Remote by Brian Shea and Stacy Lynn Miller (October 17, 2023).
Remote is the fifth installment in the Lexi Mills thriller series, which stars ATF agent Lexi Mills who, along with her partner, Nathan Croft, is in a race against time to hunt down a criminal mastermind known as the Raven. After a powerful U.S. Senator's aide is killed in a mysterious car crash and a bomb threat puts Lexi's life on the line, the investigation leads Lexi and Nathan to a plot involving the Raven and a high-tech weapons project, which reaches the highest echelons of the federal government. Soon Lexi and Nathan must risk everything to prevent an assassination and protect the nation.
Remote will appeal to both traditional thriller audiences who enjoy the suspense, action, and mystery of a well-written thriller, as well as readers who enjoy the perspective brought by an LGBTQ+ protagonist. Remote has themes of sapphic love, physical disability, and the resilience of women navigating traditional male-dominated spaces, all within a high-stakes thriller series.
Brian Shea is an author whose series include the Boston Crime Thrillers, Nick Lawrence thriller series, and Sterling Gray FBI Profiler series, among others. He has served in the U.S. Navy and as a 5th grade teacher, but his years as a law enforcement detective are what brings authenticity to his novels.
Stacy Lynn Miller is a retired U.S. Air Force officer, with previous experience in law enforcement as well. She is a stroke survivor, visually impaired, and has authored three other series of sapphic literature.
The Belgrade Conspiracy by Jason Kasper (September 12, 2023)
In The Belgrade Conspiracy, the sixth installment in the Shadow Strike series, David Rivers, an expert in the art of violence, and his team of CIA operatives try to stop Yuri Sidorov, a dangerous Russian arms dealer with state protection, from supplying a lethal shipment of military hardware to an international terrorist syndicate. With the arms deal looming, the team must infiltrate a black market arms network in Serbia, navigating a deadly web of secret police and mafia hitmen in order to win Sidorov's trust and get close enough to eliminate him. But then the team uncovers sinister forces at work in the Balkans and the U.S. and suddenly the hunters become the hunted.
A West Point graduate and veteran of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, author Jason Kasper draws on his experiences as a U.S. Army Ranger, Green Beret, ultramarathon runner, skydiver, and BASE jumper in his gripping fiction, which includes the American Mercenary thriller series, also starring David Rivers, the Spider Heist Thrillers, and Her Dark Silence.
Cobalt by Chris Bauer (February 6, 2024)
In Cobalt, billionaire Max Fend and his hacker girlfriend Renee LeFrancois are enlisted by the FBI and CIA to search for a game-changing cobalt deposit in rural Pennsylvania. As the precious metal that powers lithium-ion batteries, cobalt has the tech world in a frenzy, and the discovery of a new source sets off a high-stakes battle for control. Amidst the chaos, the local community is caught in the crossfire, and as domestic and international forces mobilize, a diverse cast of characters--including a deadly contract killer, a former Philly cop, a single mom, and a group of vigilante townspeople--join the fight to protect their home. Max and Renee risk everything to safeguard the community and the nation from the relentless pursuit of power and control. Cobalt masterfully weaves a thrilling tale of suspense, intrigue, and explosive action with a compelling exploration of the consequences of unchecked greed.
Chris Bauer, with his Philadelphia upbringing and background, brings a distinct and genuine voice to his writing. He is a member of International Thriller Writers, ad his work has been recognized by the National Writers Association, the Writers Room of Bucks County (Pa.), and the Maryland Writers Association.
The Last Test of Courage by Chris Glatte (October 24, 2023)
The Last Test of Courage is the fourth novel in the A Time to Serve series, which chronicles World War II through the framework of an American family saga. In this historical fiction thriller, the Cooper family navigates the challenges and perils of the war both on the front lines and on the home front in a tale that includes action-packed battle scenes, authentic historical context, and the emotional depth of family bonds.
Clyde Cooper and his fellow paratroopers are faced with a new mission after a successful operation in New Guinea, while his brother Frank escapes a brutal Japanese POW camp and re-enters the fray, driven by his passion to fight. Cousin Shawn battles deep inside Burma as an OSS operative, striving to maintain a crucial Allied supply route. Meanwhile, back in the U.S., Abby Cooper grapples with the dangers of her new role as a WASP pilot.
Chris Glatte has a background in English Literature and a passion for history. His previous works, including the popular Tark's Ticks series, have already established him as a skilled author in the historical fiction thriller genre.
Bull's Eye by Shannon Baker (January 9, 2024)
In Bull's Eye, Sheriff Kate Fox finds herself caught between a dysfunctional family, a recall election, and a baffling case. When a top bull breeder is mauled to death at a rodeo, what seems like a tragic accident turns out to be cold-blooded murder. As Kate is dropped from the case to protect her political career, she embarks on her own investigation, uncovering a tangled web of lies and corruption within the high-stakes world of rodeo. As the investigation takes a harrowing turn, Kate must confront the dark depths of deception and the chilling consequences of her pursuit.
Bull's Eye is the eighth mystery in the Kate Fox series, which take place in the Nebraska Sandhills, a location that becomes a character of its own. While these books can be read as standalone works, with self-contained mysteries, Kate grows throughout the series, and the relationship between her and now ex-husband/rival sheriff as well as the relationships with her large and very nosy extended family evolve satisfyingly. The books feature big personalities in a small-town setting, clever mysteries, and overarching themes of family, forgiveness, and growth, all combined with a western flavor.
Shannon Baker spent many years living in the Nebraska Sandhills, and her richly imagined characters and the unusual atmosphere of these novels draw from that well of experience. Baker is the two-time recipient of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Writer of the Year award.
The Wiregrass Witness by Joe Cargile (November 14, 2023)
Set in southern Georgia, The Wiregrass Witness is the third book in the Blake County Legal Thriller series, which features lawyer Maggie Reynolds, who navigates the intersection of modern crime, small-town politics, and the American justice system in a deeply southern town.
This book begins with the story of Colt Hudson, a man returning to his hometown after five years in prison. Blake County is a place where dark secrets and dangerous meth operations lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic locale. As Colt deals with family ties to one of the most dangerous drug rings in the state, he is forced into a deal with narcotics squad commander Tim Dawson to provide information that could dismantle the family business.
When a drug enforcement agent is found dead, a treacherous conspiracy begins to unravel. Enter Maggie, who uncovers a shocking cover-up by the sheriff's office and is determined to uncover the truth as she faces a maze of deceit and corruption. She risks her own life to bring justice to Blake County.
Joe Cargile is a practicing lawyer in Georgia. Legacy on Trial, the first book in the Blake County Legal Thriller series, was his debut novel.
Driving the Tide by Lee Jackson (December 7, 2023)
Driving the Tide is the sixth installment in Lee Jackson's After Dunkirk series, a multigenerational family saga that captures the panoramic scope of World War II through the lens of the Littlefields, a British family swept up in the chaos and determined to do their part.
In Driving the Tide, each member of the Littlefield family continues the fight for home and country. As the Allies prepare to liberate France, Jeremy Littlefield returns to his homeland to help set the stage for Operation Overlord. Meanwhile, his sister Claire works at Bletchley Park, decoding crucial intelligence that could shift the tide of the war. Paul Littlefield, a battle-hardened veteran of North Africa, now faces the challenge of advancing through Italy with his battalion, while Lance Littlefield attempts another daring escape from a POW camp. And in the Pacific, their cousin Josh is at the center of a vital amphibious landing operation.
Lee Jackson is a West Point graduate and an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Unknown Rider by Jack Stewart (November 21, 2023)
After Top Gun instructor Colt Bancroft catapults off the USS Abraham Lincoln to investigate a series of mysterious lights floating dangerously close to the aircraft carrier, disaster strikes. Colt's jet becomes unresponsive as it rolls inverted and enters a nosedive aimed at the aircraft carrier's unsuspecting escort cruiser. Colt is held responsible, and in the aftermath launches his own hunt for an explanation and to clear his name. What he discovers is a conspiracy headed by an unexpected adversary, and through the course of Unknown Rider, he must survive a dangerous game of spy-vs-spy to unmask a traitor. Trusting the wrong person could cost him his life. To prevent the enemy from hitting its ultimate target and to uncover the identity of the unknown rider, Colt must use every ounce of his skill and training.
Jack Stewart graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, completed U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), and served 23 years as a fighter pilot, flying combat missions from three aircraft carriers and deploying to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. His last deployment was with a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa. He is currently an airline pilot and has appeared as a military and commercial aviation expert on international cable news.
Final Fix by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (December 19, 2023)
Final Fix is the eighth book in Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's Rachel Ryder thriller series featuring a detective who moved from Chicago to small town Georgia upon the tragic death of her husband. Part thriller, part police procedural, each book in the series has self-contained mysteries alongside a larger arc of personal growth for the protagonist and her integration and adjustment to small town southern life.
In Final Fix, Rachel unexpectedly crosses paths with Sean, a familiar face from her past. The awkward, tense encounter takes a harrowing turn when Sean sends her a cryptic message, begging to meet. Rachel arrives to find him dead from an apparent overdose and is pulled into the subsequent investigation.
As Rachel and her team navigate a treacherous web of deceit, they must outwit a ruthless adversary whose reach extends far beyond their city. The stakes rise when the lives of those closest to her hang in the balance, forcing Rachel to question just how far she's willing to go to unmask the truth and deliver justice.
Carolyn Ridder Aspenson uses her past as a journalist to craft chillingly good crime thrillers that feature imperfect women with a flair for telling it like it is. Her novels focus on relationships as the heart of every story.