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BOOKS 7-9 IN THE USA TODAY BESTSELLING SAM AND INDIE SERIES
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Books Included:

Live Bait (Book 7)
Alter Ego (Book 8)
More Than It Seems (Book 9)

Sometimes, the terrorists that get the news headlines aren't necessarily the ones we need to worry about. When Sam and his team go up against a whole new group, he learns firsthand just how dangerous it can be to square off against people whose disregard for life is surpassed only by their desire for power.

Unfortunately, the only way to trap these particular monsters is by baiting the trap with some of the most dangerous weapons the world has ever produced. Sam is nervous about letting them get their hands on these massive nukes, but after being assured that they won't get away, he goes along. Now all he has to do is survive, and save the world from the monsters he's unleashed.

Will this be Sam Prichard's last adventure?

661 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2020

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About the author

David Archer

189 books504 followers
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.

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62 reviews1 follower
December 17, 2022
Very Well Done.

I liked the way he story plot twist and turns. There was so many charters changing its hard to tell where this journey is going to take us on our net case for Sam and Indie. Thank you to the author for a well written and intriguing story. Master of his craft to say the least.
146 reviews
October 22, 2023
Best of the series

In this boxed set I found the best of the series. Not saying the others weren't great, but these were different. I especially liked the last one. These stories are not as traditional as most detective stories but that is what makes them special. Good reading and great work.
434 reviews5 followers
November 23, 2020
Ready To Retire?

Thank you for this thrilling series. The storylines were exciting and sometimes terrifying. The ending of some of the nicest characters was kind of sad. Losing part of Sam's family and team was particularly horrible. I really enjoy reading your stories.
99 reviews2 followers
July 15, 2021
love the characters, and they are that.

another bunch of great stories about criminal investigation and ghosts that give some light hearted comedy to the books. love Dave Archers books.
13 reviews
July 19, 2021
Excellent Series!

I’ve read many David Archer books and I think these are the best so far! Storylines were very complex and fast paced. I would recommend David Archer books to anyone who likes authors like Lee Child and Karin Slaughter!
191 reviews1 follower
May 3, 2022
Another Block Buster!

I have read almost ever episode in this series and have loved each and every one. Highly entertaining with seriously good detective stories filled with humor as well.
2 reviews
May 10, 2022
Interesting but monotonus.

The story is interesting and entertaining, however it is also boring because you repeat each step of the story so many times it is tempting to quit the story every 5 minutes.
6 reviews
July 16, 2022
Stay with the case

It is a fast moving read and hard to put down. Sam has to find a murderer and child molester only to discover he has an to the accomplice. One you never suspect. But Sam stays the case until the bitter end. Will he survive?I'm.
5 reviews
January 1, 2023
awesome

As always, David Archer intriguing books. He keeps me anticipating what’s next. I’ve lost sleep because I can’t put his books down.

Looking forward to reading more. He writes clean books, no sexual or foul language.

Thank you David!
47 reviews2 followers
February 20, 2024
Sam and Indie books 7-9

Fabulous. I just finished book 9 and it’s just coming on 5:40 am… a lot of late night reading. A great plot and it held together well. I highly recommend it. Just prepare for some lost sleep.
28 reviews
July 11, 2024
well written and tied together

Box set 3 work well together as Sam (with less of Indie’s help) moves through the three different cases. The Windlass team is excellent in its complimentary way.
17 reviews4 followers
October 25, 2020
I just can't stop reading David Archer's books. My pile of best seller library books is waiting while I finish this series
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5 reviews
September 3, 2021
Love this series!

Following these characters you become part of the story behind Sam & Indie. David Archer books are always a good read.
2 reviews
October 19, 2021
Page turners...

These 3 books were the best yet. Hard to put down. Ready for the next set. Great reading for suspense...
785 reviews
November 13, 2021
This author is wonderful

I enjoy reading David Archer any time I want a good thriller. Love each and every of the characters. Two thumbs up
16 reviews
June 1, 2022
Marvelous

As is with always with a Dan and Indie book it is a fun read the whole book through. Thanks for another great read.
2 reviews
June 6, 2022
Sam Pritchard and Indie

This was the best one of all episodes! 😀
I liked all work by David Archer!! Especially the Noah Wolf series!
347 reviews
September 27, 2022
Windlass

David Archer has written a series that goes beyond what I think of as private investigators would be like. Read you will enjoy.
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6 reviews1 follower
February 8, 2023
As ever..

These books were exciting as every David Archer book I've read has been. I am going to order the next set directly. Thankfully they are available at kindle unlimited.
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August 9, 2025
This is an exciting series!

I love the relationships of the characters and the way that the story weaves around them. Can't wait to get into the next book.
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