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”A constantly unpredictable and entertaining thriller series...”

—Kirkus Reviews

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The Jonathan Brooks Series

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Tranquility Denied (book 1)

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The Serpent's Game (book 2)

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The Pyongyang Option (book 3)

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Midnight in Delhi (book 4)

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Dead in the Quarter (book 5)

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Book 6

COMING JUNE 2027

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Book 7

COMING OCTOBER 2027

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Book 8

COMING MARCH 2028

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MIDNIGHT IN INDIA (Jonathan Brooks Series, Book #4) - Bouchercon 2024 Launch
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Short Story: JUDGMENT SERVED

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Short Story: THE RENDEZVOUS

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