After a chance encounter at the funeral of an old mentor, small-town lawyer Cass Leary finds herself at the center of a murder trial no one believes she can win.Cass is stunned when a man she hasn’t seen or spoken to in twenty years wills his law practice to her. His client list contains a single name. Farrah Sibley. Accused of murdering her boss, Farrah has femme fatale written all over her. Beautiful. Smart. Cunning. But is she capable of such a cold-blooded killing?Shot once through the heart, the victim, prominent lawyer Terrence Dowd only had one enemy. His mistress, Farrah is on record threatening Dowd’s life and had the motive and opportunity to turn their relationship into a fatal attraction. She was also the last one to see Dowd alive. Two things drive Cass to take the case despite the skepticism of her team. There’s no physical evidence tying Farrah to the crime and someone Cass revered believed in her innocence until the day he died. Cass takes a leap of faith and mounts a defense.But she walks right into a web of lies and deception that will throw the trial into chaos and risk her very life.The Client List is the 12th book in the Cass Leary Legal Thriller series and has all the twists and turns you’ve come to expect from a Robin James novel! Read more

3 time Silver Falchion Award Winner including Best Book of the year! When her 13-year-old sister vanishes on her way back from a friend’s house, Detective Kaitlyn Carr must confront demons from her own past in order to bring her sister home.The small mountain town of Big Bear Lake is only three hours away but a world away from her life in Los Angeles. It’s the place she grew up and the place that’s plagued her with lies, death and secrets.As Kaitlyn digs deeper into the murder that she is investigating and her sister's disappearance, she finds out that appearances are misleading and few things are what they seem.A murderer is lurking in the shadows and the more of the mystery that Kaitlyn unspools the closer she gets to danger herself.Can Kaitlyn find the killer and solve the mystery of her sister’s disappearance before it’s too late?What happens when someone else is taken?This is a suspenseful thriller perfect for fans of James Patterson, Leslie Wolfe, Lisa Regan, L. T. Vargus and Karin Slaughter. It has mystery, angst, a bit of romance and family drama. Read more

An Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Books of the Month.After a mysterious event, six strangers wake up in an underground bunker.They don't know where they are. Or how much time has passed.They soon learn that they're part of an experiment to restart the human race.What they don't know is that this experiment hides a secret.And so does the world outside.From the bestselling author of Departure and Winter World, comes a standalone novel with a twist you'll never forget.Praise for A.G. Riddle"...reads like a superior collaboration between Dan Brown and Michael Crichton."—The Guardian on Pandemic"I finished the book fast because I just couldn't wait..."—WIRED GeekDad on Departure"Riddle... keep(s) the focus on his characters... rather than the technological marvels"—Publisher's Weekly on Departure"This is apocalyptic sci-fi at its best."—Daily Mail on The Solar War"Well-constructed and tightly-wound as a fine Swiss watch—DEPARTURE has non-stop action, an engaging plot and, of course, wheels within wheels."—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander Read more

Three years ago, Ham retired to a quiet life in the remote desert of Northern Mexico.Realizing what she was doing would likely end in her death, she severed all ties, disappearing across international borders.Her retirement ended abruptly with a single message. The sole person in the world Ham feels the least bit of loyalty to is in trouble, in need not only of Ham but of the very skills that put her into hiding.Acting against every ingrained maxim, and ignoring the myriad warning signs popping up along the way, Ham returns north to find a great deal has changed in her time away. The world moved on, evolving in ways she would have never imagined. From local gang affiliates to the Los Angeles Police Department, everybody seems to be involved in something, all of it somehow leading back to a woman.A woman relying entirely on Ham to get her through… Read more

A DEAD WOMAN IS FOUND FLOATING IN A POOL.Defense attorney Mitch Turner’s newest client, Gilbert Claybourne, is the nicest guy, at least according to everybody Gilbert works with. They all assure Mitch that Gilbert is innocent and that there is no way Gilbert could’ve murdered his fellow employee, Sheena Tillman. But Mitch has his reservations, and his concerns only grow the further he gets into his investigation. It’s apparent from their first meeting that Gilbert has a connection to Sheena that he’s anxious to keep hidden. TOO MANY SECRETS.The more Mitch learns about Gilbert Claybourne, Sheena Tillman, and everybody working with the two of them, the more convinced Mitch becomes that everyone is harboring a secret. Some of what’s hidden seems relevant. Some not. The deeper he digs, and the more he uncovers, it becomes difficult to say what’s true. And it doesn’t help that the victim left a trail of enemies in her wake.CAN MITCH LEARN THE TRUTH BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE?Mitch pushes forward to the trial without a clear picture of what happened, ever doubtful of his seemingly innocent client while looking into everything he can, hoping to discover the truth before the jury renders their verdict. The trial is an uphill climb because the deck is stacked against him, and even the judge seems to be rooting for the prosecution.Can Mitch discover the truth in time to see that justice is served? Before his client is sent away for a crime he might not have committed?Pick up your copy today to find out!Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.“Thank you for coming here, Mr. Turner,” Gilbert said. “I apologize for meeting you in such poor circumstances, but I doubt I’d have met you otherwise.” I studied the man a moment longer before nodding. “Just for the record, I’m not your attorney. Not yet, at any rate. But attorney-client confidentiality has attached, so you can feel free to speak with me. I have questions, but how about you start?” As much as I would’ve preferred to have my initial conversation elsewhere, I had to understand what was happening. I needed enough information to make an educated decision about my potential client.“You’re sure our discussion is confidential?” Gilbert glanced at the mirror and seemed uncomfortable.“Yes, even if I decide not to take the case.”“What if somebody’s on the other side of that mirror?”“If there’s information you’re afraid of the cops overhearing, you can wait to tell me in private, assuming you get out on bond and I sign you as a client.”Gilbert nodded as he licked his lips. “I’ve been set up.”I just waited. He acted like this was a revelation, but I wasn’t surprised based on what I’d learned from his mother. I’d also heard this hundreds of times, and it had only proven true in a handful. My clients always claimed to be innocent, and I believed them until I didn’t. I figured that was part of the duty I owed them rather than dismissing their claim and treating them like they were guilty, even though I knew most were.Gilbert hesitated. “You’ve developed a reputation, Mr. Turner, for helping people out, especially those who are innocent. I just want you to know right up front I didn’t do this. I’ll swear to it if you put my hand on the Bible.”“Just tell me what happened and why they suspect you.” Read more

TWO BODIES IN A FIELD OF SNOW. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE HOW THEY GOT THERE.County Prosecutor Burke Wyatt is called out to a baffling crime scene. Two men have been executed and left in a field of freshly fallen snow.Whoever did it left the bodies without leaving a trace themselves.A HAUNTED MAN DRIVEN TO FIND THE TRUTH.Tortured by the ghosts of his past, Burke can’t help himself from getting involved in the investigation, especially when the unlikeable local sheriff is unable to make headway.As a former deputy sheriff who’d stepped back into the law to have a safer job for his family, Burke finds himself looking over his shoulder as he tries to track down the culprit, every turn causing more questions and bringing him nearer to danger. Even steps forward that feel like he’s closing in on the killer also make him think the killer is getting further away.A MURDERER LURKING IN THE SHADOWS.Burke soon figures out that there is far more going on than two murders, and he begins to fear they have a serial killer moving unhindered and unnoticed.Burke’s skills and resolve are tested beyond what he thinks he can handle in this tale of intrigue, suspense, and thrills as he struggles to solve the puzzle.Can Burke stop the killer before the person kills again?Buy your copy today to find out!Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.The icy wind jolted Burke Wyatt’s hair as he exited his truck, surveying the frozen scene while shaking his head. Winter had come early, and he repressed a shiver as he flipped up his collar and put on his black wool ball cap against the biting cold. There had been a time when he wore a standard cap in the winter, but his wife had insisted, so he wore this because of her.It was her last gift.That made it hard to stop wearing once things warmed up, but he was forced to when it got hot.As soon as it was cold, he picked it up again.His eyes narrowed as he focused on the two bodies that were just visible. He wouldn’t have known what to look for if he hadn’t already known what they were. They were a hundred feet from where he’d parked his truck on the side of the road.He hadn’t counted how many times he’d responded to a crime such as this. Some became desensitized, but he never had, and he hoped he never would, even though each new case was like a fresh wound.But it didn’t matter. He could handle it. That’s why he did this job. It was one of the few things he could imagine himself doing. Even though an enormous burden came with being the Bonneville County Prosecutor in southeastern Idaho, he couldn’t and wouldn’t turn from this task.The worst had already happened.Burke’s job was to pick up the pieces and determine the how and the why. Today was just the beginning. It would be a long road until he saw the perpetrator brought to justice.And he would or he wouldn’t stop. Like the other cases that wouldn’t let him go.Especially the one.He expelled a sigh, sending a frosty puff of mist into the frigid air. The frustration and anger lasted for a moment longer, and then it was like a switch flipped.He pushed it away. Read more

Attorney Nate Shepherd returns to represent a city councilman accused of murder. His client is unlikeable, abrasive, and rude. But is he a killer?A riveting new legal thriller by Michael Stagg.Nate Shepherd must try a murder case. Fast.When a powerful politician is arrested for killing a local business owner, he hires Nate on one condition—Nate must try the case within ninety days. He has a rock-solid alibi and wants to prove his innocence before his opponents can destroy his career.Working with his fiery associate and his two oldest friends, Nate scrambles to pull the case together. But once the trial date is set, Nate’s strategy falls apart as new witnesses and damning facts emerge, evidence which Nate’s client curiously forgets to mention every single time.Battered by a collapsing case and an ungrateful client, Nate barrels ahead. But on the eve of trial, an unexpected shock in Nate’s family threatens to derail it all. Fighting through doubt of his client, and worse, of himself, Nate enters a trial he must not lose. Swift Judgment is the seventh book in the gripping Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series. If you like razor-sharp dialogue, captivating characters, and riveting trials, you’ll love this fierce courtroom drama by Michael Stagg.Since Michael Stagg broke onto the legal thriller scene, readers have been enthralled by his courtroom dramas, keeping his books on Amazon bestseller lists for months at a time. Known for authentic dialogue and compelling courtroom scenes, Michael Stagg breathes humor and realism into legal thrillers that are populated with characters that readers can’t wait to return to again and again. Read more

Sam Raven is on a warpath.MI5 suspects charity mogul Thomas Granton, a friend of King Charles, is involved with terrorists—and using his charity to fund death and destruction across the world. But they need hard proof.Setting out to uncover the truth, complications arise when Raven discovers London’s biggest crime syndicate may also be involved. As he sorts the players and identifies his targets, the enemy responds with action of their own—a surprise sleight-of-hand that points Raven in the wrong direction, resulting in a death toll he can’t measure. As the stakes rise, Raven plans his all-out assault against an enemy who remains two steps ahead.To make matters worse, the mastermind behind the conspiracy is a terrorist Raven tangled with ten years ago, and they’re about to cross paths again. But this time, only one of them will walk away alive.You’ve never read action like this before! Read more

An Amazon Charts, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. A pulse-pounding thriller of espionage, spy games, and treachery by the New York Times bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series.Former CIA case officer Charles Jenkins is a man at a crossroads: in his early sixties, he has a family, a new baby on the way, and a security consulting business on the brink of bankruptcy. Then his former bureau chief shows up at his house with a risky new assignment: travel undercover to Moscow and locate a Russian agent believed to be killing members of a clandestine US spy cell known as the seven sisters.Desperate for money, Jenkins agrees to the mission and heads to the Russian capital. But when he finds the mastermind agent behind the assassinations—the so-called eighth sister—she is not who or what he was led to believe. Then again, neither is anyone else in this deadly game of cat and mouse.Pursued by a dogged Russian intelligence officer, Jenkins executes a daring escape across the Black Sea, only to find himself abandoned by the agency he serves. With his family and freedom at risk, Jenkins is in the fight of his life—against his own country. Read more

Talon is just trying to get home as quickly as possible. Still recovering from recent wounds, Talon and his small group are heading for the Ohio River in the hopes of gaining transportation downriver. But inadvertently becoming a target for retribution after saving two young kids from a marauding gang. With no intention of becoming involved in the local power struggle, Talon's small group decides to change their plans of heading straight for the Ohio River. Instead, they attempt to cross the vast rugged mountains of West Virginia on horseback to throw off their pursuers. The consequences of their attempts to avoid conflict inadvertantly leads them straight into the middle of the local power struggle. Read more

Law professor Thomas Jackson McMurtrie literally wrote the book on evidence in the state of Alabama. But when a power-hungry colleague uses a recent run-in between McMurtrie and headstrong student Rick Drake to end his career, he is left unsure what to do next.Meanwhile, a devastating trucking accident in Henshaw, Alabama, leaves a young family dead. Drake, now a fledgling lawyer, takes the case against the freight carrier and soon begins to uncover the truth behind the tragedy that is buried in a tangled web of arson, bribery, and greed. On the eve of the trial and with his case unraveling in the midst of a dangerous cover-up that threatens to silence his star witnesses, Drake realizes that only his estranged mentor, Professor McMurtrie, can help him now.With everything to lose and only justice to gain, will McMurtrie and Drake overcome bad blood to defeat a ruthless adversary? Can the Professor turn back the clock and recover all that he’s lost?Revised edition: This edition of The Professor includes editorial revisions. Read more

Nothing bad ever happens in the countryside… right?When a farmer and his son go missing whilst chasing rustlers, DCI Evan Warlow and his team are called in to investigate. Everything points to a botched raid by heartless thieves, but with no bodies, and little or no clues, the team quickly start chasing their tails.The close-knit community reels from the shock, but not everyone the team comes across is being entirely honest, and it quickly transpires that, under their prim and proper facades, some have secrets they are desperate to keep.But even Warlow isn’t prepared for the monstrous truth when, like a rabid sheepdog, it finally sits up and bites him on the leg.He’s too busy trying not to get killed himself.Suffer The Dead is the fourth book in the DCI Warlow bestselling series of fast-paced Black Beacons thrillers by Rhys Dylan. Set in the heart of wild Wales, this dark murder mystery populated by true to life characters will keep you guessing. Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh and Simon McCleave. Celtic noir with a spattering of dark humour.What people are saying about Rhys Dylan:“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the characters, the setting and the story.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very tightly written story, by someone who knows how to write a chilling tale.” Amazon Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humour, odd characters. Dylan puts a lot of “best-selling” authors to shame.” BBub review, THE ENGINE HOUSE Read more

A family on top of the world. With a long, long way to fall.Attorney Daniel Raine is hired by Adam Harper, the son of Seattle’s biggest real estate developer. Adam wants to seize control of the family company by declaring his father mentally unfit.There’s only one problem. It soon becomes clear that the old man is very much in possession of his mental faculties and Raine is going to lose the case. Ever the pragmatist, Raine decides to stick with it and rack up some billable hours.But he soon finds himself in the middle of a deadly dispute as various members of this powerful family fight to gain control of the business. Each more ruthless than the last, they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Including murder.As the case unfolds, Raine uncovers a familial web of deceit and treachery. And, as he closes in on the final truth, he himself becomes a target in this twisted game where only one thing matters – The Survival Rule.The Survival Rule – the third in the brilliant legal thriller series featuring attorney Daniel Raine.What readers are saying about The Survival Rule:“…a quick-paced, “gotta read” courtroom drama.” -Netgalley Reviewer“…will keep you on edge and there's times when you'll feel like the rug has just been pulled out from under your feet. This author is really good at leaving you speechless and gasping for breath.” -Booksprout Reviewer“This is only the third in the series but it's another cracker. …a fantastic read.” -Booksprout Reviewer“…I can recommend them as they are clearly written by a person who is a lawyer. …your interest is held from the first page.” -Booksprout Reviewer Read more

This attorney’s darkest regret just knocked on her front door…Defense lawyer Cass Leary thought she was done working for the mob. But when the boss calls in a favor, she realizes her debt has yet to be paid. And if she wants to keep her family safe, she must find a way to let a murderer walk free…As the ones she loves question her decision, Cass must mount an incredible defense to acquit her client, a ruthless hitman known to law enforcement as Ghost Man. With the pressure on, Cass discovers that while Ghost Man is a cold-blooded killer, he's got an even bigger secret to protect.Can Cass secure the right verdict without becoming the next victim?Devil’s Bargain is the third standalone book in a fast-paced series of legal thrillers. If you like powerful courtroom dramas, character-driven plots, and strong female leads, then you’ll love Robin James’s page-turning mysteries. Read more

In a deep, dark, hole…When the putrid smell oozing out of an old mine shaft in the Cambrian hills’ ‘green desert’ of Wales turns out to be a corpse, DCI Evan Warlow and his team quickly slip into gear.But this is no pot-holing adventure gone wrong. Soon, Evan and the team are hunting for another missing person and discovering ghosts from the past that no one wants to confront. With the team stretched and confronting their own demons, DCI Warlow has his work cut out in unravelling a web of manipulation and lies.Yet there is more than one victim here. And unless he can find a way to the truth and quickly, someone else is going to fall foul.This dark murder mystery full of action and pathos with a dash of dark humour will keep you guessing. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk. JM Dalgliesh, TM Reid and Simon McCleave.What people are saying about Rhys Dylan:“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the beginning until the end there are no gaps and pauses in storyline and the characters integrity. The main players are full of life's experiences and honesty.” AMZ Review, THE ENGINE HOUSE“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Would give this book a ten if I could absolutely love it and what a great team they are making.”AMZ Review, CAUTION DEATH AT WORK"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love the writing, very compelling, captivating and comfortable to read. Thanks again for a brilliant book.” AMZ Review, ICE COLD MALICE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great procedural, biting humour, odd characters. Dylan puts a lot of “best-selling” authors to shame.” BBub review, THE ENGINE HOUSE"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, that was some read. Again, read in one sitting as the author has the uncanny knack of getting into your head and you thinking, just one more chapter then I'll go and do the housework!” AMZ Review, SUFFER THE DEAD"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's such a joy to find an author who's books are filled with such brilliant characters and riveting storylines.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This series is the best thing that is currently in print at the moment. Do yourself a favour, please read these books. You won't regret this.” AMZ Review, GRAVELY CONCERNED Read more

AN UNSYMPATHETIC CLIENT.Criminal defense attorney Mitch Turner is tempted to turn down the most recent case that walks through his door because the prospective client, Candy Carlisle, sends out all the wrong vibes. He decides to take it, though, because he is concerned about Candy’s children.The case has issues right from the beginning, and so does Candy.A MANIPULATIVE CLIENT.Mitch is not the first attorney on the case. The previous lawyer is only too happy to let him take over. Every time he thinks he knows something about Candy, he learns something new that makes him reassess. The former attorney was afraid of Candy, and Mitch starts to believe those fears are justified. Candy also swears she didn’t kill her husband while their children slept upstairs, but the physical evidence says otherwise.AN INNOCENT CLIENT?The further Mitch digs, the more he dislikes his client, but he also becomes increasingly convinced Candy is innocent.Proving it is going to be tough.Is Mitch up for the task? Can he find the actual perpetrator to save Candy’s children from having to see their mother go to prison? Can he put his feelings about Candy to the side in his search for justice?Pick up your copy today to find out!Sneak peek“Ms. Carlisle,” I said, once I had taken a seat across from her behind my desk, “what is it that I can do for you?” The resemblance was remarkable. Barbara’s nose was more petite, Candy’s wider. The hair color was an exact match, as was the style. Candy had a mole just above her lip. There were some subtle differences around the eyes and chin. And some other physical differences as well. But it was like I was talking to my ex-girlfriend.“I have been charged with murder,” Candy said as if the admission pained her. She sat her purse in the empty chair and clasped her hands in her lap, staring at me like she was trying to figure me out.“Who?”“My husband,” Candy said, her voice catching slightly as if she still could not accept it.There was something behind her eyes as she spoke, but I couldn’t make out what it was.Grief at his death? Relief he was gone?I could not tell.“When did this happen?”“Four months ago.”I arched an eyebrow. Most clients contacted me right after their arrest. This meant Candy was already represented and not happy with her attorney.“You’re just coming to me now?”“My other attorney is not working out.” Read more

A vicious attack leaves a woman near death. The evidence points to one man. Only Nate Shepherd stands in the way of a conviction.A riveting legal thriller by Michael Stagg.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. By the time Nate steps in, law enforcement has already gathered a mass of evidence to bury his client. With the help of a diligent associate, a dogged investigator, and a dangerous bail bondsman, Nate unearths a web of money and motives that only raises more questions. But while Nate digs deeper to prove his client’s innocence, a zealous prosecutor steamrolls toward a conviction, relentlessly building a case to put Nate’s client away for life.As Nate fights for his client, a family fractures, friends are endangered, and a farm-tough victim struggles to recover. And all the while, a hard truth gnaws at Nate:If his client didn’t do it, then who did?Blind Conviction is the third book in the gripping Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series. If you like razor-sharp dialogue, captivating characters, and riveting trials, you’ll love this fierce courtroom drama by Michael Stagg.Since Michael Stagg broke onto the legal thriller scene, readers have been enthralled by his courtroom dramas, keeping his books on Amazon bestseller lists for months at a time. Known for authentic dialogue and compelling courtroom scenes, Michael Stagg breathes humor and realism into legal thrillers that are populated with characters that readers can’t wait to return to again and again. Read more

A bloody van. A motive. No alibi.Nate’s next case is not looking great.Attorney Nate Shepherd’s newest client stands accused of a fatal hit and run. While Nate doesn’t believe that the CEO of Carrefour’s largest charity would ever smash into a person and flee the scene, a blood-streaked van says otherwise.A free-wheeling prosecutor is certain that Nate’s client did it and more, that the killing wasn’t an accident at all. With help from old friends and an intriguing new one, Nate uncovers incriminating acts, secret relationships, and a massive motive that has him scrambling for answers.As the case gets worse, Nate fights to craft a defense. But as trial approaches, one risk grows until it looms over everything else:Will Nate destroy his client’s life by saving his freedom?Just Plea is the fifth book in the gripping Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller series. If you like razor-sharp dialogue, captivating characters, and riveting trials, you’ll love this fierce courtroom drama by Michael Stagg.Since Michael Stagg broke onto the legal thriller scene, readers have been enthralled by his courtroom dramas, keeping his books on Amazon bestseller lists for months at a time. Known for authentic dialogue and compelling courtroom scenes, Michael Stagg breathes humor and realism into legal thrillers that are populated with characters that readers can’t wait to return to again and again. Read more

In a small town, it’s all too easy for secrets to stay buried…When a young woman dies in a late-night restaurant fire, the owner, Bobby Carter, is charged with arson and murder. The evidence is stacked against him, but something doesn’t add up. And his only chance for justice rests on the shoulders of small-town lawyer, Leland Munroe…Leland’s client insists he’s innocent. But the local media is quick to demonize Carter, and powerful forces behind the scenes are determined to keep the truth from coming out. Leland must navigate a web of corruption and deceit to expose the real culprit.Meanwhile, defending a young athlete accused of selling drugs has Leland facing off against a former colleague with an axe to grind. The two cases seem unrelated, but in Basking Rock, things are rarely as straightforward as they appear. Can this quick-witted lawyer outsmart the real killer? Or will he become their next victim… Read more