Another school shooting. Another senseless act of violence. But this one is different. It isn't random. It was orchestrated by a mysterious outsider. And it's just the beginning.
Character isn't taught: it's born. Nick Lawrence's near-death experience while serving overseas had a lasting impact, redirecting his life's path. UNKILLABLE is a short story prequel to KILL LIST, the first in the Nick Lawrence series.
When a senator's daughter is found dead in a Boston alleyway, former FBI agent Nick Lawrence is called into action. A powerful new drug has hit the streets of Massachusetts, and overdoses are skyrocketing to epidemic proportions. Senator Buzz Litchfield's daughter is the latest opioid death, and he wants justice. Law enforcement is being told to take the gloves off; to come down hard on the rampant drug rings that have plagued the area. Nick Lawrence and the Valhalla Group are tasked with taking down the distribution network, and must partner with Boston's elite Tactical Narcotics Team to get the job done. But just as they're about to make a bust, things go south. And Nick realizes that in the war on drugs, corruption is everywhere. And nothing is what it seems... ___________________________ Praise for Brian Shea and MURDER 8: ★★★★★ "Awesome story and great characters " ★★★★★ "Highly entertaining and nail-biting suspense." ★★★★★ "...cancel your plans and read this book today." ★★★★★ "Action, Suspense, Corruption and ends with a bang " ★★★★★ "An excellent book and series that I would highly recommend. Don't miss this one." BRIAN SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective. His authentic crime fiction novels have been enjoyed by countless readers around the world. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch, David Baldacci's John Puller, or James Patterson's Alex Cross.
For a young victim of human trafficking, FBI Agent Nick Lawrence is the only hope. "A gripping and action-filled storyline make this sequel a standout page-turner." --Booklife Prize Critic's Report Nick Lawrence rejoins his old unit, the FBI's Violent Crimes Against Children task force. The career move puts him in Austin, Texas--and onto the case of a young girl on the run. She's been thrust into a foreign land against her will. Armed only with a set of skills bestowed by her father, she embarks on a perilous journey to keep a promise--as she is hunted by a ruthless human trafficking ring. Nick teams up with local law enforcement, intent on saving the girl and dismantling the criminal organization trying to reach her first. But as a greater conspiracy unfolds, Nick finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The opposition is more powerful than he could have imagined--and they're intent on silencing him, and the girl, forever. With his second installment in the Nick Lawrence Series, Shea delivers a fast-paced, thrill-filled sequel to its well-received predecessor, KILL LIST. ________________________________ What people are saying about Brian Shea and PURSUIT OF JUSTICE: ★★★★★ "...an engrossing and entertaining read " ★★★★★ "I found myself identifying with every character's personality in this book." ★★★★★ "Fast paced thriller relevant to human trafficking going on today on a global scale." ★★★★★ "If you have any doubt that former military make great law enforcement heroes, then Nick Lawrence will convince you. If you doubt that they can also make great writers... Shea will do the same. I'm convinced and plan to follow both of them." ________________________________ BRIAN SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective. His authentic crime fiction novels have been enjoyed by countless readers around the world. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch, David Baldacci's John Puller, or James Patterson's Alex Cross.
With two street gangs on the brink of war, Detective Michael Kelly must solve a murder before the entire town goes up in flames. THE SECOND NOVEL OF THE NEW BOSTON CRIME THRILLER SERIES BY FORMER DETECTIVE BRIAN SHEA. Boston Homicide Detective Michael Kelly just took his latest case. It seemed simple enough: a convenience store clerk gunned down in cold blood. There's just one catch...the store was under the protection of the Irish mob. When all evidence points to an up-and-coming street gang, the mob closes in. But after a second shooting occurs, the city is set on a course for all-out war--unless the shooter can be brought to justice. Kelly is in a race against time to solve the murders and prevent further bloodshed. But his investigation leads him down a dark path...and exposes a greater level of corruption than he ever thought possible. ______________________________ BRIAN SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective. His authentic crime fiction novels have been enjoyed by countless readers around the world. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch, David Baldacci's John Puller, or James Patterson's Alex Cross.
Most home computer users and small businesses fail to maintain effective security on their Internet-exposed computers. This book is a guide to the basics of information security--the risks of performing certain tasks on the Internet, the measures readers need to take for security, as well as the places to go for expert information.
TO STOP A TERRORIST ATTACK, A VETERAN FBI AGENT MUST JOIN FORCES WITH A BANK ROBBER. "...quick-moving, exciting, and eventful..." --Booklife Prize Critic's Report FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence has just transferred to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut's New Haven field office. Near his breaking point after the recent death of his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother. Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached his own breaking point. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his early termination, Declan is desperate for a way to provide for his wife and three daughters. Tapping into an elite skill set forged during his time as a Navy special warfare operator, and using the insider knowledge of a former police officer, Declan crosses the threshold and commits the perfect crime. Nick is assigned to the case, and begins closing in. But when a series of terrorist attacks rattles the nation, the two men find their fates intertwined. And the only way to prevent the next attack is to work together... BRIAN SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective, and his authentic works of fiction have been enjoyed by thousands. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly's Harry Bosch, David Baldacci's John Puller, or James Patterson's Alex Cross. _______________________________________ Praise for KILL LIST: "Shea's background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity." --The Williamson County Sun ________________________________________ What people are saying about Brian Shea and KILL LIST: ★★★★★ "Thought provoking and deliciously controversial." ★★★★★ "There's no fluff in this book. Every word pulls you toward the climax." ★★★★★ "The world is no longer black and white, and this book shines a brighter light than most." ★★★★★ "With an artful blend of thoughtful narration and deeply developed characters... Shea expertly weaves together a complex storyline that not only blurs the line between right and wrong - It totally annihilates it with a plot arc so captivating it's truly hard to put the book down.
**WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHORS** When a sadistic human trafficker leads the kidnapping of an Interpol agent, only FBI profiler Sterling Gray can get inside his head...if Gray can stay alive long enough to do it. The authorities have finally captured Somsak Ritthirong, the most dangerous human trafficker in Southeast Asia. Agent Gray takes the opportunity to interview him, hoping to gain insight into the man who committed so many human atrocities. When he's invited to tag along for Ritthirong's extradition to Thailand, Gray doesn't expect to use any of his new knowledge-until Interpol Liaison Lillie Pratt is taken hostage. Gray joins forces with a local detective to use his profiling skills to track down the people behind the missing agent, embarking on a wild cat-and-mouse chase across Thailand. As dangerous forces close in from all directions, will Agent Gray uncover the truth in time to save Lillie Pratt from becoming another victim in Ritthirong's brutal business?
A glorious celebration of America’s most storied handpainted wallpaper company, family owned for 125 years, featuring dozens of rooms by today’s top interior designers. The story of Gracie wallpaper, founded in 1898 and still family owned by the sixth generation, is one of the great untold stories of American interior design. Best known for their exquisitely detailed designs, Gracie papers have been installed at the White House and many of America’s most notable homes. They are a go-to resource for interior designers including Mark Sikes, Summer Thornton, Ellie Cullman, Brooke Giannetti, Suzanne Kasler, Michael S. Smith, Alexa Hampton, Alex Papachristidis, and Amanda Lindroth, and Gracie can be found in the homes of celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Cameron Diaz. This volume, featuring hundreds of color photographs of contemporary rooms by leading interior designers, shows the range not only of the papers themselves—from beautiful florals and birds to panoramic landscapes of American folk scenes and French pastoral hillsides to hunting and maritime scenes—but also the imaginative ways they can be used to create truly transporting spaces. Designs in every imaginable color, from metallics to lush greens and cobalt blues to dramatic reds and blacks, show that with Gracie, any room in the home can become a true, custom work of art. Exquisite production detail on this volume, including 4-color printed page edges and a cover design custom-painted by Gracie exclusively for the book, will make this a must-have gift item that every interior design fan will want to display.
Combining primary sources with expert commentary, this timely book probes critical moments in U.S. presidential elections in the last 20th- and early 21st-centuries, empowering readers to better understand and analyze the electoral process. Presidential Campaigns: Documents Decoded illuminates both the high stakes of a presidential campaign and the gaffes, controversies, and excesses that often influence the outcome. With a view to enabling readers to develop skills essential to political literacy, the book examines crisis points in modern presidential elections from the early 1950s through the late 2000s. Chronologically organized, the study focuses on key events pertinent to each election. It provides an original account of the event, such as a debate transcript or news report, as well as a discussion detailing how the issue emerged and why it was important. This unique and engaging approach enables students to experience the actual source material as voters might have. At the same time, it shows them how an expert views the material, facilitating a deeper understanding of the narratives every presidential campaign constructs around its candidates, its party, and its opponents.
Justice is not always just. When a group bent on governmental reform uses the innocent to deliver their message, Nick faces his greatest challenge to date. This is Shea at his absolute best. Hold on tight. It's going to be a wild ride! The fourth installment in The Nick Lawrence Series brings back familiar and loveable characters, and introduces several new faces that are sure to endear themselves to readers. Nick faces off against an adversary who's twisted plan for reform puts the nation's children at risk. With the stylistic pacing fans have come to expect from Shea's novels, this thriller will have readers on the edge of their seats, flipping pages late into the night. As a former police detective and naval officer, Shea draws from his own military and investigative experience, filling the book with an authenticity that can only be delivered by someone who has personally experienced such things. _______________________________________ Praise for Brian Christopher Shea: "Shea's novel is quick-moving, exciting, and eventful." --Booklife Prize Critic's Report "Shea's background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity." --The Williamson County Sun _______________________________________ What readers are saying about Brain Christopher Shea and his previous works: ★★★★★ "Thought provoking and deliciously controversial." ★★★★★ "There's no fluff in this book. Every word pulls you toward the climax." ★★★★★ "The world is no longer black and white, and this book shines a brighter light than most." _______________________________________ Shea's books are a perfect fit for fans of David Baldacci's Will Robie, Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, James Patterson's Alex Cross, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, and Lee Child's Jack Reacher.
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