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Whirlwind by L.T. Ryan, Brian Christopher Shea
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen Hatch is tasked with finding a missing girl, she finds a small town's dark secret holds the key. To expose it, Hatch must put everything on the line.The Wall Street Journal bestselling series continues!For Hatch, normal is never easy. But in the months since surviving a deadly encounter atop an Alaskan glacier, she's settled into her life in Coronado... -
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False Oath by Michael Stagg
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo brothers. One accused of a horrific crime. The other chasing a golden future. And an attorney navigating between both.Fresh off his latest case, Attorney Nate Shepherd takes in some local high school football, hoping that a Friday night under the lights will give him a chance to relax with his family. It does - until the quarterback’s brother is arrested in the middle of the game... -
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Relentless by Mark Greaney
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe Gray Man's search for missing intelligence agents plunges him deep into a maelstrom of trouble in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.The first agent disappearance was a puzzleThe second was a mysteryThe third was a conspiracyIntelligence operatives around the world are disappearing...Categorized as:
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Deadline by L.T. Ryan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJack Noble faces off with Frank Skinner inside a building filled with ghosts. Skinner is judge, jury, and executioner, and he's prepared to carry out a death sentence. There's only one way out. Jack has to break all the rules.One final job to complete.One final life to take.One final deadline...Categorized as:
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![Blind Conviction by Michael Stagg]()
Blind Conviction by Michael Stagg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA vicious attack leaves a woman near death. The evidence points to one man. Only Nate Shepherd stands in the way of a conviction.Attorney Nate Shepherd doesn’t want to take on an attempted murder case. But when people he trusts ask him to get involved, Nate agrees to represent the hard-working farmer who’s been accused of trying to kill his brother’s fiancée... -
![Sins Of The Father by C.G. Cooper]()
Sins Of The Father by C.G. Cooper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA son lost to an unknown foe... A politician hellbent on exacting revenge... Will the warriors from The Jefferson Group be in time to untangle the twisted web of lies? Cal Stokes is enjoying a peaceful day in Charlottesville, Virginia when a Maserati rockets towards him, only to swerve at the last moment and crash into a nearby tree...Categorized as:
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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..Categorized as:
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Redeemer by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJohn Milton is in Rio de Janeiro to strike a couple of things off his bucket list. He’s staying with an old army friend who runs a private security company with a contract to protect government officials. When one of the bodyguards doesn’t turn up for work, Milton offers to stand in. The job is routine: take the wife and daughter of an anti-corruption judge to a school recital...Categorized as:
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![The Frost Killer by L.T. Ryan, Biba Pearce]()
The Frost Killer by L.T. Ryan, Biba Pearce
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe cool hand of winter settles in over the town of Hawk's Landing and brings with it a killer. Hiding among the quiet mountain landscape, he begins his reign of terror.The dust has settled on Savage's tainted past as he puts to rest the demons of his previous life... -
![More Dangerous Than Man by Remington Kane]()
More Dangerous Than Man by Remington Kane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTanner makes his way across the country to see an old friend, as he seeks answers about his past... -
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The Avenger by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIsabella Rose and Michael Pope return for the next book in the million-selling series.Please note that the book will be released in Spring 2022, and not the date you'll see in the details below... -
![Wild Execution: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure by Tripp Ellis]()
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... -
![A Matter Of Evidence: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery by Rhys Dylan]()
A Matter Of Evidence: A Black Beacons Murder Mystery by Rhys Dylan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne wrong does not justify anotherIn the desolate landscapes of SENTA, the Bannau Brycheiniog army training grounds, DCI Warlow and his seasoned investigators find themselves ensnared in a deadly game of shadows.A man, recently released from prison after a 20-year wrongful conviction, is discovered dead, igniting a storm of doubt and suspicion... -
![Blackout by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe]()
Blackout by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn offer he couldn't refuse. A murder he can’t remember…John Milton’s life is about to change. The former government assassin follows a lead to Manila that he hopes will change his life. But he never expected to wake up in an unfamiliar hotel room beside a murder victim. And, unfortunately for him, Milton doesn’t remember a thing about the night before...Categorized as:
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![End Game by L.T. Ryan]()
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...Categorized as:
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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...Categorized as:
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Desert Heat by L.T. Vargus, E.M. Smith
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe desert holds its kill up to the sun. A human body draped over the limbs of a cactus. Sand scouring the naked flesh every time the wind blows.A shocking death launches Special Agent Victor Loshak on a new investigation with an ominous message: They know everything... -
![The Wages of Sin by Bo Brennan]()
The Wages of Sin by Bo Brennan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat's done in the dark will be brought to the light.For overworked firefighter Gray Davies, an emergency call-out to the scene of a horrific hit-and-run is all in a day's work . . . until the terrified Asian victim disappears, leaving her blood on his hands and unanswered questions on his lips...Categorized as:
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![The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John Le Carre Summary Study Guide by BookRags]()
The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John Le Carre Summary Study Guide by BookRags
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Odd Couple Study Guide consists of approx. 37 pages of summaries and analysis on The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John Le Carre.br/br/This study guide includes the following sections: Plot Summary, Chapter Summaries Analysis, Characters, Objects/Places, Themes, Style, Quotes, and Topics for Discussion... -
![Kill for Me by Tom Wood]()
Kill for Me by Tom Wood
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLethal assassin Victor lands in the middle of a Guatemalan cartel war in the latest nonstop thriller from the international bestselling author of The Final Hour.Victor is the killer who always delivers...for the right price. And Heloise Espinosa, patron of Guatemala's largest cartel, is ready and willing to pay him just that to eliminate the competition--her sister...Categorized as:
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The Last Promise by A.J. Rivers
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWe are the promises we make, the vows we keep, and the oaths we dare not break.When PI Dean Steele received a call from his high school sweetheart Brielle,he never imagined it would lead him to the discovery of her lifeless body.His hunt for her killer takes him on the road to the biggest mystery of his life...Categorized as:
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Ghosts by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJohn Milton is a ghost.He was Number One. The most dangerous assassin in Group Fifteen, the black-ops organisation that solves problems when diplomacy has failed. Now Milton is Her Majesty's most wanted fugitive - an anonymous loner with a deadly set of skills... -
![The Ninth Step by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe]()
The Ninth Step by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsJohn Milton is a former assassin for the British government. He is a ronin, trying to atone for his past sins by offering his services to those people who have no one else to whom they can turn.Milton is keeping a low profile in London when he meets Eddie Fabian. Fabian confesses that he is considering suicide and that the reason for his depression was the abuse that he suffered as a child... -
![The Jungle by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe]()
The Jungle by Mark Dawson, David Thorpe
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAn assassin haunted by his past. Two young refugees out of their depth and in need of his special talents.John Milton is no stranger to the world's seedy underbelly. But when the former British secret service agent comes up against a ruthless human trafficking ring, he'll have to fight harder than ever to conquer the evil in his path... -
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Agent Zero by Jack Mars
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this much-anticipated debut of an epic spy thriller series by #1 bestseller Jack Mars, readers are taken on an action thriller across Europe as presumed-CIA operative Kent Steele, hunted by terrorists, by the CIA, and by his own identity, must solve the mystery of who is after him, of the terrorists’ pending target—and of the beautiful woman he keeps seeing in his mind...Categorized as:
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![The Sword of God by Mark Dawson]()
The Sword of God by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJohn Milton has blood on his conscience.He was an assassin for the British government for a decade until he got out. He treks into the Michigan wilderness for the solitude he needs to forget his guilt. He isn't looking for trouble, but trouble always seems to come looking for him.Morten Lundquist, a man with his own dark secrets, is a deputy in the town of Truth... -
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Bad Actors by Mick Herron
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA governmental think-tank, whose remit is to curb the independence of the intelligence service, has lost one of its key members, and Claude Whelan—one-time head of MI5's Regent’s Park—is tasked with tracking her down. But the trail leads straight back to the Park itself, with Diana Taverner as chief suspect... -
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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...Categorized as:
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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... -
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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... -
![Better Off Dead by Tom Wood]()
Better Off Dead by Tom Wood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAlternate Cover Edition can be found hereA hitman must be anonymous, amoral... and alone Victor is the face in the crowd you don't see, a perfect assassin with nothing to live for.But when an old friend turns to him for help, he finds he can't refuse. For once his objective isn't to kill, but to protect...Categorized as:
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Blowback by L.T. Ryan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRiley “Bear” Logan returns in Blowback, the latest installment in the Jack Noble thriller world. While recuperating on the tranquil island of St. Lucia, Bear’s world is turned upside down when he is framed for murder. A nemesis returns offering immunity… So long as Bear does a job. Get the package. Get out. Easy as that...Categorized as:
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![The Russian Assassin by Jack Arbor]()
The Russian Assassin by Jack Arbor
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou can’t go home again… Former KGB assassin Max Austin's peaceful life in Paris is shattered when his mother's imminent death brings him back to a world he only wants to forget. Before he's even unpacked his bags, a brutal act of terrorism sends Max running for his life and forces him to uncover secrets about his father’s past to save his family's lives... -
![The Asset: Act II by Mark Dawson]()
The Asset: Act II by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIsabella Rose, the Angel, is used to surprises, but being abducted is an unwelcome novelty. She’s relying on Michael Pope, the head of the top-secret Group Fifteen, to get her back.When ISIS get involved, the situation becomes even bleaker. Isabella’s abductors are in turn abducted, and she finds herself trapped in Raqqa, the capital of the self-styled caliphate...Categorized as:
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![Force of Justice by J.J. Miller]()
Force of Justice by J.J. Miller
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsOne of LA’s most powerful men is charged with murder, and criminal attorney Brad Madison is called to defend him.But murder is only the start of their problems…In this first instalment of the Brad Madison novel series, Madison finds himself defending Patrick Strickland against a mounting evidence base... -
![Shaken (Quake Runner: Alex Kayne, #1) by Kevin Tumlinson]()
Shaken (Quake Runner: Alex Kayne, #1) by Kevin Tumlinson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAlex Kayne wanted to make the world a better, safer place for everyone—now she’s on the run.A fugitive, wanted for murder and espionage, Alex survives through skill, training, and a little luck. And with the help of her invention: the Quantum Integrated Encryption Key.QuIEK—pronounced “Quake”—is the ultimate digital skeleton key...Categorized as:
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![Manhunt by Remington Kane]()
Manhunt by Remington Kane
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom REMINGTON KANE, the author of the Taken! SeriesMANHUNT - A Tanner Novel - Book 46Tanner works with Team Predator... -
![Scorched Earth by L.T. Ryan, Biba Pearce]()
Scorched Earth by L.T. Ryan, Biba Pearce
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA town on the edge…A bloody turf war…A killer who shows no mercy.Dalton Savage returns in this chilling, fast-paced mystery from authors L.T. Ryan and Biba Pearce.Dalton Savage returns in this chilling, fast-paced mystery from Wall Street Journal bestselling author L.T. Ryan and Biba Pearce... -
![Quicksand / Blood Game / Eight Days to Live / Chasing the Night (An Eve Duncan Collection) by Iris Johansen]()
Quicksand / Blood Game / Eight Days to Live / Chasing the Night (An Eve Duncan Collection) by Iris Johansen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen has captivated millions of readers with her fast-paced forensics thrillers featuring heroine Eve Duncan... -
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Hard Escape by Debra Kayn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA sexy, gripping romantic suspense… He leads. She follows. She might have Stockholm Syndrome. Heidi Lundin has lost her name, her identity, and her past. She's just another homeless person trying to make it through the night. Until the biker from Notus Motorcycle Club keeps saving her and won't let her drift back into the shadows... -
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Bloodlands by Mark Dawson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe cold of Siberia meets the chill of betrayal.In a world where loyalty is fleeting and alliances are temporary, John Milton is on a mission that will bring him face-to-face with enemies old and new. When his friend, Alex Hicks, finds himself pursued by mysterious adversaries, the two men are thrust back into the web of international espionage... -
![Wild Impulse: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure by Tripp Ellis]()
Wild Impulse: A Coastal Caribbean Adventure by Tripp Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA suspicious death.A shocking secret.A deadly conspiracy.When an up and coming comedian dies on stage, Tyson and his Navy buddy, JD, delve into the mystery. Was this the result of a fast lifestyle, or something more sinister?With hundreds of witnesses, the case seems open and shut. But something just doesn’t sit right with the deputies... -
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The Station by Saul Herzog
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Station by Saul Herzog is the stunning next instalment in the series that has taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling tour de force is a full standalone novel. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will surely go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre... -
![Taste of Vengeance by Kristi Belcamino]()
Taste of Vengeance by Kristi Belcamino
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey dine with bishops. They vacation with presidents. They sleep with movie stars. So who can stop them when their actions turn deadly? Sydney Rye and Gia Santella—two fierce vigilantes devoted to justice—meet for the first time when they find themselves caught up in a deadly Silicon Valley subculture revolving around some of the most powerful men in the world...Categorized as:
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![Wild Storm by Tripp Ellis]()
Wild Storm by Tripp Ellis
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new menace.A shocking killing.A disturbing secret. When a beautiful reporter is murdered, Tyson and his Navy buddy, JD, hunt for the killer. A crazed fan? A disgruntled coworker? Or had the ambitious journalist uncovered something sinister? As the deputies investigate the slaying, a slew of sordid details emerge, and the case takes a wicked turn...Categorized as:
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Rising Storm by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMiles from the laid-back lifestyle of No Name Key, and just shy of the raucous nightlife of Miami and South Beach, lies Coconut Grove, a tropical oasis with a distinct Bohemian flair. Lately, a seedy underside has emerged along the Grove’s waterfront, preying on adventurous young women. Somewhere amid all the glitz and glamour, hides a thief who stole a fortune in Aztec emeralds...Categorized as:
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Rising Force by Wayne Stinnett
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsParadise has a price. For Jesse McDermitt, that price is his moral compass and a bullet. The retired Marine and charter skipper takes on a passenger in Nassau, a young woman who is a breath of fresh air. She introduces him to the laid-back cruising crowd on an idyllic small cay in the Berry Islands. Jesse takes to the relaxing lifestyle like a fish to water...Categorized as:
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Next Exit, Three Miles by C.W. Browning
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlina Maschik was one of the best. She never missed. Yet, two years ago in Cairo, she missed her shot at one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. Now, he’s back. This time, he’s on US soil.Given the opportunity to redeem herself, Alina’s objective is simple: find the terrorist and complete her mission... -
![Steel Force by Geoffrey Saign]()
Steel Force by Geoffrey Saign
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe stood up for justice. Now they want him dead. Can he defeat a conspiracy before he becomes the next hit?The Jack Steel series is now in development for a major motion picture. Black Ops expert Jack Steel believes in honor above all else. But he’s horrified when his latest covert mission orders him to terminate a site full of innocent civilians...Categorized as:
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Fractured by L.T. Ryan, Brian Christopher Shea
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFacing a seemingly insurmountable enemy, Rachel Hatch risks everything for her team. While serving as an interrogator attached to an elite group of Army Green Berets, Rachel Hatch's team comes under heavy fire. She has to rely on grit and instinct to keep herself, and her team, alive. But her actions will leave her forever changed... Fractured...
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