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The Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp #3
Chasing Devils
Jackson Clay has been many things to law enforcement in his time helping those who have needed it most. Witness. Ally. Asset. But there’s one thing he’s never been…
The prime suspect.
Until now.
When his ex-wife, Nathalie, is brutally killed along a lonely stretch of highway, the evidence points to Jackson. His efforts to clear his name and grieve the only woman he ever truly loved thrust him head-first into the investigation, but what he learns may be even more heartbreaking than Nathalie’s death.
Nathalie received a phone call in the weeks leading up to her death. The caller? Dale Jeffers, the man in jail and held responsible for the death of Nathalie and Jackson’s late son, Evan. His message?
He didn’t kill Evan.
Now, Jackson must solve not one but two who killed Nathalie and who really killed his son some fifteen years ago. The search for these and other truths rehash old wounds and force Jackson to again grapple with a darkness he’d thought he’d put behind him.
But that same darkness is where the ultimate evil lurks. And it’s waiting, ready to strike should Jackson Clay get too close.
The prime suspect.
Until now.
When his ex-wife, Nathalie, is brutally killed along a lonely stretch of highway, the evidence points to Jackson. His efforts to clear his name and grieve the only woman he ever truly loved thrust him head-first into the investigation, but what he learns may be even more heartbreaking than Nathalie’s death.
Nathalie received a phone call in the weeks leading up to her death. The caller? Dale Jeffers, the man in jail and held responsible for the death of Nathalie and Jackson’s late son, Evan. His message?
He didn’t kill Evan.
Now, Jackson must solve not one but two who killed Nathalie and who really killed his son some fifteen years ago. The search for these and other truths rehash old wounds and force Jackson to again grapple with a darkness he’d thought he’d put behind him.
But that same darkness is where the ultimate evil lurks. And it’s waiting, ready to strike should Jackson Clay get too close.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2023
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About the author
B.C. Lienesch
7 books46 followersB. C. Lienesch is a former freelance writer and featured columnist and editor for GuysNation.com but has done everything from owning a bakery to selling fireworks out of a pair of shipping containers. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Northern Virginia, he now lives in the same area with his wife, Meg, their two dogs, Kaia and Aria, and two cats, Luna and Hitchcock. CHASING DEVILS is his third novel. He previously wrote COUNTRY ROADS and THE WOODSMAN.
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December 13, 2025
This series just keep getting better and better! Review most definitely coming.
June 20, 2023
Edge of your seat thriller
I’ve read all three of the Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp Series, and they remind me of the Jack Reacher series.
In this book, Jackson’s ex-wife dies on the way to see him. As soon as Bear finds out she’s dead, he moves into the cabin with his business partner.
Needless to say, Jackson is determined to find her killer even though the police are adamant that he stay out of “their” case.
Jackson skirts the rules and the book becomes impossible to put down. Highly recommend.
I’ve read all three of the Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp Series, and they remind me of the Jack Reacher series.
In this book, Jackson’s ex-wife dies on the way to see him. As soon as Bear finds out she’s dead, he moves into the cabin with his business partner.
Needless to say, Jackson is determined to find her killer even though the police are adamant that he stay out of “their” case.
Jackson skirts the rules and the book becomes impossible to put down. Highly recommend.
July 10, 2023
B.C. Lienesch’s masterful command of setting, plot, prose, and realistic dialogue in Chasing Devils gives Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series a solid run for its money. While I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the Jackson Clay series, Chasing Devils left me with a heavy dose of that “Holy shit” reader’s high where I just couldn’t stop thinking about and processing the entire story or the characters’ actions from riveting beginning to powerful climax. Trust me – this is a series you don’t want to miss and an absolute must-read for action thriller fans. With characters like Jackson Clay, Bear Beauchamp, and Jen Bailey – you’ll be frantically flipping pages to get to the end – all while wanting the thrilling ride to last forever.
August 16, 2024
Chasing Devils is the last in the series and a real page turner. I couldn’t put it down and the closer I got to the end the more desperate I was to finish it. The character development of Jackson Clay, Bear Beauchamp, and Jen Bailey was superb. I hope B. C. Lienesch continues with the characters and series in some way as I was on the edge of my seat anticipating the next page and would like to see more.
April 23, 2025
Humanity
This book really gets down to the nitty gritty of who Jackson really is and was as a father, a husband, and the man he has become.
The author really could have ended the series right on that final page. Which,BTW, hits you right into your soul.
And Bear is that kind of friend who, if you're truly blessed, comes around once in your lifetime. I have that, so I should know.
This book really gets down to the nitty gritty of who Jackson really is and was as a father, a husband, and the man he has become.
The author really could have ended the series right on that final page. Which,BTW, hits you right into your soul.
And Bear is that kind of friend who, if you're truly blessed, comes around once in your lifetime. I have that, so I should know.
July 14, 2023
The third in a series with a final mystery solved. This author's skill in developing his characters over the series inspires the reader to become attached to them - facilitating relationships that leaves us wanting to see more of their story. I will miss them. Well done, Mr. Lienesch, and thank you for sharing Jackson and Bear with us.
August 15, 2024
Great story
It is a great book to read. I had a hard time putting it down to go to bed. I really enjoyed the story. Not a lot of words describing things that doesn't add to the story. No paragraphs about what they wore or what they ate. I have read 3 books and enjoyed all of them. Would highly recommend them.
It is a great book to read. I had a hard time putting it down to go to bed. I really enjoyed the story. Not a lot of words describing things that doesn't add to the story. No paragraphs about what they wore or what they ate. I have read 3 books and enjoyed all of them. Would highly recommend them.
December 18, 2025
Closure?
A book that fills in the gaps of his ex wife and son. Filled with flash backs of early days of marriage and life. A possibility that son could be still alive?
Him and Bear seem to be one step ahead of the police most of the time trying to find the killer. Not a lot of action in this one.
A book that fills in the gaps of his ex wife and son. Filled with flash backs of early days of marriage and life. A possibility that son could be still alive?
Him and Bear seem to be one step ahead of the police most of the time trying to find the killer. Not a lot of action in this one.
May 30, 2025
Enjoyed it
I really enjoyed this story and this series and can't wait until the next book comes out. Jackson and Bear are two of my favorite book characters. This story was well written.
I really enjoyed this story and this series and can't wait until the next book comes out. Jackson and Bear are two of my favorite book characters. This story was well written.
June 9, 2025
Excellent series
Can't wait for next book!! Two main character perfectly contrast. Storyline keeps up pace and brings a satisfying conclusion. Will definitely put Lienesch on my keep reading favorites.
Can't wait for next book!! Two main character perfectly contrast. Storyline keeps up pace and brings a satisfying conclusion. Will definitely put Lienesch on my keep reading favorites.
July 25, 2025
Thank you
Thank Mr L T Ryan. This writer is wonderful. He has everything in is books. Adventure, romance, sadness an happiness. I lo d the 3 books I've look forward to more.
Thank you again
Thank Mr L T Ryan. This writer is wonderful. He has everything in is books. Adventure, romance, sadness an happiness. I lo d the 3 books I've look forward to more.
Thank you again
June 22, 2023
My favorite of the series!!
December 20, 2023
Really great series
I started the series three days ago and couldn't stop until I finished. Good plots, excellent characters, great finish to the series.
I started the series three days ago and couldn't stop until I finished. Good plots, excellent characters, great finish to the series.
April 22, 2025
It was ok.
July 13, 2025
Exciting and tense
I enjoyed reading thus book. I finished it in 2 days.
I hope this series continues, I can't wait to see what the next one will be like.
I enjoyed reading thus book. I finished it in 2 days.
I hope this series continues, I can't wait to see what the next one will be like.
August 1, 2025
good read
August 21, 2025
Scary world.
We need Jackson and Bear in the real world.
Good read with Jackson and Bear.
It starts off a little but kicks back into Jackson to save the day.
We need Jackson and Bear in the real world.
Good read with Jackson and Bear.
It starts off a little but kicks back into Jackson to save the day.
October 25, 2025
Devils in the Details
Just keeps getting better as the story goes on. Must I look forward to more exploits of Jackson Clay. This should be a long ride into future.
Just keeps getting better as the story goes on. Must I look forward to more exploits of Jackson Clay. This should be a long ride into future.
April 21, 2025
Kindle Unlimited
Chasing Devils #3 of the Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp series. #4 is coming in November 2025. We are again in the multi-state area surrounding Washington D.C., riding shotgun with Jackson Clay and Bear Beauchamp in their classic old automobiles as they chase down bad guys across lovely acres of the south. And yes, we will be told several times by Bear that they are actually rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Never rednecks.
Clay's ex-wife, Natalie, is murdered. He knows in his gut that the murder is connected to the death of their toddler son Evan 15 years ago. In the present time and in flashbacks to their happiest times, Jackson does his best to find the killer and find justice for the deaths of his family. It may happen with a little help from his friends - if they can protect him from his baser revenge-seeking self.
REVIEWED on April 7, 2025, at Goodreads and AmazonSmile. Not available at B&N, BookBub, or Kobo.
Chasing Devils #3 of the Jackson Clay & Bear Beauchamp series. #4 is coming in November 2025. We are again in the multi-state area surrounding Washington D.C., riding shotgun with Jackson Clay and Bear Beauchamp in their classic old automobiles as they chase down bad guys across lovely acres of the south. And yes, we will be told several times by Bear that they are actually rural lifestyle enthusiasts. Never rednecks.
Clay's ex-wife, Natalie, is murdered. He knows in his gut that the murder is connected to the death of their toddler son Evan 15 years ago. In the present time and in flashbacks to their happiest times, Jackson does his best to find the killer and find justice for the deaths of his family. It may happen with a little help from his friends - if they can protect him from his baser revenge-seeking self.
REVIEWED on April 7, 2025, at Goodreads and AmazonSmile. Not available at B&N, BookBub, or Kobo.
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