The Cari Porter Series (Books 1–3)

From USA Today Bestselling Author Mike Ryan, get the first 3 books in the Cari Porter series in one collection!The Porter ComplicationCari Porter has just woken up in a motel room. She doesn’t remember anything about her past, how she got there, where she’s going, or even who she is. But she does have a list of names that she has a burning desire to kill.But those aren’t her only problems. There are also people after her. She doesn’t know them, either. But they’re coming… and they plan to kill her.The Porter PredicamentPorter is still on the run after barely escaping the grasp of Dark Sky. After narrowly avoiding danger by a local gang, Porter winds up at a motel in Mozambique. It’s there that she receives a mysterious call from someone who seems to know all about her.The caller turns out to be Jason Chesney, also an agent in the Dark Sky project. Is he a friend from her past that wants to help her get out of the CIA’s crosshairs? Or is he just trying to get close to her, so he can be the one to put an end to her running and bring her back in?The Porter IncidentCari Porter’s made it to Italy. But she hasn’t escaped. Dark Sky is still coming for her. Hidden in a safe house, Porter continues her search for answers about her past. Unfortunately for her, her past catches up with her.Just like everywhere else she’s been, people connected to her are killed, and she goes on the run again. This time, though, she’ll come face to face with someone who seemingly knows who she is. Will he give Porter the answers that she’s seeking, or will he be the one to finally bring her in… dead or alive.

The Venice Conspiracy

This “suspenseful” thriller featuring an ex-priest investigating murder is a “solid entry in the post–Da Vinci Code subgenre” (Publishers Weekly). When ex-priest Tom Shaman, jaded from years in the Los Angeles ghetto, decides on a last-minute trip to Venice, he gets much more than he expected. A brutal killer is on the loose and Tom finds himself in the midst of a series of ritualistic killings unlike anything Venice has ever seen. Enlisted by the Italian police, Tom teams up with young investigator Valentina Morassi to dig deep into the city’s darkest history, stretching from an ancient civilization to the sexual decadence of eighteenth-century Italy to the gritty underworld of modern-day Venice. As Valentina and Tom trace the killings through the centuries, they uncover a deadly secret that generations have killed to protect: a priceless mosaic known as the Gates of Hell. As the clock counts down, Tom and Valentina’s adventure builds to an astonishing and satisfying end. Exotic and well-researched, The Venice Conspiracy will continue to build Christer’s name in the hit-thriller genre. “Fans of Dan Brown and Steve Berry will be enamored.” —Booklist

The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow

This Edgar Award–winning collection from the author behind the Peter Duluth novels delivers “a dozen shock treatments for varying degrees of murder” (Kirkus Reviews). Patrick Quentin, best known for the Peter Duluth puzzle mysteries, also penned outstanding detective novels from the 1930s through the 1960s under other pseudonyms, including Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge. Anthony Boucher wrote: “Quentin is particularly noted for the enviable polish and grace which make him one of the leading American fabricants of the murderous comedy of manners; but this surface smoothness conceals intricate and meticulous plot construction as faultless as that of Agatha Christie.” This Edgar Award–winning short story collection introduces multiple murderers with a myriad of motives: In the title story, which was adapted for an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, a wealthy woman trapped in a vault passes the hours pondering her life and her loves as time—and her oxygen supply—runs out . . . In post–World War II Sicily, a visiting American discovers that his charity toward a young boy has ensnared him in a trap only a child could have dreamed up . . . A cheating husband planning on killing his wife learns that even the best-laid plans can go astray—especially if your wife is a lot smarter than you . . . A child writes down what she’s going to say in a court case, revealing the honest, innocent heart of a little girl—and the cold, calculating mind of a monster . . . Quentin’s collection of crimes “produces a cool chill and a calculated thrill” (Kirkus Reviews) and includes: “The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow,” “A Boy’s Will,” “Portrait of a Murderer,” “Little Boy Lost,” “Witness for the Prosecution,” “The Pigeon-Woman,” “All the Way to the Moon,” “Mother, May I Go Out to Swim?,” “Thou Lord Seest Me,” “Mrs. Appleby’s Bear,” “Love Comes to Miss Lucy,” and “This Will Kill You.”

In the Dark

When the FBI is faced with its toughest riddles, it turns to Agent Elle Keen, a genius at cracking codes and using her skill to catch the most cunning serial killers.When a new serial killer leaves behind a haunting music box after claiming each victim, FBI Agent Elle Keen must rely on her sharp instincts and sharper mind to decipher the cryptic melodies—before the next life is taken.“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????IN THE DARK is BOOK #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.An enthralling crime thriller with a captivating and complex female protagonist, Elle Keen is a riveting mystery series with non-stop action, suspense, and unexpected plot twists that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat well into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available.“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn’t put it down!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization… I didn’t want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn’t out yet. I need it!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????

Creepy Crawly

A killer who won’t forgive. A detective who can’t forget.Haunted by his mother’s brutal murder, Detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer’s twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders.With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life.An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end.CREEPY CRAWLY is Book one in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter, and Karin Slaughter._______________________________________________????? “A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises.”????? “The pace never lets up.”????? “I was holding my breath during the final scene.”????? “Well plotted and superbly written.”????? “Gripping.”????? “Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting.”????? “I’m in love with DI Sawyer.”????? “Awesome.”????? “Compelling.”????? “Dark and intense and worth every minute.”????? “I wish I hadn’t read it, so I could read it for the first time again.”