BRETT BATTLES

Brett Battles As a professional ''cleaner'', Jonathan Quinn disposes of bodies and ties up loose ends. Doesn''t get his hands dirty, no wet work. But when he discovers he''s been hired to vanish all traces of Steven Markoff, one of his best friends who just happened to work for the CIA, his job suddenly hits too close to home. This time, it''s personal. Quinn is determined to get justice for Markoff. Plus, now, Markoff''s girlfriend Jenny, who had been an assistant to an ambitious Congressman, has also disappeared. Racing from the corridors of power in Washington to the bustling streets of Singapore - along with his smart, eager apprentice Nate and brilliant, beautiful Orlando, his closest friend who''s saved his life more than once - events quickly spiral dangerously out of control. With an addictive momentum and fascinating characters, "The Deceived" takes us on a thrilling, nerve-wracking journey.

Three jobs, no questions. Thats the deal Jonathan Quinnfreelance operative and professional cleanerhas struck with his client at the Office. But his first assignment in rural Ireland unexpectedly results in four dead bodies to dispose ofand leads him to an astounding mystery about to spin wildly out of control.Now Quinn, along with his colleague and girlfriend, the lethal Orlando, has a new mission: find and protect a U.N. aide worker who has suddenly disappeared from her assignment in war-torn Africa. If it were only that easy. Soon Quinn and Orlando will unearth a horrifying plot that is about to reach stage critical for a gathering of world leadersand an act of terror more cunning, and more insidious, than anyone can foresee.

Attention all Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher fans - this is the book for you! This is a thriller in every sense of the word, with double-backs and triple crosses galore. Add a razor sharp plot and youve got one hell of a ride!Break-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre. -- Publishers WeeklyBattles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe -- Linwood BarclayThis book is a pure delight. - Jeffrey DeaverWho needs Lee Child when Battles is about? -- ***** Reader reviewAwesome - the style is crisp and the story fast paced with more twists and turns than a stream -- ***** Reader reviewFabulous book, couldnt put it down -- ***** Reader reviewExcellent. Loved it -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************JONATHAN QUINN KEEPS PEOPLES SECRETS. NOW SOMEONE IS ABOUT TO UNCOVER HIS.Professional cleanerJonathan Quinns latest job is a strange one: find and remove the remains of a body hidden twenty years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished.But Quinn and his team are being watched.Suddenly caught in the crossfire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine is rapidly falling apart.And Quinn hasnt just been hired to tie up loose ends - he is one.

Three jobs, no questions. Thats the deal Jonathan Quinnfreelance operative and professional cleanerhas struck with his client at the Office. But his first assignment in rural Ireland unexpectedly results in four dead bodies to dispose ofand leads him to an astounding mystery about to spin wildly out of control.Now Quinn, along with his colleague and girlfriend, the lethal Orlando, has a new mission: find and protect a U.N. aide worker who has suddenly disappeared from her assignment in war-torn Africa. If it were only that easy. Soon Quinn and Orlando will unearth a horrifying plot that is about to reach stage critical for a gathering of world leadersand an act of terror more cunning, and more insidious, than anyone can foresee.

Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another heart-pounding Hollywood-fueled adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series.Teddy Fay is ready to embark on the European press tour of Peter Barringtons latest film Storms Eye, when he receives an unexpected visit from Lance Cabot, director of the CIA. Several CIA agents have been turning up dead. The commonality? They were all part of a mission Teddy was involved in: Golden Hour. Lance wants Teddy to use his trip as a cover to investigate who is behind these killings.From Venice and Budapest to their last stop at a film festival in Berlin, Teddy must dodge excited fans, enamored women, and a few too many assassins who seem dead set on tracking down Golden Hour agents. And if Teddy doesnt work fast enough, his identityand lifemight just be the next target in the killers ruthless plot for revenge.

Stone Barrington faces down a deadly foe in the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Following a string of adventures, Stone Barrington is enjoying some downtime in New York City when a chance encounter introduces him to a charming new companion. Too bad she also comes with the baggage of a persistent ex-boyfriend intent on retribution. As Stone skillfully dodges each disturbance, it becomes clear that theres an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes. When long-standing grudges resurface, Stone is brought back into the orbit of some familiar enemies. He must use all of his tricksas well as those of a few old friendsto evade trouble before its too late. But this time, danger just might catch up with him.

Teddy Fay must put all his skills to the test in this electrifying new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series.While filming on location in scenic Santa Barbara, California, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti look to expand Centurion Studios business by making a deal with a young Croatian tech billionaire. But when the magnates wife is kidnapped, Teddy Fay is brought in to assess the threat and recover the young woman.As Teddy unravels the threads of her disappearance, he quickly comes to find an old vendetta seethes at the center, one that puts them all at risk. And danger is lurking even nearer to home as an obsessive fan with perilous intentions weasels his way onto the film set. Its only Teddy who can stop him from getting too close for comfort.

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERIn this latest adrenaline-fueled adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington faces his most vindictive threat yet.Finally enjoying some downtime in Santa Fe, Stone Barrington agrees to attend an art exhibit with a dear friend. There, he encounters an intriguing woman who is on the trail of a ring of art thieves. Always one to please, Stone offers his help.From Santa Fe to Los Angeles, it quickly becomes clear that her investigation has links to Stoneparticularly to rare Matilda Stone art, his mothers paintings. And when old grudges come to light, Stone is forced to reckon with a familiar enemy. Stone must act fast before whoever is out to get him finally closes in on him . . . for good.

Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will devour this high-octane, all-action thriller packed with grit, intrigue, suspense and break-neck-speed plot twists. Bestselling author Brett Battles has conjured up a heart-stopping masterpiece you wont be able to put down...Battles keeps layering on the suspense until you can hardly breathe -- Linwood BarclayThe best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive - James RollinsI was glued to each sentence as though my life depended on it -- ***** Reader reviewI could not put this book down -- ***** Reader reviewAddictively engrossing -- ***** Reader reviewA terrific story -- ***** Reader reviewRead it and you will not want to put it down.... -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************************************SOMETIMES GOOD INTENTIONS CAN LAND YOU IN A WHOLE HEAP OF TROUBLE...When an F-18 Navy fighter careens out of the blue sky above the Mojave desert, TV cameraman Wes Stewart can see exactly what is going to happen next. Frantically, he races to the downed jet and tries to save the pilots life.The plane explodes - and Wes escapes without harm but plunges into a murderous conspiracy.He finds himself up against the US military, the local police and someone who is tracking his every move. For, in the moments he spent with the dying pilot, Wes discovered something that could get him killed.But while he tries to untangle a web of lies and secrets surrounding the crash, another danger is stalking him.And this one he will never see coming.

Bestselling author Brett Battles takes us on a brilliantly nerve-wracking journey in this hypnotically captivating espionage thriller, jam-packed with twists and turns and fascinating characters. Fans of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher will not be disappointed!Razor-sharp prose bites deep, cuts to a raw nerve and leaves you...craving more. Just dont say I didnt warn you. -- James RollinsBreak-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre. -- Publishers WeeklyThe plot kept me guessing through to the last three or four chapters. Really, really a super read. I loved it!! -- ***** Reader reviewThoroughly enjoyed the ride -- ***** Reader reviewGreat balance in story line, character development and a twist at the end that is, literally, sleep depriving. -- ***** Reader reviewA totally awesome read and highly recommended to all who enjoy a good mystery. -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************HE DISPOSES OF THE DEAD, BUT THEIR SECRETS WONT STAY BURIED.As a professional cleaner, Jonathan Quinn disposes of bodies and ties up loose ends - doesnt get his hands dirty.But when he discovers hes been hired to vanish all traces of Steven Markoff, one of his best friends who just happened to work for the CIA, his job suddenly hits too close to home. This time, its personal.Quinn is determined to get justice for his friend. Plus, now, Markoffs girlfriend Jenny, who had been an assistant to an ambitious Congressman, has also disappeared...Racing from the corridors of power in Washington to the bustling streets of Singapore - along with his smart, eager apprentice Nate and brilliant Orlando, his closest friend whos saved his life more than once - events quickly spiral dangerously out of control...

Brett Battless debut novel has it all: exotic locations, ingenious plot twists and gritty action. If youre a fan of Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, what more could you want?Brett Battles make a grand entrance into the thriller scene - Tess GerritsenA brilliant and heart-pounding thriller - Jeffrey DeaverCatnip for thriller readers - John LescroartThe author is even better than they are telling you. None stop action delivered with outstanding pace and style -- ***** Reader reviewVery difficult to put down -- ***** Reader reviewFast paced, believable, gripping. Cant wait to read the next one! -- ***** Reader reviewBuy this book and read it, you wont regret it -- ***** Reader review*********************************************JONATHAN QUINNS WORK COMES AFTER THE CRIME. BUT NOW THE CRIMES COMING AFTER HIM. Quinn is a freelancer working for the Office, a shadowy criminal organisation. His job is to clean up crime scenes - dispose of bodies, wipe away prints - anything to help them get away with it.His latest job seems simple enough: investigate a suspicious case of arson. Until the moment a dead body turns up where it doesnt belong, and Quinns Office handlers go strangely silent.The Office is under threat, and someone wants him dead.And if Quinn cant figure out whats going on from only a handful of clues, hell never clean another crime scene.Hell be the crime scene.

In this high-octane and mesmerising action thriller bestselling author Brett Battles expertly weaves together break-neck speed action with complex plot twists, exotic locations and unforgettable characters. If you like Jason Bourne, James Bond or Jack Reacher, you will not be disappointed!A brilliant and heart-pounding thriller...This book is a pure delight. -- Jeffrey DeaverThe best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive - James RollinsBreak-neck pacing, colourful locales and dizzying plot twists make the Quinn series a welcome addition to the political thriller genre. -- Publishers WeeklyThis was a great book, really moves fast and keeps you wanting more! -- ***** Reader reviewSomehow, Brett Battles brings out another book that I cant put down -- ***** Reader reviewBrett Battles really knows how to put a story together -- ***** Reader reviewA sophisticated story -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************THINK OF EVERYTHING. TRUST NO ONE.Jonathan Quinn, freelance operative and professional cleaner, is on a mission in Ireland - purely as an observer.But things go wrong when a hidden assassin kills four men and suddenly Quinn has bodies to dispose of and a clue which is to lead him on an extraordinary odyssey to Africa and back.Along with his beautiful Vietnamese colleague, Orlando, Quinn is charged with finding a disappeared UN aide worker and the child she is protecting.But as soon as he finds her, she flees - and Quinn and Orlando become involved in a terror plot so insidious that it could change the world...

In the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington is caught in the lethal crossfire between a dear friend and a secret enemy from his past.After attending an Arrington properties meeting at the groups newest location, The Vineyard Arrington on Marthas Vineyard, Stone Barrington returns to New York City to catch up with his old friend Jack Coulter. Over lunch, Jack requests Stones help in settling his niece Sara into city life post-divorce. Always one to please, Stone takes Sara under his wing.But when various men from Saras past start getting hurt, and Jacks loved ones find themselves a target in a deadly scheme, its up to Stone to put the pieces together . . . before the shrouded conspirer manages to tear them all apart, permanently.

In the latest action-packed adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington must avenge attacks on two of his dear friends.When Stone Barrington meets one of his clients, Trenton Sidney, for a sunset drink on Trentons new yacht, the last thing he expects is to be a victim of a shipwreck. As one of the four survivors of the incident but with little memory of the sinking, Stone finds himself diving straight back into work. His first task? To reach out to the beneficiaries in Trentons will.But when new evidence that points to foul play comes to light, Stone must probe the tragedy in more ways than one in order to uncover the identity of the perpetrator . . . before they find another lethal way to get themselves out of deep water.

Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another thrilling Hollywood adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series.Teddy Fay whisks away to join Peter and Hattie Barrington in Palm Springs. But his hope for a relaxing vacation vanishes when he attends a prominent actors annual birthday party, where he witnesses a heated squabble between two women, only for one of them to turn up dead the next day.Teddy investigates who might be lurking in the shadows and uncovers a web of intrigue involving a sinister plan to take over a cutting-edge energy company. If he doesnt act fast, valuable secrets risk falling into the wrong hands, but more importantly innocent lives could be in jeopardy.

In this new thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington is confronted by a new enemy who will go to dangerous lengths to get what they want.When Stone Barrington receives a call from Ben Bachetti, asking him to attend an urgent meeting with Centurion Pictures board of directors, Stone wastes no time in getting to Los Angeles. After all, a date night with Josie Hale is long overdue. There, he learns a company called Zelzah International is attempting a hostile takeover of a friends independent film group, and Ben needs the boards help in putting a stop to their malicious antics.While Stone and the board work with Ben to deal with Zelzah, Stones pilot Faith gets in a bad accident. Suspicious that she was set up, Stone must investigate who wants Faith dead and why, before both crises spiral out of control.