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Pepper Ryan Mystery Thriller #3
Havana Fear
Mojitos, music, and…murder?
FBI Special Agent Pepper Ryan takes an unofficial detour to Cuba after his buddy Angel Cavada’s romantic vacation turns to nightmare. Angel’s filmmaker girlfriend, Marisol, disappeared from a Havana street market, leaving only a broken high-heeled shoe. And a bizarre serial killer has been targeting Cuba's top artists—is Marisol the latest victim?
With a quick-fisted policeman dogging his path and the country’s hottest actress complicating his future, Pepper goes on a thrill ride of lies, love, and shattering revelations in Cuba's city of secrets.
As the body count rises and a hurricane looms, can Pepper outsmart the killer before time runs out? Or will he be the next victim in Havana’s deadly dance?
FBI Special Agent Pepper Ryan takes an unofficial detour to Cuba after his buddy Angel Cavada’s romantic vacation turns to nightmare. Angel’s filmmaker girlfriend, Marisol, disappeared from a Havana street market, leaving only a broken high-heeled shoe. And a bizarre serial killer has been targeting Cuba's top artists—is Marisol the latest victim?
With a quick-fisted policeman dogging his path and the country’s hottest actress complicating his future, Pepper goes on a thrill ride of lies, love, and shattering revelations in Cuba's city of secrets.
As the body count rises and a hurricane looms, can Pepper outsmart the killer before time runs out? Or will he be the next victim in Havana’s deadly dance?
- GenresMystery
334 pages, Paperback
First published July 16, 2024
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About the author
Timothy Fagan
8 books9 followersTimothy Fagan has always loved to read suspenseful books that make you laugh out loud in public. Now he loves to write them.
He previously spent twenty years as an attorney and executive in the financial services industry, focusing on securities regulatory matters across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. He was born in Los Angeles, California, grew up in British Columbia, Canada and currently lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
Although his focus is full-length fiction, he also publishes poetry and song lyrics. Beach Body Boogie is his first novel.
For more information about Timothy Fagan, his upcoming books and other projects, please visit his website: www.timothyfagan.com
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July 11, 2025
Is either Cuba or the FBI really worth it?
Pepper Ryan hastily races to Cuba to find a friend’s missing girl friend while putting his own career in the FBI on the line. While looking for the missing girlfriend, he becomes embroiled in a serial killer’s bloody deeds. Can he find the serial killer or the girl friend before a hurricane heading towards Cuba can cost him his career?
I enjoyed the book due to its exposure of Havana and its crumbling buildings and lifestyle. A very interesting and enlightening examination of the world of Communist Cuba vs capitalistic America. Cuba as a nation or as an island of great beauty does deserve to be the site of both romantic and mystery novels.
The plot is simple, well developed, and probably full of clues to readily identify the unknown killer but the twist is such that I missed it. I did not see that coming!
A grammatical error cost this book five stars. But for entertainment purposes it is well worth reading. Easily read in a few hours since both the characters and the plot kept my interest!
Pepper Ryan hastily races to Cuba to find a friend’s missing girl friend while putting his own career in the FBI on the line. While looking for the missing girlfriend, he becomes embroiled in a serial killer’s bloody deeds. Can he find the serial killer or the girl friend before a hurricane heading towards Cuba can cost him his career?
I enjoyed the book due to its exposure of Havana and its crumbling buildings and lifestyle. A very interesting and enlightening examination of the world of Communist Cuba vs capitalistic America. Cuba as a nation or as an island of great beauty does deserve to be the site of both romantic and mystery novels.
The plot is simple, well developed, and probably full of clues to readily identify the unknown killer but the twist is such that I missed it. I did not see that coming!
A grammatical error cost this book five stars. But for entertainment purposes it is well worth reading. Easily read in a few hours since both the characters and the plot kept my interest!
July 23, 2025
Minutes after landing in Cuba, Angel's girlfriend disappears without a trace. Angel calls his best friend, Pepper Ryan, an FBI agent in the US and asks for his help. Pepper has his own troubles but agrees to help him and flies to Cuba. Chaos ensues. Cuban thugs, Canadian thugs, police thugs, and a serial killer are all after Pepper, Angel, and a ragtag bunch of new friends, all trying to find Marisol. The US embassy and the police tell them to go home and leave it to the police, but Pepper can't leave it alone. His friend's girlfriend is in trouble and no one in authority is looking for her. It's a great read and has a real surprise ending.
July 22, 2025
I LOVED IT!
I just can’t say enough good about PEPPER Ryan, and this book. It was just a good read I couldn’t put it down. I stayed up late all night just reading it and I loved it and I love the ending and when there’s some more of them that are inexpensive or free, I’m gonna read them it didn’t leave you hanging and it was a great book and I loved all the characters And not very many bad words in it. I really enjoyed it.!
I just can’t say enough good about PEPPER Ryan, and this book. It was just a good read I couldn’t put it down. I stayed up late all night just reading it and I loved it and I love the ending and when there’s some more of them that are inexpensive or free, I’m gonna read them it didn’t leave you hanging and it was a great book and I loved all the characters And not very many bad words in it. I really enjoyed it.!
July 16, 2024
I couldn’t put this new thriller from Timothy Fagan down! I felt like I was in Havana with Fagan’s descriptive writing style. Each character got more compelling the more I read and I didn’t see the twist until right when it happened. Any lover of underdog good-guy-put-in-bad-situation stories will love this quick, exciting and funny read. Do yourself a favour and read this book!
September 12, 2024
After the first two Pepper Ryan books, I was looking forward to this one - and it did not disappoint!
Fagan’s descriptive style made me feel like I was right in Havana along for the ride with Pepper. New characters added dynamic suspense and mystery.
Can’t wait for the next one “overseas”!
Fagan’s descriptive style made me feel like I was right in Havana along for the ride with Pepper. New characters added dynamic suspense and mystery.
Can’t wait for the next one “overseas”!
July 3, 2025
Language
Here is another person who is willing to profane that which many worship by using their names as vulgar exclamations. In addition, this person has no better grasp of language than to flip out f-bombs as common terms. There are better authors available elsewhere.
Here is another person who is willing to profane that which many worship by using their names as vulgar exclamations. In addition, this person has no better grasp of language than to flip out f-bombs as common terms. There are better authors available elsewhere.
July 11, 2025
The story line is superb. There were a few editing errors of no consequence. The reason for docking the book a star was the convoluted side stories and somewhat unbelievable events. Having said that, I enjoyed reading Havana Fear
August 2, 2024
Fagan does a great job keeping the suspense building from start to finish! Lots of twists and turns, the ending does not disappoint!
July 6, 2025
Feel the pulse of Havana and the luxury of a story well told and gratefully read. A grade A + novel.
Highly Recommended.
Highly Recommended.
July 8, 2025
Lived it!
Super enjoyable read. Didn't put it down. Great plot, lots of twists, and everything tied together to make a great ending!
Super enjoyable read. Didn't put it down. Great plot, lots of twists, and everything tied together to make a great ending!
July 9, 2025
A good read. It starts out slow but the suspence builds through out the story until an unexpected ending. After the halfway point I had trouble putting it down. A five star read.
August 7, 2025
not bad, not bad at all
Kept my interest from page 1 to the very end. Can’t ask for much more. It’s a winner. Get 5he book
Kept my interest from page 1 to the very end. Can’t ask for much more. It’s a winner. Get 5he book
September 7, 2025
Good read!
I enjoyed this book immensely. It appealed to my sense of humor due to the many comedic episodes within but without resorting to slapstick .
I enjoyed this book immensely. It appealed to my sense of humor due to the many comedic episodes within but without resorting to slapstick .
August 12, 2024
Great read!
A good read and interesting info on Cuba and Havana if one were to visit the country! Would recommend the book; with many twists and turns!
A good read and interesting info on Cuba and Havana if one were to visit the country! Would recommend the book; with many twists and turns!
July 16, 2024
Havana Fear by Timothy Fagan is the latest in the Pepper Ryan series, twisting through Cuba’s dark alleys and vibrant streets. Pepper is dropped into this alien environment and is challenged to solve a mystery as well as survive the unknown realm of Havana, where he has to navigate a wholly different world while attempting to help a friend who has gotten themselves into real trouble. I enjoyed being immersed in a different place with a familiar character, along with the blend of suspense, humor, and cultural insights the story packed. If you enjoy a mix of mystery and adventure with a splash of humor, you'll enjoy this book.
July 16, 2024
I couldn’t put this new thriller from Timothy Fagan down! I felt like I was in Havana with Fagan’s descriptive writing style. Each character got more compelling the more I read and I didn’t see the twist until right when it happened. Any lover of underdog good-guy-put-in-bad-situation stories will love this quick, exciting and funny read. Do yourself a favour and read this book!
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