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Rachel Hatch #14
Faultline
Moving mountains to bury the truth leaves Hatch with only one choice...
Dig until she sees the light of day.In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, an explosive disaster traps Rachel Hatch in a crumbling tunnel—and it’s no accident. As survivors struggle to escape, Hatch discovers evidence that points to something far more a meticulously staged collapse designed to look like a natural catastrophe.
With lives hanging in the balance, Hatch must navigate the shifting rubble, protect those trapped alongside her, and uncover the truth before time runs out. But powerful forces will do whatever it takes to keep their deadly secret buried—even if it means silencing Hatch and the survivors forever.
Faultline delivers a heart-pounding mix of action, emotion, and suspense. Rachel Hatch returns in a high-stakes mission where the truth lies buried far beneath the surface.
Dig until she sees the light of day.In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, an explosive disaster traps Rachel Hatch in a crumbling tunnel—and it’s no accident. As survivors struggle to escape, Hatch discovers evidence that points to something far more a meticulously staged collapse designed to look like a natural catastrophe.
With lives hanging in the balance, Hatch must navigate the shifting rubble, protect those trapped alongside her, and uncover the truth before time runs out. But powerful forces will do whatever it takes to keep their deadly secret buried—even if it means silencing Hatch and the survivors forever.
Faultline delivers a heart-pounding mix of action, emotion, and suspense. Rachel Hatch returns in a high-stakes mission where the truth lies buried far beneath the surface.
- GenresThriller
242 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2025
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L.T. Ryan
160 books1,423 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)
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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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October 10, 2025
Always a thrill to find another Hatch book!
October 23, 2025
This One was Almost Fun
The fourteenth installment of the Hatch series by L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea picks up seamlessly where Mirage left off, plunging us back into the tension between Hatch and those responsible for the chaos in Riverton. The stakes are high—a hit has been ordered on a whistleblower who knows exactly what went down. Hatch, ever resourceful and guided by the code her father instilled in her, catches wind of the threat and, true to form, decides to intervene.
From the outset, we’re introduced to Princess Mayhem and her owner, Raff, a trucker whose role in the story becomes clear even before Hatch and her protectees find themselves in real danger. Their presence adds texture to the narrative, and the way they’re woven into the plot feels both natural and timely.
One recurring annoyance: the frequent comparisons of item prices to mortgages or cars. It’s a stylistic choice that grated on me, especially given the current economic climate. While the authors couldn’t have predicted the shutdown, even outside of that context, the repetition felt excessive.
Still, this book fits snugly into Hatch’s world—a place of suspense, grit, and relentless momentum. Ryan and Shea deliver the kind of high-octane storytelling readers have come to expect from them, both individually and as a team. I found myself once again staying up all night, swiping left, devouring each page with greedy anticipation.
The fourteenth installment of the Hatch series by L.T. Ryan and Brian Shea picks up seamlessly where Mirage left off, plunging us back into the tension between Hatch and those responsible for the chaos in Riverton. The stakes are high—a hit has been ordered on a whistleblower who knows exactly what went down. Hatch, ever resourceful and guided by the code her father instilled in her, catches wind of the threat and, true to form, decides to intervene.
From the outset, we’re introduced to Princess Mayhem and her owner, Raff, a trucker whose role in the story becomes clear even before Hatch and her protectees find themselves in real danger. Their presence adds texture to the narrative, and the way they’re woven into the plot feels both natural and timely.
One recurring annoyance: the frequent comparisons of item prices to mortgages or cars. It’s a stylistic choice that grated on me, especially given the current economic climate. While the authors couldn’t have predicted the shutdown, even outside of that context, the repetition felt excessive.
Still, this book fits snugly into Hatch’s world—a place of suspense, grit, and relentless momentum. Ryan and Shea deliver the kind of high-octane storytelling readers have come to expect from them, both individually and as a team. I found myself once again staying up all night, swiping left, devouring each page with greedy anticipation.
November 23, 2025
Another great Rachel Hatch book!! I love any good female crime fighting, a** kicking thriller series & this series hasn't let me down yet! Rachel better known as just Hatch continues to stand up for the rights of the little people, generally against large corporations or just those who seek to control others & do harm. Hatch takes on everybody & anybody who is out to do harm in each & every one of these books!! They're a great addition to the usual all male world of Heroes & Hatch should definitely be ranked right beside Bosch, Reacher, even soon Alex Cross!! The only downside to this book was the repetitive phrasing of "earthquake prevention turned into earthquake creation". It's still an all around amazing book that highlights what happens when good technology falls into the wrong person's hands. But there's also a lot of good humans here doing the right thing, just because it's the right thing to do!! I think our whole world needs more of that, especially these days. People helping people. Not for glory or praise or any recognition, just because it's the right thing to do!! I'm pretty sure that the majority of the human race was actually raised to do the next right thing...Hatch Actually Does It!! It's an AWESOME book. It'll have you on the edge of your seat at times, & you'll read it late into the night probably just like I did. But I'm not suggesting that we all go out & become the next Hatch!! That would be way too dangerous!! But the regular people in here who are just helping because they know that's what's right!! Those are the ones that we should all emulate to the best of our ability!!
October 21, 2025
Better plot but choked at the finish
A truly imaginative plot concept generally well developed. Some of the writing felt like the author was being paid by the word and once again your proofreader is taking your money for no apparent reason. Some of the late plot forays felt lame and unsupported in any real sense, but all in all, this protagonist is so good she could star in the Epstein Files movie and come away untarnished. She could use a little more care in her handling from her writers. But I'll be looking for her next adventure.
A truly imaginative plot concept generally well developed. Some of the writing felt like the author was being paid by the word and once again your proofreader is taking your money for no apparent reason. Some of the late plot forays felt lame and unsupported in any real sense, but all in all, this protagonist is so good she could star in the Epstein Files movie and come away untarnished. She could use a little more care in her handling from her writers. But I'll be looking for her next adventure.
December 1, 2025
Making sure there is still some good in the world.
Rachel Hatch is larger than life that is for sure. However her mission is beyond reproach. She just can’t see good people suffer or be killed for power and money. This plays out in every page of this book. It is fast paced and readable with the descriptions of rural Virginia setting the scene. Lots of fast paced action and description as Rachel Hatch once again saves the good guys and gets to go to her niece’s birthday party. A good read!
Rachel Hatch is larger than life that is for sure. However her mission is beyond reproach. She just can’t see good people suffer or be killed for power and money. This plays out in every page of this book. It is fast paced and readable with the descriptions of rural Virginia setting the scene. Lots of fast paced action and description as Rachel Hatch once again saves the good guys and gets to go to her niece’s birthday party. A good read!
November 4, 2025
Buried !! I think my heart stopped !!
I realized that I was holding my breath !!
Helping Good People Right a Wrong !!
Let's just Go with that Premise !! Then introduce someone with Courage, Skills, and the Drive to 'Make things Right' and you've "Got A Winner" !!
Again L.T., I have thoroughly enjoyed you introducing me to Rachel Hatch !!! I'm A True Fan !!!
I realized that I was holding my breath !!
Helping Good People Right a Wrong !!
Let's just Go with that Premise !! Then introduce someone with Courage, Skills, and the Drive to 'Make things Right' and you've "Got A Winner" !!
Again L.T., I have thoroughly enjoyed you introducing me to Rachel Hatch !!! I'm A True Fan !!!
October 8, 2025
Amazing
I have read all of Rachel Hatch's stories, and loved every one. LT is a great story teller. This latest story of an earthquake device raises questions as to whether someone actually created one. Scary senerio, but a great ending. Thank you LT for another great!
I have read all of Rachel Hatch's stories, and loved every one. LT is a great story teller. This latest story of an earthquake device raises questions as to whether someone actually created one. Scary senerio, but a great ending. Thank you LT for another great!
October 8, 2025
Couldn't put the book down
Finished another entertaining Hatch book and now I wait for the next one. I laughed out loud, teared up and was on the edge in anticipation. Mr. Ryan is a great story teller. Try out his other series, I enjoy all of them.
Finished another entertaining Hatch book and now I wait for the next one. I laughed out loud, teared up and was on the edge in anticipation. Mr. Ryan is a great story teller. Try out his other series, I enjoy all of them.
October 23, 2025
Fabulous, as always!
I love these books! Hatch is one of my favorite characters! She's tough as nails and educated in combat the hard way.
This story took down some scary political bigwigs and righted some huge wrongs.
Excellent!
I love these books! Hatch is one of my favorite characters! She's tough as nails and educated in combat the hard way.
This story took down some scary political bigwigs and righted some huge wrongs.
Excellent!
October 28, 2025
This is the best series I’ve ever read
I love this series. It’s nice to know that there is a hero out there looking out for the underdog. Looking forward to the next adventure with Hatch.
I love this series. It’s nice to know that there is a hero out there looking out for the underdog. Looking forward to the next adventure with Hatch.
December 1, 2025
Rachel Hatch to the Rescue
This bookcaught my attention from the beginning. Hatch continued her quest from Riverton to bring down Kern & Harlan. She then ended up saving a family of 3 in the most harrowing way. This book left me breathless.
This bookcaught my attention from the beginning. Hatch continued her quest from Riverton to bring down Kern & Harlan. She then ended up saving a family of 3 in the most harrowing way. This book left me breathless.
October 9, 2025
Love the Rachel Hatch series Can’t wait for the next one which is probably 6 months away
October 10, 2025
Hatch is still chasing Kern.
Now there is an innocent family in his sights. As she tries to save the family she of course becomes one of the targets Kern is desperate to take out.
Now there is an innocent family in his sights. As she tries to save the family she of course becomes one of the targets Kern is desperate to take out.
October 10, 2025
Great story
October 11, 2025
Very good book! I didn't want to put it down! unfortunately, I do have kids, so I had to at some points. I can't wait for the next one.
October 15, 2025
Never dull or boring - Rachel Hatch is the great righter of wrongs! Really enjoy the series
October 19, 2025
Great series
I've read every book in this series and have never been bored by any of them! Can't wait for the next installment!
I've read every book in this series and have never been bored by any of them! Can't wait for the next installment!
October 21, 2025
Rachel continues on her mission to clean out the Washington, DC swamp to find the murderers of innocents. Can't wait to find out what she will pursue next.
October 26, 2025
Good read
Hatch 2.0 with all the twists and turns that you expect, but still not the ones you thought were coming!
Hatch 2.0 with all the twists and turns that you expect, but still not the ones you thought were coming!
October 30, 2025
Good
Good read, a little bit “mission impossible”. As with other books in this series l, too much repetition of descriptions/ details
Good read, a little bit “mission impossible”. As with other books in this series l, too much repetition of descriptions/ details
October 31, 2025
All crooks should go to jail
Fast paced, good people should know their life is precious. To many bad people who believe money is most important
Fast paced, good people should know their life is precious. To many bad people who believe money is most important
October 31, 2025
Another fine read in this series. Well-written, love Hatch, good plot. Hard to put down.
November 2, 2025
What can't she do?
She's a one woman wreaking ball. That isn't a problem she can't fix or problem she can't solve. Retire now.
She's a one woman wreaking ball. That isn't a problem she can't fix or problem she can't solve. Retire now.
November 4, 2025
Faultline
I absolutely love this series and this author. Rachel Hatch is on her own righting wrongs in any way possible, protecting the innocent and living her life.
I absolutely love this series and this author. Rachel Hatch is on her own righting wrongs in any way possible, protecting the innocent and living her life.
November 7, 2025
Love Rachel Hatch
Love her statement "I'm not easy to kill"! Ain't that the truth! Riveting breathtaking book!
Hard to put down and hard to breathe in parts of it!
Love her statement "I'm not easy to kill"! Ain't that the truth! Riveting breathtaking book!
Hard to put down and hard to breathe in parts of it!
November 8, 2025
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
November 14, 2025
Excellent book once again couldnt put it down
Hatch had a hard time with this one, but was brilliant as usual, i hope they make a tv series or movie out of LT Ryans books
Hatch had a hard time with this one, but was brilliant as usual, i hope they make a tv series or movie out of LT Ryans books
November 17, 2025
Excellent
Edge of your seat read. I love the Rachel Hatch series. I love every series written by this author. Highly recommend
Edge of your seat read. I love the Rachel Hatch series. I love every series written by this author. Highly recommend
December 3, 2025
My favorite series from him!
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