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Bear & Mandy Logan #4
Over the Edge
In the tranquil backwoods of Oregon, former top-secret operator Bear Logan thought he'd found a sanctuary. But even here, in the heart of nature, peace is an elusive prey.
Over the Edge , the fourth book in L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought's riveting Bear and Mandy Logan Thriller Series, pulls you into a vortex of mystery, conspiracy, and danger that will grip you from the first page to the last. Bear and his sharp-eyed daughter, Mandy, are trying to blend into the landscape, to forget the ghosts of their past. But when a chance encounter at a gas station unveils a terrified girlfriend and her menacing partner, Bear's instincts switch from survival to protector. The stage is a small-town brewery, the town's favorite watering hole, hides secrets as potent as its brew. The woods, once a haven, reveal a bloody clue—an abandoned shirt and a phone number that catapults Bear and Mandy into a conspiracy that runs deeper than the Columbia river. With each twist and turn, the stakes rise. And when an old friend unexpectedly surfaces with an offer to help, the lines between friend and foe blur. This isn't just a thriller—it's a pressure cooker of suspense, raising questions about trust, loyalty, and how far one will go to protect those they love. Can Bear unravel the mystery before the danger sends him over the edge ? L.T. Ryan's latest page-turner serves up a nail-biting adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, desperate for more. Plunge headfirst into a world where quiet woods hide deadly secrets, and no one is safe from the past.
Over the Edge , the fourth book in L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought's riveting Bear and Mandy Logan Thriller Series, pulls you into a vortex of mystery, conspiracy, and danger that will grip you from the first page to the last. Bear and his sharp-eyed daughter, Mandy, are trying to blend into the landscape, to forget the ghosts of their past. But when a chance encounter at a gas station unveils a terrified girlfriend and her menacing partner, Bear's instincts switch from survival to protector. The stage is a small-town brewery, the town's favorite watering hole, hides secrets as potent as its brew. The woods, once a haven, reveal a bloody clue—an abandoned shirt and a phone number that catapults Bear and Mandy into a conspiracy that runs deeper than the Columbia river. With each twist and turn, the stakes rise. And when an old friend unexpectedly surfaces with an offer to help, the lines between friend and foe blur. This isn't just a thriller—it's a pressure cooker of suspense, raising questions about trust, loyalty, and how far one will go to protect those they love. Can Bear unravel the mystery before the danger sends him over the edge ? L.T. Ryan's latest page-turner serves up a nail-biting adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, desperate for more. Plunge headfirst into a world where quiet woods hide deadly secrets, and no one is safe from the past.
262 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2023
About the author
L.T. Ryan
178 books1,528 followersL.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
Social Media Links
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Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
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Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game
BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)
BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal
BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.
Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.
Social Media Links
Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...
Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
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July 3, 2023
Bear is a character Fav.
I find these novels interesting and entertaining. Not quite finished with the Nobel series yet as I had to take a mental health break after wading through three books worth of needing a particular character to bite the dust only to have him come back in the next book due to a time jump into the past.
Ok. On to Bear and Mandy’s side quests. I adore Bear. I also adore Mandy. My concern. Mandy isn’t a foolish person. Often the way she’s written is as if she is. No one would expect a tactically smart and highly alert character to waste precious seconds on a call for help with an apology. They would expect her to use language that would give a location. Also, prior to this interaction, her phone would’ve been silenced. I guess what I’m saying is characters are products of their environment and not a gender or trope based on age. Mandy has had years of training and real world experience to be written as a product of her environment rather than a mistake making child. This was often tedious and added nothing to the plot but to alienate an entire group of people that would become fans since this Bear Mandy side quest series is fairly take enough for YA readers. If teens are wise enough to silence their phones for a theater, a character like Mandy shouldn’t be given a plot line where she follows someone without noise disciplines her gear. It’s the little things like this that detract from the level of enjoyment for this series.
So far, Rachel Hatch is my fav followed by this series. Hope for more but with a new character arc for Mandy that provides her with the ability to use her skills in a more realistic way.
I find these novels interesting and entertaining. Not quite finished with the Nobel series yet as I had to take a mental health break after wading through three books worth of needing a particular character to bite the dust only to have him come back in the next book due to a time jump into the past.
Ok. On to Bear and Mandy’s side quests. I adore Bear. I also adore Mandy. My concern. Mandy isn’t a foolish person. Often the way she’s written is as if she is. No one would expect a tactically smart and highly alert character to waste precious seconds on a call for help with an apology. They would expect her to use language that would give a location. Also, prior to this interaction, her phone would’ve been silenced. I guess what I’m saying is characters are products of their environment and not a gender or trope based on age. Mandy has had years of training and real world experience to be written as a product of her environment rather than a mistake making child. This was often tedious and added nothing to the plot but to alienate an entire group of people that would become fans since this Bear Mandy side quest series is fairly take enough for YA readers. If teens are wise enough to silence their phones for a theater, a character like Mandy shouldn’t be given a plot line where she follows someone without noise disciplines her gear. It’s the little things like this that detract from the level of enjoyment for this series.
So far, Rachel Hatch is my fav followed by this series. Hope for more but with a new character arc for Mandy that provides her with the ability to use her skills in a more realistic way.
July 5, 2023
Fantastic
Well they did it again. They can get into so much without even trying. Don't stop for gas and run inside for snacks you never know what you'll run into. Or who you will end up helping and why. Bear draws trouble like a magnet fortunately his heart is as big as he is. Now Mandy wants to be like Bear and is trying to sharpen everything Bear has taught her. Just when you think they've got enough going on in walks a friend. Or is she a foe? Great job. I love Bear and Mandy and I'm so glad their adventures will continue. Looking forward to Book 5. Thank you.
Well they did it again. They can get into so much without even trying. Don't stop for gas and run inside for snacks you never know what you'll run into. Or who you will end up helping and why. Bear draws trouble like a magnet fortunately his heart is as big as he is. Now Mandy wants to be like Bear and is trying to sharpen everything Bear has taught her. Just when you think they've got enough going on in walks a friend. Or is she a foe? Great job. I love Bear and Mandy and I'm so glad their adventures will continue. Looking forward to Book 5. Thank you.
September 24, 2023
While the end of the synopsis here is a bit over the top, this book is definitely different than its predecessors. It truly send the reader over the hedge into where the series is going next and what the overarching plot might be. The central mystery is a bit sidelined in order to accommodate all the setup but it’s still pretty solid. And quite a few characters from previous books show up, which is fun in a “Leonardo DiCaprio pointing” kind of way.
Another solid installment in an addicting series!
Another solid installment in an addicting series!
January 12, 2026
Back to My Stomping Grounds in N.W. The beginnings are pretty standard, they get Bear and Mandy into the story line. The twists and turns then get us into following the story and trying to guess where Author Ryan is headed with the plot. Always enjoy Bear‘s mentoring of Mandy as both a teenage girl (had three of those) and as a young woman growing up understanding how to be independent, cautious, aware of the danger in today’s world. The plot is good, Marcus is still in the rear view mirror and Agent Iris is gaining ground as a regular story member. On to book five. VR, Mags,
June 29, 2023
Exciting, intriguing thriller!
Another amazing book with Bear and Mandy! Wherever Bear and Mandy are trouble seems to find them. Kelly needs help, and Mandy convinces Bear to help her. There are a few surprises in this book, and it is very difficult to put down. Who killed Ethan? What is going on in Arlington, Oregon? Bear is trying to figure this out. You must read this book to find out what will happen.. You will not be disappointed. Happy reading! 😊
Another amazing book with Bear and Mandy! Wherever Bear and Mandy are trouble seems to find them. Kelly needs help, and Mandy convinces Bear to help her. There are a few surprises in this book, and it is very difficult to put down. Who killed Ethan? What is going on in Arlington, Oregon? Bear is trying to figure this out. You must read this book to find out what will happen.. You will not be disappointed. Happy reading! 😊
June 29, 2023
love bear and Mandy
This was such a good addition to the story. I really enjoy these books. My ultimate dream would be for Bear and Mandy to run into Blake Brier and gang, Mandy and Ian could make for some good adventures (yes I’m talking to you Mr. Ryan… I’ll take an acknowledgment)
These stories are so well written I anticipate them from the moment I finish one until the next one comes out.
I 💜💜💜💜 you L.T. Ryan
This was such a good addition to the story. I really enjoy these books. My ultimate dream would be for Bear and Mandy to run into Blake Brier and gang, Mandy and Ian could make for some good adventures (yes I’m talking to you Mr. Ryan… I’ll take an acknowledgment)
These stories are so well written I anticipate them from the moment I finish one until the next one comes out.
I 💜💜💜💜 you L.T. Ryan
September 2, 2023
I love these two
Bear and Mandy are a great family pair for this kind of story. Who lives like this and shows such love and understand between father and teen, while both having the grit and talent to survive the shit storms they put themselves onto?
Fun, easy read to get your adrenaline going. I really hope this kind of stuff doesn't really go on, but it is exciting to read about!
Bear and Mandy are a great family pair for this kind of story. Who lives like this and shows such love and understand between father and teen, while both having the grit and talent to survive the shit storms they put themselves onto?
Fun, easy read to get your adrenaline going. I really hope this kind of stuff doesn't really go on, but it is exciting to read about!
November 22, 2023
Set in OR. 260 pp. This was just ok for me. I think it suffered for my not having read the earlier books in the series. I just didn’t really connect with or care about these characters.
Over the Edge (Bear & Mandy Logan, #4) by L.T. Ryan
Over the Edge (Bear & Mandy Logan, #4) by L.T. Ryan
June 30, 2023
Over the Edge.
Another small town and Mandy and Bear run into another criminal enterprise. Iris that they worked with in Indiana is back and they uncover aside business of a farmer's son to sell fertilizer and gasoline to a group of domestic terrorists to make their bombs. They help the FBI get the evidence for the bust. Bear agrees to work to uncover who Mr Dragon is.
Another small town and Mandy and Bear run into another criminal enterprise. Iris that they worked with in Indiana is back and they uncover aside business of a farmer's son to sell fertilizer and gasoline to a group of domestic terrorists to make their bombs. They help the FBI get the evidence for the bust. Bear agrees to work to uncover who Mr Dragon is.
August 4, 2023
Following in her old man's footsteps
Bear is a hard act to follow, but Mandy seems to be following in his footsteps in spite of that. I can see why that thought both terrifies Bear and makes him proud at the same time. Demon spawn are like that....and I mean that affectionately. LOL
Bear is a hard act to follow, but Mandy seems to be following in his footsteps in spite of that. I can see why that thought both terrifies Bear and makes him proud at the same time. Demon spawn are like that....and I mean that affectionately. LOL
August 30, 2023
Not usually, my kind of book, however, gonna read them all now
This looks like the latest in this series of books. However, it was a good stand-alone story. I am hooked and want to read the newest one and go back and read the rest.
It is good to read more fiction in different genres.
I recommend this book.
This looks like the latest in this series of books. However, it was a good stand-alone story. I am hooked and want to read the newest one and go back and read the rest.
It is good to read more fiction in different genres.
I recommend this book.
June 3, 2024
Over The Edge
Bear and Mandy living off the grid, find themselves once again involved in a murder mystery, dangerous people and some really good beer. The Magic Tap brings everything from beer to wheeling and dealing that could take Bear and Mandy’s live’s. And then there’s Iris……
Bear and Mandy living off the grid, find themselves once again involved in a murder mystery, dangerous people and some really good beer. The Magic Tap brings everything from beer to wheeling and dealing that could take Bear and Mandy’s live’s. And then there’s Iris……
October 31, 2025
I think this was the best of the series so far. Bear is a really good man with all the right reactions. The relationship between him and Mandy is heartwarming. I hope to find and read the book(s) of their beginning. I realize I should have done that after starting the first book as soon as I recognized Bear as sidekick of Jack Noble (I think)…series I started then went on to another author.
May 29, 2026
Over the edge
Oh my bad karma seems to follow this father and daughter everywhete!they are real lucky that they are able to keep doing the right things to keep them alive.its so refreshing to see the bond between them.I have really enjoyed their escapes and the good they leave behind
Oh my bad karma seems to follow this father and daughter everywhete!they are real lucky that they are able to keep doing the right things to keep them alive.its so refreshing to see the bond between them.I have really enjoyed their escapes and the good they leave behind
June 30, 2023
This is the best of the Bear & Mandy series
Bear and Many are still on the run. Now they are in Oregon. Iris Duvall finds them and she and Bear link up to catch some bad guys. The story line is simple but what sets this apart from all the other similar stories is Mandy.
Bear and Many are still on the run. Now they are in Oregon. Iris Duvall finds them and she and Bear link up to catch some bad guys. The story line is simple but what sets this apart from all the other similar stories is Mandy.
June 30, 2023
Bear and Mandy have found a new place to regroup!
Mandy has a scooter now. It's pink and she feels freer,but still not safe. She's worried about Bear and then they find the blood on the tree...!
Mandy has a scooter now. It's pink and she feels freer,but still not safe. She's worried about Bear and then they find the blood on the tree...!
July 1, 2023
Bear and Mandy do it again!
I just finished reading Over The Edge in less than a day. I couldn't put it down! Fabulous story line and as always so suspenseful. Sorry I have to wait till next year for Between The Lies but I'm sure LT Ryan has books to keep me busy till then 😊👍🥰
I just finished reading Over The Edge in less than a day. I couldn't put it down! Fabulous story line and as always so suspenseful. Sorry I have to wait till next year for Between The Lies but I'm sure LT Ryan has books to keep me busy till then 😊👍🥰
July 7, 2023
L.T. RYAN: ALWAYS OFFERING A GREAT READ!
I can always rely on this author to offer up a great novel that holds my attention without relying on the use of gratuitous sex and foul language. I always look forward to his next offering.
I can always rely on this author to offer up a great novel that holds my attention without relying on the use of gratuitous sex and foul language. I always look forward to his next offering.
July 10, 2023
Another banger!
I love the Bear and mandy series. Action packed twists and turns. If it's ever a movie, I imagine maxl from stranger things as mandy and Eric Roberts and Bear. Can't wait for the next one!
I love the Bear and mandy series. Action packed twists and turns. If it's ever a movie, I imagine maxl from stranger things as mandy and Eric Roberts and Bear. Can't wait for the next one!
July 10, 2023
Good read
I’ve read all of the Bear and Mandy series, and I’ve enjoyed them. This one is a little slow in the adventure area. Bear was to easy going for me. I know he has to think differently with a kid, but that’s not the Bear I’ve come to know!
I’ve read all of the Bear and Mandy series, and I’ve enjoyed them. This one is a little slow in the adventure area. Bear was to easy going for me. I know he has to think differently with a kid, but that’s not the Bear I’ve come to know!
August 6, 2023
This was a good story. A little easier to predict the villain early on. Most of the authors stories twist it up as the end gets near. But this one wasn't that way.
This one was the set up for a new story and I can't wait!!
This one was the set up for a new story and I can't wait!!
August 30, 2023
great action and suspense
Enjoyed the relationship between Bear and Mandy and it shows how impressed love and committed are. Liked the persistence of Iris who can see there is more to bear than any vicious rumors.
Enjoyed the relationship between Bear and Mandy and it shows how impressed love and committed are. Liked the persistence of Iris who can see there is more to bear than any vicious rumors.
September 30, 2023
CC1
This was definitely one of Bear and Mandy best adventure. No matter how hard he tries to keep his head down low something always comes up. It will be really interesting to see what he does with Mandy while helping Iris. Great job !!! 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
This was definitely one of Bear and Mandy best adventure. No matter how hard he tries to keep his head down low something always comes up. It will be really interesting to see what he does with Mandy while helping Iris. Great job !!! 10 stars plus!!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
October 7, 2023
Fast paced with lots of twists and turns
Really liked the story. Lots of twists and turns. Keeps you guessing who was the real villain, and little surprising in the end. Love the way Bear and Mandy seem to find a challenge wherever they go. Highly recommend.
Really liked the story. Lots of twists and turns. Keeps you guessing who was the real villain, and little surprising in the end. Love the way Bear and Mandy seem to find a challenge wherever they go. Highly recommend.
January 10, 2024
Bear & Mandy are in trouble again
As much as Bear tries to stay hidden and not get involved in other people's problems, it just isn't in his nature. A chance encounter at a gas station leads to uncovering a huge problem. Good story with interesting characters.
As much as Bear tries to stay hidden and not get involved in other people's problems, it just isn't in his nature. A chance encounter at a gas station leads to uncovering a huge problem. Good story with interesting characters.
January 12, 2024
Part of Bear's past catches up to him.
I loved reading a other book about Bear and Mandy. Seems like every where these two go they are always followed by trouble. and can never turn his back on someone in trouble therefore almost getting himself and Mandy almost killed.
I loved reading a other book about Bear and Mandy. Seems like every where these two go they are always followed by trouble. and can never turn his back on someone in trouble therefore almost getting himself and Mandy almost killed.
June 1, 2024
A lot of action for a man called Bear.
I like Bear and Mandy adventures, this was pretty tame compared to the other books in the series, recommend reading the first books in the series. The first books are better as far as action goes.
I like Bear and Mandy adventures, this was pretty tame compared to the other books in the series, recommend reading the first books in the series. The first books are better as far as action goes.
June 17, 2024
Good escapist stories are what LT Ryan is all about. The Bear and Mandy
series builds on the earlier series of Bear and Jack Noble (sort of like the Borne series). I have read the both series in order and wonder if someone simply starting in the middle would appreciate them like I do.
series builds on the earlier series of Bear and Jack Noble (sort of like the Borne series). I have read the both series in order and wonder if someone simply starting in the middle would appreciate them like I do.
February 28, 2026
Must read! Hard to put down, the story was great and the characters all added great insight!
Great read! Hard to put down as I was so caught up in the story. The characters were awesome and can't wait to move onto book 5! Thanks, highly recommend!
Great read! Hard to put down as I was so caught up in the story. The characters were awesome and can't wait to move onto book 5! Thanks, highly recommend!
June 28, 2023
great read
This book has it all: suspense, love of family, tough men, women and youngsters. Looking forward to book 5 in the series
This book has it all: suspense, love of family, tough men, women and youngsters. Looking forward to book 5 in the series
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