Thrillers

Thrillers

Has the need for thrills lead you to our page to download free and discounted thriller ebooks? You’ve come to the right place. Satisfy your thrill seeking bones for bestselling thrillers in this category, and never pay more than what you should. We routinely feature the best authors of thriller ebooks, and they always promote their ebooks to you--for free or for a discount. 

 

Definition of "Thriller Genre": The thriller genre is very broad and can be difficult to define.  However, the focus of a thriller ebook is typically on action, danger and suspense.  The genre can be broken into an almost infinite number of sub-genres, including action thrillers (think Clive Cussler ebooks), romance thrillers, psychological thrillers (think Psycho by Hitchcock), science fiction thrillers, and spy thrillers, just to name a few.  Common elements can include car chases, gun shoot outs, explosions, or in the case of psychological thrillers, the elements of danger can be related to the mental manipulation of characters by other characters.  It is an expansive genre, and one of the most popular at eBookHounds.

 

Some examples of the best thriller authors and ebooks of all time: Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code), Robert Ludlum (The Bourne Identity), Michael Crichton (The Andromeda Strain), John Grisham (Time to Kill), John D. MacDonald (Cape Fear); James Patterson (Kiss the Girls).  As you can see, ebooks in the thriller category vary widely in their substance, and the sub-genres can almost be considered genres of their own!

The Homemaker: a spine-tingling psychological thriller

by Miranda Rijks


Maria always wanted a family. Now she’s found one.


Imogen has never been so busy – she’s juggling two jobs, has a young family and now she’s pregnant again.

Enter Maria, the perfect housekeeper. Hard working and capable, she seems like the ideal solution to Imogen's chaotic life. But Maria isn’t at all what she seems – she has a sinister agenda of her own.

Little by little, she installs herself at the heart of Imogen’s family – doing the school run, cooking meals, caring for Imogen’s little girl.

But once she has won the family’s trust, Maria starts to do some digging. And discovers that Imogen has been keeping a terrible secret, a secret which Maria threatens to reveal unless Imogen starts to run this home the way Maria sees fit.

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Imogen has no choice but to comply.

A terrible mistake. Because as the full scale of Maria’s horrifying plan becomes apparent, Imogen realises that everything she holds dear – her marriage, her family, her friends – all may fall victim to The Homemaker.


The Homemaker – the chilling psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Visitors and What She Knew.

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The Better Mother

by Emily Shiner


Zoe just wanted to help. Now she may have a killer in her home.


Zoe is happily married to Ethan until the day a 13-year-old boy shows up on their doorstep. He says his name is Micah and that Ethan is his father. Distressed because his mother is missing, Micah has come to them for help.

Ethan is wary – he didn’t know anything about Micah - but kind-hearted Zoe feels she can’t possibly turn her back on the boy. She welcomes him into their home and does her best to make him part of the family.


But there’s something off about Micah.

He lies constantly, creeps silently around the house and towers over Zoe, observing her every move. And his growing bond with Anna, Zoe’s young daughter, feels all wrong.

So when his mother's body is found and the police start looking for the murderer, Zoe realizes something terrible…

He might already be in her home.

The Better Mother– the stunning psychological thriller from the best-selling author of Her Husband’s Secret.

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Zero Cool

by Michael Crichton


From the creator of Jurassic Park and ER

For American radiologist Peter Ross, it sounded like the perfect vacation: deliver one study in Spain and then spend the rest of his time on a Mediterranean beach. But he wasn’t planning on meeting Angela Locke, a dark-haired beauty with a big problem—she’s on the run from two warring gangs, each dead set on finding a mysterious artifact, and they’ll kill anyone who stands in their way.

It’s a desperate fight for survival across the European continent as Peter and Angela race to uncover a centuries-old secret before they become its next victim.

With a new introduction by Sherri Crichton

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The Soulmate

by Iain Maitland


Everyone has a soulmate. Sharon just found hers.


Sharon Meyer is terribly lonely. She spends her days walking by the sea, watching afternoon television and reading. She hates how small her life has become.

Then, a chance meeting with the cool and sophisticated Pippa, and Sharon knows she will be alone no more. Because she feels it in her bones – she and Pippa are destined to be best friends. Maybe even soulmates.

And it seems she’s right. Soon she and Pippa are having coffee, meeting for lunch in town, and there is even talk of weekends away and holidays. It’s wonderful.

But there is a problem. Pippa is married to Peter and they have a son, Dominic. Which means Sharon can only see Pippa when she has time off from her busy family life.

Sharon isn’t big on sharing. And she starts to think that maybe there’s a way she can have Pippa all to herself…

How far is Sharon willing to go to get what she wants? And will Pippa discover the horrifying truth about her new friend before it’s too late?


The Soulmate – the stunning psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, and Kiersten Modglin.

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DYING FOR A VACATION: A Traditional Mystery

by Donna Huston Murray


Who could refuse a two-week stay in a chateau perched on the edge of the Mediterranean? Certainly not Richard, who was fed up to his easel with the damp London weather. Babysitting a treasure-filled museum while his old Sorbonne roommate honeymooned in Spain was the least he could do. The vandals who’d been plaguing the chateau wouldn’t dare return, the repairmen Tom hired would be completely trustworthy, and “murder” was only found in something by Agatha Christie. Richard might even meet a woman, someone capable of surprising him like never before. He should go. He really should. He was dying for a vacation. 
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Of Breath and Blood: A Murder Mystery Suspense Thriller (Detectives Daniels and Remalla Book 2)

by J. T. Bishop


Darkness Dwells where the Light Prevails

When a series of liquor store robberies leads to murder, Detectives Daniels and Remalla are thrown into a secretive world where a fanatical cult leader’s evil ambitions reveal more than just a violent group of followers.

Determined to discover the man’s true motives, they follow the clues, but the closer they get, the greater the risk becomes when strange revelations lead them into a paranormal world where a cryptic organization may hold the key to the answers they seek.

When Remalla goes undercover to search for answers, Daniels faces his own demons when a brutal mental assault threatens all he holds dear, and the case takes a dangerous turn, requiring the partners to rely on each other to survive.

As the threat grows, the man at the heart of it all will use his power to delve into the depths of evil, and will force Daniels and Remalla to confront the malevolence determined to extract…both breath and blood.


Of Breath and Blood is book two in the Detectives Daniels and Remalla series. It follows Haunted River, but can be read on its own. If you are eager for spine-tingling suspense, heart-pounding danger with a touch of the supernatural, and a riveting page turner that will keep you up at night, then enjoy Of Breath and Blood.

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Delta Underground Operatives: Clara & Damien : Complete Boxed Set

by Sarah Noffke


A brand new Urban Fantasy adventure from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Noffke — perfect for fans of The Unstoppable Liv Beaufont.

Grab all three books in the action-packed and hilarious trilogy for one incredible price!

Blood-sucking vampires and vegan psychics don’t mix.

But to save the world from a magic-stealing madman, they’re going to have to.

The Delta Underground Operatives, humanity’s last line of defense against evil threats, only enlist the brightest and the best.


Clara and Damien fit the bill.

So when a threat like no other can only be stopped by a perfect assassin team, the organization recruits these two unlikely vigilantes with complementary skill sets.


Too bad they can’t stand each other.

He’s dangerous. She’s peaceful.
He’s loud. She’s meditative.


They don’t see eye to eye, but they’ll have to fight side by side.

As their target hunts the innocent and threatens to destroy the delicate balance of magic, everything rests on the duo’s ability to work together.

Clara wants peace. Damien wants vengeance.


Only they can take down evil.

But first, they’ll have to learn to get along….


This box set contains all three novels in Delta Underground Operative: Clara & Damien Trilogy
1) The Improbable Pair
2) The Reluctant Assassins
3) The Immutable Pact


What Amazon readers are saying:
★★★★★ — It is everything a reader wants in a supernatural book!
★★★★★ — Great series by Sarah Noffke.
★★★★★ — Sarah Noffke is a brilliant author who comes up with fascinating characters and amazing storylines!! So happy to have met Clara & Damien!
★★★★★ — The story was fast paced and filled with plenty of action. I enjoyed the humor throughout the story especially Damien's amusing quips.
★★★★★ — Incredible world building and amazing characters especially our mc’s whose banter and hilarity only enhances their chemistry and partnership and together they learn from each other, to help face their battles to save the day!


Scroll up and click 'Buy Now' or 'Read for Free' (Kindle Unlimited) to grab your copy of the Clara & Damien boxed set today and get ready, this story is action-packed!

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Chooser of the Slain Complete Series Boxed Set

by Michael Anderle


What would happen if Odin decided to get involved in Midgard again?

Our world is tearing itself apart. The evil among us are ripping apart the very seams of today’s society, using terrorism and blackmail to create chaos.

Valerie Kearie, mead lover and history major, joins the mercenary company Viking, Inc. as a prospective business analyst. She soon discovers that something is going on with her that she’s not sure of.

Grab this complete 9-book boxed set to join Valerie and her team on their adventures today!

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Her first mission is supposed to be a cakewalk.

Tracking down a digital terrorist known as CLEOPATRA, Valerie and her partner Jacob Pinkerton need to figure out the identity of the elusive mastermind and stop the attacks before they are killed for their efforts.

Moving from one dangerous case to another, Valerie can’t understand why she is loving the running and gunning aspect of her new job way more than any sane person should.

Then there is the obscure historical knowledge that she shouldn’t know…and yet.

Valerie isn’t a wallflower, but she is having difficulties coming to grips with the new abilities and odd thoughts that emerge as she is drawn deeper into her new reality.

Can Valerie figure out why she is changing before she lands herself and Jacob in trouble too deep to escape?

Included in this boxed set:

  1. Valkyrie
  2. Into The Battlefield
  3. Requiem For Heroes
  4. Savage Harbinger
  5. Black Wings
  6. Metal Graves
  7. Terminal Fates
  8. Falling Angels
  9. Valkyrie, Inc.

Scroll up and click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE and go berserk(er) for Valerie this nonstop action-adventure that is fit for the gods!

 

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Odyssey’s Child

by John Lockton


A gripping psychological thriller about a teenage boy held captive on a sailboat in the Caribbean, who finds life lessons by overcoming evil, and surviving an unforgettable voyage.


For fans of 
Life of Pi and The Alchemist, an unforgettable, spellbinding literary epic, brimming with excitement and magic that will have you laughing and crying in the joy of being alive that is the Caribbean.

When Ethan Carpenter fails to get help for his mother as she lays dying, he is blamed for her death, cast out by a father who hates him, and finds himself abducted to a small sailboat in the Caribbean. The man who holds him descends to the darkest of evil with the boy his prey, as dangerous to Ethan as the tiger in 
Life of Pi. Like Pi, Ethan must find a way to avoid the man and his evil on an extended voyage, a two month, 1,500 mile sail the length of the Caribbean. But unlike Pi he must fight a second tiger within. Selfblame for his mother’s death has taken him so far into himself that the real world seems an illusion, suicide the only answer. As the evil increases he is pushed toward becoming part of the very evil he is fighting. Can he overcome the man while finding a way out of the darkness that is his life? The boy’s odds dim as the voyage becomes a frightening odyssey with the killer ocean storms, predators of the deep, and fantastical and deadly characters on shore as Homer told it of old.

The boy’s only hope is a black sailor who befriends him and tries to protect him. A knock-down physical and psychological battle rages between the two men with the heart and soul of the boy the prize and murder at play. Even in the violence the sailor’s wisdom and humanity shine through, taking the story to an exploration of life’s deeper meaning. And like 
The Alchemist, the sailor leads the boy through a series of events, each with a life lesson, in a personal journey toward finding himself and his future, a narrative of inspiration and self-realization. Lush, evocative, and totally human the story reminds one that life is worth living and the search for one’s self is the most important search of all.

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One Last Step (A Tara Mills Mystery––Book One)

by Sarah Sutton


ONE LAST STEP (A Tara Mills Mystery—Book One) is the debut novel in a new FBI mystery series by debut author Sarah Sutton.


Two hikers go missing along the Appalachian Trail, leaving only a bloodstained forest behind them, and when another hiker collapses on someone’s porch in New Hampshire, murdered by crossbow, the local police realize they have a serial killer on their hands––and need to call in the FBI.

FBI Agent Tara Mills is young, brilliant and new to the force. With a promising career in front of her, she faces the ultimate test when she is assigned the case. It soon proves to be more challenging than she ever could have imagined––an impossible riddle that leaves even her seasoned partner stumped.

Meanwhile, something about the case stirs a darkness within her––a tortured past that even her long-term boyfriend doesn’t fully understand. As nightmares consume her, she only hopes that her past will not come back to ruin her once again.

As more hikers go missing, and with her job on the line, Tara finds herself on a race against time as she combs through the forest’s trails. Peeling back each layer, she soon realizes that she is up against a true diabolical mastermind. And just when she thinks she has it all figured out, her instincts lead her to the most shocking truth of all.

Book #2 in the series––ONE LAST BREATH––is also available!

“First read by this new upcoming author and she has a winner with this series. 
Suspenseful from beginning to end.
--Goodreads Reviewer
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“I was pulled in from the very start…
in my mind it played out just like a movie.
--Goodreads Reviewer
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“Absolutely loved this first in the series from start to finish. Fast paced and easy to follow with a storyline that was tense and exciting, 
I found it hard to put down.
--Goodreads Reviewer
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Black Sun (A Breed Thriller Book 7)

by Cameron Curtis


The bad guys want her dead. But first they have to get past Breed.


Breed is on vacation in Arles, France when he sees a group of men open fire on a car. In the gun battle that ensues, a young girl escapes from the vehicle and runs for her life.

Breed pulls her to safety. Her name is Julia and she was abducted by the gang in the car. They forced her to take heroin, and when she was addicted, used her as a sex slave.

The slavers want to recapture Julia, and it soon becomes clear that the anonymous men who fired on the car want her dead. Breed is determined to keep Julia alive, but to do that, he’ll need to figure out who is after her and why.

On the run, outnumbered and outgunned, he calls for help from his friends: CIA Deputy Director Anya Stein, Delta Force veteran Ken Takigawa, and cowgirl sharpshooter Heth Crockett.

From Arles to Seville in Spain, Breed fights to keep Julia alive. The chase leads to a deadly showdown on the blood-soaked sand of 
La Maestranza, Seville’s great bullring.

Black Sun—Book Seven in the stunning Breed action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jason Kasper, Jack Carr, and Lee Child.

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Delta-v (A Delta-v Novel Book 1)

by Daniel Suarez


The bestselling author of 
Daemon returns with a near-future technological thriller, in which a charismatic billionaire recruits a team of adventurers to launch the first deep space mining operation--a mission that could alter the trajectory of human civilization.
 
When itinerant cave diver James Tighe receives an invitation to billionaire Nathan Joyce's private island, he thinks it must be a mistake. But Tighe's unique skill set makes him a prime candidate for Joyce's high-risk venture to mine a near-earth asteroid--with the goal of kick-starting an entire off-world economy. The potential rewards and personal risks are staggering, but the competition is fierce and the stakes couldn't be higher.
 
Isolated and pushed beyond their breaking points, Tighe and his fellow twenty-first century adventurers--ex-soldiers, former astronauts, BASE jumpers, and mountain climbers--must rely on each other to survive not only the dangers of a multi-year expedition but the harsh realities of business in space. They're determined to transform humanity from an Earth-bound species to a space-faring one--or die trying.

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The Patient: a killer psychological thriller

by Cole Baxter


The things he fears the most are the ones inside his head.


Ten years ago, James Owens was convicted of a murder he couldn’t remember committing. Now, finally released from the mental institution where he’s served his time, he is placed under house arrest in the sprawling family home he has inherited from his father.

Living in isolation, visited only by his therapist, parole officer, and supportive but controlling twin Janet, he at least has something resembling peace. But he is still haunted by hallucinations, nightmares, and bizarre memories which may or may not be real.

Strange sounds in the house, and objects which disappear or are mysteriously damaged all add to his fear that he is sliding into uncontrolled insanity again.

But is he? Or is his fragile mental state being manipulated by someone with a sinister agenda of their own?

When tragedy strikes, James must go on a journey that will force him to confront the past – and the haunted depths of his own tortured soul.


The Patient – the terrifying psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, and K L Slater.

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Don't Trust Her: a psychological thriller with a killer twist

by Cathryn Grant


Parker had the perfect marriage. Then Eden came home.


Twenty years have passed since Dylan’s beloved sister, Celeste, was brutally murdered. Now he plans an anniversary memorial for the sister he misses to this day.

When their childhood friend, Eden, comes home to attend the memorial, Dylan invites her to stay with him and his wife, Parker.

But Parker is apprehensive. She remembers a time when Eden had designs on her husband, and she worries she still carries a torch for him. Her fears seem confirmed when Eden openly flirts with Dylan and captivates their pre-teen daughter.

As Parker desperately tries to hasten Eden’s departure, Dylan resists, fondly remembering the time they spent as childhood friends. And when Eden brings up questions about who murdered Celeste, Parker’s fears only escalate. She thinks her husband’s mental health could suffer if Eden keeps digging.

Can Parker get rid of Eden before she destroys her family? And why has Eden really come back to town? As the two old friends circle each other, past secrets are revealed and they find themselves hurtling into a vortex of unimaginable pain and terror.


Don’t Trust Her - the gripping psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Other Couple and The Guest.

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Big Sky (Jackson Brodie Book 5)

by Kate Atkinson


Iconoclastic detective Jackson Brodie returns in a triumphant new novel about secrets, sex, and lies.


Jackson Brodie has relocated to a quiet seaside village, in the occasional company of his recalcitrant teenage son and an aging Labrador, both at the discretion of his ex-partner Julia. It's picturesque, but there's something darker lurking behind the scenes.

Jackson's current job, gathering proof of an unfaithful husband for his suspicious wife, is fairly standard-issue, but a chance encounter with a desperate man on a crumbling cliff leads him into a sinister network -- and back across the path of his old friend Reggie. Old secrets and new lies intersect in this breathtaking novel by one of the most dazzling and surprising writers at work today.


"Thank goodness the long Jackson Brodie hiatus is over." --Janet Maslin, 
New York Times

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Search and Destroy (A Tom Rollins Thriller Book 10)

by Paul Heatley


The cartel wants Tom Rollins dead. But he’s got other plans.


Honduran cartel leader, Oscar Zavala, has escaped from the Mexican prison where he’s been serving a life sentence. And now he wants to take revenge on the men who put him there – Tom Rollins and his former black ops unit.

Oscar sends a team to the US. Their mission – to take Rollins alive and bring him back to Honduras where he can be tortured and killed.

This first team fails, but Tom knows Oscar will never give up. There will be other teams and Tom and the people he loves will never be safe.

A fear that is confirmed when Zeke, another member of Tom’s old unit, and his family are drawn into the conflict.

Tom realizes they have no choice, they have to bring the fight to the enemy. By going to Honduras and facing Oscar and his entire cartel in what may be the deadliest battle Tom has ever fought…


Search and Destroy - Book 10 in the superb Tom Rollins action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper & David Archer.

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Death on the West Cliff (A Kipper Cottage Cozy Mystery Book 6)

by Jan Durham


Murder stalks the art world in this seaside town.


The long summer days bring visitors flocking to the little fishing town of Whitby… and the short summer nights bring murder.

When the night watchman at the West Cliff Art Gallery is found dead, everyone in the town is baffled.

All the gallery alarms were disabled, and the thieves had free run of the place. So why didn’t they steal anything? Widow Liz McLuckie is determined to find out.

Her investigation leads her into the murky world of art fraud. To solve the mystery, Liz plans a daring heist of her own. All she needs is a fake Russian oligarch, a pair of unruly ten-year olds, and Nelson, the ugliest (and bravest) dog in Yorkshire. What could possibly go wrong?


Death on the West Cliff — Book 6 in the Kipper Cottage Mystery Series. Perfect for fans of Stella Cameron and Frances Evesham.

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Haunted by the Devil (Soul Salvager Book 1)

by Bill Hiatt


Chris is nothing if not stubborn. The woman he loves is trapped in Hell, and he's determined to free her even though everyone who finds out about his quest thinks he has no hope of success. They could be right. He doesn't have any idea how to rescue someone from Hell. Even worse, his lack of faith robs him of the best methods to combat demons. Can love really conquer all? To find out, Chris will have to risk his life--and maybe his own soul.

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Old Man's War

by John Scalzi


Perfect for an entry-level sci-fi reader and the ideal addition to a veteran fan’s collection, John Scalzi's 
Old Man’s War will take audiences on a heart-stopping adventure into the far corners of the universe.

John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.

The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarce-and aliens willing to fight for them are common. The universe, it turns out, is a hostile place.

So: we fight. To defend Earth (a target for our new enemies, should we let them get close enough) and to stake our own claim to planetary real estate. Far from Earth, the war has gone on for decades: brutal, bloody, unyielding.

Earth itself is a backwater. The bulk of humanity's resources are in the hands of the Colonial Defense Force, which shields the home planet from too much knowledge of the situation. What's known to everybody is that when you reach retirement age, you can join the CDF. They don't want young people; they want people who carry the knowledge and skills of decades of living. You'll be taken off Earth and never allowed to return. You'll serve your time at the front. And if you survive, you'll be given a generous homestead stake of your own, on one of our hard-won colony planets.

John Perry is taking that deal. He has only the vaguest idea what to expect. Because the actual fight, light-years from home, is far, far harder than he can imagine-and what he will become is far stranger.


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Point Blank (A Mason Sharpe Thriller Book 1)

by Logan Ryles


His name is Mason Sharpe. Victims take heart—bad guys take cover.


Army veteran Mason Sharpe’s world is turned upside down when his beloved fiancée is killed in a random shooting. Struggling to cope with his grief, Sharpe instinctively heads for the North Carolina town where he and his bride had planned to honeymoon.

Alone on a beach, contemplating a future which now seems bleak and empty, he stares into the abyss. But then…

A body washes ashore. An investigation begins and the police quickly pronounce an accidental death. But Mason isn’t buying it. He believes the man was murdered and someone is trying to cover it up.

As Mason presses the point, it soon becomes clear that the locals want him gone - and they’re ready to use force to run him off.

But Mason isn’t the kind of man to be pushed around. He’ll deal with this problem the only way he knows: Point Blank.


Point Blank - book 1 of the superb Mason Sharpe action thriller series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper & David Archer.


What readers are saying about 
Point Blank:

“I 
absolutely loved this book and managed to read it in a day. It hits the ground running immediately… The term high-octane thriller is very apt for this book.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“… so 
full of action that you might lose some sleep as I did. But oh, it was so worth it. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys gritty action/adventure stories.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“I 
loved everything about this book. Mason is a complex character, at once intelligent, humble, compassionate, cocky, and inquisitive. He is just the kind of protagonist that makes a story enjoyable...” -Netgalley Reviewer

Edge of your seat thrilling, heartbreaking and at times both. A stand out, can’t miss read... I know it will stay with me for a long time in the way that all great stories do.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“Mason Sharpe is 
the new Jack Reacher! I couldn't put the book down and when I did, I couldn't wait to pick it back up...” -Netgalley Reviewer

“… just the kind of protagonist that makes a story enjoyable and 
keeps me turning the pages to see what he does next. I’m looking forward to reading more Mason Sharpe adventures.” -Goodreads Reviewer

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