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The Insiders

Thrill, suspense, conspiracy, mystery, corporate corruption, and more clash in this new brand of thriller by New York Times bestselling author Craig Hickman. Untainted by political, journalistic, or legal manipulation and uncorrupted by fear or threat of retribution, The Insiders enthralls you with an alarming tale of how corrupt CEOs, secret societies, corporate deceit, domestic espionage, murder for hire, and cunning manipulation are destroying the American dream, influencing our daily lives, and reshaping global society.Wilson's father, Charles Fielder, one of the richest men in the world, has just murdered two women and tried to kill himself. Or did he? Lying in a coma, Charles cannot help his only son understand the mysteries of his life nor his role in founding an exclusive club of the world's most powerful CEOs--the ultimate insiders club with unparalleled perks. Wilson must face this cutthroat world of concealed machinations, corporate espionage, international finance, and economic conspiracy on his own--in order to uncover his father's real agenda, expose the secret society of insiders, and fight to change the face of capitalism. That is, if he can stay alive.Take a plunge into this dangerous and deceitful world of the rich, the famous, and the powerful. Witness the unholy alliances between business and government and the real forces behind our recent financial crisis. The Insiders is a heart-pounding tale full of twists and turns and eye-opening revelations that will make your adrenaline rush last until the very end.Sometimes, the truth can only be told through fiction...

The Trespass (An Archaeological Mystery Thriller)

First they tried to kill him. Then they took his daughter . . . Anthropologist Simon Dracup knows that his only hope of finding her alive lies within the pages of his grandfather's diary, the record of a near century old expedition to Mount Ararat, legendary resting place of the great Ark of Noah.When the CIA pays him a visit Dracup learns that something was found on the Ark. Something priceless. Now its owners have taken it back, but they want revenge and Dracup is their prime target . . . Dracup finds himself plunged into a desperate battle for survival as he hunts for evidence that will lead him to the sinister Korumak Tanri, but even he could not have predicted the shocking truth about the mysterious cult and the ancient secret they are sworn to protect . . . 'The Trespass' is a gripping, fast-paced novel that asks serious questions about the nature of our existence.'The Trespass' is an Amazon TOP 20 Bestseller!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Amazon.com review :-"I came across this book a number of times recently in Amazon recommendations based on other books I've viewed and bought. The sample seemed solid, so I pulled the trigger. I'm very glad I did. It's a great biblical/archaeological thriller, and the author was also able to integrate a more serious emotional component in some scenes, without taking away from the thrills."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Also by Scott Hunter on Amazon:-''The Serpent and the Slave' an historical thriller set in AD367Search Amazon for 'The Serpent and the Slave' . . . ''The Ley Lines of Lushbury' - a fantasy adventure for children (9-14). Search Amazon for 'The Ley Lines of Lushbury' . . . *** JUST RELEASED! *** 'Black December'' -- a new crime thrillerSearch Amazon for 'Black December' . . .

Buried Prey

Some secrets just can't stay buried, in the brilliant new Lucas Davenport thriller from the number-one New York Times- bestselling author. "One of the best," said Kirkus Reviews of Storm Prey. "Razor-sharp dialogue, a tautly controlled pace and enough homicides for a miniseries. What more could fans want?" A house demolition provides an unpleasant surprise for Minneapolis-the bodies of two girls, wrapped in plastic. It looks like they've been there a long time. Lucas Davenport knows exactly how long. In 1985, Davenport was a young cop with a reputation for recklessness, and the girls' disappearance was a big deal. His bosses ultimately declared the case closed, but he never agreed with that. Now that he has a chance to investigate it all over again, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: It wasn't just the bodies that were buried. It was the truth.

Silenced

Lucy Kincaid is back—with a vengeance. A Washington Sex ScandalIt has been seven years since Lucy was attacked—and almost killed—by an online predator. Today, she is well on her way toward a new life.While waiting to begin her training at the FBI Academy, Lucy’s is tireless in her fight against cyber sex crime. Her current mission: to find out who killed a high-priced call girl linked to a powerful Congressman.  A Cold-Blooded KillerA number of known prostitutes—with scores of high profile clients—are turning up dead all over D.C. Is this the work of a depraved killer? Or the result of an inside job? Lucy’s investigation will take her into an underground network of prostitutes, the chambers of the country’s most powerful players, and her own dark past to confront an unknown enemy who’s always one step ahead of her. With the help of her P.I. boyfriend Sean Rogan, Lucy must find and protect the only witness who can identify the killer and end the conspiracy, but can the witness be trusted? Lucy will risk everything to expose the truth and ensure justice is served, even if that means putting herself in the line of fire…“Engrossing.”—PublishersWeekly“Riveting.”—RT Book Reviews “A world-class nail-biter.”—Lee Child

Director's Cut (Maddie Pryce Mystery Series #2)

Old Hollywood is on a crash course with the present when a 60-year-old film turns up in an eccentric ballerina's attic. The lost film is set to premiere at Maddie Pryce's theater in a matter of weeks in what the L.A. Times refers to as "the hottest ticket of the summer." But someone is disposing of people close to the movie and it doesn't give Maddie any comfort that she happens to live in the disgraced director's house, the same place he was found at the end of a noose in 1943. Someone doesn't want Otto Von Strasser's last picture made public, but why? Maddie dives into the secrets and the salacious past of the Golden Age of Hollywood hoping to discover the truth about Otto: was it suicide or murder? Meanwhile the night of the premier is growing ever-closer and the killer's willingness to do anything to stop it is obvious. If Maddie can solve the crime from the past, she might just be able to stop whatever the killer has planned for the big night. ~~~~~~~~If it wasn't for a steady supply of criminals, actress Maddie Pryce's razor-sharp wit might be West Hollywood's most dangerous weapon. Whether meeting up with junkie burglars or snide corporate theater owners, sadistic murderers or snarky homicide detectives, she manages to hold her own, often besting all comers.The situations are intense, the descriptions vivid, the action vibrant, and the twisting plots are always driven by headstrong, curious Maddie. Detective Kyle Oberman says, "An angry Maddie is like letting loose a bouncy ball in the housewares aisle." As Maddie moves impulsively, but usually deftly, through everything from vandalism to murder, she manages to keep her instincts honed, calling to bear something her mother noticed in her as a young child: "My mother used to tell the story of my first swim lesson, when I walked right past the instructor and the water-wings in her outstretched arms and jumped right in to the deep end of the pool. She called it the look-before-you-leap syndrome." That's Maddie . She'll have you on the edge of your seat while she comes up with the most resourceful way to extract herself from a killer, then have no concept of how to deal with a romantic entanglement. She'll draw beautiful pictures of Southern California, then uncover the dark underbelly of crime You may feel at times like you're in the great Golden Age of Hollywood until Maddie opens her mouth, then you know for sure where you are. Just one more way Maddie has of putting people in their place.This novel is equivalent to a 330 page paperback.

30 Pieces of Silver: An Extremely Controversial Historical Thriller

In celebration of the Indie Book Blowout..."30 Pieces of Silver" will be priced at just $3.99! Get it before it goes back up to its regular price of $5.99!!!Now onto 30 Pieces of Silver...Did you know James Rollins recommends, 30 Pieces of Silver, the #1 Kindle Bestseller in Men's Adventure, Techno-thriller & War genres!***Warning*** Before you purchase this book please be aware that 30 Pieces of Silver is an extremely controversial religious/historical thriller. Too controversial to be published in hardback. Please do NOT purchase this book if you were at all disturbed by the DaVinci Code or The Passion of Christ's revelations. However if you like your fiction to challenge historical events, read on...Praise for 30 Pieces of Silver"Carolyn McCray's 30 PIECES OF SILVER proves that Dan Brown's crown is up for grabs. Part minefield and all roller-coaster ride, here is a story as controversial as it is thriller. Hunker down for a long night because once you start this book you won't be putting it down."James Rollins, NY Times bestseller of DEVIL COLONYOther 5 out of 5 star reviews..."In a single word? Brilliant!"Kenneth Weinart5 out of 5 stars"This novel messed with my head, plain and simple."John HopkinThrillers Rock TwitterBook Reviewer"Wow! I am so impressed when a (relatively) new author creates such acompelling, exciting and potentially controversial novel. The action is non-stop, the locations are intriguing and the characters are appealing. There is tension, romance, harrowing escape after harrowing escape all weaved within a story that captures your interest and keeps you guessing until the very end when you are floored by a surprise hook followed by an even more unexpected uppercut of an ending."MrNeil98Book ReviewerOverview of 30 PIECES OF SILVER...A Christian suicide bomber.John the Baptist's bones inscribed in ancient Greek. A dark secret carried from the foot of the crucifixion.Can science solve the world's greatest mystery?More praise..."30 PIECES OF SILVER truly makes Brown's Da Vinci look like a Sunday school lesson! Prepare to be shocked!"Greg BartonTaxes007"If you are looking for globe-trotting adventure in pursuit of ancient secrets, check out Carolyn McCray'a 30 PIECES OF SILVER. This ambitious blend of religion, science, and para-military is sure to hook fans of the genre."Amy B. LundebrekFor anyone who hungers for some serious controversy and can't get enough of James Rollins, Dan Brown, Steve Berry, and Brad Thor... 30 PIECES OF SILVER is your nextthrill fix!!!Other Works**If you enjoy hard-pounding action you'll want to check out Carolyn's newest techno-thriller, Encrypted. Priced at just 99 cents for its launch week!  Search under Encrypted + McCray. **If you were looking for near future action/adventure roller coaster, try Carolyn's MoonRush. It's 2049 and the rush is on! To the moon! **If you were looking for Carolyn's taut romantic suspense with an MMA kick, search for Full Body Contact under her pen name Cristyn West**If you were looking for Carolyn's #1 historical thriller set in ancient Rome, simply search under "Fated McCray." Beware though, there is a thread of paranormal romance that sneaks up on you like an asp in the night...**If you were looking for Carolyn's thriller short stories, An Engagement to Remember (with 30 Pieces of Silver's Brandt and Monroe) and Dark Lullaby (with Plain Jane's Kent Harbinger) check out Bullet, Brass, and Babes, the ultimate thriller anthology!

The Unseen

1800s. San Antonio, Texas: In room 207 at the Longhorn Saloon, in the long shadow of the Alamo itself, a woman renowned for her beauty was brutally murdered. Her killer was never found.One year ago: In that same historic room, another woman vanished without a trace. Her blood was everywhere…but her body was never recovered.Now: In the last month, San Antonio has become a dumping ground for battered bodies.All young women, many of them long missing, almost all forgotten. Until now.Texas Ranger Logan Raintree cannot sit by and let his city's most vulnerable citizens be slain. So when he is approached to lead a brand-new group of elite paranormal investigators working the case, he has no choice but to accept the challenge. And with it, his powerful ability to commune with the dead.Among Logan's new team is Kelsey O'Brien, a U.S. marshal known for her razor-sharp intuition and a toughness that belies her delicate exterior. Kelsey has been waiting all her life to work with someone who can understand her ability to "see" the past unfolding in the present. Now she has her chance.Together, Kelsey and Logan follow their instincts to the Alamo and to the newly reopened Longhorn, which once tempted heroes with drink, cards and women. If the spirits of those long-dead Texans are really appearing to the victims before their deaths, only Kelsey and Logan have the skills to find out why.And if something more earthly is menacing the city's oldest, darkest corners, only they can stop it—before more innocent women join the company of San Antonio's restless ghosts….

Caribbean Moon (A Manny Williams Thriller)

***Updated Edition***This is written in the tradition of Connelly, Patterson of old, and JA Konrath. Small-town detective/workaholic, Manny Williams, is thrilled with the prospect of finally taking the long-awaited vacation he had promised his wife, Louise. The couple’s exotic getaway begins in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico, by attending the June wedding of a fellow Lansing police officer, followed with an incredible week-long Southern Caribbean cruise on the glamorous Ocean Duchess. Tropical paradise appears to be a perfect recipe for desperately needed R and R...until the first dead body. A bizarre, seemingly random murder in their posh San Juan Hotel, and the heinous cruise ship deaths of two of Lansing’s law enforcement family, brings Manny, and his unique skills, out of cruise mode and head-long into the FBI-led investigation. Manny soon discovers that in this killer’s twisted perception nothing is off limits, prompting a race against time that could cost him everything. If you like edge-of-your-seat thrillers laced with humor, you'll love this!

FRAMED (Book 3, The Caged Series)

"He left without pause—without looking back. The single connection to normality I had was driving back to Boston, to a life interrupted by the knowledge that legends and lore may not be just that, and left to contemplate what other monsters may be in existence beyond what he’d witnessed that night. I was left to acknowledge that my friend was gone, my partner lost, and yet another person’s life was damaged because of knowing me.Maybe a cage was exactly where I belonged."The deaths of three PC brothers have yet to be solved, and Ruby once again finds her head sitting squarely on the chopping block. To make matters worse, a revenge-crazed werewolf keeps hijacking her mind, replaying all the details of his gruesome attacks. As she struggles to navigate her way through this life of supernatural violence, Ruby realizes that the dreams of normal women her age may never become her reality. No white dress. No family of her own. She fears that everything and everyone she knows is in danger—and it’s all because of her. When she finally accepts those fears as fact, Ruby takes drastic measures to ensure the safety of those she loves most… Even if it means forfeiting her own.Editorial Reviews:"She’s got a talent for urban fantasy as a whole, but she also has a good solid grasp on writing a mystery. This installment in the series is much darker feeling and……well, not that I sit around trying to predict the ending of every book I read, but I wasn’t able to get a read on the big reveal in this one. Not even a little bit. And it’s a BIG REVEAL. It’s more like a landslide of several big reveals and I couldn’t have been more stunned!" ~ Jena Gregoire, puretextuality.com"We give this book 6 stars (refer to our Rating policy), because it's RIDICULOUSLY GOOD and it deserves every last one of them!" ~ Shannon Morton and Rachel Castro, redheadsread.com

The Deal

Everything about Jonah Gray screams success movie-star good looks, expensive clothes, a Park Avenue penthouse, and a seven-figure income. A cutthroat, rainmaking New York city commercial real estate broker, Jonah craves opulence and power. He beds models, romps the globe on the weekends and sees the world as his for the taking. Jonah Gray has it all. Or at least he had it all. When a friend presents Jonah with the deal of a lifetime, Jonah jumps at the chance. All Jonah has to do is act quickly, invest half a billion dollars in prime NY office buildings, and collect a huge payoff.But this golden opportunity is anything but. Within days of signing on, Jonah is mysteriously thrust into the epicenter of an international and personal scandal.Forced to explore a whole new territory where he can trust no one, and where danger, death and deception lurk at every corner, Jonah will learn some painfully hard lessons about the quest for easy money.Closing this deal could mean losing everything.