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Thriller, Mystery & Suspense

“Ultimately, a great thriller is a roller coaster ride.” – James Patterson

That being said, for those thriller readers hooked on surprise, suspense, uncertainty, anxiety and even terror…we kindly ask that you take your seats and clip-in for an exciting, pulse-pounding ride. Murder, intrigue, survival in a dystopian world, government conspiracies and a compelling cast of characters, both good guys and bad will meet you on the way.

The international authors presented will graciously bring you to the heights of Olympus to the gates of hell, from Iraq to Japan, the Pacific Northwest to the UK, and from Dallas to the gritty streets of London. Of course, the twists will be treacherous, the speed break-neck, and the highs and lows extreme. But we are confident that you will find yourselves
on a rousing, action-packed journey. Hold tight. Enjoy the ride.

ACTION / THRILLER

Blue Eyed Hector Munoz can kill a man a hundred different ways and yet, at twenty-three, has learned almost nothing about love and life.

The Teacher has judged Hector ready to revenge his father’s death, but is he?

MYSTERY / THRILLER
In a Tokyo back alley a beautiful young jazz club waitress lays dead. Inspector Shig Sato's Criminal Investigation team arrives on the scene. The woman's American Marine boyfriend is missing. Sato discovers the club owner is the son of a notorious yakuz boss. Will Sato risk his career to bring the killer to justice?

ROMANTIC POLITICAL THRILLER
A fictional "what if" look at the JFK assassination. Suppose someone could prove that accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald had not fired the shot that killed JFK? Imagine if 50 years after the assassination someone stepped forward to reveal the truth of what happened that day; what would be the impact today? This is the story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. You'll never look at history the same way.

THRILLER / ESPIONAGE
London is reeling from a series of deadly attacks by a new radical terrorist group. One man is on the front-line.
Rizwan Sabir. A former al-Qaeda operative, he was lifted by Counter-Terrorism Command - and now battles his old comrades. Working above the law and below government radars, Riz with the help of Holly "Bang-Bang" Kirpachi, must put his life on the line to identify the terrorists. And silence them forever - before he is silenced himself.

THRILLER
Trying to put an abusive relationship behind her, Amy Robinson joins a kayaking trip into the wilderness of British Columbia. But the biggest danger facing Amy has nothing to do with nature. Her ex-fiancé Tyler has followed her. Her only hope is Ben, a policeman she meets on the trip, but can he save her before it’s too late?

DYSTOPIAN / MEDICAL THRILLER
What the world dreads most has happened- because of a mutated avian bird flu (H5N1) pandemic. It has ravaged the globe to near extinction. A dying mother knows that her young child is among the few immune to the virus. What will she do to ensure his survival before her own coming tragic death? Meanwhile, Graham has buried his last remaining family member. A hidden yet vulnerable community of Prepper survivalist are nearby. Will he have the ability to protect those he's come to trust?

LITERATURE / SUSPENSE
Silver Medal Winner – 2015 eLit Book Awards
A struggling literary agent believes he hits it big when he discovers a mentally challenged man scribbling a world-class murder mystery into ragged notebooks in the park. Ignoring all of the red flags about this man and his all-too-real story, Reggie risks all he has to bring that story to the masses, not the least of which is his relationship with the stunning Meghan James.

MYSTERY / THRILLER
Shig Sato is coping with forced retirement and the death of his wife. Now a very reluctant P.I., he decides to help the hapless Kobayashi twins when they are accused of murder.
Then Sato discovers an autistic boy may be the key to murders - and the boy’s life could be in danger. Sato is in a race against time - save the child from harm and stop a killer from striking again.

ROMANTIC THRILLER
Seven years ago Kort Eriksen went to prison for killing his girlfriend. Some people think he's guilty; others think he was railroaded because he’s Native American. Grace Donahue is running away from her past. Trapped in Riddle until her car is repaired she develops a friendship with Kort. Suddenly accidents are happening and people are dying. As mysteries from the past surface, more questions are raised. How many bodies will it take to find the answers?

MYSTERY / ENGLISH MURDER
Meet Riz and Bang-Bang. British Intelligence troubleshooters by trade, their work normally involves covert ops and counterterrorism. A routine exercise with the SAS takes them to a sleepy Essex village, where not only do they stick out somewhat as a British Pakistani couple, but there has also been a mysterious suicide.
Or have they stumbled across the perfect murder?

MYSTERY / THRILLER
On Sept. 11, 2001 Mike Dobbs' life was forever changed. Reeling from his nightmare experience in New York's subway as the twin towers collapsed he retreats from his high power Wall Street life. Soon Eileen Benoit and her 7-year old daughter Megan enter his life. As they flee Eileen's abusive ex-husband, Mike is thrown into a world he knows nothing about.

THRILLER / HUMOR
Musician Gerry Ricketts is sentenced to ten years in Stonelodge Prison for a jewel robbery he did not commit. Ricketts begins plotting his escape. It won't be easy. Stonelodge is a Category B prison, old and smelly. His luck with Wendy, the prison librarian. He finally makes his escape, hiding out in the Northumberland moors, and eventually Amsterdam. But his troubles are just beginning...

THRILLER / ESPIONAGE
In Ukraine, MI6 operative Aidan Snow rescues a British national held by Russian insurgents. In the United States, a terrorist attack is thwarted by a man who does not exist. In Russia, a notorious Chechen terrorist escapes from the nation’s most secure prison. And in Afghanistan, a Red Army soldier long given up for dead delivers a chilling message: Al-Qaeda has an RA-115A, otherwise known as a ‘suitcase nuke’. The clock is ticking. Aidan Snow faces his biggest challenge yet, and if he fails, thousands will be incinerated.

THRILLER / SUSPENSE
A man rescued from a watery grave by strangers. Headhunted by a secret organisation because of his particular skill set; that of a super efficient stone cold killer. The man they have named 'The Phoenix' is sent across the world removing anyone who poses a threat to political or economic stability. 'The Phoenix' exacts revenge and rights wrongs with style. In the past a loner, can he and his new colleagues work together as a team to prevent a terrorist cell from causing havoc in Central London?

MYSTERY / HISTORICAL FICTION
In the aftermath of a battle between the great powers of Egypt and her old foe Kush, Pharaoh Kheper-Re rules Thebes, the city of the golden gates. But his old arch-enemy wants him dead and the very future of Egypt hangs in the balance. Commander Shenq, leader of Pharaoh's most elite warriors, will stake all on a plan for defense. The shrewd Commander, unpopular with his superiors, must use his wit and skills to balance conflicting loyalties and ward off the invaders. In a court where a Hebrew prophet interprets troubling dreams and a bodyguard lies awake tormented by rumors, Commander Shenq comes to realize that the quest for peace has never been more challenging.

THRILLER / SCI-FI SPY ROMANCE
It starts with Ellie Noor hearing a voice she can’t explain in her kitchen. Seconds later the perfect marriage she thought she had with Sam disintegrates before her eyes. Learning the truth brings terror into Ellie’s life in ways she cannot possibly imagine. Soon Ellie is mixed up in a world of double agents, advanced technologies and brutal actions. A place where reckless governments are capable of anything and a terrorist collective’s sole aim is domination and destruction on a global scale. A new reality where no one can be trusted. As the shifting power play forces a desperate government’s hand, Ellie at the centre of it all, is changed forever. But what isn’t she telling? ... And is it all too late?

CRIME / THRILLER
When it comes to beating your business rivals, what better than infiltration? Punches still count in these days of technological advancement. When Matt
Hardwicke, owner of Winnibrook, employ’s his rival’s most ingenious researcher, he finds out that there are consequences. With time running out, Matt has little choice but to become the main target. Privacy loving, quick-tempered Jenny has to live with her quirky grandparents in order to guard their secret. When her employer asks for Matt to stay overnight and it turns into days, Jenny’s nightmare begins.

THRILLER / SUSPENSE
Set against the backdrop of the London Olympics, this is the second book in ‘The Phoenix’ series, where agents from The Olympus Project bring swift closure for victims of criminals who appear above and beyond the law. British security services, backed by unseen support from Olympus, are concentrating on preventing an organised terror attack on the Games.
What if the real danger comes from a lone wolf? Could a bomber slip through the net? Don’t miss this second action packed thriller featuring vigilante killer ‘The Phoenix’.

MYSTERY / HISTORICAL FICTION
Between the great powers of Egypt and her old foe Kush lies the kingdom of Alodia, a desert kingdom on the brink of revolt. As the Alodian King lies dying, a small task force crosses the Egyptian borders to find a cure. When Egypt’s great commander hears of an Alodian army presence, he begins to amass his troops for war. But Pharaoh Kheper-Re has other plans. Determined the Alodians have arrived under false pretenses, he challenges their leader to a chariot race against a few of his best men. Commander Shenq’s team are determined to win. But they must confront the harsh desert terrain and the obstacles it holds. With so much at stake, treachery and sorcery are again in season as the kings of two rival kingdoms go head-to-head. It is a race that will cost the loser everything he holds dear.

THRILLER / SCI-FI SPY ROMANCE
After the events in The Call, Sam Noor is determined to know the truth and will go to any lengths to find it. And when he finds it he’ll wreak havoc on those responsible.

But will that havoc come back to haunt him? And who will be collateral damage? In a world where nothing is what it seems. Where lies, betrayal and revenge are the new order. And where world domination is the single aim. This is the place where Ellie and Sam must fight to survive. Only then can they overcome the accursed forces that threaten their lives.

But will they be enough when they face the darkest force of all…?