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  The Nameless Man

  Natalie Sumner Lincoln

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  The Nameless Man by Natalie Sumner Lincoln is a gripping tale set against a backdrop of political tension and intrigue. The novel delves into complex themes of espionage and deception, centering on characters like Colonel Calhoun and Julian Barclay, who become ensnared in a web of conspiracy and murder.  
  The story opens with Colonel Calhoun deeply troubled by the escalating tensions in the Pacific and the looming threats from Japan. A staunch advocate for America's military and economic security, Calhoun's conversation with a companion underscores the gravity of his concerns about espionage and the potential for conflict. This pivotal scene sets the tone for the unfolding drama, hinting at political machinations and personal stakes that will intertwine with the fates of the characters. 
  Among them is Julian Barclay, who soon finds himself entangled in the mysterious death of a fellow traveler named Tilghman during a train journey. As the narrative progresses, the stakes escalate, revealing layers of intrigue, questions of identity, and even romantic entanglements that further complicate the lives of the characters. The Nameless Man masterfully weaves together suspense, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of political espionage, keeping readers captivated until the very end.

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  Hero

  Thomas Perry

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  Justine Poole takes her job seriously providing security for wealthy and high-profile Hollywood stars. When she prevents a brazen robbery at the Beverly Hills home of two of her clients—killing two of the five armed robbers in the process—she is initially lauded in the media as a local hero. But the spotlight soon puts her in the crosshairs of the crime kingpin behind the burglaries. 
   
   
   
  Unable to stand the embarrassment of his lackeys having been defeated by a lone woman, Mr. Conger puts in a call to the one man who can make his problems disappear. Known for his swiftness and subtlety, Leo Sealy will kill anyone for a price. All he needs is a name and a face, any starting point to pick up his victim's trail. Luckily for him, the local news is as eager as he is for any information about the heroic bodyguard—and quick to broadcast their findings, regardless of what it might mean for her safety. But Sealy isn't prepared for just how quick and resourceful Justine can be. So begins a cat and mouse game between two people who know more about how to take down one's enemies than anyone else in the business. 
   
   
   
  Justine finds herself up against both a hardened killer and a fickle media landscape that can just as soon turn on her as celebrate her in this high-stakes thriller from the author of The Old Man.

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  All The Pieces Fall

  Frank Zafiro

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  Book #3 in the SpoCompton crime series! 
  George “Mase” Masaryk knows about secrets. He has a few of his own, including the reason he left the police department. The son of Czechoslovak hippies, his life has been a strange journey from rebel to cop to private investigator. 
  It is a path his parents would never have chosen for him. 
  One full of secrets and regrets. 
  He is mulling over those secrets when businessman Andrew McDonough sits down next to him at the bar and the pair start drinking heavily. McDonough eventually asks Mase to help him with some “women problems.” It is a request Mase doesn’t even remember the next day, only recalling the foggy memory when Faye McDonough, Andrew’s wife, shows up at his office to hire him almost a week later. 
  Faye wants him to find McDonough, who is now missing. She doesn’t know if he’s run off with a lover, been kidnapped, or is dead somewhere, but expects Mase to find out. As he delves into the twisting secrets that surround Andrew McDonough, Mase encounters more questions than answers. All the questions are dangerous ones and if he’s going to survive to learn the truth, he needs to figure out that one fact that will make all of the pieces fall into place… 
  (*NOTE: Jack McCrae mysteries, Sandy Banks thrillers, and Stanley Melvin PI Stories also take place in the shared universe of the SpoCompton series)

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  Retribution

  Morton Middleditch

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  Retribution is the final chapter of the story of Eddie and policewoman Sam Jacobs, who were responsible for the closure of the drugs cartel run by the Millichip family. It now leads to the desire for retribution by the Drugs cartel.Juan Ramos, a Lima cop played a key part and now seeks election as a Senator to continue to fight crime in Peru. He also is a target.Danger follows the Jacobs both in Peru and London, leading to a dramatic finale on the Exe Estuary.

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  The Sacred Order - And The...

  Roger L. Brooks

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  While in Vatican City, renowned photorealist Anthony Brunelli is summoned from an art reception honoring his latest masterpiece to an unexpected private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. There, he receives a shocking request: uncover an 800-year-old secret left by Saint Francis of Assisi—a revelation with the power to reshape the very foundations of Christianity. Brunelli has always known of his family's ancient duty to protect a sacred truth, but never imagined he would be the one chosen to unveil it—let alone at the Pope's command.  
  Joined by gifted art historian Dr. Vera Valentino, Brunelli follows a trail of hidden clues ingeniously encoded within Renaissance masterpieces. Their investigation uncovers a chilling revelation about Pontius Pilate's secret testament regarding the Virgin Mary—a truth so explosive it threatens to overturn centuries of religious doctrine.  
  As shadowy forces within the Vatican close in, determined to keep these secrets buried, Brunelli must confront his own wavering faith, ensure his safety, and solve the mysterious disappearance of his father—all while racing to unlock a mystery hidden in plain sight for centuries. The Sacred Order is an electrifying journey through Renaissance art, ancient beliefs, and dangerous betrayals—where the line between faith and heresy may be drawn in blood.  
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  The Mobius Door

  Andrew Najberg

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  Tucked away in the foothills, surrounded by pine forests, loaded with kids who still play outside, Millwood is the small town everyone knows. The local deputies grapple with petty vandalism and local drunks. The local teachers know the name of every kid in town. For Heather Bradley, it's a place that keeps her family safe and their lives in order; her biggest worries are the daily grind of her job and the kids coming home late. She doesn't know that unfathomable forces are set to converge on her town and thrust their neat lives into darkness, but when her oldest son Stuart opens a one-sided door in the woods and a black cloud pours out, the Bradleys and their whole town find themselves locked in a desperate struggle for survival. As the chaos grows and the nature of the real threat emerges, the only question becomes whether or not come morning the town will exist at all. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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