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A missing mom and a suspicious death force a reluctant detective out of self-imposed exile in these fast-paced mystery thrillers.Six novels in the critically-acclaimed John Jordan series from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Michael Lister.Includes a Special Introduction by Michael Connelly*For a limited time the entire John Jordan mystery thriller series is on sale! Get the entire 23 book series at a greatly discounted price! POWER IN THE BLOODDetective John Jordan thought he had put murder investigation behind him for good—his own good. Leaving Atlanta, he returns to Florida in search of the serenity that has so long eluded him. Until he witnesses the shocking and bizarre death of an inmate in state prison custody and is asked to find a missing mom by her young children. John realizes he can't run from his true calling any longer. Now he must determine if the suspicious death he witnessed is murder, accident, or suicide and what really happened to Candace Miles on the night she vanished off the face of the earth—even if it costs him his life to do so.Start reading this exciting, stand-alone whodunit today and see why millions of readers adore John Jordan. FLESH AND BLOODHow do you handle things you can't explain or understand?John Jordan is back—investigating eternal mysteries woven into the fabric of everyday life. Within the confines of seemingly ordinary cases, John explores the ineffable and inexplicable, the profoundly mysterious within the mundane.As John investigates these diverse, compelling cases, and battles depression and alcoholism, he becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation.BLOOD OF THE LAMBWhat if you couldn't protect the vulnerable, innocent young girl in your care? Old ghosts resurface to haunt detective John Jordan when a vulnerable young girl he's trying to protect is murdered in what seems an impossible manner.John Jordan’s search for serenity is interrupted by the unimaginable murder of Nicole Caldwell, the adopted daughter of televangelist Bobby Earl Caldwell. The inconceivable murder is committed inside John’s own locked office while he’s trying to protect her.The thrilling investigation leads John down some dark paths, but as he closes in on the killer, he becomes a target himself.Can John survive long enough to get justice for Nicole?THE BODY AND THE BLOODCould you betray yourself for someone you love?Can John solve an impossible murder committed in a locked cell right before his very eyes? Will he be willing to once he learns the price he’ll have to pay? BLOOD SACRIFICEDo you beleive demon posession could lead to murder?Was the troubled young Tammy Taylor a victim of an exorcism gone horribly wrong or cold-blooded murder? John Jordan must exorcise his own demons to find out.RIVERS TO BLOODWould you risk your life to save a family member even if you knew they had committed a serious crime?What do a daring prison escape and a shocking lynching have in common? Only the inimitable John Jordan can figure it out! </

A missing mom and a suspicious death force a reluctant detective out of self-imposed exile in these fast-paced mystery thrillers.Three novels in the critically-acclaimed John Jordan series from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Michael Lister.Includes a Special Introduction by Michael Connelly*Available as an Audiobook Box Set*ALL John Jordan Mysteris Box Sets On Sale Now!POWER IN THE BLOODA missing mom and a suspicious death force a reluctant detective out of self-imposed exile in this fast-paced mystery thriller.Detective John Jordan thought he had put murder investigation behind him for good—his own good. Leaving Atlanta, he returns to Florida in search of the serenity that has so long eluded him. Until he witnesses the shocking and bizarre death of an inmate in state prison custody and is asked to find a missing mom by her young children. John realizes he can't run from his true calling any longer. Now he must determine if the suspicious death he witnessed is murder, accident, or suicide and what really happened to Candace Miles on the night she vanished off the face of the earth—even if it costs him his life to do so.Start reading this exciting, stand-alone whodunit today and see why millions of readers adore John Jordan.BLOOD OF THE LAMBWhat if you couldn't protect the vulnerable, innocent young girl in your care? Old ghosts resurface to haunt detective John Jordan when a vulnerable young girl he's trying to protect is murdered in what seems an impossible manner.John Jordan’s search for serenity is interrupted by the unimaginable murder of Nicole Caldwell, the adopted daughter of televangelist Bobby Earl Caldwell. The inconceivable murder is committed inside John’s own locked office while he’s trying to protect her.The thrilling investigation leads John down some dark paths, but as he closes in on the killer, he becomes a target himself.Can John survive long enough to get justice for Nicole?THE BODY AND THE BLOODCould you betray yourself for someone you love?Can John solve an impossible murder committed in a locked cell right before his very eyes? Will he be willing to once he learns the price he’ll have to pay? In one of the most baffling murder cases of his career, John Jordan actually witnesses the murder of artist Justin Menge and still has no idea how it was done or who did it.Attempting to balance his fragile reconciliation with Susan and this high-stakes investigation, John soon wonders if the life he’s hoped for is even possible. But as the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, John is shocked and disturbed and confronted with an impossible choice that will determine his future.Can John solve the case and pay the price being asked of him? Read this thrilling mystery that takes locked-room murder to a whole new level and find out.

What would you risk to prevent a murder?Private investigator Merrill Monroe enlists the services of detective John Jordan to protect Malia Goodman, a civil rights and police shooting activist with a target on her back. But Merrill doesn’t just want John to help protect Malia, he wants him to find out who’s trying to kill her and help him stop them.Malia is surrounded on all sides by suspects—rogue cops, homegrown terrorists, right-wing militants, and even some supposed friends very close to her—and Merrill wonders if even John Jordan, with his considerable skills and experience, can figure out who the killer is before it’s too late. Can John save a life? What about the would-be killer’s very soul? Or is Malia fated to be another martyr for the cause of justice and equality? Start Blue Blood now and find out today!

What would you do to the man who killed your best friend?A murder without a body. A murderer without a memory. John Jordan must determine whether Angel Diaz was murdered by her boyfriend after a magical night together or if he was wrongly convicted and who the real killer is.January 16, 1999: a magical night for a group of high school seniors in Panama City, Florida. They listened to Maya Angelou read poetry. They danced. They celebrated life. By the time they noticed their friend Angel Diaz was missing, it was too late — she was never seen again.Her boyfriend, convicted of her murder, has been in prison for 18 years. Their friends have never looked at each other the same way again.Can detective John Jordan, mired in his own crises, solve the mystery of what happened that night and uncover the truth that has remained hidden so long or will he fail leading to more loss of life?Get Blood Betrayal now and find out.

Would you deceive the police to save your loved one from shame?The body of a young woman propped against a fence, a series of suicides with unique calling cards, and a stolen corpse. Can John Jordan figure out what it all means in time to save the life of his favorite coworker? Detective John Jordan investigates a series of baffling cases that include the body of a young woman propped against a prison fence, a series of suicides with a unique calling card, a stolen corpse, a young man fighting for his life, and a single mother who has lost her only child. Does John have what it takes to solve the crimes, catch the cunning killer, and save his favorite coworker or will he be forced to bury yet another friend?Find out in Blood Money, but brace yourself for the shocking ending and prepare yourself for the Blood Moon that follows.

What would you do to the person who killed your child? John Jordan can't fathom that a father could kill his own daughter but he's going to have to in order to solve the murder of Mariah Evers and its echoes of JonBenét Ramsey. John Jordan returns from his honeymoon to discover that in the early morning hours of July 4th, the unimaginable murder of 9-year-old Mariah Evers has taken place in a rented Gulf-front mansion in Cape San Blas, Florida. Mariah's father, rising rap star Trace Evers, and his family want answers, but they appear to be the main suspects themselves.There are no signs of forced entry and only Mariah and five other family members were known to be in the house at the time.The case bears remarkable similarities to the disquieting death of JonBenét Ramsey.Can John do what the Boulder police never could? Can he solve this perplexing mystery before it too becomes yet another tragic unsolved case?Get Blood Ties today and find out.

Is there anything you wouldn't do to save the woman you love?In this breathless mystery thriller, John Jordan races to save the life of the woman he loves in a single night beneath a Blood Moon.A daring escape. A race against time. Locked in with a vicious, relentless killer. Can John save the life of the woman he loves? The stakes have never been higher. Success seems impossible. Failure unimaginable. All in a single night beneath a Blood Moon!"John Jordan is one of crime fiction's most original heroes, and his creator, Michael Lister is one of the genre's freshest voices" - PJ Parish.

Could you kill a friend to save your brother? A young army ranger on leave vanishes while swimming in the river with friends. Did the river swallow him whole? Was it the vulnerable young woman he rejected? Or the work of a sadistic serial killer? John Jordan is once again carrying a gun and a badge—and he’s going to need them. Balancing family life with being a cop takes grit and grace—and John has plenty of both. Working two cases that may or may not be connected, John is investigating the disappearance of a young army ranger home on leave and one of the most sadistic serial killers he’s ever encountered. Can John locate the missing ranger and the hidden killer or will someone close to him become the next victim? Get Blood Oath today and find out!"Michael Lister is a giant talent with a unique vision. His landmark John Jordan Mystery series is a treasure of contemporary literature" - Florida Weekly.

What's more important your honor or your life? Can John Jordan find and identify the remains of a vulnerable young woman murdered and buried in the unforgiving swamps of North Florida while being targeted by a South Florida hitman?In the swamps of North Florida, Remington James' camera captured the best of nature and the worst of humanity, and it cost him his life.Three years later, his widow turns to the one man who can answer her questions and solve the mystery of his murder—John Jordan.Corrupt cops, drug dealers, and killers stand between John and the answers he’s seeking. Can he solve Remington's murder without becoming a victim himself?Get Blood Shot today and discover the long-hidden small-town secrets buried in the North Florida swamps.

What would you do if your daughter vanished off the face of the earth?A young woman hundreds of miles from where she's supposed to be, surrounded by several witnesses, vanishes from the face of the earth. Can John Jordan find her? On Thursday, January 20, 2005, the day of George W. Bush’s second inauguration, Randa Raffield, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of West Florida, crashed her car on a secluded stretch of Highway 98 near the Gulf of Mexico.The location of the wreck was hundreds of miles from where she was thought to be.A witness who came upon the scene moments after the accident testified that Randa was fine and not in need of assistance. But when the first Gulf County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived at the car seven minutes later Randa was gone, vanished without a trace. And has never been seen again. Can John Jordan find Randa or the person responsible for her disappearance? Or has he finally met his match? The answers will shock you!

Would you kill a serial killer if given the chance?The Stone Cold Killer still haunts John Jordan's nightmares. John's first official case as a law enforcement officer is the one he never talks about. Now find out why. On the one-hundredth anniversary of the Jack the Ripper case John Jordan gets his first job in law enforcement—and a case that will change his life forever.When young women start disappearing, John begins putting clues together that point to a chilling reality: a sadistic, ritualistic serial killer is on a mission.The small town of Stone Mountain and its police department are no match for the cunning and twisted Stone Cold Killer – is John Jordan?Get Blood Stone today and find out.

A young woman hundreds of miles from where she's supposed to be, surrounded by several witnesses, vanishes from the face of the earth in just seven minutes. Can John Jordan find her or the person responsible for her disappearance? Or has he finally met his match? The answers will shock you! On Thursday, January 20, 2005, the day of George W. Bush's second inauguration, Randa Raffield, a 21-year-old student at the University of West Florida, crashed her car on a secluded stretch of Highway 98 near the Gulf of Mexico. The location of the wreck was hundreds of miles from where she was thought to be. A witness who came upon the scene moments after the accident testified that Randa was fine and not in need of assistance. But when the first Gulf County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at the car seven minutes later, Randa was gone, vanished without a trace. And has never been seen again. From award-winning author and The New York Times and USA Today best-seller Michael Lister. The John Jordan series: 1. Power in the Blood 2. Blood of the Lamb 3. Flesh and Blood 4. The Body and the Blood 4.5. Double Exposure 5. Blood Sacrifice 6. Rivers to Blood 6.5 Burnt Offerings 7. Innocent Blood 7.5 Separation Anxiety 8. Blood Money 9. Blood Moon 9.5. Thunder Beach 10. Blood Cries 10.5. A Certain Retribution 11. Blood Oath 12. Blood Work 13. Cold Blood 14. Blood Betrayal 15. Blood Shot 16. Blood Ties 17. Blood Stone 18. Blood Trail