Books with title HAM: A Suspense Thriller

Three years ago, Ham retired to a quiet life in the remote desert of Northern Mexico.Realizing what she was doing would likely end in her death, she severed all ties, disappearing across international borders.Her retirement ended abruptly with a single message. The sole person in the world Ham feels the least bit of loyalty to is in trouble, in need not only of Ham but of the very skills that put her into hiding.Acting against every ingrained maxim, and ignoring the myriad warning signs popping up along the way, Ham returns north to find a great deal has changed in her time away. The world moved on, evolving in ways she would have never imagined. From local gang affiliates to the Los Angeles Police Department, everybody seems to be involved in something, all of it somehow leading back to a woman.A woman relying entirely on Ham to get her through…

Detective Reed Mattox, just three months removed from the death of his partner, has turned invisibility into an art form.Switching to the K-9, taking over the graveyard shift, moving to a farmhouse miles outside of Columbus, his every move has become predicated on putting as much distance between himself and the outside world as possible.That distance is shattered though when bodies begin turning up in The Bottoms, the poverty-stricken section of town he is assigned to patrol. Grisly, horrific scenes start to pop up in the middle of the night and the overburdened precinct has no choice but to put Reed on it.Now operating far outside of his comfort zone with a Belgian Malinois for a partner that attracts attention wherever they go, Reed is forced to unravel the murders, taking him clear across the city and back years in time, to an event that some very influential people will do anything to keep buried...

She just wants her degree. But when her professor is found dead in a bathtub, her real education begins… If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James.Over 200 Five-Star Reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. Amazon Bestseller and Multiple Award Winner“The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune You can take the girl out of the trailer park, but you can't take the trailer park out of the girl!"A fine blend of raw humor with tense tale spinning that makes this mystery series opener a complete pleasure to read." San Fransisco Review of BooksJessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor’s office… only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target.Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation to clear her name. And when her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date drug scandal, repeated attempts on her drink make her fear she’s the next on the killer’s to-do list. Can Jessica unmask the murderer before her degree gets buried six-feet-under?WOLF is the first standalone novel in the exhilarating Jessica James mystery series. If you like sassy detectives, irreverent humor, and nonstop action, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s hilarious adventure. Winner Best Mystery/Thriller eBook 2017, Independent Publisher's Award Finalist, Best Mystery, Foreward Magazine Voted #1 Women's Mystery on Goodreads Refreshingly authentic..A fast-paced and thoroughly engaging whodunit. —Kirkus Reviews Nobody tops Kelly Oliver for delivering fast-paced narrative, quirky characters, and a plot as twisty as a bucking bronco--all of this leavened with Oliver's trademark wry humor.—Caroline Taylor, author of Loose Ends and The Typist What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Wolf is hilarious, irreverent, and clever, action-packed with surprising twists, the writing is witty and engaging, but what I loved the most about the book are the strong female characters."★★★★★ "Exhilarating read with all sorts of twists and turns. Jessica James is smart, bold, vulnerable, pretty and clumsy all at the same time. She defies any stereotype of a female lead, and this is a very good thing."★★★★★ "A unique and compelling mystery, engaging important social and political issues with brains, humor, and heart."★★★★★ "Clever and funny along with being a great mystery!"★★★★★ "Couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "Fun read and a great mystery with strong female characters."WOLF has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters. Join Jessica and her posse for this fast paced thrill ride. Scroll up and grab a copy of WOLF today.

I don’t even know if the call is real. All I know is there is some girl on the line saying her name is Della Snow and that she is trapped inside a box right now.It started as a quiet night, a much needed reprieve for the overworked team of Detective Reed Mattox and his K-9 partner Billie. With just a single phone call from dispatch, both are plunged into a nightmare they could have never imagined.Somewhere in the greater Columbus area, a young twenty-something is sealed away inside a coffin. With no recollection of how she got there or who might have put her there, she is desperate. Armed only with a dying cellphone and a waning oxygen supply, her hours on earth are limited.Calling on every resource imaginable, Reed and Billie sprint headlong into the search, embarking on a twisted path that proves to be so much larger than they could have ever imagined.Bit by bit, their search takes them across the entire west side of the city, each stop building toward an explosive conclusion that could alter their partnership forever.

Two days. In a span of just two days, the paths of three complete strangers are forced together in a way none of them could have foreseen or even thought possible.Two days ago, Eric Winston was about to be a made man. As the head of Mjollnir Industries he had operated at the forefront of the criminal underworld for over three decades and was finally getting his chance to join the big leagues. An international conglomerate of businessmen and government officials that come together to form one of the largest drug rings in existence. Winston’s final task before being officially brought on board? Host a one-night, winner-take-all event featuring the best underground fighters in the world. Everything was in order, until a competitor had to back out...Two days ago, Will Honeycutt was an anonymous Portland firefighter, doing his best to provide for his young family. When the St. Rita’s Orphanage burned to the ground and he pulled a half dozen children to safety, he inadvertently thrust himself into the public eye. Now, accompanied by local surgeon and brother Heath, Will sets off to begrudgingly attend a banquet in his honor.Two days ago, FBI special agent Mike Manus was doggedly working the case that had killed his father nearly three decades before. When a call comes in that could finally unlock the puzzle he’s been trying to solve his entire career, he boards a plane in pursuit of what he hopes will finally be absolution. Operating as the head of a joint task force with the Portland FBI and the marines, Manus will do everything he can to avenge multiple fallen agents and to finally put his own long-tormented conscience to rest.Twelve is a tale that effectively melds the three seemingly unconnected worlds of Winston, Honeycutt and Manus. Over the course of just two days, their stories become inexorably linked to one another, moving forward in a tightening spiral that will remain with all three for the rest of their days.

A mother's love knows no bounds . . .Fifteen years have passed since the day that Daniel Miller was born, and he still knows nothing about his real mother or the horrible things that she did. He has lived a sheltered life. His father doing everything in his power to make sure that Daniel never finds out about the woman that gave birth to him.But secrets can only stay buried for so long, and when Daniel finds himself in a situation eerily similar to the one that changed his father's life forever, is he doomed to make the same mistakes? Or can he prevent himself from falling into the same trap that Zachary did when he was his age?The sequel to Unplanned, Unborn is a fast-paced suspense novel with twists and turns and a shocking climax.This is BOOK TWO in the End of Innocence series.

They're the perfect family. She's the perfect babysitter. On the surface anyway . . .Heather has a seemingly perfect marriage to her younger husband David, and an adorable 4-year-old daughter named Lizzie. But shortly after moving into their dream home, Heather's own negligence puts their daughter's life in jeopardy, and so David decides to hire a babysitter to make sure that it never happens again.Despite Heather's initial misgivings, she begins to see the bright side of having Angelique, the new babysitter, around to help out. But Angelique has plans of her own. She schemes her way into driving a wedge between Heather and David while trying to seduce David. But what is her end game? Is it purely mischievous born out of lust for an attractive older man? Or is it something far more sinister?

BECAUSE FOREVER IS A REALLY LONG TIME…For the last six years, Tim Scarberry has called Portland, Oregon home. Placed there by the Witness Protection Program, he has assimilated into the existence set up for him, trying to gain some level of enjoyment from the life he never asked for and even less wanted.An existence that is completely destroyed by a single phone call, nothing more than a message telling him that his last remaining tether to his old life has been severed in a most tragic and unexpected way.Having no choice but to abandon his adopted life and return to his roots, Scarberry finds himself dropped into a situation far more harrowing than he ever could have imagined. Allied with a single sheriff’s deputy – a young woman he knew only briefly in his youth that is fighting battles of her own – the two face a network of illegal gun runners, apathetic bureaucracy, and federal agency, ultimately squaring off with the very thing Scarberry’s been trying to avoid for so long…

One life begins with a careless mistake . . . another ends in coldblooded murder.After losing his father in a tragic accident, 16-year-old Zachary Miller finds a brief escape from his pain in a one-night stand with Karissa—a perfect stranger. Four months later, she shows up at his door, pregnant with his baby.Zachary promises Karissa that he'll take responsibility and even allows her to move in, much to his mother's displeasure, but Karissa is not satisfied. The beyond clingy teenager starts to take control of every aspect of Zachary's life, driving a wedge between him and the people closest to him. All the while, Zachary remains unaware of how dangerous the soon-to-be-teen mom truly is.But what happens when someone winds up dead? Can Zachary discover the truth about Karissa’s intentions, as well as her dark past, before her obsession drives her to destroy his life entirely?If you're a fan of drama-fueled suspense, twisted one-sided romance, and dark mysteries, then this is the book for you!Get Unplanned today to experience a twisted tale of teenage infatuation gone too far.This is BOOK ONE in the End of Innocence series.

She wants her degree. But she just became a suspect of first-degree murder... "The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating."--Chicago Tribune Jessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor's office... only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target. Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation to clear her name. And when her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date drug scandal, repeated attempts on her drink make her fear she's the next on the killer's to-do list. Can Jessica unmask the murderer before her degree gets buried six-feet-under? WOLFis the first standalone novel in the exhilarating Jessica James mystery series. If you like sassy detectives, irreverent humor, and crazy capers, then you'll love Kelly Oliver's hilarious adventure. Buy WOLF to join a girl-powered noir whodunit today!Independent Publisher's Award, Best Mystery/ThrillerForeward Magazine Award, Best Mystery FinalistAmazon BestsellerWhat Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Wolf is hilarious, irreverent, and clever, action-packed with surprising twists, the writing is witty and engaging, but what I loved the most about the book are the strong female characters."★★★★★ "If Stephanie Plum went to graduate school. Hilarious!"★★★★★ "Exhilarating read with all sorts of twists and turns. Jessica James is smart, bold, vulnerable, pretty and clumsy all at the same time. She defies any stereotype of a female lead, and this is a very good thing."★★★★★ "A unique and compelling mystery, engaging important social and political issues with brains, humor, and heart."★★★★★ "Clever and funny along with being a great mystery!"★★★★★ "Couldn't put it down."★★★★★ "Fun read and a great mystery with strong female characters."★★★★★ "Smart, capable women shine in this cast." ★★★★★ "WOLF has Oliver's trademark humor and quirky characters."Scroll up and grab your copy today and join Jessica and her posse for this fast paced thrill ride.

If James Patterson and Janet Evanovich had a love child... meet Jessica James!She’s in Sin City to search for her dad. But is she about to place her final bet? “Crackles with energy… Jessica remains an instantly likable protagonist… fast-paced and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews Amazon Bestseller from Award Winning Author, Kelly OliverPhilosophy student Jessica James is desperate to find her real father. Broke and crashing with a stripper friend in Vegas, all she knows is that he’s supposedly a washed up magician. But all bets are off when she discovers a naked guy in a hotel bathtub missing a kidney…Suspecting her gyrating roommate could be tangled up in more than a g-string, Jessica ropes in her poker-ace sidekick to help. But when she discovers the ruthless casino mob is closing in, she’s worried the search for her dad was just an illusion.Can Jessica crack a criminal cartel before the mafia makes her cash out for life? Finalist, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Finalist, Best Mystery, Mystery and Mayhem Awards Jackal is the fourth standalone novel in the thrilling Jessica James Mystery series. If you like quirky characters, action-packed suspense, and hilarious page-turners, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s gripping whodunit. Buy Jackal to watch a sleuth prowl the seedy streets of Vegas today! Nobody tops Kelly Oliver for delivering fast-paced narrative, quirky characters, and a plot as twisty as a bucking bronco--all of this leavened with Oliver's trademark wry humor.--Caroline Taylor, author of Loose Ends and The TypistOliver knows how to keep ratcheting up the stakes until the reader feels like they have their own mortgage riding on the roulette wheel. --Cate Holahan, USA Today best selling author of The Widower's Wife.Great cast of characters. A smart and sexy high stakes trip to Las Vegas.---Tracee de Hahn, author of Swiss Vendetta˃˃˃ What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ "Fun, action packed mystery. Suspenseful and action-packed mystery with all kinds of twists along the way."★★★★★ "Jessica James is an engaging character and she's got some pretty cool friends, too. The storyline flows beautifully and hooks you until the end."★★★★★"This book was a ton of fun to read. Filled with murder and Mayhem and a bit of hilarity, this book is a keeper. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. This is not one you will want to miss."★★★★★ "Such an engaging story. This cozy mystery was a great read, full of twists and turns, secrets and revelations."★★★★★ "This book is a great combination of humor, quirky characters, mystery, and adventure."★★★★★"Amazingly suspenseful read. I really enjoyed every aspect of this book. The added humor really makes the book a hit novel for me."★★★★★ "Fun, hilarious read. Tons of characters, action, the mob is involved and Jessica James and her friend Lolita are hilarious!!! Definitely enjoyed this read."Scroll up and grab a copy of Jackel today.Jessica James joins the ranks of strong female protagonists and women sleuths like Amelia Peabody, Stephanie Plum, Veronica Mars, Nancy Drew, Kinsey Millhone, Claire DeWitt , Cordelia Gray, V.I. Warshawski, Maisie Dobbs, Kay Scarpetta, Lisbeth Salander, and Vera Stanhope.

She came back for vacation. If she’s not careful, she might leave in a body bag… “The Jessica James Mysteries are edgy, thrilling, and simply captivating.” —Chicago Tribune Winner, Best Suspense, Silver Falchion Award Over 200 Five-Star Reviews on Goodreads and AmazonIvy League student Jessica James isn’t thrilled to be back home in Montana. But her boring summer break becomes a nightmare when her cousin dies at the local sawmill. Devastated by the death, she can’t help but draw connections between the supposed accident and her own father’s unsolved demise…With the mill’s owner pushing hard to start fracking on Native American Blackfeet land, Jessica starts to connect the dots between the killings. And when two young girls go missing, Jessica calls in her posse to fight blood with brains. Can Jessica expose the town’s dirty money, or will she too end up as sawdust?COYOTE is the second standalone novel in the action-packed Jessica James mystery series. If you like laugh-out-loud entertainment, fearless heroines, and a dash of real-world issues, then you’ll love Kelly Oliver’s riveting tale. Buy COYOTE to drill into an action-packed mystery today! If you like your sleuths fierce, funny, and female, you'll love Jessica James.