If you come after the CIA’s most feared assassin, there’s one cardinal rule: Don’t miss.America is under attack. Thousands lie dead after simultaneous strikes across the country. The day will come to be known as Bloody Monday.Jason Trapp, codename ‘Hangman’, was a covert operative whose feats became the stuff of legend. He was the tip of the spear—the man his country unleashed when all hope was lost.Six months ago, someone sold him out. The Agency listed him as killed in action. He lost everything—and everyone—he held dear.But Trapp’s not that easy to kill. As his country reels from the deadliest terrorist attacks it has ever witnessed, Trapp’s personal vendetta leads him right back to where he started: duty to his country. The violence, the terror, the assassination of his partner… It’s all connected.And now the Hangman is coming for the guilty.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯"Fans of Ryan, Reacher and Bourne will love betrayed CIA operative Jason Trapp, who stars in a pulse-pounding revenge thriller in 2019's breakout hit."Note: Dark State was previously published as Deep State. Read more

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After more than twenty years away from the law, Joe Hennessy is forced back into the courtroom… Trying to save his vineyard after years of drought, Hennessy returns to practice in the city he walked away from after the murder of his ten-year-old son—Charleston, South Carolina.When one of South Carolina’s most powerful men is charged with possessing stolen artwork, Hennessy steps forward to defend him. But as Hennessy digs into the evidence, as he navigates the truth, he finds that the criminal charges are only the start of their problems…Despite his full workload, Hennessy takes on the defense of a young woman charged with stabbing her ex-boyfriend in a violent rage. As he prepares for the trial, Hennessy discovers there’s more to the case than is presented by the prosecution…As the cases twist and turn, Hennessy fights to prove that both clients are innocent. But to expose the truth, Hennessy must take one of the most dangerous risks of his life.Can he ensure that justice triumphs? Or will the cases send him to an early grave?The Southern Lawyer is the first book in an epic new legal thriller series! Read more

Hidden Agendas. Unforeseen Threats. Unshakable Courage. Welcome to the world of Brady Hawk.Former Navy SEAL Brady Hawk is pushed past the brink when he witnesses the brutal murder of his beloved fiancée. Fueled by an insatiable thirst for justice, Hawk abandons the world of diplomacy and unleashes a relentless campaign of action that will send tremors through terrorist groups.As the smoldering embers of yet another devastating terrorist assault on U.S. soil fade, Hawk embarks on a perilous quest, hunting down the world's most elusive and deadly bomb maker. His pursuit takes him to the darkest corners of the globe, where even terrorists hide in the shadows. No sanctuary is safe, no refuge secure. Hawk is relentless and will stop at nothing to protect innocent lives.But within the treacherous labyrinth of his mission, Hawk stumbles upon a shocking secret from his own past, a revelation that sends seismic tremors through his very identity. As the truth emerges, he finds himself ensnared in a web of deception that threatens to undermine the very foundation of his quest, leaving him to question the true purpose of his assignment.With every lie unraveled, the stakes soar to heart-pounding heights. As the countdown to devastation ticks relentlessly onward, Hawk must summon every ounce of his strength and unwavering focus to thwart an impending catastrophe. The fate of not only his own life but also thousands of innocent people hangs in the balance.Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster ride where every moment counts, and the line between hero and hunted blurs in a pulse-pounding race against time. Brady Hawk is a force to be reckoned with and will stop at nothing to ensure that justice prevails – no matter the cost.If you're a fan of authors like Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, Brad Taylor or Lee Child you will be sure to enjoy this series from award-winning and bestselling author R.J. Patterson.What other readers are saying:★★★★★ "Reminiscent of the original Bourne books by Robert Ludlum, but with a sprinkling of the relationship of David Baldacci's King and Maxwell.”★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci.”★★★★★ “First Strike delivers excitement, intrigue and action from the first page to the last.”★★★★★ “This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic.”★★★★★ “This is a first rate action thriller!”★★★★★ “If you are looking for some adrenalin packed action, don’t think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won’t be sorry.”★★★★★ “A well crafted page turner.”★★★★★ “Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!”★★★★★ “Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real.”★★★★★ “This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming.”★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson's short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down.” Read more

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They say revenge is a dish best served cold.But Jason Trapp is losing his taste for it. For six months, his personal crusade has taken him around the world, mopping up the last of the Bloody Monday conspirators. There's only one left, and after the crooked financier Emmanuel Alstyne meets his maker, Trapp's debt will be paid in full. He vows he's done with the business of death.Unfortunately, it isn't done with him.After a simple kill mission goes sideways in Macau, leaving a CIA spy kidnapped, half a dozen Chinese agents dead, and America's satellites burning in the skies, Trapp is propelled back into the game. Eliza Ikeda was taken on his watch, and he's determined to get her back–no matter the cost. The problem is, he has no idea who took her, why, or what they plan to do next.Trapp knows he's being played. And with the world's only two superpowers hurtling toward the precipice of war, time is running out...Retirement will have to wait.Trapp is back in action. And this time, it's personal.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯"Fans of Ryan, Reacher and Bourne will love betrayed CIA operative Jason Trapp, who stars in a pulse-pounding revenge thriller that threatens to be 2019's breakout hit." Read more

'The twists were WOW! I did not want to stop reading because I wanted to know what was next' Reader review, 5 stars'This book blew my mind! You know it's good when you get past half way in one sitting!' Reader review, 5 starsThe water's rising, the temperature's dropping. Time is running out... I wake up to darkness, my head pounding. As I reach out, my hands meet cold hard stone, and I realise in one single terrifying moment that I'm back where it all started - trapped at the bottom of the well where my best friend Amy's body was found fifteen years ago. My husband Martin warned me not to come back here. Westhaven turned its back on me a long time ago, after my hit true crime documentary freed Amy's murderer and made our small town infamous. But when another teenager turned up dead, I knew I couldn't stay away... Did I get too close to the truth? Is that why my captor put me down here? But the way they're taunting me from the top of the well feels too personal. They say if I want to live, I have to tell the truth.If I want to hold my little girl again, I have to figure out who put me down here and what secret they claim I'm keeping. But how long until I have only one last breath?A totally gripping, dark and twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and Freida McFadden. Readers have been loving One Last Breath:'Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. Definitely one of the best books this year' Reader review, 5 stars'Riveting and engaging ... a testament to Cunliffe's storytelling prowess, delivering a gratifying and suspenseful experience' Reader review, 5 stars'White knuckles from the very first page and the tension does not let up!' Reader review, 5 stars Read more

Montana, USA When Lance Spector quit the CIA, he swore he was out for good. One more government lie and he would go off the deep end. They could find someone else to do their dirty work. As far as he was concerned, Washington, Langley, the Pentagon could all go to hell.Yekaterinburg, Russia A secret Russian expedition returns with a devastating new pathogen, harvested from the frozen corpses of mammoths. It's the biological super weapon they've been looking for, an apocalypse-level pathogen, a virus more deadly than anything ever to come out of a Russian lab. Something that will stop NATO and the Americans in their tracks.A Biological Chernobyl.Washington DC, USA A mysterious vial, sealed in a titanium case, arrives at CIA headquarters. They have no idea who sent it, but it comes with a note."I will only speak to Lance Spector." The Asset by Saul Herzog is a stunning new thriller, a spectacular tour de force, a book that has single-handedly taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling debut kicks off the jaw-dropping new Lance Spector series, and sets the stage for a franchise that's on track to break all records. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.If you read only one book this year, this is it. Action, adventure, rebellion, provocative foreign agents, characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new spy thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further.Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath. Read more

Sometimes the past doesn't stay buried...A Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system takes down a passenger jetliner in the skies over Belarus, showering the fields below in burning scrap. As the world begins to mourn the horrific accident, one man—new CIA director, George Lawrence—knows it is anything but.Three hundred innocents were sacrificed in order to snuff out the life of one man: Professor Alexey Sokolov, a senior adviser to the Russian government. As well as a CIA asset recruited by a ghost known as the Hangman...Trapp doesn't know any of this. He's hundreds of miles away in rural Tuscany with Eliza Ikeda, and on a mission of his own: recovery. Both are hurting, but this is their chance at a real life. Together.But it doesn't take long for trouble to arrive at their door. He should have known that his past wouldn't let go that easily. The question is: why did Sokolov run? How did the Russians discover who he truly was—and what secret could possibly justify the murder of three hundred innocent men, women and children to cover up?Trapp doesn't want to know. But he sure as hell intends to find out...⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Fans of Ryan, Reacher and Bourne will love betrayed CIA operative Jason Trapp, who stars in a pulse-pounding revenge thriller that threatens to be 2019's breakout hit." Read more

A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance, in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from David Baldacci. Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead.  Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye. Read more

The trial of the century has arrived. After twenty years of anguish, after twenty years of pain, defense attorney Joe Hennessy has the chance to confront the man who ordered the murder of his ten-year-old son.In Charleston, South Carolina, Hennessy uncovers evidence that Senator Richard Longhouse has links to his son’s unsolved murder.Desperate to know the truth, Hennessy digs deep into the past, following the evidence trail into the criminal underworld. Clashing with corrupt cops, dishonest politicians, and ruthless felons, Hennessy uncovers information that has been buried for twenty years.But to find justice, to finally expose the truth, Joe Hennessy must risk everything he loves... Read more

The clock is ticking.In the North Pacific, the crew of a deep-sea recovery ship, the MV Challenger, are mercilessly gunned to death. Only one man survives, adrift in the ocean, and hundreds of miles from land.In the deserts of Iraq, a clandestine meeting between one of the world's foremost assassins and his ruthless benefactor sets in train a cascade of horrific events that will shape the world for good.And in America, with two weeks to go before a NATO summit that President Charles Nash hopes will finally bring peace to the long-simmering cold war between Iran and the United States, a network of sleeper agents prepares to bring America to her knees.They are well armed, trained and funded ... and they're prepared to die.But Jason Trapp is watching. And he's not done yet.______________________________________________________Depth Charge is the fourth book in the gripping Jason Trapp thriller series, described by Amazon readers as "the most explosive, well developed debut by an author I've ever read!" Read more

Follow the money ... find the terrorists.Deep in the jungles of Sierra Leone, Sefadu Holdings is making a mint by funneling diamonds to Al Hasib in order to fund its terrorist operation. However, when the secret black ops group Firestorm learns about it, Hawk is dispatched to squash the illegal dealings.While Hawk is battling nefarious forces abroad, his handler Alex Duncan is dealing with her own issues, including making sure that Firestorm director J.D. Blunt is safe from an attack on his life.As Hawk goes deep under cover, he must figure out a way to stop Al Hasib from getting the diamonds while Duncan fights for her life and the black ops program she believes in.But when everything starts to unravel, Hawk must find a way to keep it together on both continents or risk losing everything.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci.”★★★★★ “First Strike delivers excitement, intrigue and action from the first page to the last.”★★★★★ “This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic.”★★★★★ “This is a first rate action thriller!”★★★★★ “If you are looking for some adrenalin packed action, don’t think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won’t be sorry.”★★★★★ “A well crafted page turner.”★★★★★ “Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!”★★★★★ “Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real.”★★★★★ “This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming.”★★★★★ “R.J. Patterson's short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down.”Buy First Strike today and start a series that will keep you up all night reading! Read more

Spies are like rats. In DC, you're never more than ten feet from one.Jason Trapp is about to find that out the hard way. All he wanted was a week off, but the world had other plans. Trapp stumbles onto something he wasn't meant to see, and when half a dozen top US officials are murdered by drug cartel sicarios, the reason becomes sickeningly clear.Within days, Mexico is on the brink of civil war, and the violence is spilling across the US border. The drug cartels are at war, innocent people are dying, and the President needs options. Trapp soon realizes there's more to this than meets the eye.Someone out there planned this.But he intends to finish it._____________________________________________The Apparatus is the fifth book in Jack Slater's best-selling Jason Trapp CIA thriller series. It sees the return of fan favorite operative Eliza Ikeda, and the introduction of a shadowy global organization that will prove Trapp's stiffest test yet... Read more

When criminal defense attorney Joe Hennessy uncovers information about his son's unsolved murder, he must fight against the system to expose the truth… In Charleston, South Carolina, eighteen-year-old Alicia Fenton is arrested for the murder of her stepfather. In exchange for information that has been buried for twenty years, attorney Joe Hennessy joins her defense team.Desperate to know the truth about the past, Hennessy battles to prove Alicia is innocent. Fighting against corrupt cops, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and ruthless prisoners, the evidence leads Hennessy into the dangers of the criminal underworld.Despite his full caseload, Hennessy agrees to defend a building construction manager against a charge of Grand Larceny. The further Hennessy works into the case, the more he finds that everything is connected.As the cases progress, Hennessy uncovers a secret about his murdered son that has remained hidden for twenty years.But to reveal the truth, to take that risk, Joe Hennessy must battle the entire system… Read more

A New York Times and Amazon Bestseller.Meet Mike Daley. Ex-priest. Ex-public defender. And as of yesterday, ex-partner in one of San Francisco's most prominent law firms.Today he's out on his own, setting up practice on the wrong side of town. Then his best friend and former colleague is charged with the brutal double murder of two fellow lawyers. Daley is instantly catapulted into a high-profile investigation involving the prestigious law firm that just booted him.As he prepares his case, Daley uncovers the firm's dirtiest secrets. It doesn't take long for him to discover that in this trial, ambition, friendship, greed, and long-standing grudges will play just as important a role as truth and justice.Brilliantly paced, crackling with energy and suspense, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES reminds us why we love to hate lawyers -- but can't get enough of courtroom drama when it's done this well.“Outstanding! Siegel’s characters are sharp and witty. Nobody writes dialogue better.” – Robert Dugoni, NY Times and Amazon bestselling author of MY SISTER’S GRAVE.With SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, author Sheldon Siegel burst onto the legal thriller arena exposing the world of big-time law firms and lawyers in a fresh, sharp-witted, wonderfully sardonic page-turner. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES introduces us to criminal defense attorneys and former spouses Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez -- incompatible for marriage, but just right for everything else."A page-turner of the finger-burning kind."-- San Francisco Chronicle"An A+ first novel."-- The Philadelphia Inquirer“With a winning protagonist and a gripping plot, Siegel's debut is sure to make partner at its first-choice firm: the expanding empire of Turow, Grisham, Lescroart, Wilhelm, Margolin and Baldacci.” -- Publisther’s WeeklySPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES is first book in the NY Times and Amazon best selling legal thriller series featuring Mike Daley & Rosie Fernandez. Read more

AN EXPLOSIVE LEGAL THRILLER FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.‘Combines a compelling insider’s knowledge with a powerful storyline.’ New York Times bestselling author James Patterson‘Coughlin keeps you burning the midnight oil to the very end.’ Kirkus Reviews‘First-rate entertainment.’ BooklistHard-hearted attorney Stonewall Jackson Walsh is having a lousy day. His law practice is losing clients and losing cases.When Lamar Kobency turns up demanding an immediate appointment, Walsh can’t refuse him.But Kobency’s request is unusual. He’s seeking a defence for murder . . . a murder that he hasn’t yet committed.Kobency’s young daughter has appeared as the centerfold of men’s magazine White Tie. How did his beautiful, sheltered daughter come to this?Kobency thinks he knows, and he’s determined to make someone pay.Walsh persuades the hot-headed father to sue the magazine’s publishers for a million dollars instead.But the ink on the contract is barely dry before Kobency is found with bloodied clothes and a body at his feet.He claims he’s innocent.This will be Walsh’s toughest challenge yet to prove it.Perfect for fans of John Grisham, James Patterson, Michael Connelly and Jeffery Deaver.PRAISE FOR WILLIAM J. COUGHLIN:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As with all Coughlin’s books, you get immediately drawn in to the story, and the plot thickens nicely along the way.’ Roadsavvy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have read all William J Coughlin’s novels and was delighted to find I’d missed this one — a real treat.’ Bev C.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great plot, outstanding characters, with plenty of twists and turns.’ Todd S.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real page turner, not to be missed.’ Judith⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters . . . I think this would make a good film too. I'll certainly try more of Mr Coughlin's work.’ Roger Read more

An innocent man is accused of murder. His enemies want blood. And criminal defense attorney Tex Hunter is the only hope he has left.Robert Sulzberger appeared to have a perfect life—a respected position in the City Council, a lovely family, a house with all the trimmings—but behind the façade, his life was crumbling. Drawn into a world of crime and corruption, Sulzberger couldn’t find a way out. He couldn’t escape. And when he tried to walk away, he found himself behind bars. The trial captures the media’s attention and the dark forces of politics are thrown into the limelight. As the son of a convicted serial killer, Tex Hunter knows just how dangerous those forces can be.In the first instalment of the thrilling Tex Hunter series, Hunter battles against deception, fraud, and cover-ups; risking everything in the most difficult case of his career.Can justice triumph against corruption? Or will the dark side of politics bury the truth forever?Power and Justice is the first book in this high-stakes legal thriller series. It can be read as a standalone novel or part of the heart-pounding Tex Hunter Legal Thriller series. Read more