Books with author Jackson Leary

Someone kidnapped the wrong girl.Twelve hours ago Raike didn’t even know she existed. Nor would he have cared. That was until the only clue to her kidnapping lay in a cryptic note foretelling her death – a note Raike has seen once before. Now he’s prepared to lose everything to get her back.Standing in his way is an alliance of two mercenary companies, a city watch who cares more about stopping Raike than finding the missing girl, and an imperial general who had little to fear – until Raike came along. A gripping fantasy thriller that will keep your heart racing until the very end.

For fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Douglas Adams.Even the Grim Reaper can have a bad day. When one of Hell's inept devils scares the wrong man to death, the Grim Reaper and Satan are forced to cover it up so that none of Limbo's lawyers can discover the truth. But this simple mishap sets off a chain of events that brings Death face to face with someone who has the power to strip him of all his authority: a bureaucratic angel desperate to up-end the afterlife and rule with an iron fist.If Death has any hope of saving mankind he must put his faith in the one man more troublesome than Satan himself: Kingston Raine.

THE KGB KIDNAPPED HIS DAUGHTER.THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE HER IS TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY...AND START A WORLD WAR.With the Cold War raging, a Cuban-American West Point graduate is forced to become a sleeper agent for the KGB. His cover name: Atcho.Atcho's orchestrated rise in Washington DC social circles opens doors into the upper echelons of US National Defense. Doors that Atcho’s KGB handler forces him to enter. But Atcho’s public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share. He is isolated in a world of intrigue.And his daughter’s life hangs in the balance.Torn between revenge and the desire for a normal life, he must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy, betrayal, and conflicting loyalties. But with each task he is forced to complete, the stakes grow higher.If he turns the tables against his KGB master, his daughter will die.If he doesn’t, the world will plunge into a third World War.Perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, John le Carre, W.E.B. Griffin, and Ken Follett.(Formerly The Atcho Conspiracy)______________________________________Praise for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN:"Atcho is at his best when he's being Atcho—taking names and kicking ass. Highly enjoyable..." —Kirkus Reviews"...action-packed, riveting, adrenaline-pumping reading... Superb historical thriller!" —Viviane Crystal, Crystal Book Reviews"Splendid! Damned fine read. A real page-turner." —Joe Galloway, NYT Bestselling Author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young______________________________________What readers are saying about LEE JACKSON and THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN:★★★★★ "A great writer—he can fill Ludlum's shoes!"★★★★★ "Absolutely wonderfully written! I highly recommend."★★★★★ "I was sucked into the evolving plot lines...until I couldn't put this novel down. Get this book!"★★★★★ "WOW! I am really glad to add another author to my must-read list of military, spy, techno-thriller genre."★★★★★ "Excellent book. Well written and great facts woven into an historical fiction setting. The hero, Atcho, is a fascinating character."

In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them.Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details—from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet—this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.

The first three books in the Kingston Raine series: The Grim Reaper, The Bank of Limbo, and The Arena of Chaos.Ideal for fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, and Douglas Adams.Even the Grim Reaper can have a bad day. When one of Hell's inept devils scares the wrong man to death, the Grim Reaper and Satan are forced to cover it up so that none of Limbo's lawyers can discover the truth. But this simple mishap sets off a chain of events that brings Death face to face with someone who has the power to strip him of all his authority: a bureaucratic angel desperate to up-end the afterlife and rule with an iron fist.If Death has any hope of saving mankind he must put his faith in the one man more troublesome than Satan himself: Kingston Raine.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ 'You will laugh out loud and totally be unable to stop reading as each page becomes more impossible than the last.'★★★★★ 'A twist of the afterlife that is humorous, fun, full of action, fast paced, and provides a very enjoyable read.'★★★★★ 'Great story telling and so unique!!!'(Books 4-5 are also available in a great value omnibus edition.)

THE KGB KIDNAPPED HIS DAUGHTER.THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE HER IS TO BETRAY HIS COUNTRY...AND START A WORLD WAR.With the Cold War raging, a Cuban-American West Point graduate is forced to become a sleeper agent for the KGB. His cover name: Atcho.Atcho's orchestrated rise in Washington DC social circles opens doors into the upper echelons of US National Defense. Doors that Atcho's KGB handler forces him to enter. But Atcho's public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share. He is isolated in a world of intrigue.And his daughter's life hangs in the balance.Torn between revenge and the desire for a normal life, he must navigate a labyrinth of conspiracy, betrayal, and conflicting loyalties. But with each task he is forced to complete, the stakes grow higher.If he turns the tables against his KGB master, his daughter will die.If he doesn't, the world will plunge into a third World War.Perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, John le Carre, W.E.B. Griffin, and Ken Follett.(Formerly The Atcho Conspiracy)______________________________________Praise for THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: "Atcho is at his best when he's being Atcho--taking names and kicking ass. Highly enjoyable..." --Kirkus Reviews"...action-packed, riveting, adrenaline-pumping reading... Superb historical thriller!" --Viviane Crystal, Crystal Book Reviews"Splendid! Damned fine read. A real page-turner." --Joe Galloway, NYT Bestselling Author of We Were Soldiers Once...and Young______________________________________What readers are saying about LEE JACKSON and THE RELUCTANT ASSASSIN: ★★★★★ "A great writer--he can fill Ludlum's shoes!"★★★★★ "Absolutely wonderfully written! I highly recommend."★★★★★ "I was sucked into the evolving plot lines...until I couldn't put this novel down. Get this book!"★★★★★ "WOW! I am really glad to add another author to my must-read list of military, spy, techno-thriller genre."★★★★★ "Excellent book. Well written and great facts woven into an historical fiction setting. The hero, Atcho, is a fascinating character."

In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them.Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details—from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet—this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.

In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them.Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details—from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet—this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.

Someone kidnapped the wrong girl.Twelve hours ago Raike didn’t even know she existed. Nor would he have cared. That was until the only clue to her kidnapping lay in a cryptic note foretelling her death - a note Raike has seen once before. Now he’s prepared to lose everything to get her back.Standing in his way is an alliance of two mercenary companies, a city watch who cares more about stopping Raike than finding the missing girl, and an imperial general who had little to fear – until Raike came along. A gripping fantasy thriller that will keep your heart racing until the very end.

The Cold War. A backdrop to betrayal. A playground to power. When his daughter is kidnapped, Cuban-born, West Point Graduate Atcho must be a sleeper agent to men he'd rather kill. Atcho's rise opens doors into US National Defense even as a seemingly omniscient KGB officer holds unflinching sway over his actions. His public life clashes with secrets that only he and his tormentor share, isolating him in a world of intrigue among people whom he is determined not to betray.When the darkness of night is your only camouflage, you learn to Curse the Moon.

Even the Grim Reaper can have a bad day. When one of Hell's inept devils scares the wrong man to death, the Grim Reaper and Satan are forced to cover it up so that none of Limbo's lawyers can discover the truth. But this simple mishap sets off a chain of events that brings Death face to face with someone who has the power to strip him of all his authority: a bureaucratic angel desperate to up-end the afterlife and rule with an iron fist.If Death has any hope of saving mankind he must put his faith in the one man more troublesome than Satan himself: Kingston Raine.