FBI special agent Patrick Bowers grapples with a baffling series of murders in Detroit—and discovers a terror plot with roots that stretch back centuries. Called in by an ex-girlfriend to consult on a case, Patrick encounters the work of a killer who displays a stunning degree of ruthlessness. Bowers is shocked to find that the slayings are linked not just to his own history with a known terrorist, but to his former lover as well—and that her secret past might hold the key to stopping the crime spree. As layers of intrigue peel away, the city is pushed ever closer to a seemingly unstoppable bioweapon attack.
Unnerving and laced with breathtaking suspense,Every Deadly Kissis a surprising and complex thriller that will keep readers obsessed to the final page.Praise for the novels of Steven James
“From the first chapter, it sets its hook deep and drags you through a darkly gripping story with relentless power.”—Michael Connelly,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Wrong Side of Goodbye
“Pushes the envelope to the edge and beyond.”—Steve Berry,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe 14th Colony
“Steven James has created a fast-moving thriller with psychological depth and gripping action.Opening Movesis a smart, taut, intense novel of suspense that reads like a cross between Michael Connelly and Thomas Harris…a blisteringly fast and riveting read.”—Mark Greaney,New York Timesbestselling author ofGunmetal Gray “James writes smart, taut, high-octane thrillers. But be warned—his books are not for the timid. The endings blow me away every time.”—Mitch Galin, producer of Stephen King’sThe Standand Frank Herbert’sDune
“High tension all the way... Fast, sharp, and believabl£z