In this espionage thriller from a New York Times–bestselling author, a former FBI agent hunts down an elusive Russian Spy.The follow-up to Noah Boyd's debut thriller The Bricklayer—basis for the movie starring Nina Dobrev and Aaron Eckhart.Ex-FBI agent Steve Vail is looking forward to a well-earned and romantic New Years Eve in Washington, DC, when he quickly finds himself knee-deep in a very complicated and unusual case.A man known simply as Calculus has approached the FBI claiming he has a list naming several Americans who are supplying confidential government information to the Russian secret service. All he asks in exchange for the list is a quarter of a million dollars for each traitor the FBI nabs. But then Calculus informs the FBI that he's been recalled to Moscow, and the Bureau suspects the worst: the Russians are onto him, probably have access to his list, and will be after the traitors unless the FBI can find them first.The FBI knows they have to stay one step ahead of the Russians, and, without knowing exactly who is on the list, keep the operation quiet. Once again, Vail is their man. He's the perfect guy for this kind of under-the-radar investigation. But finding Calculus and his list of turncoats isn't going to be easy. In fact, it's going to be downright deadly."We have a new American hero in Steve Vail." —Patricia Cornwell"Vail is in the mold of Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Robert Crais's Joe Pike. . . . This guy has movie written all over him." —Chicago Sun-Times

In this action-packed international thriller, a British Army veteran turned government operative must take down a rogue CIA agent.    From Marseille to Islamabad at breakneck pace, it's kill or be killed . . .   Ryan Drake—once a decorated field operative—is wanted for treason. On the run from the corrupt CIA Deputy Director Marcus Cain, he has settled in a remote French safehouse. His uneasy peace is soon shattered by a startling force.   Meanwhile, with the war in Afghanistan faltering, the ambitious Cain claims to have a plan to destroy al-Qaeda's top commanders. And nobody will stand in his way.   Backed into a corner, and suspecting Cain's motives, Drake turns to the deadly but unpredictable Anya—once Cain's protégé, now his most bitter enemy. With the fate of the War on Terror potentially hanging in the balance, Drake and a hastily assembled team travel to Pakistan to intercept Cain. As loyalties are tested and scores are settled, only one side will survive . . . An action-packed tale of desperation and betrayal, Ghost Target is ideal for fans of Tom Clancy and Vince Flynn.   Praise for the Ryan Drake series:   "Entertaining." —The Daily Telegraph   "A heart-stopper for anyone who likes plenty of action and explosions." —Daily Mail

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.