From Avanti Centrae, author of the international bestselling VanOps thriller series, comes a new multi-award-winning standalone action thriller. It’s a fast-paced bombshell of a story about royal secrets and epic lies.Born a goddess, Cleopatra died a prisoner. But the cobra's deadly kiss was just the beginning...Gold Medal Winner — Conspiracy Thrillers, Readers' FavoriteFirst Place Winner — Global Thrillers, Chanticleer International Book AwardsRunner Up — Paris Book FestivalBari, Italy, present day. Think tank Special Ops leader Timothy Stryker and his wife Angie, a self-made CEO, haven’t exactly been seeing eye-to-eye. They take a much-needed Italian holiday, but it comes to a shocking end when Angie and their four-year-old daughter are kidnapped.Still raw from the death of their infant son, Stryker is desperate to rescue Angie and reconcile their differences. As he works to locate the captors’ lair, he discovers the key to the kidnapper’s location may be secreted away in Queen Cleopatra’s hidden gold journal. But when he learns their plans for his only remaining child, the scab on his heart tears open and blood begins to spill.Working from inside her brutal captors’ high-security compound, Angie realizes the cabal is hiding an ancient secret using modern propaganda techniques. And as Stryker connects a series of deadly dots while searching Egyptian tombs and Greek temples to find his family, hitmen track his every move. Ultimately, the estranged pair must shake the deeply buried pillars of western civilization to save their daughter from an unspeakable fate.Fascinating, provocative, original, and timely, Cleopatra's Vendetta is a sizzling novel that will keep you turning pages long into the night.“Action, adventure, and suspense! A juicy thriller.” —Robert Dugoni, New York Times & International bestselling author of the Tracy Crosswhite Series"Fascinating." —Katherine Neville, New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Internationally bestselling author"An adventure that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown. It's one of those rare birds: a thriller that will have you turning the pages and leave you thinking." —Debbi Mack, New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae and Erica Jensen mysteries“Race-against-time, action-packed adventure. This is a thriller that will captivate its audience from the first page.” —Manhattan Book Review“If you like your modern global threats to have a dash of ancient mystery and mysticism, you’re going to find yourself with some sleepless nights while reading Cleopatra’s Vendetta.” —Kevin Tumlinson, bestselling and award-winning author of The Coelho Medallion"Dangerous and intoxicating." —Audrey Wilson, screenwriter, producer, and award-winning author of Wrong Girl Gone"Through cliff-hangers and twisty turns, readers will be propelled to an explosive ending — both literally and psychologically." —Chico Enterprise RecordTIMELESS PRAISE FOR AVANTI CENTRAE'S EIGHT-TIME AWARD-WINNING VANOPS THRILLER SERIES:"Written with a dynamic, cinematic style and full of action and suspense, here's a book that defines page-turner." —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A good ole' fashioned rip-roaring adventure from start to finish. Enjoy the ride." —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling authorPerfect for fans of Dan Brown, James Rollins, and Steve Berry who like intriguing historical conspiracies, non-stop action, and razor-sharp characters. You’ll love CLEOPATRA'S VENDETTA, the latest mesmerizing mission from Avanti Centrae.

Made in the rugged terrain of the Highlands and honed by the elite ranks of the SAS.Lucas Knox emerges as the ultimate man for hire—a bodyguard without equal. But when his government calls him back into service, Knox's latest client unwittingly plunges him into a world of deceit, corruption, and a criminal underworld unlike anything he's faced before.In his most daring mission yet, Knox pushes the boundaries of "who dares wins" as he confronts a formidable crime syndicate with every skill at his disposal. If you're a fan of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Andy McNab’s Nick Stone, and Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, prepare to be captivated by the relentless action and gripping intrigue of the Lucas Knox series.What Readers Are Saying:Justin DeMars: "A book that energizes the imagination!! 5 Stars. Each chapter played out in my mind and I have to say it was awesome! Lucas Knox will excite readers of all genres and will definitely leave you wanting more!"Christina: "Absolutely amazing debut! 5 Stars. I'm hooked! The suspense, the action, the intrigue, the heart-stopping adventure of the whole book."Carla Mullins: "Forget James Bond. 5 Stars. There's a new action hero in town and his name is Lucas Knox. Forget James Bond this sexy as sin man can melt a girl's panties clean off and kick ass doing it."What the Press Has Said:"Astounding debut, none stop, edge of your seat read!" - Manchester Evening News“This book has the right mix of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum” - ExpressJoin Lucas Knox on this electrifying journey, where danger lurks around every corner and survival demands courage beyond measure.

From the bestselling author of Grit and Old Dogs comes this collection of the first three books of the popular Western series, THE BLOOD HOUNDS.THE BLOOD HOUNDS - Book 1Fifteen years after the disappearance of Miranda Wheaton, Pinkerton agents Trace Crockett and Darby Maguire must leave no stone unturned while evading Kansas twisters, surviving Dodge City gunfights, and embarking on a treacherous journey to "No Man's Land," as the two "blood hounds" try to pick up the scent of the missing young woman.NO MAN’S LAND - Book 2In the aftermath of a bloody train robbery, The Pinkerton Detective Agency enlists the newly married detectives Trace and Darby Crockett to track down the gold bullion that was stolen from the train, as well as one of the passengers who was abducted by the outlaws: the fifteen year-old daughter of a railroad executive.LOOKING FOR TROUBLE - Book 3Thirteen-year-old Brady “Trouble” Yates takes a detour when he hears gunshots and hysterical screaming on his way from a trip into the small town of Lockwood, Wyoming and decides he should investigate the commotion. What Brady discovers puts his own life at risk, and he knows he can’t return home, so he heads for the hills to lie low while he plots his next move. Enter “the blood hounds,” Trace and Darby Crockett, former Pinkerton detectives, who are hired not only to investigate the disappearance of Brady Yates but also the murder of a local lawman. Are the two events related?

The unthinkable happens in the skies over Florida, when someone hijacks the CIA Director’s flight as he returns from his daughter’s wedding.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Winter 2020 - Best Spy ThrillerFINALIST: Eric Hoffer - First Horizon Award - 2020HONORABLE MENTION: Readers’ Favorite Book Awards 2020 - Fiction-Thriller-Espionage~~~Michelle Reagan—code name Eden—and an elite team of US Navy SEALs are sent halfway around the world to rescue him. Their high-risk mission to rescue the director and his wife becomes a full-scale assault on a heavily fortified military base. If rescue becomes impossible, Eden will have to carry out the CIA’s best-kept secret: Directive One.K.C. Finn of Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews says in a 5-star review: “Author Scott Shinberg presents an excellent addition to the action and military genres along the lines of those who enjoy Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, and Andy McNab, but with a distinct twist in the central figure of a powerful and capable heroine. Michelle Reagan is a powerhouse of a woman who still retains a truly feminine narrative quality, without pandering to any particular trope of the genre. With this core strength, the novel takes shape in both the plot and the atmosphere around her. The elite soldiers and operatives of the team are well-drawn characters with realistic behavior and dialogue, which adds to the heart-in-mouth feel of the action, as though we are rooting for real people when we read about them. When this is coupled with the tense descriptive power of the action scenes, it results in a well-paced thriller not to be missed. Overall, Directive One is a highly recommended read for thriller and spy novel fans everywhere.”EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a non-stop thrill ride with action galore, insights into covert action tradecraft, and descriptions of exotic locales around the globe so detailed you can smell them. Directive One is perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum, Dean Koontz, Brad Meltzer, and Len Deighton.

When an MI6 officer is killed, King is sent deep into the Scandinavian Arctic Circle to investigate the murder and handle the safe defection of a Russian scientist. With a Polar storm descending and a Russian hit team in pursuit intent on silencing the defector, King faces threats on all sides in an already hostile and unforgiving environment.