About Survive the Christmas Drive:
Christmas 1985. Tim and Blair have wrapped the gifts and packed the car. Standing between them and their holiday celebration are 250 miles of highway, a raging blizzard, and a pack of escaped killers. Will they make it to their destination where yuletide cheer awaits? Only one thing’s certain. It’s going to be a Christmas they’ll never forget.
About Nobodies:
They were framed. They were forgotten. Now, they’re coming for revenge.
From the legendary Warren Adler, author of The War of the Roses, and romantic suspense powerhouse Shannon McKenna, comes a razor-wire tale of deception and desperate redemption.
Henry Cody is a ghost, living under a stolen name and nursing a bitter plan for vengeance. Amber Wright is a con artist with a knack for survival and a target on her back. When a bloody twist of fate throws them together, a simple heist explodes into a deadly game of blackmail and a desperate search for a missing child no one was supposed to care about.
Trapped in the shadows of New York City, these two nobodies must pull off the ultimate con: take down the corrupt, outrun their pasts, and steal back a shred of their own souls.
Perfect for fans of Gone Girl’s twists and Jack Reacher’s relentless action.
About Save Him:
While working on a project for the military to save injured soldiers in the field, RYDEL accidentally
discovers a way to time travel. After hearing what he believed to be a message from God through his
dying sister, Rydel takes it upon himself to travel back in time on a rogue mission to save Jesus Christ
from being crucified.
Rydel’s project has been tested just three times. During the last test, the team changed something in
the past for the first time, possibly causing the death of thousands of people in the present. A
military unit is sent back in time to Jerusalem to stop Rydel before he causes a much larger scale
catastrophe.
The unit arrives in Jerusalem and finds Rydel. The team and its commanding officers, JOHN and RAY,
quickly become divided on whether to stop Rydel or not. Ray believes he witnessed a miracle by
Jesus when they arrived, so he and those that believe him, join Rydel in his plan to save the Savior.
Saving Jesus becomes much more dangerous than any of them expected, when the DEVIL
arrives…using all his evil against this group trying to save Christ, to make sure they never Save Him.
By Means of Peace by Don Johnston
A third-party candidate, Reuben Rogov, wins the presidency. During his first term, he brings peace to the Mideast, stares down Russia and China, solves the border crisis, and conquers the Phoenix-75 virus. Due to his unparalleled success, he is viewed as a sociopolitical messiah, and no opponent dares to run against him.
Once Rogov secures his second term by acclamation, multiple problems arise. Though most Americans still trust the President, some are beginning to think he is creating problems to control them.
A young Houston couple, Darien and Marisa, are caught up in this melee. Marisa, a budding politician, moves to Washington to work for NatGov, but Darien, a struggling sci-fi author, stays behind. Chaos disrupts their lives as they attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship.
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The Auditors by Jay Hirschman
Jase Mathews, a rising star at PHS, the globe’s most prestigious and largest accounting firm, is on the cusp of making partner. His latest assignment, the high-stakes audit of the colossal Sharp Industries, is his golden ticket. For Jase, it’s the pinnacle of his career—until the audit results start to whisper a different story.
As Jase meticulously dissects Sharp Industries’ financial processes, unsettling anomalies emerge, and with the help of a few trusted allies, Jase begins to unravel inconsistencies that stretch far beyond simple bookkeeping errors. What they uncover lurking within Sharp Industries’ ledgers is a tangled web of deceit so vast that it threatens to destabilize not just the company but the very foundation of the world’s economy. Could the deceit run deeper than Sharp Industries itself? Could Jase’s own esteemed firm, PHS, be complicit in the deception?
Torn between his loyalty to PHS and the looming threat of worldwide financial collapse, Jase must decide whom to trust and how far he is willing to go to expose a truth that could unravel everything.
Can Jase expose the truth and hold the guilty accountable, or will the web of deceit be too much for one lone auditor to handle?
The Ambition by Yvonne Blackwood
Imagine a story where ambition, family loyalty, and moral conflict come alive through the power of voice. Yvonne Blackwood’s debut novel, “The Ambition,” offers such an experience—a narrative that delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the high-stakes world of business.
Set in 1990s Toronto, “The Ambition” follows brothers John and Carmine Cippione as they inherit their father’s heating and air-conditioning company. Their differing aspirations lead them into alliances with influential developers, exposing them to financial risks and ethical dilemmas. The plot intricately weaves themes of ambition, cultural identity, and the immigrant pursuit of success, all set against a vividly portrayed urban landscape.
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The Darker Days by Hazel Mattice
A pandemic, worldwide darkness. And then her boyfriend disappeared. It had been a rough morning, even by her standards.
Kimber Nilsen is a nurse during the worldwide pandemic, Nogoes, and handles the crisis with the same efficiency as any other day.
Then darkness falls in the middle of a hot July.
Kimber is afraid of the dark, so when her boyfriend, Jordan Lange, disappears, she’s troubled by his last text: we need to talk. Plagued with fear and doubt, unspoken mysteries haunt and threaten to tear her apart.
Her pursuit to find Jordan provides a chance encounter with Sheriff Deputy, Connor Maher, who is also looking for Jordan. They soon discover a like-minded purpose. Remaining calm while working together in the emergency creates closeness between them that nearly goes unnoticed.
The quest to find Jordan takes her deep into a world of good and evil, distorted reality, and Kimber finds out the darkness brings out dangerous ideas and hive-minded reality. And as she faces the most difficult challenge yet, triumph might mean simply getting out alive.
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Last Chance Key: A Women’s Domestic Suspense Novel by Sandra Bass Joines & Carol Wills Davison
Chanelle Bentley Radcliffe’s life looked perfect—a waterfront mansion on Long Island Sound, a glamorous lifestyle, and a husband who seemed too good to be true.
Until he wasn’t.
When Chanelle decides to make her life-long dream to design high-end women’s clothing come to life, she uncovers Hamilton’s betrayal— including a massive Ponzi scheme that’s left countless victims in it wake.
She’s fed up with his lies, thievery, and betrayal and swears to make him pay—TO TAKE HIM DOWN. She disappears into Witness Protection where her refuge is a weathered houseboat at Last Chance Key, a quirky, off-the-grid island guarded by a saltwater crocodile with a watchdog complex and a flamboyance of fiercely loyal flamingos.
As she hides from danger and prepares to testify, Chanelle discovers unexpected friendships, a chosen family, and a slow-burning connection with the U.S. Marshal assigned to protect her.
But the past isn’t finished with her—and danger is closer than she thinks.
Last Chance Key is a twisty, suspense-laced escape filled with heart, humor, and a heroine who refuses to stay silent.
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Justice’s Journal by Sandy Semerad
“Justice’s Journal is exciting, a nail biter to the quick. Brings a delightful combination of journalistic craft and romantic prose that warms the heart…” Dave Straub, former CNN anchor, White House reporter and NBC Presidential Advisor.
When four black teens are arrested for killing a white teen in South Atlanta, young crime reporter Carrie Sue Justice discovers one of the black teens is innocent. Carrie Sue is determined to prove Tatum Brookins’ innocence, despite the turmoil of divorcing her cheating husband and getting drawn into a sexual relationship with powerful publisher Marcus Handley.
Carrie Sue soon realizes she can’t allow her personal problems to interfere. Her best friend Freemont Jackson offers his assistance, unaware of the danger. Unfortunately, their best efforts fail, and Tatum must stand trial for murder. Will justice prevail or not?
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About The Mystery Of Healing:
A compassionate young doctor to the gladiators in one of the Roman Empire’s most breath-taking cities confronts a murderous riddle.
CULT STALKER by Ephraim Clark
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It’s 1974. A California cult shattered in a spectacular bloodbath resurfaces in Paris. Dead
bodies pile up. A terrorist plot takes form. CIA troubleshooter Brad James rescues a pair of
hippie buskers and is plunged into the throes of mortal combat with the diabolical cult guru.
With the clock ticking, he must overcome a terrorist plot and a web of corruption, drugs, and
human trafficking that stretches across three continents. Things get personal when the hunt
for the ruthless cult leader becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse and a mysterious
assassin starts picking off the cult’s inner circle, one by one.
Cult Stalker is a heart-pounding, high-octane thriller that combines high-stakes political
maneuvering, espionage, and cult intrigue where no one can be trusted and every move
could be your last.
Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) by Joseph Lewis
A 2025 Maxy Award Finalist!
A Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner!
“On one side, unconditional familial love supported by the camaraderie of law enforcement. On the other? Guns, drugs, and hatred. Black Ye’ii stages an epic battle between good and evil.” –Cam Torrens, award-winning author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series
The police fabricated a story about the night four members of MS-13 died in a tiny home on a quiet city street almost two years previous. George Tokay and his friends were not supposed to share the secret about what really happened that night. No one was to know the truth. But someone talked, and now MS-13, ruthless and wanting revenge, is back in town, and people are dying.
Can Detectives Graff, O’Connor, and Eiselmann find the killers and put a stop to the killing before anyone else dies?
“On one side, unconditional familial love supported by the camaraderie of law enforcement. On the other? Guns, drugs, and hatred. Black Yé’ii stages an epic battle between good and evil.” Cam Torrens, award-winning author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series
“Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is a gripping crime thriller that kept me turning pages even when I needed to get up and do something else. Lewis created an intricate plot, complex characters, protagonists I could root for, and an enjoyable, high-octane read. This is the second novel I’ve read by Lewis. Going back to find more. He has me hooked.” Karen E. Osborne, award-winning author of True Grace and Justice for Emerson
“Weaving family and friendship with gangs and murder, Lewis has a flair for packing high-octane action into his world of high school boys, brothers, and small-town Wisconsin. With a personal vendetta and more lives on the line, the suspense jumps from the page as a fabricated truth takes center stage. Never one to shy away from action, death, and despair, this latest read brings with it new, yet familiar pulse pounding villains as author Joseph Lewis stuns once again, in this his tenth book.” Jill Rey, Reviewer: For The Love Of The Page Blog
“Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) is a psychological thriller based in a small town in Wisconsin, featuring a group of young men recovering from traumatic events a year ago. Unfortunately, the past is coming back to haunt them, and hunt them down. This thriller features complex characters and relationships that evolve throughout the story, leading to a stunning conclusion. Lewis delivers in this story of police trying to protect the innocents from the evil that is hunting them.”
Gary Gerlacher, MD, MBA, author of Last Patient of the Night, Faulty Bloodline and Sin City Treachery
Sublime line: “A dark secret from the past resurfaces, unleashing a wave of violence as a ruthless gang seeks revenge in this fast-paced thriller.”
“The author masterfully weaves together a complex plot filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations. Characters are well-developed and believable. Tension builds steadily throughout the book, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the detectives race against time to prevent further bloodshed. Black Yé’ii explores both the darker side of human nature and the positive theme of family and friendship. The author’s vivid descriptions of the brutal nature of gang violence create a truly immersive reading experience. If you’re a fan of crime thrillers with a twist, this novel is a must-read. It’s a captivating story that will keep you guessing until the very end.” Sublime Book Reviews
“A Complex Thriller That Strikes at the Heart, Black Yéʼii is a compelling thriller with family, honor, and the battle between good and evil as central themes. Young Diné (Navajo) man, George Tokay, helps police investigate a cover-up involving cops and the notoriously vicious gang, MS13, now hell bent on revengeful torture and murder.” International Writers Inspiring Change Review
“Black Yéʼii explores secrecy, revenge, and justice, and offers brilliant psychological intrigue that elevates the story beyond a typical thriller. It delves deep into the personal drama and interplay of the secret itself. This makes Black Yéʼii an unmissable read for fans of accomplished thriller writing everywhere.” K.C. Finn, Reviewer for Readers’ Favorite
“Black Yéʼii (The Evil One) by Joseph Lewis had me hooked from the start. The story was jam-packed with action, and there was never a dull moment. With all the twists and turns, I never knew what would happen next and was guessing until the end. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages as fast as I could.” Alma Boucher, Reviewer for Readers’ Favorite
“Beginning with a horrific murder, the story of how evil permeates through the gang world is unrelenting until the final shocking moments. Always in the shadow of stalking death, brothers learn that they are stronger together, and the ties that bind will be the grace that saves them all. From the start, the reader is sucked into a world where even the bad guys can’t outrun the Evil One waiting for them. For fans of police thrillers and intrigue, Black Yéʼii will keep readers on the edge of their seats, wondering who will be the next victim, and who will find safety in family and friendship.” Lisa Febre, award-winning author of Round the Twist and Welcome to the Bright
“The Black Yéʼii, besides having one of the most intriguing titles I’ve seen, is also a crime thriller full of intrigue and a memorable cast of good guys and bad guys. A slew of officers from the police department and the Sheriff’s office collaborate to solve a rash of murders in time to stop further murders. One of the best parts of this book for me was the authentic dialogue, especially the banter amongst the cops. Also integral to the story is a family with five adopted, previously traumatized teenaged boys. The relationships between the brothers, and between the boys and some of the detectives, is warm and caring, adding a layer of comfort to this hard-nosed murder mystery.” S. M. Stevens, reviewer and award-winning author of Beautiful & Terrible Things.
“Gang revenge in a small Wisconsin town – a prescription for tense action sequences – elevated by the nuances of a psychological thriller. The novel features two kinds of family – the supportive kind that rests on unconditional love, and the toxic kind that binds gangs, which is a stark contrast and befits a battle between good and evil. The author’s writing is clean and quick, and the characters are beautifully drawn. A wonderful read.” Brian Kaufman, reviewer and award-winning author of A Persistent Echo.
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Tangled Darkness by MM Desch
In a twisted web of lies, she’s either the spider or the fly.
When a psychiatric clinic assistant turns up dead, Dr. Leslie Schoen finds herself a suspect in the case—and facing allegations which could destroy her career.
As Detective Davis works the investigation, Leslie launches her own inquiries. She soon uncovers deception and illegal schemes involving stolen prescription opioids. It seems everyone around her is hiding something, and as she gets closer to the truth, the threats against her escalate. She struggles with keeping dangerous information from her pregnant wife, Izzy, and knows she needs to confront traumatic demons from her own past. But as she delves deeper into a web of lies, one thing becomes clear: someone will do anything to keep their criminal plans in the shadows.
With her family and even her life on the line, Leslie must outwit those who want her silenced before it’s too late. No one’s motives are what they seem, and the killer may be closer than anyone thinks.
Fans of Freida McFadden, Lucinda Berry, and Patricia Cornwell will enjoy “Tangled Darkness” by MM Desch.
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STRANGER DANGER, An Intense Mystery Thriller by Donna Huston Murray
Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards, Silver Medalist Global Book Awards
“You won’t be able to tear yourself away…I love this series!” Lisa Regan, international multi-million-copy bestselling author
Longing for the closeness she had with her father during her bout with Hodgkin’s disease, ex-cop Lauren Beck drives cross-country to visit him and his new wife, Ana. Getting mugged on their doorstep is disturbing. Learning that Ana is gone—devastating!
Several young girls have also gone missing, prompting the haunting memory of an abducted child Lauren was too late to save. For her father’s sake—and her own—the young ex-cop would love to help any way she can. Yet she has scarcely begun before an irate criminal strikes back.
This edgy third book in the Writer’s Digest-awarded Lauren Beck crime/thriller series can also stand alone. If you like scrappy heroines, nail-biting suspense, and twisted mysteries, you’ll love this white-knuckle manhunt.
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About Return To Hawaii: A Donovan Cross Novel by Daniel J. Voelker:
Donovan Cross is the NIA’s legendary secret agent. He has been sent on dozens of missions in every corner of the globe and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Originally from Hawaii, Cross has not returned home in nearly 30 years. The unexpected death of his parents altered the course of his life. Instead of attending a prestigious college on a scholarship, he chose a path of spying and espionage.
When the Agency ordered him to return to his birthplace, he anticipated confronting painful memories of his parents’ passing. Unbeknownst to him, his presence on the island is crucial to addressing a sensitive global crisis: China’s imminent invasion of Taiwan. Hawaii is being used, shrouded in secrecy, to facilitate this invasion. The skills Cross has honed over the years and his knowledge of the island’s secrets will lead him and his newfound ally, the beautiful Jade Viper, on the thrill ride of a lifetime.
What if paradise wasn’t just a destination, but the frontline of the next world war?
Return to Hawaii plunges you into a high-stakes geopolitical conspiracy thriller where every decision could tip the balance between peace and global conflict. This is a new breed of tropical spy fiction—where sun-soaked beaches hide covert military operations, and the enemy operates under layers of deception.
Forged in the fires of a covert war, the bond between Donovan Cross and Jade Viper adds a spark of human emotion and complexity to this explosive mission. Designed for readers who crave adrenaline-fueled action, morally grey heroes, and intelligent political thrillers with international scope, this novel delivers suspense with substance.
A new kind of war is fought in the shadows—and Donovan Cross is the master of that domain.
But this is no ordinary enemy. A cabal of ruthless military strategists, aided by a powerful Chinatown crime lord, is orchestrating a hidden war from the shadows. Cross isn’t just fighting foreign agents—he’s facing a secret global syndicate willing to kill to protect their world-altering weapon: a marvel of forbidden science capable of crippling entire nations in seconds.
And the countdown to activation has begun.
Return to Hawaii redefines tropical espionage. Beneath the postcard-perfect beauty of the islands, a deadly game of black ops and counter-intelligence unfolds. Every landmark hides secrets. Every alliance tests loyalty. And every step toward the truth forces Cross to confront the trauma that drove him away decades ago.
For fans of high-stakes thrillers, covert warfare, and psychological depth, this novel delivers a relentless ride through danger, deception, and redemption.
An electrifying standalone political thriller introducing a bold new voice in spy fiction—and a hero you won’t forget.
The Regression Strain by Kevin Hwang
Nobody’s safe when the inner beast awakens…
Dr. Peter Palma joins the medical team of the Paradise to treat passengers for minor ailments as the cruise ship sails across the Atlantic. But something foul is festering under the veneer of leisure. The brig fills with felons, the morgue with bodies, and the vacation becomes a nightmare.
Peter and his staff face a vile affliction that pits loved ones against each other and shatters the bonds of civil society.
With the ship hurtling towards an unprepared New York, only Peter can neutralize the threat, but he’s hallucinating and delirious.
And sometimes primal urges are impossible to resist.
The Regression Strain is a fast-paced, cerebral medical thriller that’ll grab you from the first page to the last.
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About How to Hotwire an Airplane:
5.0 out of 5 stars Strap in for a gritty, white-knuckle flight of your life!
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
Jump into the cockpit of a shaky Cessna 172 and strap in for a gritty, white-knuckle flight with Hiram Bleeker, a Vietnam War veteran pilot, as he navigates treacherous West Texas landscapes and moral predicaments. For years, Hiram has sought to bury his wartime past by flying dog rescue missions in which he encounters shady clients in the most isolated, desert locations in places not big enough to call a town. However, an unexpected encounter pushes him into the dangerous world of smuggling immigrants across the Texas border into the United States and evading high-tech Border Patrol agents. A romantic interlude with a mysterious woman complicates Hiram’s life, as she always seems to be two steps ahead of him.
In How to Hot Wire an Airplane, retired Navy submarine Commander and experienced pilot, Henry Rausch has written an aviation political thriller that is not only fast paced, but edgy and believable. This adventure is full of plot twists and course turns, not unlike flying through turbulent weather that pitches your stomach into your mouth. You won’t be reading another typical cliched airplane story set in a fighter jet chasing bogies at Mach 2 or a commercial passenger jet hijacked by wild-eyed terrorists over the ocean. Instead, Rausch sets this novel in a beat-up plane, held together by duct tape and coat hangers, and tells it with a certain authenticity that only an author skilled with planes in challenging conditions could describe.
I enjoy how the author brings out the danger and excitement of flights below the radar in planes most readers would never dare enter. Rausch’s care and skill in telling this story matches how Tom Clancy’s novels make both the technology of flying and the humanity of the characters approachable. Readers will want to turn the pages as fast as the propellor spins to see how Hiram either evades a relentless Border Patrol or fixes another failing part of his plane in the service of his clients. In that regard, both his dog and immigrant passengers share one quality: the desire to escape to a safer home and life.
Without divulging any of the satisfying plot twists — including a harrowing evasion of the authorities — I can report, after having read it twice, that the novel unspools smoothly and how easily it reads. Readers will appreciate how well researched this story is, the clear storyline, and the immersive descriptions of the Texas landscapes. It doesn’t get bogged down with too much commentary about the current state of our politics. But rather, it shows the importance of how helping others can lead to self-healing and redemption.
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Reaper – a Task Force Raven Thriller by Sam Stone
REAPER – A Task Force Raven Thriller
In the aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack on a U.S. Border Patrol station in McAllen, Texas, Major Jake Baylor faces his most personal mission yet. When a VBIED explosion and mortar attack kills dozens, including his best friend Clint McNamara, Baylor and his elite Task Force Raven spring into action.
What appears to be a brutal cartel assault is actually something far more sinister—a coordinated diversion allowing ISIS operative Abu Waleed Hassan, known as “The Reaper,” and his team of jihadists to slip across the border undetected. As Baylor and his team of Texas Rangers with special operations backgrounds race to track down the terrorists, they find themselves operating in the shadows of bureaucracy, caught between political agendas and the urgent need to prevent another attack.
From interrogating a high-level cartel operative in a remote Texas ranch to conducting off-the-books operations in Mexico, Task Force Raven follows the trail of breadcrumbs leading to Hassan’s deadly plot. When suicide bombers strike San Antonio’s Riverwalk, killing hundreds, the clock starts ticking on an even more catastrophic attack aimed at Houston’s petrochemical infrastructure.
In this high-stakes thriller that blends military action with law enforcement tactics, Baylor must confront not only the external threat but also his own grief and rage. As federal agencies squabble over jurisdictional authority and media narratives, Task Force Raven operates with a simple directive from Texas Governor Robert Williamson: “Find them, and make sure they can never hit us again.”
With time running out and lives on the line, Baylor will need every skill he’s honed from years with both the Texas Rangers and Special Forces to bring the terrorists to justice—or stop them permanently.
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The Ignoble Lie (Of Gods & Men: Book I) by Matthew Peters
What if the Ark of the Covenant isn’t a reference to the chest containing the Ten Commandments God revealed to Moses atop Mount Sinai?
What if it refers to the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh whose contents would revolutionize religious history?
As ex-Jesuit Scott Larson and adventuress Zady Jones learn, such a discovery can be deadly.
A terrorist attack on the Great Pyramid of Giza ratchets up the tension in Washington, D.C., where President John Jenkins has been impeached for an order declaring the U.S. a Judeo-Christian nation. The terrorists threaten more attacks in Egypt and the U.S. unless their demand is met—and it’s something only Larson and Jones can give them. When the efforts to meet the terrorists’ demand goes awry and Zady’s sister is kidnapped, Larson and Jones race to save her. Along the way, they receive a series of mysterious clues that point to the existence of a shocking historical secret, one that could not only topple Jenkins’ presidency but upend Judeo-Christianity.
VENDETTA by Wes Davis
From small town to bright lights, Barrett’s rise to fame was the stuff of dreams, but little did he know it would also become his worst nightmare.
Barrett, a successful actor from Idaho, had made it big on Broadway and in Hollywood. But as his fame grew, so did the danger. When Barrett agrees to help the NYPD in prosecuting a predator, he never could have imagined the consequences that would haunt him and his loved ones for years to come. Now, as he and his family and friends are targeted in a deadly game of revenge, Barrett, the police, and his family must use every available way to outwit a cunning and relentless enemy before it’s too late.