CJ Lyons

A gripping young adult suspense novel drenched in color, mystery, and lies; set in the sense-blending world of Synesthesia. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons grabs you and won’t let go, keeping you guessing until the very last page of The Color of Lies. When you can see emotions in color, motives become black and white. Even murder. High school senior Ella Cleary has always been able to read people. And for good reason: she has a rare medical condition called synesthesia that scrambles the senses, allowing Ella to see colors that reveal people’s true emotions. Everyone but Alec’s. Alec is a mystery to Ella, a handsome, enigmatic young journalist who makes her feel normal for the first time in her life … until he reveals the real reason he sought her out. He wants to learn the truth behind her parents’ deaths. And Ella’s world turns upside down when Alec tells her their deaths were not an accident. After learning her entire life is based on a lie, Ella doesn’t know who she can trust or even who she truly is. With family secrets slowly revealed and the evidence mixing fact and fiction, the only way for Ella to learn the truth about her past is to find a killer. The Color of Lies: Clean YA suspense with themes of mystery, romance, and friendship—a must-read for readers ages 13 and up By New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller writer CJ Lyons, whose adult suspense novels have sold over 2 million copies in print and digital Features the little-known and fascinating condition synesthesia, in which people may see sounds, taste words, or feel sensations on their skin when they smell certain scents Perfect for fans of Caroline B. Cooney, Ally Carter, and Jennifer Brown

The Color of Lies

New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons makes her YA debut with a fast-paced thriller sure to keep readers guessing to the very last page The only thing fifteen-year-old Scarlet Killian has ever wanted is a chance at a normal life. Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition, she has never taken the school bus. Or giggled with friends during lunch. Or spied on a crush out of the corner of her eye. So when her parents offer her three days to prove she can survive high school, Scarlet knows her time is now... or never. Scarlet can feel her heart beating out of control with every slammed locker and every sideways glance in the hallway. But this high school is far from normal. And finding out the truth might just kill Scarlet before her heart does.

Broken

Can you save everyone? Lucy Guardino is a detective on the frontline. The first in a New York Times bestselling series for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant and Val McDermid “Everything a great thriller should be – action packed, authentic, and intense” Lee Child Lucy Guardino runs the FBI’s Sexual Assault team. Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she’s ever tackled, one who could force Lucy to choose between the young victim and her own daughter... As the situation threatens to spiral out of control, can Lucy outsmart the killer before it’s too late? Can she hold it together in the face of organised crime and, worse, betrayal? Snake Skin is the first novel in the Lucy Guardino Thrillers series. If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat suspense, strong characters and an electrifying pace, then you’ll love this adrenaline rush of a thriller. The Lucy Guardino crime thrillers are perfect for readers of Robert Bryndza or Mark Billingham or fans of Happy Valley. Watch out for more Lucy Guardino Snake Skin Blood Stained Kill Zone After Shock Hard Fall Bad Break Beacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino Last Light Devil Smoke Open Grave What people are saying about Snake Skin and CJ Lyons “A compelling new voice in thriller writing...I love how the characters come alive on every page.” – New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver “Wow. That one word pretty much says it all. With the opening page, C.J. grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the last page. Snake Skin is definitely one of the best suspense novels I’ve read.” – Vicky, Goodreads “Breathtakingly fast-paced.” – Publishers Weekly “A pulse-pounding adrenaline rush!” – Lisa Gardner “CJ Lyons books are so accurate. I work at a police department and she is right on in her research.” – Debbie Teti, Goodreads “Absolutely awesome.” – Sherry Gorman, Goodreads “As former FBI agent, I read a lot of books of this type. This is a very good one. It is very well researched... a compelling story which I had trouble putting down. The characters were real, to the point of reminding me of an agent, who was every bit as dedicated, smart, and fearless as Lucy Guardino. I highly recommend it.” – Mark Lewis “This is the first book that I have read by CJ Lyons. And it will not be my last. This book held my attention from beginning to end. Literally. I read the book in one sitting... This is an action packed thriller that will leave you wanting more. Can’t wait to get my hands on another CJ Lyons book.” – Shae Russ “...the plotline just keeps moving like a freight train” – K. Sommerkamp “Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes...one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon.” – Bookreporter.com

Snake Skin

One of the FBI's best agents, Caitlyn Tierney, haunted by her father's unexplained suicide after arresting his best friend for murder, returns to her North Carolina hometown when the man she holds responsible for her father's death asks for her help in finding his missing daughter. Original. 150,000 first printing.

Black Sheep

After a young archaeology student disappears on a spring break cruise, FBI agent Caitlyn Tierney, acting on a tip, searches in the jungles of Guatemala and discovers dark secrets about the girl's disappearance.

Hollow Bones

In the distance Leah heard sirens. She ignored them. Right now, her daughter needed her and Emily was just out of reach, curled up under the bed, her eyes closed, desperately shaking. Leah did the only thing any mother would do. She crawled through the blood to get to her daughter. When Detective Luka Jericho is called to a family home in rural Pennsylvania, he’s shocked to find six-year old Emily Wright is the only witness to her father’s murder. Her mother, Dr Leah Wright, returned home from work to find Emily huddled under the bed behind the body, and Luka is desperate to find out what Emily witnessed. He knows that the killer could still be out there, waiting to strike again. But Leah is hesitant to ask Emily to relive what she saw. She knows that Emily could be haunted by those memories forever. Until the same red roses Leah was sent on the night of her husband’s murder are found in Emily’s hospital room and the family is attacked again… Luka must race against time to unravel Leah’s family secrets, as he battles painful reminders of his own fiancée’s death. But he has no idea just how close the killer is. Will he be able to keep Leah and her daughter safe? Fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen will devour this fast-paced and chilling new crime series from New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. You won’t be able to put this book down. What readers say about The Next Widow: “Wow!… I have been completely unable to put this one down… There is absolutely no predicting where the author is taking the story which has made this a gripping and exciting read. I absolutely loved this.” Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars ‘Incredible! If you pick up one book this year then make it this one! Dark, twisted and bloody brilliant! If you haven’t read a book by CJ Lyons before then you’re in for a treat.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh my goodness, what a brilliant start to a new series! Everything about this book just epitomises why I love the crime thriller genre so much! It is a fast paced, intense read, that is filled with so much tension and suspense and I could not get enough of it! It really is an outstanding piece of work that will consume you’ Once Upon a Time Book Blog, 5 stars ‘Blew me out of the water… I starting reading at bedtime, I was so enthralled in the story, next thing I knew it was 3am as I was turning the last page on my Kindle… Compelling, captivating, suspenseful, heart wrenching, all the good stuff you want in a crime thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow, this book grabbed my attention from the first chapter, it was so well written and kept me guessing till the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller, you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait for the second book, am definitely going to read it.” Goodreads reviewer “This book has more twists and turns than a mountain road but eventually the truth comes out in an exciting climax… One of the best mysteries of the season.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Such a page-turner and gripping and so gritty, I loved how the story progressed with all its twists turns and mysteries. Definitely recommend.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… This book grabbed my attention from the first page!... I loved every bit of it! The character's just come alive! I would recommend this book to everyone who loves a good thriller read like I do!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “AMAZING read… Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout… From the beginning, with the blood filled house, to the daughter under the bed, to the investigator, and then to everything pointing to the mother being the one who was at fault, this book just got better and better.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A gripping crime thriller with unputdownable suspense

The Next Widow

C. J. Lyons

Lifelines

When it comes to "breathtakingly fast-paced" thrillers (Publishers Weekly), CJ Lyons is a "master of the genre." (Pittsburgh Magazine)With SNAKE SKIN, she turns her eye on a little known area of law enforcement, one CJ was intimately associated with during her career as a pediatric ER doctor: crimes against children.Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock...Lucille Teresa Guardino. A woman of many identities. Lucille to her doting mother, Lulu to her devoted husband, Mom to her pre-teen daughter, Lucy to her friends, LT to her co-workers, and Supervisory Special Agent Guardino to the criminals she captures for the FBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement squad.A loving mom and wife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent, Lucy is living the perfect life.Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she's ever tackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the young victim she is fighting to save and her own daughter's....and Lucy's dream life is shattered.

Can you save everyone? Lucy Guardino is a detective on the frontline. The first in a New York Times bestselling series for fans of Angela Marsons, Helen H. Durrant and Val McDermid 'Everything a great thriller should be – action packed, authentic, and intense' Lee Child Lucy Guardino runs the FBI’s Sexual Assault team. Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she’s ever tackled, one who could force Lucy to choose between the young victim and her own daughter... As the situation threatens to spiral out of control, can Lucy outsmart the killer before it’s too late? Can she hold it together in the face of organised crime and, worse, betrayal? Snake Skin is the first novel in the Lucy Guardino series. If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat suspense, strong characters and an electrifying pace, then you’ll love this adrenaline rush of a thriller. What people are saying about Snake Skin and CJ Lyons 'A compelling new voice in thriller writing... I love how the characters come alive on every page.' Jeffery Deaver 'Wow. That one word pretty much says it all. With the opening page, CJ. grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the last page. Snake Skin is definitely one of the best suspense novels I’ve read.' Vicky, Goodreads reviewer 'Breathtakingly fast-paced.' Publishers Weekly

Former FBI Special Agent Lucy Guardino faces what may be her greatest challenge: turning forty.It's been some birthday, filled with black balloons and gag gifts, a visit to her surgeon who isn't happy with the way her leg has healed and suggests amputation as an option "before she gets too old," and now a missed message from an old friend, a sheriff in a remote region of Idaho's Bitterroot mountains, who needs her help.Lucy calls back only to learn he's missing, presumed dead. Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder? The grieving widow and stunned community aren't sure what the truth is.Accompanied by her husband, Nick, and armed only with her intuition, Lucy journeys into the wilderness to find her friend and solve the mystery. At least that's the plan. Until Nick ends up in the crosshairs of a killer more cunning and devious than any Lucy has faced before. But what if she is too old, grown too slow, no longer has what it takes to bring down a killer?Will Nick pay the ultimate price for Lucy's relentless quest for the truth?

Large Print Edition

Bitter Truth

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, a new installment in her award-winning thriller-suspense series featuring Lucy Guardino:Sometimes it's safer to stay hidden in the shadows..."Explosive. The tension keeps on building...enthralling." ~BlogLovin Book Reviews on OPEN GRAVEShe's been on the run for a quarter of a century. Hiding from the law after a thoughtless act of juvenile delinquency goes horribly wrong. Gone dark was what they called it, falling so far off the grid, going so deep underground, no one could tie you to your old life. Forget who you are, what you were, where you came from...The world has changed since then, has forgiven her crime, has almost forgotten her...can Lucy help her family find her to let her know she's free to reclaim her life before she makes another mistake? This time one that will destroy her life forever. If she leaves the dark, can she survive the light of day? Or is she simply making herself an easy target for an implacable enemy who never forgets or forgives?GONE DARK is the tenth Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller from "a master of the genre." Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ's Thrillers with Heart and grab your copy of GONE DARK today! Want to read Book #1, SNAKE SKIN for FREE? Sign up for CJ's Thrillers with Heart newsletter at CJLyons.net and receive a FREE copy of SNAKE SKIN! Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year) AFTER SHOCK: a Lucy Guardino novella HARD FALL (Thriller Award Winner) BAD BREAK: a Lucy Guardino novellaBeacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino:LAST LIGHTDEVIL SMOKEOPEN GRAVEGONE DARK

Gone Dark: Large Print Edition

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, a new installment in her award-winning thriller-suspense series featuring Lucy Guardino: A secret buried in an open grave returns to haunt a small town... When divers discover an antique car with a skeleton inside, the Beacon Group dispatches TK O'Connor to lead the investigation into the sixty-year-old cold case. It's TK's first chance at lead investigator and the former Marine is determined not to let her team down. But, almost as soon as she arrives in the downtrodden rustbelt city, her challenges mount. First, there's the issue of identifying the man inside the car. Who was he and why did he seemingly drive off a cliff into a quarry, leaving no trace of his life behind? Then, there's the brewing racial tensions in the city. A white police officer is on trial for shooting a black man and the verdict is due any minute. When a second killing occurs, TK suddenly finds herself at the center of a new investigation while the town literally explodes around her. As protesters storm the once peaceful town, it's up to TK and her boss, Lucy Guardino, to untangle the truth, both past and present. But is the truth powerful enough to stop the violence before any one else is killed?

A Beacon Falls Mystery Featuring Lucy Guardino

Open Grave

From New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons, the unputdownable follow-up to Last Light, perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Angela Marsons and Helen H. Durrant “Everything a great thriller should be – action-packed, authentic, and intense” Lee Child on CJ Lyons’ Rock Bottom Lucy Guardino still feels like the new kid on the block among her tight-knit team at Beacon Falls cold case unit... until a young woman with memory loss shines a spotlight on one of Lucy's team members. Tommy Worth left his job as an emergency ward doctor to join the Beacon Group after his wife went missing, leaving him to raise their five-year-old daughter alone. Now the press is hounding him on the anniversary of her disappearance. Distracting himself with work at Beacon Falls fails miserably, after the woman he is trying to help becomes the target of an anonymous stalker. When you can’t even recall who you are, how do you know who to trust? Or who to run from? Devil Smoke is the second Beacon Falls novel featuring Lucy Guardino and the eighth Lucy Guardino thriller in all, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy gripping suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong characters and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a crime thriller from “a master of the genre”. Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ Lyons and grab your copy of Devil Smoke today! Beacon Falls Mysteries featuring Lucy Guardino Last Light Devil Smoke Open Grave Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers in order Snake Skin Blood Stained Kill Zone (a Suspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year) After Shock Hard Fall (Thriller Award Winner) Bad Break Praise for CJ Lyons “A compelling new voice in thriller writing ... I love how the characters come alive on every page” Jeffery Deaver “Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes ... one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon” Bookreporter.com “Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic ... (Lyons) delights and satisfies” National Examiner “CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!” Best Fiction Books on Snake Skin “TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino ... you won’t be able to put this one down.” RT Book Reviews on Snake Skin “An action-packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast-paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” My Book Addiction on Blood Stained “CJ Lyons never disappoints ... a true page turner I didn’t want to put down ... she is a brilliant writer and storyteller both. ” BookingIt.net on Kill Zone

Devil Smoke

For readers of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #1 Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... Lucille Teresa Guardino. A woman of many identities. Lucille to her doting mother, Lulu to her devoted husband, Mom to her pre-teen daughter, Lucy to her friends, LT to her co-workers, and Supervisory Special Agent Guardino to the criminals she captures for the FBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement squad. A loving mom and wife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent, Lucy is living the perfect life. Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she's ever tackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the young victim she is fighting to save and her own daughter's....and Lucy's dream life is shattered. Other books in the series: Blood Stained (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #2) Kill Zone (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #3)

A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller

"Jesse seems like a normal sixteen-year-old, but he isn't. He is a victim of King--a ruthless hacker who has been blackmailing Jesse with incriminating screen photos and videos. Terrified and helpless, the answer to Jesse's prayers arrives in the form of a plain manila envelope. Inside there's a phone number and a note: I can help"--

Watched

She held her baby in her arms and she knew in that moment that he’d be coming for her. She couldn’t tell anyone her name, she couldn’t let him find her. She had to keep her child safe. In the summer heat at the Craven County Fair in rural Pennsylvania, Dr Leah Wright is shocked to find a pregnant woman hiding from view and in labor. Leah manages to deliver the baby safely, but the woman won’t reveal her name. She's terrified, running from someone, and days later both she and her newborn son go missing… Desperate to save them, Leah turns to Detective Luka Jericho for help. Eager for Leah’s help with a complex case of his own, Luka asks Leah to interview the widow of a man who has just been murdered. Soon they uncover a shocking connection between the two cases: the widow’s lawyer, a local minister, Reverend Harper, was spotted driving the missing mother away from hospital. Is this the man she was so afraid of? When Reverend Harper refuses to talk, Luka and Leah turn to the only person who he might speak to: his daughter and Luka’s newest detective, Naomi Harper. But Naomi’s childhood in her father’s stark white house up in the mountains was more painful than Luka and Leah could ever have imagined. Is it already too late to save the woman and her baby? Fast-paced and utterly gripping from the very first chapter, Save Her Child will keep you up all night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen will love New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. What readers say about CJ Lyons: “Wow!… I have been completely unable to put this one down… There is absolutely no predicting where the author is taking the story which has made this a gripping and exciting read. I absolutely loved this.” Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars ‘Incredible! If you pick up one book this year then make it this one! Dark, twisted and bloody brilliant! If you haven’t read a book by CJ Lyons before then you’re in for a treat.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Oh my goodness, what a brilliant start to a new series! Everything about this book just epitomises why I love the crime thriller genre so much! It is a fast paced, intense read, that is filled with so much tension and suspense and I could not get enough of it! It really is an outstanding piece of work that will consume you’ Once Upon a Time Book Blog, 5 stars ‘Blew me out of the water… I starting reading at bedtime, I was so enthralled in the story, next thing I knew it was 3am as I was turning the last page on my Kindle… Compelling, captivating, suspenseful, heart wrenching, all the good stuff you want in a crime thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow, this book grabbed my attention from the first chapter, it was so well written and kept me guessing till the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller, you won’t be disappointed. Can’t wait for the second book, am definitely going to read it.” Goodreads reviewer “This book has more twists and turns than a mountain road but eventually the truth comes out in an exciting climax… One of the best mysteries of the season.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Such a page-turner and gripping and so gritty, I loved how the story progressed with all its twists turns and mysteries. Definitely recommend.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… This book grabbed my attention from the first page!... I loved every bit of it! The character's just come alive! I would recommend this book to everyone who loves a good thriller read like I do!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “AMAZING read… Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout… From the beginning, with the blood filled house, to the daughter under the bed, to the investigator, and then to everything pointing to the mother being the one who was at fault, this book just got better and better.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely gripping and suspenseful crime thriller

Save Her Child

A serial killer comes back from the past Agent Lucy Guardino is back, and she’s facing the fight of her life...This unputdownable crime thriller from CJ Lyons will grip readers of Lynda la Plante, Angela Marsons and Tess Gerritsen Until recently Lucy Guardino was a rising star in the FBI. But after disobeying orders and killing a man, Lucy’s been sidelined, chained to her desk. When a mysterious letter arrives hinting that, thanks to Lucy, the wrong man was blamed for a string of rapes, kidnappings, and killings four years earlier, Lucy jumps at the chance to re-open the case – despite orders to leave it well alone. Her unofficial investigation takes her back to the small town that thrust her into the spotlight four years ago, when she saved the killer’s last victims – before the killer took his own life and that of one final victim: a mother who left a ten year old son and loving husband behind. What Lucy doesn’t know is that what happened four years ago was all a lie fueled by sacrifice and betrayal, designed to shield the real killer. With the lives of her family, a group of innocent children, and the future of one desperate boy at risk, Lucy races to stop an innocent from killing and a killer from butchering more innocents. Renowned crime thriller writer CJ Lyons and FBI Agent Lucy Guardino return in this utterly gripping novel which will enthrall fans of Mark Billingham and LJ Ross. Watch out for more Lucy Guardino Lucy Guardino will do whatever it takes to stop violent predators 1. Snake Skin 2. Blood Stained 3. Kill Zone 4. After Shock 5. Hard Fall 6. Bad Break The Beacon Falls Novels, featuring Lucy Guardino 1. Last Light 2. Devil Smoke 3. Open Grave What people are saying about Blood Stained and CJ Lyons ‘If you enjoy a fast riveting and intense story this is it. I absolutely love her work. I hope she keeps writing because she allows the reader to be sucked into her stories and you will not be able to stop reading until it’s over.’ – Witchywoman, Amazon ‘CJ Lyons is an incredible writer! I loved Lucy Guardino in Snake Skin. I couldn't wait to read another story featuring her. Blood Stained was definitely worth the wait!’ – Tanya Turley, Amazon ‘CJ Lyons is at her evil best in this thriller.’ – Diana Hockley, Amazon ‘My measure of a good book is one that keeps me up way past my bedtime. I just finished this book in the wee hours of the morning.’ – Annwhite, Amazon ‘If only I wasn't married and Lucy was real... CJ Lyons has nailed it again. I would recommend this book to anyone 18+ years old.’ – J. Templeton, Amazon ‘A fast-paced, hard-hitting story that is guaranteed to grab your attention and keep it.’ – Susan McClellan, Goodreads ‘The second book in CJ's series is another winner. I don't read a lot of fiction, so when I do it must be amazing... which this book is!’ – Honoree, Goodreads

Blood Stained

An empty house is covered in blood. Who was the victim? Lucy Guardino thought she was on holiday, but when a local boy disappears, everything starts going wrong in this edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from CJ Lyons FBI Agent Lucy Guardino is ready for a well-deserved break from chasing the worst of the worst. She’s hunted serial killers, violent child predators, and vicious psychopaths but nothing has prepared her for spring break alone with her teenaged daughter in a secluded beach resort in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. When Megan stumbles into a crime scene, Lucy tries her best not to get involved. But there’s no body, the local police are jumping to conclusions, and Megan will never trust her again if she doesn’t find her friend before it’s too late. It’s up to Lucy to decide who to trust, figure out who the real perpetrators are and prevent her daughter from playing amateur sleuth. All while trapped on a tiny island with no backup. CJ Lyons and Lucy Guardino return in this adrenaline and suspense fuelled thriller that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Watch out for more Lucy Guardino Lucy Guardino will do whatever it takes to stop violent predators 1. Snake Skin 2. Blood Stained 3. Kill Zone 4. After Shock 5. Hard Fall 6. Bad Break The Beacon Falls Novels, featuring Lucy Guardino 1. Last Light 2. Devil Smoke 3. Open Grave What people are saying about Bad Break and CJ Lyons ‘An intense emotional thriller...(that) climbs to the edge of intensity.’ – National Examiner ‘Very well written as usual. CJ Lyons does a perfect job leaving you wanting more!’ – LoriLou ‘Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized’ – Susan Wiggs ‘I have never read a C J Lyons book that I didn't absolutely LOVE! This is another one of those books! If you've read CJ before, you will LOVE this book. If you've never read CJ before you are in for a great story!’ – Reader ‘CJ Lyons has definitely hit a home run with this series. She is right up there with Vince Flynn and Lee Child.’ – Red48 ‘CJ Lyons does it again. I'm never disappointed with this author.’ – Lesa Moody ‘Instant immersion into the story, and, with a pace that doesn't allow for wandering attention... Well written in a way we've come to expect. No disappointments here, except when you realize that the tale is complete and patience is required to wait on the next one.’ – T. Christison

A gripping crime thriller full of suspense

Bad Break

Raised to be a killer by a convicted serial murderer, teenage Morgan swears off murder in order to avoid prison and takes a job with a security consulting outfit, going undercover at a center for troubled teens to investigate a suicide.

Fight Dirty

A terminally ill doctor battles crime and corruption in this medical thriller trilogy by the New York Times–bestselling author of Critical Condition. Farewell to Dreams: ER doctor Angela Rossi is struggling with insomnia when she receives a ghostly plea to save a missing girl. Aided by a police detective fallen from grace, Angela searches the midnight catacombs beneath the city, facing down a ruthless gang leader and stumbling onto a serial killer’s lair. Her desperate quest to rescue the girl leads her to the one thing she least expected to find: a last chance for love. As her symptoms escalate in bizarre and disturbing ways, Angie realizes exactly how serious her illness is. She might be dying, but she’s finally choosing how to live . . . A Raging Dawn: Dr. Rossi is diagnosed with Fatal Insomnia and given only a few months to live. She’d like to say her goodbyes to everyone and spend her last days on a deserted island. But first she must provide testimony in a rape case. However, on the day of the trial, the victim is murdered, allowing the rapist to go free—and motivating Angela to bring him to justice. With nothing left to lose or fear, she makes for a perfect vigilante . . . The Sleepless Stars: When Dr. Rossi discovers that her disease—and the disease she’s discovered in dozens of young children—is the creation of a mysterious cabal, she begins investigating the lies and betrayal that led the terrible epidemic. Meanwhile, Devon Price, a father of one of those children, is on the hunt for those responsible. He is willing to lie, cheat, steal, or even kill to ensure his daughter’s safety. But in the end, their only hope might be a desperate deal with the devil: the faction behind the epidemic. A deal paid with blood. A deal not everyone will survive. Praise for the Fatal Insomnia series “A remarkable medical thriller equal to the very best of Robin Cook or Michael Crichton. This intelligent, well-crafted novel, based on a startlingly original premise, builds up tension to the breaking point and beyond, delivering plenty of surprises along the way. Totally absorbing and impossible to put down.” —Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times–bestselling author “Farewell to Dreams has it all: a heroine you’ll never forget and a story that whips by at bullet speed.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times–bestselling author

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