Bøger af John W Mefford

A coded letter.A hit team.And a shocking revelation. Determined to piece together the puzzle of a mysterious death, Jack is forced to take on a partner. Does she have a hidden motivation? Another seemingly random person is murdered, this time at The Mall in Washington, DC. Jack digs to learn the cause of death: Novichok poisoning-the same that almost killed Russia opposition leader Alexei Navalny. And then another person is murdered in a Chicago parking garage. From Washington, DC to Moscow and then on to France, Jack feverishly searches for the enigmatic figures behind the murders. As Jack battles foes both foreign and domestic, he starts to unravel a deadly conspiracy sixty years in the making. But just as Jack deciphers a hidden message to blow up the entire deadly operation, he's hit with a haymaker: someone has unlocked a secret that will forever alter Jack's life. If you're a fan of Scot Harvath (Brad Thor), Jason Bourne (Robert Ludlum), or John Milton (Mark Dawson), this high-stakes thrill ride will have you turning pages deep into the night.

Ivy fights to save a tortured soul.But who's the one with the twisted secrets? As a CPS agent, Ivy has seen the horrors. But no one knows what she survived. Will it come back to haunt her? A hostage crisis turns deadly, leaving scars that might never heal. Authorities want the murder to disappear. But Ivy declares war on the system -- she'll do anything to protect this child. She needs facts. She needs answers. In a world of corruption, abuse, and pure evil, can Ivy get to the truth before a family implodes? Out of nowhere, childhood secrets erupt into the present. And Ivy's in the fight for her life. Twisted characters, mind-bending twists, and a woman who won't stop fighting the demons. Perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Karin Slaughter, T.R. Ragan, Rachel Abbott, Jeff Menapace, Ania Ahlborn, Jo Nesbo, Lisa Jewell, and Tana French. Ivy Nash Thrillers: IN DEFIANCE - Book 1IN PURSUIT - Book 2IN DOUBT - Book 3BREAK IN - Book 4IN CONTROL - Book 5IN THE END - Book 6

The voice was disguised. The agonizing message was not. Alex gets a call no parent should ever receive. A dagger to her heart. But she can't afford to stop. Forced to carry out the wishes of the captors, Alex is threatened at every turn. It defiles her, but she'll do anything to get her daughter back. Will it work? An Amber Alert in San Antonio -- and Ivy Nash intercepts the assailant. But the story behind the story grabs her by the throat. Would a mother actually do such a thing, or is this simply a custody issue? Two paths intersect, and neither Alex nor Ivy will back down. They must save the lives of these young girls. The opioid crisis devours people by the thousands. And those behind it slither around like snakes. Can anyone stop the cycle of abuse? It all has to stop. One life at a time. One daughter at a time. Alex and Ivy will either succeed or die in the process. Who won't make it out alive? Alex Troutt Thrillers: AT BAY - Book 1AT LARGE - Book 2AT ONCE - Book 3AT DAWN - Book 4AT DUSK - Book 5AT LAST - Book 6AT STAKE - Book 7AT ANY COST - Book 8BACK AT YOU - Book 9AT EVERY TURN - Book 10AT DEATH'S DOOR - Book 11AT FULL TILT - Book 12

Evil knows no boundaries. The unthinkable happens. And a grandfather grieves. Ivy sees his pain, feels his pain, but she can't connect the dots. How can Ivy possibly locate the missing kids? A community comes together to fight back. Yet, the battle is useless against an invisible foe. But Ivy knows the scent of a predator. Can anything prepare her for the fun house? A terror unlike any other. Is clinging to life worth the hell that Ivy will pay? Ivy Nash Thrillers: IN DEFIANCE - Book 1IN PURSUIT - Book 2IN DOUBT - Book 3BREAK IN - Book 4IN CONTROL - Book 5IN THE END - Book 6

A deadly crime ring.A race to find her father.And a daring scheme. Hunted by ruthless mercenaries everywhere they turn, Willow Ball and Cooper Chain have a date with destiny in a foreign land. Can Willow finally reunite with her father? It's not that easy. Girls are being kidnapped, then discarded and killed. And when a murder hits close to home, Ball & Chain can't sit back and watch this travesty any longer. But who can Ball & Chain trust with their lives? On the run from assassins on both sides of the law, Cooper and Willow are forced to team up with an unlikely crew if they have any hope of saving these young people. Can they also crack the lid on the international crime ring? With everything on the line, their audacious plot just might work. Or it might be a trap that devours them. One thing is certain: this ending will send a shiver up your spine. Set in the stunning city of Amsterdam and chock full of wild characters and snarky suspense, this Ball & Chain thriller will have you shuddering one minute and gasping for air the next. If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)

Air pumps into the dark night.The blade of the shovel digs deeper and deeper.And the cries from below are slowly devoured by the howl of a coyote. Willow Ball and Cooper Chain are tied at the hip-on some days that's a fantasy, other days a curse. But there's one thing they agree on: if they hope to outsmart a ruthless crime boss, luck will have to fall their way. But that's only part of their perilous imbroglio. Life slips off the rails in a hurry...and the implications could be deadly. A shallow grave is uncovered. It's the unthinkable. With little evidence, authorities have no suspects. But could this be connected to a similar incident more than two decades earlier? When another girl goes missing, their world stops down. How is Cooper's daughter caught up in the web? Every path seems blocked, because every person wants something buried. Does that include what Willow and Cooper feel for each other? Cops are gunned down, friends are framed and murdered-how can Willow and Cooper make sense of it all to finally end the mayhem? But when one more person goes missing, it shreds Cooper's heart. What will Cooper and Willow sacrifice to save his daughter? If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)

A desperate, tormented scream presses against her lips. I smile from ear to ear. And then I end her life. For fun. Did I say how much I enjoy a bloody mess? There is something about this girl that revs my engine. She is one. There will be more. Many more. Some think they can stop me. But I enjoy toying with the public. Especially one man. Self-righteous prick. I laugh...heartily. And then I act...completely. It is both fulfilling and awe-inspiring. I know I'm different. I was born with this psychosis. And I will die with it, too. But not until I fulfill my destiny. And what is my destiny? It's all about the final act. I have only one girl in mind. I have much to accomplish--I do have another life that consumes me--but I can't rush this flirtation. Maybe she and I can have a future together, one where she turns her back on her man. Maybe I'll crush his soul by killing her just like all the others. Get Wicked Greed now!The Greed ThrillersFatal Greed - Book 1Lethal Greed - Book 2Wicked Greed - Book 3Greed Manifesto - Book 4

What does the face of evil look like? Ivy has a calling. Protect those who can't protect themselves. An adorable little girl. A shamed woman stashed away in a mental institution. Even her dear friend. But what force can stop an egomaniac hell-bent on revenge? A monster returns and lives are shattered. The suspicion of guilt shrouds everyone. With her world caving in around her, can Ivy ever stop looking over her shoulder? Ivy Nash Thrillers: IN DEFIANCE - Book 1IN PURSUIT - Book 2IN DOUBT - Book 3BREAK IN - Book 4IN CONTROL - Book 5IN THE END - Book 6

Someone is watching.Scrutinizing every flip of the hair, change of expression, and spoken word.How long until they come for you? For Cooper Chain and Willow Ball, it was a normal weekday morning. Until the moment Cooper opens the back door. Was it just an accident? Or is someone trying to eliminate Ball & Chain for good? Unable to let go of the memory of her father, Willow takes the lure of learning more information. But a meeting goes horribly wrong, and death is knocking on her door. Sucked into a vortex of deathly attacks, Willow and Cooper take one step in their investigation-but someone else is always a step ahead. How can they defeat what they can't see? But when the gauntlet is thrown down, survival takes on a whole new meaning. And that's when Willow and Cooper come face-to-face with a force that could bury them for good. How many shapes will evil take? If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)

It may be the land of paradise...... But will greed and treachery poison a generation? The tectonic plates shift and a tidal wave of corruption engulfs the Big Island. The deluge of crimes is so ruthless that many run for cover -- or pay the ultimate price. Hoping to enjoy the island's natural wonders, Alex and Ozzie instead find themselves in the crosshairs of an insidious gang. But a betrayal Alex never saw coming rocks her to the core. Can she get past it? People disappear and severed limbs start rolling onto the shore. The crimes must be exposed. But there's a group who will do anything to keep their secrets buried under the surface. Is it the perfect system for the rich and power-hungry? Alex won't stop until she uncovers the root of the evil. And despite the shock of a lifetime, she's left with only two options: save her friends and family from the savagery, or die trying. Will Alex survive the hell of Utopia? Alex Troutt Thrillers: AT BAY - Book 1AT LARGE - Book 2AT ONCE - Book 3AT DAWN - Book 4AT DUSK - Book 5AT LAST - Book 6AT STAKE - Book 7AT ANY COST - Book 8BACK AT YOU - Book 9AT EVERY TURN - Book 10AT DEATH'S DOOR - Book 11AT FULL TILT - Book 12

The crowd loved her......all except for one person.And this person had a gun. Courtney Johnson's performance at Wyly Theatre in Dallas was her last. Booker is the one they call. And he knows immediately, this wasn't a crazed fan. It was a hit. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. And as Booker digs deeper, the tentacles of crime morph into a deadly hairball. Was Courtney involved in a lover's triangle? Before Booker can find the answer, another performer is killed. And this time it's a friend. Now it's personal. He's going to need help if he's going to stop the killing. But just as he's about to pin the killer, there's one person he forgot to protect. Himself. And the price Booker pays could be everlasting. The Booker Thrillers: Streets of MayhemTap ThatHate CityBlood RingNo MásDead Heat

A tortured soul. Perverse alliances. A grisly murder. Images from that dark alley haunt Michael Doyle... But the forces of evil are just starting to destroy his life. A corporate takeover bleeds into a private company. Behind the scenes, deadly deals erupt from the greed-filled hearts of the power brokers. Can they be stopped? For Michael, the thought of layoffs, of losing his own job to a bunch of arrogant assholes, feels like a kick to the jewels. Until the day Michael's life changes forever. A spiraling string of events thrusts Michael into a life-or-death fight to save a tortured soul and hunt down a brutal killer -- one who lurks closer than he ever imagined. But as Michael draws closer to unraveling the deadly conspiracy, will he be too late to stop a madman from murdering the only person he's ever cared about? Get Fatal Greed now!The Greed ThrillersFatal Greed - Book 1Lethal Greed - Book 2Wicked Greed - Book 3Greed Manifesto - Book 4

HE'S RUNNING FROM THE MOB...She's running from her past...Can they endure each other long enough to stop a killer? Through fate-or a temporary misalignment of the stars-Willow Ball and Cooper Chain cross paths for the first time since college. Sparks fly, but not for the right reasons. The ex-lovers stumble over a dead body. The discovery fractures a family, but it's the killer's calling card that leaves everyone chilled to the bone. Attacks ensue, chaos ruptures wedding plans . . . Through it all, how can Willow and Cooper make sense of the deadly trail? And then someone emerges from Willow's past-and it rocks her to the core. Could he be connected to this string of murders? It's been 18 years, 7 months, and 21 days. The torment can last only so long. The past might provide the breadcrumbs to end this nightmare, but Willow and Cooper may not live long enough to see it through. Can the snarky crime-fighting duo stop the killing in the name of mercy? Or will they be the final victims? Get MERCY now!John W. Mefford's Ball & Chain Thrillers are right up your reading alley if you're a fan of the Fox & O'Hare novels by Janet Evanovich, Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, the Stone Barrington novels by Stuart Woods, or the TV show "Castle."______________________________ Dear Reader, If you love to bury yourself in a book that's part mystery, part laughs, and one hundred percent thrilling adventure, then Ball & Chain are right up your reading alley. Readers say they love the relatable but quirky characters, the snarky tension between Ball & Chain, and the heart-pounding suspense. I hope you give Ball & Chain a read. I think you might get hooked like thousands of other readers across the globe. Cheers, John______________________________ The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8) *Warning: The Ball & Chain novels are an addictive thrill ride full of white-knuckle suspense and snarky wit. Mystery-thrillers with a slice of humor and a dash of romance. Proceed with caution.

The stunning thrill ride continues in the international bestselling Ball & Chain series-chock full of action, suspense, snarky humor, and a dash of romance. Before Cooper Chain can finally get the green light to pen his first book-a biography on a once-famous tennis phenom-he must find her. If she's still alive. Can secrets kill? A man disappears into the bowels underneath the city of Dallas, and Willow Ball can't make sense of it or the odd people she befriends. And that includes one man who might have an ulterior motive. Can secrets kill? Retracing every aspect of Mindi's former life, team Ball & Chain uncover a key to her past. But will it unlock memories that create the ultimate time bomb? The key to the future depends on solving the past. But with threats hitting them from all angles, Ball & Chain must go where no one has gone to tell about it. Cooper and Willow have one chance to stop the killing and save a life. But will they be too late? If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)

A man wants retribution.And he'll do anything to ensure Ivy suffers. A serial killer terrorizes San Antonio. One point intersects the victims -- Ivy herself. The hunt is on...but who's the one being pursued? At the same time, a run-away teen begs Ivy to find her missing parents. Is there some outside force behind their disappearance? The parallel investigations seem both clear and murky at the same time. Can Ivy tell the difference? Just as Ivy believes the end is near, past connections are slammed in her face. And nothing will be the same. Ivy Nash Thrillers: IN DEFIANCE - Book 1IN PURSUIT - Book 2IN DOUBT - Book 3BREAK IN - Book 4IN CONTROL - Book 5IN THE END - Book 6

After thirty years of psychological warfare...Nothing is off limits. Bombs rip through the Boston Marathon crowd.Hysteria engulfs New England.And a loved one clings to life. With her FBI team wrapped up in the formal investigation, Alex teams up with Ozzie and they quickly separate fact from fiction. But what seems right could be so very wrong. Secrets from the past come to light, and that's when all bets are off. The brains behind this crime aren't from this world, and Alex's family may not be able to escape the carnage. The ties that bind people are impossible to detect-especially those with hidden vendettas. It's a harrowing race to stop the killing...even as soldiers of death continue to make their mark on the city of Boston. Will Alex survive the onslaught? Alex Troutt Thrillers: AT BAY - Book 1AT LARGE - Book 2AT ONCE - Book 3AT DAWN - Book 4AT DUSK - Book 5AT LAST - Book 6AT STAKE - Book 7AT ANY COST - Book 8BACK AT YOU - Book 9AT EVERY TURN - Book 10AT DEATH'S DOOR - Book 11AT FULL TILT - Book 12

Only one way in.Is there no way out?Dodging despots and death threats...Their survival could be in doubt. Willow Ball and Cooper Chain are tied at the hip again, hoping to blend in with the masses in the city that never sleeps. Can they locate Willow's father before his time is up? Settling on old score wasn't on Cooper's mind - not until the man who destroyed his life shows up. Will history repeat itself? Dead bodies turn up like rotten fish in the East River. And while dodging threats has become a way of life for the unlikely crime-fighting duo, this time the odds are not in their favor. Could this be the end of the road for Ball & Chain? Filled with vivid characters that leap off the page, this Ball & Chain thriller promises more thrills, more wit, and that thread of romance that will keep your pulse popping until the very last sentence. If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)

A woman with a hypnotic charm. A savage drug lord. One is a cold-blooded killer. The other a greedy heathen. Brought to the island of Dominican Republic, Booker hopes to finally close the darkest chapter of his life. But they won't let him. Not without a fight in a land that has no rules. The all-powerful rule with brute force, killing women and children like they're swatting flies. It's a brutality that Booker can't comprehend, let alone defeat. He struggles to stave off snakes, terrorist traps, and a past that has haunted him for almost thirty years. With the smell of death stuffed down Booker's throat, the man with everything to lose puts everything on the line-because he can stand... No more deception. No more lies. No more killing. No more.

A guardian angel... Carrying a torch for justice.Or so it seems.But who can stop this ruthless vengeance? Michael Doyle attempts to reboot his life, only to see death drop inches from his feet. Awakened from a seemingly catatonic state and emboldened by a spirited friendship from his past, the former journalist is compelled to chase down the truth behind a murder--and the natural beauty connected to it. But what he uncovers isn't what it appears to be on the surface. He discovers innocent lives around the globe are marked with a deadly price tag. Robbed of his memory, beaten to an inch of his life, yet unwavering in his quest to cease an act of terror, Michael races against time to pursue an enemy bound by an unspeakable cause. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of San Francisco and all of its fleeting secrets, GREED MANIFESTO spins a tale so wickedly conceived, you won't believe what you've read. Until you do. Get Greed Manifesto now! The Greed ThrillersFatal Greed - Book 1Lethal Greed - Book 2Wicked Greed - Book 3Greed Manifesto - Book 4

This time was different.Terrifyingly different.Her dimpled smile and alluring gaze wouldn't work. Neither would her charm, curves, and effervescent youth. And for reasons she couldn't comprehend, she would pay a price. Shackled by her own regrets and the hell delivered by her captors, she struggles to find a sliver of hope where there is none. Time ticks . . . Just as Booker is getting the hang of this PI gig, something insidious invades his world. He can't watch his dear friend suffer. He'll do anything to find the culprit and save a family from heartbreak. But will it be enough? With time running out before another shining star turns up in a body bag, Booker chases an invisible executioner, grasping at any shred of evidence to find the young beauty. For Booker's friend. For the grieving family. For every girl plucked off the street never to be heard from again. It has to stop. Today. In Dallas. Booker will either succeed or die trying. And so will countless others. The Booker Thrillers: Streets of MayhemTap ThatHate CityBlood RingNo MásDead Heat

His heart beats. Barely. Each thump pounds his mind deeper into oblivion. And he wonders... How did I get here?A father goes missing. Not just any father. But a person once worshipped for his world-class talent. Enter the most unconventional team around: Willow Ball and Cooper Chain. As a nurse at the community clinic, Willow has seen the painful effects of heroin addiction. But now she's compelled to help a grieving wife and mother. Dodging the mob at every turn, Cooper has a plan to bring them down while getting traction on his upstart career. Is he marching into a trap? With their relationship bordering the "friends with benefits" stage, Willow and Cooper team up to find the missing person. But it's not that simple. Nothing with them is ever simple. The hunt corkscrews into an impossible maze of events-their lives threatened by a swarm of twisted deviants and social misfits. Emotions run rampant, stoking one savage response after another. A spark ignites the hate, but the real fuel for this wave of brutal crimes is impossible to detect. Can Willow and Cooper save a family from the torment before it's too late? Only if they can overcome their own...fear. If you're a fan of Michael Connelly's Ballard and Bosch, David Baldacci's King and Maxwell, Tess Gerritsen's Rizzoli and Isles, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar, or the TV show "Castle," you'll be enthralled by this gut-busting Ball & Chain thriller. *Warning: The Ball & Chain Thrillers are full of white-knuckle suspense and sarcastic sass. Proceed with caution. The Ball & Chain Thrillers: MERCY (Book 1)FEAR (Book 2)BURY (Book 3)LURE (Book 4)PREY (Book 5)VANISH (Book 6)ESCAPE (Book 7)TRAP (Book 8)