyson and JD have plenty of suspects to choose from. But as they unravel the sordid details, a shocking discovery comes to light... -
Swift and Silent: A Jesse McDermitt Novel by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThings in the Middle Florida Keys aren’t as idyllic as they seem. If one looks closely, there’s a layer of dirt just below the surface. The butt-ugly kind of dirt that’s hard to get off... -
Danger Close by Cameron Curtis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThey were powerful and ruthless, but they made one mistake. His name is Breed. Ex-Delta Force sniper Breed has spent most of his life at war and now he’s trying to make some time for peace. But when a veteran from his old unit is murdered in El Paso, Breed feels duty-bound to bring the killer to justice. A feeling that only grows stronger when his friend’s widow and son are also murdered... -
End Game by L.T. Ryan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsarcus Hamilton Thanos is marked for death. And Jack Noble is the man for the job. But when the high-profile target vanishes the day of the assassination attempt, Jack is forced to team up with a female FBI agent who was poised to learn Thanos's secret that morning... -
Monsters by Matt Rogers
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMORE MONEY, MORE MURDER…Heidi Waters, CEO of billion-dollar startup Vitality+, is all the rage in Silicon Valley. Her company’s promises to roll out a neurochemical cure for caffeine-related anxiety are set to change the game, a godsend for anyone who’s ever got the jitters from upsizing their morning coffee order.There’s just one problem.There is no cure. The product doesn’t work... -
Gray After Dark by Noelle W. Ihli
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA merciless wilderness. A harrowing attack. A desperate escape.When a tragic accident sidelines Miley's dreams of Olympic gold, she takes a summer job at a mountain guest lodge.The Frank Church Wilderness is remote, but it’s the perfect place to train and recover. Local lore about a staffer who died years ago doesn’t scare her. But it should... -
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Ruthless Charity by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter licking her physical and emotional wounds for several months, Charity Styles finally has a shot at redemption when her handler offers her a mission. It's dangerous, sure, but Charity also knows that it's meant as a test of her self-control. In the jungles of Venezuela, a land baron controls the native population with an iron fist .. -
Hard To Kill by Paul Heatley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne man can’t start a war. But he can end it.Laying low in Mexico, Tom meets Carmen who is searching for her little sister, Rosa, recently abducted and trafficked by a vicious gang. Tom sees that Carmen is likely to get herself killed and decides he is duty bound to help her... -
Just Pardon My French by Jinx Schwartz
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht, and she’s not afraid to use it! She’s living aboard her forty-five foot boat in Mexico’s spectacular Sea of Cortez, taking work where she can get it and, characteristically, she isn’t all that concerned about any pesky legalities involved... -
Noble Vengeance by William Miller
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"As good as Mitch Rapp, Scot Harvath, and Kyle Achilles..." -EnzenauerJake Noble is Back... And Deadlier Than EverWhen a friend and former teammate goes missing while on assignment, Jake Noble takes the first plane to Mexico, determined to catch his friend's killer and exact revenge... -
Tested by C.G. Cooper
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Las Vegas. Sin City. Or is it my City of Dreams?" Marine Sniper, Daniel Briggs, thinks he's got it all figured out. He's faced what he thinks is the worst, and his plan is to tackle Las Vegas like he conquered foreign enemies... -
Fish On!: A Jesse McDermitt Novel by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJesse McDermitt is finally ready to retire. But life has other plans. While diving on a remote reef deep in the backcountry of the Florida Keys with his wife, son and two friends, he discovers of all things, a car.Not just any car, but a 1928 Duesenberg Model J, the most powerful and stylish automobile of its time... -
Blood & Tears by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDeadly. Ruthless. Eighteen. Bent on murder.Despite not being old enough to drive, Rose was easily the most skilled assassin in Eva Santella’s Italian boot camp. But then Rose decided to leave that life behind and spent her teen years playing soccer and chess and lying on the beach in Barcelona.But The Sultan took all that away... -
Dark Justice by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA ruthless killer intent on wreaking havoc in San Francisco through a series of senseless slayings will do anything to escape detection, including making sure Gia Santella is the one who takes the fall ...After years abroad, Gia Santella has finally gone home to San Francisco searching for meaning in a life full of loss... -
Cold Blooded by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that her boyfriend is in a Witness Protection program in San Diego, Gia has decided to spend a little more time enjoying perfect weather, endless sunshine, and gorgeous beaches.Her new tranquility is a stark contrast to her busy San Francisco life...Categorized as:
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Border Line by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsnot a choice...It's her destiny.Gia Santella has settled into domestic life with a vengeance. The days of drinking too much, driving too fast, and going home with an assortment of cute boys have come to a screeching halt.But her world is upended when a little girl escaping a brutal life in Guatemala is thrust into her life... -
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Deadly Justice by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 14 in the USA Today Bestselling Gia Santella Crime Thriller series by Agatha, Anthony, Barry & Macavity finalist Kristi Belcamino... -
Dark Vengeance by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 12 in the USA TODAY bestselling Gia Santella Crime Thriller series.Underneath the beautiful Indonesian island a poisonous darkness has taken hold. The peaceful islanders now live in fear. They sought sanctuary but have been invaded by evil."Gia is a completely new heroine for the modern era... -
The Ace of Clubs: A Thriller by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fourth book in the acclaimed Queen of Spades Thriller Series featuring former Italian mob boss Eva Santella.When an American girl goes missing on spring break in Cabo San Lucas, her desperate mother turns to the Queen of Spades for help. Drunk tourists on spring break are a dime a dozen in the popular resort town, but nobody who lives there wants to help find the missing girl... -
Dark Shadows by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe 11th book in the USA TODAY Bestselling series.From the moment a killer took her family away from her, Gia has fought tooth and nail against a threatening/looming destiny she’s been unwilling to confront—that of a lone wolf vigilante assassin... -
Night Fall by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA group of hackers fighting for the underdog. A greedy society that will stop at nothing to get what they want.Gia Santella is no stranger to San Francisco’s gritty streets, dark underbelly, and unusual crimes. But when the vigilante heiress comes up against a powerful evil trying to destroy her beloved city she realizes her enemies will stop at nothing to make sure she stays out of the way... -
Rising Tide by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen a small homemade boat drifts under the Seven Mile Bridge, Jesse McDermitt doesn’t hesitate to jump in and pull the boat ashore on Pigeon Key with an injured boy aboard. The boy provides more questions than answers. He’s believed to be a Cuban refugee, yet when he regains consciousness, he speaks perfect English, but can’t even remember his name... -
Rising Spirit: A Jesse McDermitt Novel by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Jesse McDermitt has rebuilt his island in the Content Keys far better than it was before the storm. The task was enormous, but so was his need to make things better. Unbeknownst to Jesse, an environmentally conscious woman from his past has stumbled onto a drug manufacturing cartel in Virginia while working on a pollution mitigation problem... -
Levon's Night by Chuck Dixon
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA gang of vicious criminals hunts the world over for a cache of hundreds of millions in stolen currency. Their search brings them to a snowbound community in the dead of a Maine winter. They came one night to torture, rob and kill. They picked the wrong night. Levon's Night.. -
Levon's Run by Chuck Dixon
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHEAVEN HELP ANY MAN WHO STANDS IN THE WAY OF LEVON’S RUN. The FBI, ATF, Homeland Security and police from seven states are on the trail of Levon Cade and his daughter Merry. More vigilante action with man-killer Levon Cade in his third thriller as he leads his pursuers into the heartland where he means to lose them forever... -
Dead Reckoning by Dawn Lee McKenna, Axel Blackwell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe real Florida lies far from the interstates, where there are no dancing mice, bikini-covered beaches, or shopping malls. If you listen closely, beneath the cries of hungry gulls and the rustle of wind through the palm fronds, you might hear it whisper its secrets. Lieutenant Evan Caldwell is a man adrift, cut loose from a life he thought he knew... -
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Fallen Tide by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCoral branches rarely wear a wristwatch. That was Jesse McDermitt’s first thought when he found a partially denuded human arm, teeming with crab, lobster, and fish life, during his morning ocean swim... -
Redemption Trail (Yakima Henry) by Peter Brandvold
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLifelong loner Yakima Henry unexpectedly befriends Paul Cahill, an old prospector with roots in a once-wealthy Eastern family. When Cahill is mortally wounded by men stalking his and Yakima’s trail, Cahill asks Yakima to travel to northern Dakota Territory and deliver a letter and a belt stuffed with money to his estranged son... -
Silas by Lane Hart, D.B. West
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCora Walsh had no idea how drastically her life would change when a mob boss hired her to cook for him.After witnessing a bloody massacre, she tries to pretend it was all just a bad dream when she returns to her normal life. That is, until two detectives show up at the restaurant where she works, asking questions about who killed the man who hired her and his four guards... -
Chaos's Crime: Demon Dawgs MC San Diego - Book Two by K.L. Barstow
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGet Dirty With The Dawgs! These aren’t your typical heroes. This MC Romance Series has hot alpha males with smart and sassy females. These men protect the innocent and aren't afraid to inflict biker justice. These fast-paced novels have plenty of action inside and outside the bedroom... -
One-Eyed Jack by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe men, mostly virgins, gather in the darkest corners online, drawn together by a common self-hatred. They hate the way they look. They hate their disastrous sex lives. They hate alpha malesThere is only one thing they hate women.Women are the root of all their problems. Women are inferior and deserve to be punished for rejecting them... -
Dark Mountain by Jeff Carson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe past returns, and it’s ready for vengeance. When Wolf’s detective goes missing, disturbing memories come to life in the next suspense-filled thriller in the Amazon Bestselling David Wolf Series. When a dead body is discovered stuffed inside a car trunk in the forest outside Rocky Points, Colorado, Chief Detective David Wolf finds himself involved in a case that will rock the local community... -
San Diego Dead by Mark Nolan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn a drug tunnel under the border, no one can hear you scream. Danger awaits Marine veteran Jake Wolfe in San Diego. There he finds white sand beaches, warm turquoise water, boat trips among gray whales, and … cold blooded murder... -
Noble Legend by L.T. Ryan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJack Noble found freedom from the CIA. A rogue assassin doesn’t care.When Jack Noble is sent to Brugge, Belgium to wait for further instruction, he finds himself at battle with a group of thugs harassing local businesses. But they aren't his only problem...A rogue assassin who had Noble in his sights once before and missed is determined to finish the job, no matter the consequences... -
Steady As She Goes by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJesse McDermitt is starting a new chapter in his life. As captain of the research vessel Ambrosia, his stated mission is to study the oceans and seafloor, searching for rich oil deposits. His unstated mission is to locate and eradicate the enemies of society on behalf of Armstrong Research, a secretive organization funded by some of the wealthiest people on the planet... -
Enduring Charity by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen her position with the government is eliminated, Charity Styles is faced with an uncertain future. The only part of her previous life that she truly enjoyed was sailing her classic sloop. The cruising lifestyle is wonderful and helps keep her mind centered, as she sails from one anchorage to another, looking for her true calling... -
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All Ahead Full: A Jesse McDermitt Novel by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJesse McDermitt discovers an environmental nightmare of deception and greed taking place in Central America. A cartel is branching into smuggling things other than drugs. And they’re doing it quite effectively.The Honduran rain forests and its inhabitants are at peril. The cartel needs hidden places to grow coca, used in the manufacture of cocaine... -
Reckless Charity by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCharity Styles is a world class sharpshooter, martial arts expert, and government assassin... but after a stressful assignment, all she wants is a little time to unwind on the quiet side of St. Thomas, the picturesque Magens Bay. What does she get? A hurricane, an ex, drug dealers, a psychotic murderer, an amorous developer, and forced to stay in the rowdy tourist town of Charlotte-Amalie... -
Betrayal by Russell Blake
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwenty-eight year old Jet, the former Mossad operative from the eponymous novel JET, must battle insurmountable odds to protect those she loves in a deadly race that stretches from the heartland of Nebraska to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., from the lurid streets of Bangkok to the deadly jungles of Laos and Myanmar... -
Twelve Years Gone by K.J. Kalis
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTwelve years gone…Sarah Schmidt went out for a hike a month before heading to college on a cross-country scholarship. She never came back.In the twelve years she’s been gone, the local police have done little to help the family, leaving them with the desperate knowledge that Sarah could still be alive, somewhere, somehow...The family hasn’t given up their hope for revenge, or at least answers... -
Over the Edge by L.T. Ryan, K.M. Rought
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the tranquil backwoods of Oregon, former top-secret operator Bear Logan thought he'd found a sanctuary. But even here, in the heart of nature, peace is an elusive prey.Over the Edge, the fourth book in L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought's riveting Bear and Mandy Logan Thriller Series, pulls you into a vortex of mystery, conspiracy, and danger that will grip you from the first page to the last... -
Fallen Angel by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA rushed rescue mission doesn’t go as planned for retired Marine Jesse McDermitt and the crew of Gaspar's Revenge. The two kidnap victims are rescued, but they’d rather be taken back to the Jamaican drug runners who were hired to kill them than return home to laid-back Beaufort, South Carolina, and give the man who wants them dead the chance to hire someone more competent...
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