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Deadly Double: A Jess Kimball Thriller AND A Laura Cardinal Thriller
Double Down with this Mystery Thriller Double Feature from New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors Diane Capri and J. Carson Black!
2 Complete Novels by 2 of Today’s Bestselling Authors who have teamed up to bring you a Deadly Double dose of reading pleasure.
FATAL DISTRACTION introduces relentless victims’ rights advocate Jess Kimball. She and Jack Reacher both deliver justice when the legal system fails. Reacher waits until trouble finds him and then he does whatever it takes. But Jess pursues legal justice and draws lines she will not cross. How can she win against killers who refuse to follow the rules?
Three years ago, beloved Florida Governor Helen Sullivan’s world shattered when her only son died in a senseless car crash, killing his best friend, too. Helen quickly discovered Eric’s crash was no accident and lured the killer to her son’s funeral to be caught.
When the shooting ceased in the small country church, Helen believed her nightmare was over. Instead, she’d unwittingly escalated her duel with a cunning and patient assassin.
Now, investigative journalist Jess Kimball is driven to find the horrifying truth. Is the Central Florida Child Killer guilty? Or is the real killer still out there?
Helen and Jess together face the determined killer in a pitched battle of wit and nerve. Who will survive?
DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN features Laura Cardinal: Packs a SIG Sauer P226 9mm. Investigates homicides in small towns that have limited resources. Brings justice to murder victims--and to their killers. Laura’s job description: Criminal Investigator with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. But maybe it should just say “Troubleshooter.”
Used to be kids played outdoors until time for dinner, now social media’s the new game in town. These days, they play on their smartphones. But with more freedom comes greater danger. Mobile devices are a conduit into a child’s life, not just for friends but for those who intend harm. This is the message of J. Carson Black’s Daphne du Maurier Award-nominated thriller, DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN.
When Laura investigates the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl found in a town’s park bandshell, she knows immediately what she’s up against: a cunning sexual predator. But why is she plagued by the abduction of a schoolmate eighteen years earlier?
In a runaway case that propels Laura from a lavish Tucson estate to the secretive heart of a northern Florida town, she must confront the ghosts of her own past. Then another child goes missing—and Laura must race the clock to find her.
BONUS: Eavesdrop on the conversation between Jess Kimball and Laura Cardinal
2 Complete Novels by 2 of Today’s Bestselling Authors who have teamed up to bring you a Deadly Double dose of reading pleasure.
FATAL DISTRACTION introduces relentless victims’ rights advocate Jess Kimball. She and Jack Reacher both deliver justice when the legal system fails. Reacher waits until trouble finds him and then he does whatever it takes. But Jess pursues legal justice and draws lines she will not cross. How can she win against killers who refuse to follow the rules?
Three years ago, beloved Florida Governor Helen Sullivan’s world shattered when her only son died in a senseless car crash, killing his best friend, too. Helen quickly discovered Eric’s crash was no accident and lured the killer to her son’s funeral to be caught.
When the shooting ceased in the small country church, Helen believed her nightmare was over. Instead, she’d unwittingly escalated her duel with a cunning and patient assassin.
Now, investigative journalist Jess Kimball is driven to find the horrifying truth. Is the Central Florida Child Killer guilty? Or is the real killer still out there?
Helen and Jess together face the determined killer in a pitched battle of wit and nerve. Who will survive?
DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN features Laura Cardinal: Packs a SIG Sauer P226 9mm. Investigates homicides in small towns that have limited resources. Brings justice to murder victims--and to their killers. Laura’s job description: Criminal Investigator with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. But maybe it should just say “Troubleshooter.”
Used to be kids played outdoors until time for dinner, now social media’s the new game in town. These days, they play on their smartphones. But with more freedom comes greater danger. Mobile devices are a conduit into a child’s life, not just for friends but for those who intend harm. This is the message of J. Carson Black’s Daphne du Maurier Award-nominated thriller, DARKNESS ON THE EDGE OF TOWN.
When Laura investigates the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl found in a town’s park bandshell, she knows immediately what she’s up against: a cunning sexual predator. But why is she plagued by the abduction of a schoolmate eighteen years earlier?
In a runaway case that propels Laura from a lavish Tucson estate to the secretive heart of a northern Florida town, she must confront the ghosts of her own past. Then another child goes missing—and Laura must race the clock to find her.
BONUS: Eavesdrop on the conversation between Jess Kimball and Laura Cardinal
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About the author
Diane Capri
200 books762 followersBestselling author Diane Capri is a recovering lawyer. She’s a snowbird who divides her time between Florida and Michigan. An active member of Mystery Writers of America, Author’s Guild, International Thriller Writers, and Sisters in Crime, she loves to hear from readers and is hard at work on her next novel.
Connect with her online:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@DianeCapri
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#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”
Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.
Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.
Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.
Connect with her online:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@DianeCapri
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diane-...
Here’s the Long version, if you’re looking for more info:
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author Diane Capri’s work is what the #1 worldwide publishing phenomenon Lee Child calls “Full of thrills and tension, but smart and human, too.” Margaret Maron, Edgar, Anthony, Agatha and Macavity Award-winning MWA Past President, says: “Expertise shines on every page.” And Library Journal raves: “….offers tense legal drama with courtroom overtones, twisty plots, and loads of atmosphere. Recommended.”
Diane’s new Jess Kimball series kicked off with Fatal Distraction, opening as the #3 Bestselling Legal Thriller, behind John Grisham. Diane’s new Hunt for Jack Reacher series began with Don’t Know Jack, which garnered #1 Bestseller spots on Mystery, Hard-boiled Mystery, Police Procedural, Women Sleuths, and Legal Thriller lists both in the U.S. and U.K. Don’t Know Jack was followed by two bestselling short stories in the Hunt for Jack Reacher series, Jack in a Box and Jack and Kill. Diane’s Judge Wilhelmina Carson mysteries were praised by Romantic Times and garnered the coveted “Top Pick.” Diane’s savvy, spunky character, attorney Jennifer Lane, stars in her own romantic suspense series, which kicks off with Annabelle’s Attack.
Diane is the past Executive Vice President of International Thriller Writers, past member of the Board of the Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America, and active in Sisters in Crime and other writing organizations. She comes to writing after a successful legal career and is married to her college sweetheart. She loves her nomadic snowbird existence preferring perpetual summer migrating from Florida to Michigan each year.
Diane says she writes mystery and suspense for the same reason she reads: to find out what happens, why people do what they do, and how to bring justice to an unjust world.Her books are translated in twenty territories. Diane loves to hear from readers. Contact her at: DianeCapri.com/Contact to receive notice of new releases, subscribe to Diane’s blog, or simply connect with her.
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May 23, 2015
The Jess Kimball book had an intriguing start that petered out. The clues were repeated too many times and caused the second half of the book to drag. The writing was clear.
April 5, 2015
Two great stories by two different authors. The first story by Diane Capri was read by me 3 months ago and I left a brief review when that story was completed. I now just got around to reading the second story by J Carson Black and I found it very interesting and gripping as it dealt with pedophiles and killers; some in law enforcement who weren't quite what they pretended to be. Both stories, action packed!!
July 6, 2016
Both good books, though I read the Jess Kimball one some time ago. Had to re-read portion to get up todate. The Laura Cardinal stayed with me longer. Trying to catch a killer pedophile before he kills again and dirty cops in the mix.
July 22, 2019
Jess Kimball is a protector of innocent occused individuals while still trying to find her son who was kidnapped 10 years previously. The scheduled execution of a convict leads her to new evidence and the real killer but at what cost. I rate this a 4.8
December 29, 2017
Frightening
The subject and characters are all too real. I could not put the book down. It’s frightening what people do to each other and this book covers the worst.
The subject and characters are all too real. I could not put the book down. It’s frightening what people do to each other and this book covers the worst.
November 3, 2015
Loved Laura Cardinal but unsure if Jess Kimball
The Laura Cardinal story is a complicated mystery of several crimes. There are many characters, good clues, good dialogue and several locations. The lead detective, Laura Cardinal, works the case with several officers and from many angles. She is flawed but smart and professional.
Her job is made harder because she is a state officer who works with small city police depts. which do not have ppl knowhow to solve major crimes.
The pace of the story is steady and the tension builds and builds. My one sggestion to the author would be to insert space in the chapters when she makes abrupt scene changes.
The Jess Kimball, while well written, did not pull me on and I could not read it beyond a few chapters.
I gave this 2 book compilation a 4 star review because I really liked the Laura story and the Jess Kimball was well done even though it didn't intrigue me.
The Laura Cardinal story is a complicated mystery of several crimes. There are many characters, good clues, good dialogue and several locations. The lead detective, Laura Cardinal, works the case with several officers and from many angles. She is flawed but smart and professional.
Her job is made harder because she is a state officer who works with small city police depts. which do not have ppl knowhow to solve major crimes.
The pace of the story is steady and the tension builds and builds. My one sggestion to the author would be to insert space in the chapters when she makes abrupt scene changes.
The Jess Kimball, while well written, did not pull me on and I could not read it beyond a few chapters.
I gave this 2 book compilation a 4 star review because I really liked the Laura story and the Jess Kimball was well done even though it didn't intrigue me.
August 30, 2014
Two Great Thrillers
Both books were very enjoyable, and gave edge of the seat experience you want when reading a good thriller or mystery. Try this set out. You won't be disappointed.
Both books were very enjoyable, and gave edge of the seat experience you want when reading a good thriller or mystery. Try this set out. You won't be disappointed.
July 18, 2015
Didn't get the best story
She is capable of a better than this. Strayed away from the storyline too much for me. I'll get a another book and give her another try.
She is capable of a better than this. Strayed away from the storyline too much for me. I'll get a another book and give her another try.
September 11, 2015
Good reading
Both of these books were excellent. I had,read the second book some time in the past but I did not remember the ending.
Both of these books were excellent. I had,read the second book some time in the past but I did not remember the ending.
September 29, 2017
Great read right to the end.
Not your typical who done it. Kept my interest right to the end.
The characters were fresh and unexpected. Good job.
Not your typical who done it. Kept my interest right to the end.
The characters were fresh and unexpected. Good job.
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