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Pedaling East
Federal Agents don't get days off, and neither do their enemies.
When the FBI unfairly suspends Special Agents Marina Butnari and Doug Hill, they plan an epic West Coast to East Coast bicycle journey with friends. In their profession, they're accustomed to following trouble, but this time it follows them across the country as a dangerous human trafficking cartel teams with a white nationalist militia group to eliminate them.
Danger lurks around every bend in the road for the bikers in an adventure as explosive as Old Faithful and as intense as Niagara Falls. The trip, which starts in Oregon, will end in Boston, but how?
EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a crime fiction adventure celebrating the strength of friendship, the resilience of partnership, and the power of teamwork in a novel featuring beloved characters from some of the other multiple award-winning books by E. A. Coe.
Literary Titan (5 STARS)
"I enjoyed how the book refuses to be only one thing. It's part procedural thriller, part travel adventure, part found-family story, and part love letter to the oddly practical logistics of survival, bicycles, motel stops, RV repairs, route planning, hospital visits, and all. Coe gives the trip an authentic feel. I could feel the miles accumulating, not as empty scenery but as pressure, respite, and companionship. The best scenes are not always the most explosive ones. Sometimes the book is strongest when six people are sharing food, teasing each other, worrying in private, or choosing, again and again, to keep moving.
"The novel's earnestness is also its signature. Its villains can be stark, and some exposition arrives with a firm hand, but the book's emotional architecture is sturdy enough to carry that weight. I liked that the thriller machinery never entirely swallows the tenderness between Marina, Tati, Doug, Henri, Carrie, and Russ. The violence has consequences, but so does loyalty. By the end, the story has the unusual warmth of a suspense novel that wants to raise your pulse without curdling your faith in people.
"The target audience is readers who enjoy thrillers, human-trafficking suspense, adventure fiction, found-family, and crime thrillers with heart. I would compare it to a softer, more road-worn David Baldacci novel, less sleek and cynical, more companionable, with room for coffee, bruises, jokes, and grace between the peril."
When the FBI unfairly suspends Special Agents Marina Butnari and Doug Hill, they plan an epic West Coast to East Coast bicycle journey with friends. In their profession, they're accustomed to following trouble, but this time it follows them across the country as a dangerous human trafficking cartel teams with a white nationalist militia group to eliminate them.
Danger lurks around every bend in the road for the bikers in an adventure as explosive as Old Faithful and as intense as Niagara Falls. The trip, which starts in Oregon, will end in Boston, but how?
EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a crime fiction adventure celebrating the strength of friendship, the resilience of partnership, and the power of teamwork in a novel featuring beloved characters from some of the other multiple award-winning books by E. A. Coe.
Literary Titan (5 STARS)
"I enjoyed how the book refuses to be only one thing. It's part procedural thriller, part travel adventure, part found-family story, and part love letter to the oddly practical logistics of survival, bicycles, motel stops, RV repairs, route planning, hospital visits, and all. Coe gives the trip an authentic feel. I could feel the miles accumulating, not as empty scenery but as pressure, respite, and companionship. The best scenes are not always the most explosive ones. Sometimes the book is strongest when six people are sharing food, teasing each other, worrying in private, or choosing, again and again, to keep moving.
"The novel's earnestness is also its signature. Its villains can be stark, and some exposition arrives with a firm hand, but the book's emotional architecture is sturdy enough to carry that weight. I liked that the thriller machinery never entirely swallows the tenderness between Marina, Tati, Doug, Henri, Carrie, and Russ. The violence has consequences, but so does loyalty. By the end, the story has the unusual warmth of a suspense novel that wants to raise your pulse without curdling your faith in people.
"The target audience is readers who enjoy thrillers, human-trafficking suspense, adventure fiction, found-family, and crime thrillers with heart. I would compare it to a softer, more road-worn David Baldacci novel, less sleek and cynical, more companionable, with room for coffee, bruises, jokes, and grace between the peril."
387 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Pedaling East by E. A. Coe is an FBI thriller that begins with agents Marina Butnari and Doug Hill suspended after a clash involving ICE-linked local enforcers, the Iron Shields, and a human-trafficking operation. What starts as an enforced break becomes a cross-country bicycle-and-RV journey with their partners and friends, but the road trip soon gathers danger behind it: corrupt militia networks, cartel interests, old enemies, and unfinished justice all keep pace with the cyclists.
I enjoyed how the book refuses to be only one thing. It's part procedural thriller, part travel adventure, part found-family story, and part love letter to the oddly practical logistics of survival, bicycles, motel stops, RV repairs, route planning, hospital visits, and all. Coe gives the trip an authentic feel. I could feel the miles accumulating, not as empty scenery but as pressure, respite, and companionship. The best scenes are not always the most explosive ones. Sometimes the book is strongest when six people are sharing food, teasing each other, worrying in private, or choosing, again and again, to keep moving.
The novel’s earnestness is also its signature. Its villains can be stark, and some exposition arrives with a firm hand, but the book’s emotional architecture is sturdy enough to carry that weight. I liked that the thriller machinery never entirely swallows the tenderness between Marina, Tati, Doug, Henri, Carrie, and Russ. The violence has consequences, but so does loyalty. By the end, the story has the unusual warmth of a suspense novel that wants to raise your pulse without curdling your faith in people.
The target audience is readers who enjoy thrillers, human-trafficking suspense, adventure fiction, found-family, and crime thrillers with heart. I would compare it to a softer, more road-worn David Baldacci novel, less sleek and cynical, more companionable, with room for coffee, bruises, jokes, and grace between the peril.
I enjoyed how the book refuses to be only one thing. It's part procedural thriller, part travel adventure, part found-family story, and part love letter to the oddly practical logistics of survival, bicycles, motel stops, RV repairs, route planning, hospital visits, and all. Coe gives the trip an authentic feel. I could feel the miles accumulating, not as empty scenery but as pressure, respite, and companionship. The best scenes are not always the most explosive ones. Sometimes the book is strongest when six people are sharing food, teasing each other, worrying in private, or choosing, again and again, to keep moving.
The novel’s earnestness is also its signature. Its villains can be stark, and some exposition arrives with a firm hand, but the book’s emotional architecture is sturdy enough to carry that weight. I liked that the thriller machinery never entirely swallows the tenderness between Marina, Tati, Doug, Henri, Carrie, and Russ. The violence has consequences, but so does loyalty. By the end, the story has the unusual warmth of a suspense novel that wants to raise your pulse without curdling your faith in people.
The target audience is readers who enjoy thrillers, human-trafficking suspense, adventure fiction, found-family, and crime thrillers with heart. I would compare it to a softer, more road-worn David Baldacci novel, less sleek and cynical, more companionable, with room for coffee, bruises, jokes, and grace between the peril.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What another fun cross country ride with this sequel to Pedaling West! While this book can also be read as a stand alone thanks to the writing style and providing background, it is also a comfort to jump back into a world where you already know and love the characters.
This novel is a crime thriller with heart and a feel good / satisfying ending. Coe’s writing style makes you feel like you’re part of the gang and along for the journey, making it easy to become invested in their storylines and relatability. The antagonists were complex, which added a deeper layer to the story as well.
A lot of research clearly went into this book. Some places mentioned are actually places I have been before and I felt the descriptions were spot on. Also, if you are a fan of trivia there are definitely some good fun facts in this book, which I really enjoyed.
Thank you Coe for the ARC and I can’t wait for the next installment of the Butnari and Hill saga!
This novel is a crime thriller with heart and a feel good / satisfying ending. Coe’s writing style makes you feel like you’re part of the gang and along for the journey, making it easy to become invested in their storylines and relatability. The antagonists were complex, which added a deeper layer to the story as well.
A lot of research clearly went into this book. Some places mentioned are actually places I have been before and I felt the descriptions were spot on. Also, if you are a fan of trivia there are definitely some good fun facts in this book, which I really enjoyed.
Thank you Coe for the ARC and I can’t wait for the next installment of the Butnari and Hill saga!
July 1, 2026
Wow!
I’ve read all of E.A. Coe’s books, and this is, without a doubt, his best yet. You’ll feel like you’re right there with the six relatable characters as they do a tag-team cross-country trip with bicycles and a used RV that takes them from dream vacation pass through some of the country’s most iconic landmarks to life-or-death terror from the unknown criminals following them. The author has a few tricks up his sleeve as he weaves bits of past Butnari and Hill detective adventures into the plot. The explosion scene was epic.
This is one that truly doesn’t end until the very last page.
I’ve read all of E.A. Coe’s books, and this is, without a doubt, his best yet. You’ll feel like you’re right there with the six relatable characters as they do a tag-team cross-country trip with bicycles and a used RV that takes them from dream vacation pass through some of the country’s most iconic landmarks to life-or-death terror from the unknown criminals following them. The author has a few tricks up his sleeve as he weaves bits of past Butnari and Hill detective adventures into the plot. The explosion scene was epic.
This is one that truly doesn’t end until the very last page.
August 26, 2026
Pedaling East appears to combine crime, adventure, and suspense with themes of friendship, trust, and resilience. The cross country journey and pursuit by a human trafficking cartel create an intriguing premise for readers who enjoy fast paced thrillers with high stakes and determined characters.
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