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Stella LaRosa #2
Red Ink
Betrayal cuts deep, but redemption cuts deeper.
In the electrifying sequel to the bestselling Black Rose, Stella LaRosa returns, embroiled in a dark web of secrets, vengeance, and justice. This time, Stella's fight against the sinister body parts trade thrusts her into the heart of a conspiracy that challenges her every belief.
With her lethal skills and unwavering determination, she navigates through a maze of betrayal and deceit. Every step closer to the truth exposes the fragility of her alliances and tests her resolve. But in a world where every friend could be an enemy, Stella's quest for redemption will lead her to confront not just the evil in others, but the darkness within herself.
RED INK is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and emotional depth that will leave readers breathless and clamoring for more.
In the electrifying sequel to the bestselling Black Rose, Stella LaRosa returns, embroiled in a dark web of secrets, vengeance, and justice. This time, Stella's fight against the sinister body parts trade thrusts her into the heart of a conspiracy that challenges her every belief.
With her lethal skills and unwavering determination, she navigates through a maze of betrayal and deceit. Every step closer to the truth exposes the fragility of her alliances and tests her resolve. But in a world where every friend could be an enemy, Stella's quest for redemption will lead her to confront not just the evil in others, but the darkness within herself.
RED INK is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and emotional depth that will leave readers breathless and clamoring for more.
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First published September 24, 2024
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About the author
L.T. Ryan
168 books1,460 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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Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
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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May 18, 2025
4 ⭐ 0.5 🌶️ 5 🎧
While this hasn't been my favorite series from LT, I still really enjoyed it. I think I may have loved it if I had read the first one first, given it was mostly hard to get into for me... Once I did though... It was action packed with a morally grey journalist uncovering the truth behind some wild unalivings, and she's not safe from being a victim herself.
There was a lot of twists and turns that kept me guessing as the story unfolded. A lotttt of unalivings, even of characters I'd come to love, so keep your heart safe and be prepared. This one's pretty dark, but really fascinating and a lot of twisted fun. I really enjoyed the ending too. It definitely had me itching to pick up book 1 and excited for book 3.
The audio was great. Veronica Pace did a wonderful job with the narration and I really enjoyed this listen. Thank you Audio Sorceress for the advanced copy!
While this hasn't been my favorite series from LT, I still really enjoyed it. I think I may have loved it if I had read the first one first, given it was mostly hard to get into for me... Once I did though... It was action packed with a morally grey journalist uncovering the truth behind some wild unalivings, and she's not safe from being a victim herself.
There was a lot of twists and turns that kept me guessing as the story unfolded. A lotttt of unalivings, even of characters I'd come to love, so keep your heart safe and be prepared. This one's pretty dark, but really fascinating and a lot of twisted fun. I really enjoyed the ending too. It definitely had me itching to pick up book 1 and excited for book 3.
The audio was great. Veronica Pace did a wonderful job with the narration and I really enjoyed this listen. Thank you Audio Sorceress for the advanced copy!
October 23, 2024
Oh, I love this series!
Stella LaRosa is fabulous! She's a clumsy drunk, but has more guts and determination than any woman ever. I enjoy a good, dark and bloody hand to hand battle with a paid assassin, but Stella is better at it than most women. She gets lucky and manages to survive. This story included an ugly fact that people will collect anything....including human body parts!
Great read. I LOVED every minute of this dark ride.
Stella LaRosa is fabulous! She's a clumsy drunk, but has more guts and determination than any woman ever. I enjoy a good, dark and bloody hand to hand battle with a paid assassin, but Stella is better at it than most women. She gets lucky and manages to survive. This story included an ugly fact that people will collect anything....including human body parts!
Great read. I LOVED every minute of this dark ride.
December 26, 2024
The storyline was interesting, but there were a lot of inconsistencies and the editing was lacking. IE the code and how it worked changed, just like in book 1 she drove a jeep and then an old Honda, and then a jeep again; and that’s just a few. The inconsistencies just began to add up which for me took away from the overall story.
January 7, 2025
I read LT Ryan’s first book about Stella Collins and enjoyed it. The second attempt red ink was beyond my belief levels. Stella continues to be an out-of-control person with superhuman strength, despite being a severe alcoholic. It was too much for me and I won’t read any further books in the series
April 27, 2025
Convoluted Tale
Stella is having a hard time recovering from depression and self-loathing. Several of her friends have been killed and she blames herself for not saving them. A tattoo artist in jail refuses to talk to anybody other than her. He tells her that he fears for his life and tells her a bit about an evil group called "The Collectors." She tracks down the group and saves a very high profile life.
Stella is having a hard time recovering from depression and self-loathing. Several of her friends have been killed and she blames herself for not saving them. A tattoo artist in jail refuses to talk to anybody other than her. He tells her that he fears for his life and tells her a bit about an evil group called "The Collectors." She tracks down the group and saves a very high profile life.
April 16, 2025
A great follow-up to the first book!
If you like Action-packed books, you will enjoy this one. There are twists and turns along with surprises while reading this book. This book is unputdownable with spine-chilling incidents to keep your attention to see what will happen next. Happy reading! ☺️
If you like Action-packed books, you will enjoy this one. There are twists and turns along with surprises while reading this book. This book is unputdownable with spine-chilling incidents to keep your attention to see what will happen next. Happy reading! ☺️
October 4, 2024
Tedious. Made it about halfway through. I liked the first in the series quite a lot but this one just went on and on and on about her drinking and hangovers and wtf? She wasn't at all likeable or badass or anything.
October 11, 2024
Stella lives
Stella finds herself involved in searching for a group looking to attain body parts. Her life is trashed, she has killed to protect herself, and now works in an alcohol fueled stupor. But she won’t give up her search for the truth about these sickos.ENJOY!
Stella finds herself involved in searching for a group looking to attain body parts. Her life is trashed, she has killed to protect herself, and now works in an alcohol fueled stupor. But she won’t give up her search for the truth about these sickos.ENJOY!
October 21, 2024
Well written
L.T Ryan & group do an excellent job here. I was hooked immediately. Very imaginative. Maybe a little out there for some. She's a crime journalist but has skills of an assassin.
L.T Ryan & group do an excellent job here. I was hooked immediately. Very imaginative. Maybe a little out there for some. She's a crime journalist but has skills of an assassin.
October 28, 2024
Red Ink
Stella is pitted against her greatest foe, the man that has cost her so many she loved, the oil man. She's off the booze and is getting her life back and thanks to her the paper has won a Pulitzer. Great story.
Stella is pitted against her greatest foe, the man that has cost her so many she loved, the oil man. She's off the booze and is getting her life back and thanks to her the paper has won a Pulitzer. Great story.
May 12, 2025
Loved it!
Ryan writes great stories, and this one of them - words and actions fly off the pages and keep you reading to the point where you don't want to put it down. You'll love it!
Ryan writes great stories, and this one of them - words and actions fly off the pages and keep you reading to the point where you don't want to put it down. You'll love it!
June 7, 2025
Red Ink
I’m still a bit puzzled what the red ink means in this book. You might think it means blood, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. In any case Stella has her hands full with people trying to kill her. Hopefully things will go better in the next book.
I’m still a bit puzzled what the red ink means in this book. You might think it means blood, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. In any case Stella has her hands full with people trying to kill her. Hopefully things will go better in the next book.
August 13, 2025
Excellent story telling
Well written and informative. Enjoyed the multitude of diverse characters. Looking forward to more adventures with Stella. Hopefully expanding on her family
Well written and informative. Enjoyed the multitude of diverse characters. Looking forward to more adventures with Stella. Hopefully expanding on her family
September 28, 2024
Parts!
Collecting body parts? Stella LaRosa needs to put a stop to this sick game. Two thumbs up, if they're still connected.
Collecting body parts? Stella LaRosa needs to put a stop to this sick game. Two thumbs up, if they're still connected.
September 29, 2024
Gets Better and Better
Stella is always looking for the story and this time is no different. Murder and intrigue follow her path. Definitely a page turner!
Stella is always looking for the story and this time is no different. Murder and intrigue follow her path. Definitely a page turner!
October 12, 2024
sick world
Stella LaRosa. Crazy. Demented. But with a good heart. Caring. Utterly brave.
She is flawed but still manage to keep her spirit.
Stella LaRosa. Crazy. Demented. But with a good heart. Caring. Utterly brave.
She is flawed but still manage to keep her spirit.
October 24, 2024
Unbelievably Real
This plot is so outlandish its hard to fathom and yet so expertly written that its unbelievably real. What a thrill ride!
This plot is so outlandish its hard to fathom and yet so expertly written that its unbelievably real. What a thrill ride!
November 8, 2024
Too much introspection, too little story development.
May 8, 2025
i loved it
June 18, 2025
A good book!
This series is good but I have read better one thing I don't much care for its the heroin this book is about ! I sure hope the next book is better!
This series is good but I have read better one thing I don't much care for its the heroin this book is about ! I sure hope the next book is better!
August 22, 2025
great!!!
So exciting. You never know what Stella will do next. She’s a badass. Couldn’t stop reading this book. Keep it up!
So exciting. You never know what Stella will do next. She’s a badass. Couldn’t stop reading this book. Keep it up!
October 29, 2025
Couldn't really get into this one and gave up on it.
December 27, 2025
Excellent Series
Well now I have another serious that I will have to keep up with. Make sure you read the first one before this one. Great story and characters.
Well now I have another serious that I will have to keep up with. Make sure you read the first one before this one. Great story and characters.
October 9, 2024
Good boook. Good story and wonderful writing. For me, it was a page turner.
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