MMA champ-turned-FBI Special Agent and BAU specialist Dakota Steele is as tough as they come—and as brilliant, too, able to crack serial killers that no one else can. But this new case is unlike anything she’s seen, and Dakota, weighed down by the demons of her own past, may have just reached her breaking point.“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?????WITHOUT MERCY is the debut novel of a brand new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Ava Strong.Dakota’s last case broke her, driving her to quit the FBI and return to the hard streets of her South Dakota hometown. She is weighed down by a lifetime of fighting, and by the demons of her dark past: her missing sister who vanished when Dakota was a teenager. Her estranged father, who she still can’t bring herself to speak to.The killer she let get away.Dakota has hit her low point.Only the most desperate case—and the tough love of her partner—can lure her back.Victims are disappearing along empty stretches of desert highway, with no witnesses. The landscape is desolate, the people tough and dangerous. And the police are stumped.Time is running out before the next victim is taken, and it’s up to Dakota to connect the dots.Can Dakota stop him in time?Or will her own demons take her for good?A complex psychological crime thriller full of twists and turns and packed with heart-pounding suspense, the DAKOTA STEELE mystery series will make you fall in love with a brilliant new female protagonist and keep you turning pages late into the night.Books #2-#5 in the series—WITHOUT REMORSE, WITHOUT A PAST, WITHOUT PITY, and WITHOUT HOPE—are now 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?????

She stumbles over knotted roots as she races through the dark, unforgiving forest. Her legs ache and her teeth chatter from the biting cold. She hears a branch snap behind her. Her worst nightmare is about to begin. They have found her…As Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush into the remote pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Jenna’s pulse races when she sees the glint of metal behind a line of trees: a prison bus, the lifeless body of its driver slumped over the steering wheel, and its four prisoners escaped into the wilderness…Jenna’s heart pounds at the thought of the violent murders each of the fugitives committed, among them the The Ice Pick Killer who drove women to remote locations before taking their innocent young lives. And worse, female warden, Amy Clark, is missing from the bus. Amy is new to the job, and her family have been calling for news on the lost van for hours. Jenna scans the acres of dangerous woodland around her, vowing to search every inch to bring Amy back to her family.Nearby gunshots put Jenna on the killers’ trail, but as she descends on a small cabin, it’s clear from the deadly silence that the men have already moved on, leaving behind the body of an innocent old man. Jenna screams his granddaughter’s name into the woodland. But Serena has vanished, just like Amy.As night draws in, Jenna fears the murderers are on a direct path toward Black Rock Falls, and she dreads to think what could happen if they made it to the quiet small town. Pushed to her limit chasing four twisted killers, will she catch them in time to save the lives of the two missing girls?Readers who love Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will totally devour this addictive crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood.What readers are saying about Fear for Her Life:“Everything I love in a crime thriller… utterly gripping from the very first page… You need to dive into this series… A pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thriller that will leave you breathless. Five stars all the way – this is a must-read for any crime thriller lover!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Wowza!… An addictive, thrilling, shocking, pulse-pounding page-turner! Whew! Let me gather my breath!… I could not put this book down and found myself glued to my seat wanting more, more, more!” Openbook Posts, 5 stars“Wow, what a ride, from the very start to the very last page, I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat.” Spooky’s Maze of Books, 5 stars“An action-packed rollercoaster ride… I was literally holding my breath at times and my heart raced as fast as I devoured every word.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Wow, wow, wow! I couldn’t put this down, a complete page-turner.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Gripping right from the very beginning… Had me hooked, and I had my heart in my mouth.” Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars“I read this on one day and not only didn’t I want to put it down, I didn’t want it to end.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Had me on the edge of my seat. I did not want to stop reading!… Loved every minute of it!!!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A story to keep you engrossed way past bedtime!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Hooked from the first page, I couldn’t put it down… I would give more than 5 stars, if I could.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“Made my heart pound.” Goodreads reviewer“Be prepared to put your life on hold!” Goodreads reviewer

Driven by a haunting past, FBI Agent Sidney Stone confronts her most chilling case yet: a string of brutal murders in the foster care system, marked by cryptic origami clues. As she peels back layers of deception surrounding a seemingly benevolent charity, she unearths a conspiracy so vast and twisted, it threatens to upend everything Sidney holds true.FBI Agent Sidney Stone is no stranger to darkness, but her latest case plunges her into an abyss deeper than she ever imagined. When a series of brutal murders rocks the foster care community, Sidney and her partner Alex Kane find themselves on the trail of a killer whose M.O. is leaving origami figures. The figures are made from an unusual textbook about child protection laws.When they learn the program director of a charitable organization called New Hope ordered several copies of the book, Sidney and Kane pay them a visit. Turns out all murder victims were enrolled in programs at New Hope, which is backed by powerful people. They start to suspect the killer they're hunting is some sort of avenging crusader.As the investigation deepen, the agents find themselves facing a terrifying truth - the very charity meant to protect children may be the true monster behind it all.

When Jesse McDermitt leaves the Marine Corps, he has no plans in place for the rest of his life. His greatest skill is neutralizing the enemy from up to a mile away, but there are few opportunities in the civilian world for a warrior. He only knows he doesn't want to spend the coming winter wearing a heavy coat and boots.Jesse knows his way around boats and has an old friend in the Florida Keys, living day to day in paradise. Being an experienced diver and angler, Jesse immediately heads south toward the end of the road in Key West, a long dormant dream in his thoughts. With the help of friends, new and old, and a bulging bank account, Jesse finds just the right boat to not only live on, but soon uses to start a “very part-time” charter business. Things go smoothly until a barefoot Carolina girl, a Cat-5 hurricane, and a human trafficker all conspire against him at the same time.Danger lurks in the sparkling waters off the sleepy little town of Marathon, in the heart of the Florida Keys, as well as in the dark, murky waters of the Everglades. But danger doesn't expect to run into someone like Jesse McDermitt—a man who will not only respond swiftly in facing it, but with overwhelming force.

With a career-ending injury, Olympic kickboxer Sheila Stone is forced back to her small hometown, where her older sister, the local sheriff, offers her a spot on the police force. Sheila, struggling to face past demons, must draw on her fighting skills when a deadly serial killer surfaces, pitting her against an opponent unlike she’s ever encountered….“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????SILENT GIRL (A Sheila Stone Suspense Thriller—Book 1) is Book #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller The Perfect Wife (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews.With her Olympic dreams in tatters, Sheila, 28, struggles to find her place back home. She is surrounded by reminders of what could have been, stuck inside the shadow of her older sister: the golden child, the respected sheriff. But when her sister persuades her to join the local police force, Sheila’s life and career start anew.As she hunts serial killers, Sheila notices clues that others miss and offers a perspective that no one else has. She realizes she has a talent outside of fighting, and that she has a chance to embrace a new life in Salt Lake—a life outside the ring.This is a different kind of ring, though. Sheila quickly realizes that to survive, she will need more than just her strength—she’ll need a brilliance to match that of even the most diabolical killer.Can Sheila win this match? Or will she finally lose it all?A page-turning and harrowing suspense thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured protagonist, the SHEILA STONE series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.Future books in the series are also available.“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????

***Don’t miss SOMEONE IN THE WATER, Sarah Clarke’s gripping new summer thriller, available to pre-order now***‘Tense, suspenseful and an amazing ending. One of the best books I have read this year.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????SOME TRUTHS CAN’T BE TOLD.I had the perfect life – a nice house, a loving husband, a beautiful little boy.But in one devastating night, they were all ripped from me.It's been fourteen years, and I’m finally ready to face the past.I’m taking my son back.He just can’t know who I am…or why we were torn apart.A nail-biting thriller packed with twists and turns, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.Readers LOVE A Mother Never Lies!‘[Sarah Clarke] really knocked it out of the park! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time… you will not be able to put this down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Had me from page one. Riveting and suspenseful… Highly recommend this one.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A truly excellent story… full of suspense… Devoured this within a matter of hours!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Wow… couldn’t put it down! [A] really good story with great characters and one I won’t have a problem recommending!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Excellent… it had me gripped from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Loved this book… will be looking out for more from Sarah Clarke.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A highly enjoyable read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Brilliantly tense, with an unexpectedly dark heart – a totally compelling read.’ Sophie Hannah, Sunday Times bestselling author‘Tense and heartbreaking… I raced through this.’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet‘Distinctive and original – Sarah Clarke brings a new and exciting voice to the thriller genre.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies‘A read-in-one-sitting kind of book… A confident and bold debut.’ Louise Mumford, bestselling author of Sleepless‘Impossible to put down… a smart new voice in the thriller genre – and definitely one to watch.’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies