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A death in the wilderness.A woman mourns alone.A reporter works a single lead.In the heart of the wilderness, a chilling secret waits to be unearthed. Will Finch, the relentless San Francisco crime reporter, is on the hunt, and he''s about to uncover a conspiracy that could shake the nation.Haunted by personal tragedy, Finch is determined to resurrect his life and his career. But when he''s thrust into the twisted aftermath of a multimillion-dollar bitcoin scam, he''ll realize that some stories aren''t just headlines ? they''re a one-way ticket into darkness.In the wilds of Oregon, Finch stumbles upon a cryptic crime scene: a deserted Mercedes-Benz, a wounded bear, and a town ruled by a merciless cop. And at the center of it all, the fiancée of the murder victim ? a senator''s daughter who senses a sinister secret lurking in the shadows."Bone Maker" is a pulse-pounding thriller inspired by true events, launching a gripping noir crime trilogy that spans from the foggy coastlines of Oregon to the gritty streets of San Francisco, and beyond to Moscow, Honolulu, and the corridors of power in Washington, D.C. Here, the worlds of international finance, cryptocurrency, and political corruption collide in a deadly dance of deception.

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?

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 truste? ut 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 violenc? ith 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.

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 siniste? s 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 mous? IVE 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.

Ryan Kaine is on the brink…When a number of “wet teams” protected by a government kill order target every member of former Royal Marine, Ryan Kaine’s troop and whispers of betrayal reach his inner circle, Kaine is forced to act and launches an immediate counteroffensive. As old enemies resurface and new threats emerge, the walls close in and Kaine must fight to expose the truth and protect those who depend on him. When assassins come for Kaine’s friends, how will he protect them and innocent bystanders, and ensure the existential threat is dealt with—permanentl? ith over half a million copies sold, the Ryan Kaine series has become a must-read for fans of Lee Child, Jack Lively, and Robert Ludlum. Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan’s Ryan Kaine series:? This has been the best series of books I’ve ever read!? Mitch Rapp and Reacher rolled into one. ? People say this Ryan Kaine series is ‘The British Jack Reacher’. It's much, much more than that. ? Read all Ryan Kaine to date... thoroughly gripping. ? A quiet finish... great visual action with a touch of humour.

A reporter on the rebound.An ex-cop with nothing to lose.A murder they can only solve together.In the shadowed heart of San Francisco, two unlikely allies are about to uncover a web of deceit that could tear the city apart. Will Finch, a crime reporter on the mend, and the enigmatic Eve Noon, an ex-cop turned private investigator, are thrust into a world where darkness thrives and secrets shroud the truth.Gianna Whitelaw''s death seems like an open-and-shut case ? a tragic leap from the Golden Gate Bridge, a suicide note posted for the world to see. But Will Finch isn''t buying it. He''s convinced she was murdered, and he''s determined to expose the chilling truth. Yet, when her powerful father, US Senator Franklin Whitelaw, slams the door on the investigation, it looks like the story''s over.Until a cryptic text from Eve Noon changes everything. She knows Gianna. She knows about that fateful night Finch spent with her. Will she be his salvation or his downfall? As they delve deeper into the labyrinth of lies, their uneasy partnership becomes a desperate race against time. The line between allies and adversaries blurs, and their own secrets threaten to unravel their fragile bond.With its electrifying blend of PI mysteries, organized crime, and the darkest corners of noir fiction, this second installment in The Finch Trilogy will haunt your dreams. If you crave the tension of a gripping thriller series that surges with the voltage of a technothriller, then don''t miss your chance to uncover the secrets of San Francisco in STONE EATER.

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?

One billion dollarsTwo killersThree ways to die?Lone Hunter is a literary tour de force, seamlessly blending the best elements of private investigator mysteries, financial thrillers, and the allure of classic noir fiction.?In the heart-pounding conclusion to the electrifying Finch Trilogy, crime reporter Will Finch and ex-cop turned private investigator Eve Noon are thrust into a deadly game where the stakes have never been higher.A villain emerges from the ashes of the Soviet Union, casting a shadow of terror over San Francisco, threatening to annihilate not only Finch and Noon but also their enigmatic ally, Sochi. But lurking in the shadows is an even more sinister menace, orchestrating a deadly symphony of deception.The key to it all lies in encrypted files, guarding a billion-dollar fortune. To survive, Finch must navigate a treacherous path to turn one killer against the other. The clock is ticking, and their fate hinges on a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Can Finch, Eve Noon, and Sochi unlock the secrets, or will they become mere pawns sacrificed in a deadly endgam? repare to embark on a riveting journey as the final instalment in this gritty noir trilogy takes you to the edge of your seat.

1978, Jonestown.909 dead?two children survive.Where are they no? n the shadow of one of history''s darkest chapters, a chilling secret awaits...Two children, survivors of the Jonestown nightmare, fled through the treacherous jungles in Guyana to escape the madness. Upon their return to America, they were granted new identities, a fresh start, and the hope of a "second life."But almost forty years later, the past resurfaces in an unexpected and ominous way. In the heart of San Francisco, crime reporter Will Finch stumbles upon an abandoned Armani jacket in an inner-city playground. Little does he know that this seemingly innocuous discovery holds a cryptic message, one that threatens to shatter the lives of Will Finch and his partner Eve Noon ? and make them the next victims of the Jonestown massacre.Inspired by true events, Second Life will grip you from the very first page and refuse to let go until you reach the final, heart-pounding sentence. D.F. Bailey masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense that catapults you on a mesmerizing journey from an historic catastrophe to a prophecy of mass annihilation.Second Life ? where the past awakens, and the future teeters on the precipice of darkness.Author Q & A with D. F. BaileyQ: Your title, Second Life, hints at something more than a dreary 9-to-5 existence. How does it fit into your thriller serie? FB: The title is derived from an ancient quote by Confucius: ?We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.? When I first read that sentence, I thought, now here''s a different way of looking at things. It really struck me with its insight. When you consider our brief life here on Earth, this sort of awareness can inspire people to take up a cause. For good?or for evil. So I drew my title from it since it suggests a noir murder mystery.Q: You?re known for your crime fiction series and psychological thrillers with a twist. How do they relate to the Jonestown disaste? FB: Until 9-11 the Jonestown massacre marked the largest civilian slaughter in American history. It took place in South America, in a remote jungle in Guyana, but the victims were mostly Americans, followers of Jim Jones?s Temple which was once based in San Francisco. Some argue that the event wasn?t a massacre?that it was mass suicide?but over a third of the victims were children led to their deaths by their utterly deluded parents. The trite phrase, ?They drank the Kool-Aid,? is their enduring legacy. It serves to warn us of the malignant power of religious cults.Q: And two of those children escape? FB: That?s the fictional premise. I wanted to explore what might happen to children who survived the disaster on November 18, 1978. That?s where Will Finch comes in. If you?ve read the first three books in the series you know that Finch is not a superhero. However, he?s smart, tough, determined. Bent, but not broken.Q: Other than Will Finch and Eve Noon, do any characters from the previous novels appear in Second Lif? FB: Absolutely. Fiona Page and Wally Gimbel are alive and kicking. And Gabe Finkleman, who was introduced in Lone Hunter, is now a rising force at the San Francisco eXpress.Q: I thought the first three books?Bone Maker, Stone Eater, and Lone Hunter?formed a trilogy. Does Second Life change your mystery and suspense series books into a quarte? FB: No, the trilogy stands as a complete, three-part unit. Second Life is the first of what I hope will be a continuing thriller series that builds on the characters introduced in the trilogy. If you liked the trilogy, I think you?ll enjoy Second Life, too.

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 unstable beautiful woman is accused of murdering her wealthy husband. She claims she didn''t do it.She is not to be trusted.Aidan Collins has his very first large case when his client, Marina Vasiliev, a drop-dead gorgeous mental patient, is accused of killing her wealthy husband. Marina insists that she didn''t do it, but Aidan can''t trust her. He knows Marina well, too well.After all, he met Marina in the mental hospital - he originally obtained her as a client when she was involuntarily committed, and he assisted her with getting out. Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, Marina''s view of reality shifts from day to day. Moment to moment. Wracked with paranoia, suicidal behavior and mental instability, Marina also admits that she has losses of time - entire days where she has no idea what happened.Marina has no memory of what happened the night that her husband died.Aidan can never be sure if Marina is guilty or not. He makes the decision that the best way to defend her would be to try for the insanity defense. His client is not on board with this decision, and, to make things worse, she begins to imagine him as her lover, which turns his professional relationship with her upside down.It also puts Aidan into danger, both professionally and personally.However, once Aidan gets more into the case, he begins to doubt that his decision to try for the insanity defense was a sound one. Clues lead away from Marina''s involvement in her husband''s murder.Before long, Aidan feels that his reality is shifting as much as his client. One day, he''s convinced that she''s guilty. The next, he''s convinced that somebody else did it.Aidan can never be sure that he''s doing the right thing in using the insanity defense. An 11th hour witness throws his entire trial strategy into disarray. With the lightning pace, twists and turns that you''ve come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair novel, By Reason of Insanity is a legal thriller that is not to be missed.

In a world on the brink of a new Cold War, a legendary assassin becomes the hunted.Adrian Hell, a master of his craft, accepts a contract to eliminate a corrupt businessman. But as he delves deeper into his target''s life, he realizes that the truth is more sinister than he ever imagined. With each revelation, he finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the lines between predator and prey blur.Caught in the crosshairs of two powerful enemies, Adrian must rely on his lethal skills to survive.In a world where the only choices are kill or be killed, can Adrian Hell outmaneuver his enemies and emerge victorious, or will he become another casualty in a war he never asked to figh? gripping thriller delivering a pulse-pounding journey that fans of Jason Bourne and John Wick will devour._____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - Hell -- ohhh! Non-stop action infused with sarcastic humor and a gloriously unrepentant hero-killer made this a terrific read.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 - Oh, this book was SO MUCH FUN!!5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I''ve ever re ad.5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

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:? Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. ? A real thriller? Indiana Jones With Several Twists? Fantastic Story? This is such an exciting book!

A young black boy serving life in prison...A city on fire...One man stands between a life behind bars and total exoneration...Christian Davis, a former big-firm lawyer turned social justice warrior, has just been assigned the case of his life by the State of California. Jamel Jackson, a 16-year-old black boy, has just been convicted for the brutal rape of a prominent movie star.Christian digs into the case with gusto, as he examines the trial court transcript for any hint that the trial court might have erred in Jamel''s case. As he gets into the investigation of the case, he''s shocked at what he has found. Corruption at the highest level is staring him in the face.The problem is, the person who Christian suspects was actually behind the rape is somebody who is powerful and connected. And this person will stop at anything to make sure that young Jamel stays in prison for the crime.Christian soon finds himself not only fighting the system, but also trying to stay one step ahead of the man who Christian knows was the one who raped the actress.Because Christian knows that Jamel will not remain in prison for this rich bastard''s crime.And he will risk all, even his life, to make that doesn''t happen.With the lightning pace and twists and turns you''ve come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair thriller, Wrongful Conviction is a book that you will not want to miss!!!!

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:? Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. ? A real thriller? Indiana Jones With Several Twists? Fantastic Story? This is such an exciting 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.