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Nightshade Forensic FBI Files #16 – Termination Dust

As the Termination Dust hits and the fog rolls in, there’s something lurking in the shadows. Something new…

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Hangman's Shadow #4 - All The Girls

Even before they arrived, the case in Oklahoma seemed a little odd--the request a little cryptic. This wasn't what they'd signed up for, but it was what they had to do.

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AJ Scudiere

AJ holds an MS in Human Forensic Identification as well as another in Neuroscience/Human Physiology — or as she calls it “nerdgirl.” A firm believer that the best suspense relies on clues that were there all along and characters who stay smart all the way through the story, AJ works hard to get readers to “turn just one more page.” AJ’s books have garnered Audie nominations, options for tv and film, as well as over twenty Best Suspense/Best Fiction of the Year awards.

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The Newest NightShade is here!

Eleri and Donovan thought their bonds were unshakable. The Resurrection Men have taught them a very hard lesson: no one is safe.

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I thought after Hunted, A.J.Scudiere could not write a better book! But WOW!!!...

The Surface

Amazon reviewer

Expect the unexpected. That is the mantra for this book, the best of the three in the series.

Very fast-paced, in-your-face action thriller, with a surprise seemingly at the end of each chapter. And with the revelation at the end of the second boo...

Justice

Lang, Amazon reviewer

Dammit AJ!

I’m a big fan of AJ’s books. Her characters are real and the stories are challenging and, I know it’s fiction, but dammit AJ, I liked... to not spoil a great book. Easter eggs abound, so if you like to figure things out, good luck...

Garden of Bone

Kathy - Amazon reviewer

Best series since Dragon Tattoo!...

Retribution

Amazon reviewer

This book is a wild, full-throttle ride from the first page! It's also fascinating, terrifying, and smart!...

The Hunted

Author D.B Sieders

I can't believe she's done it again. This is the third book by Scudiere that I've read/listened to the audiomovie and each one is so profoundly different and unique that it's amazing. There are a number of authors that I've read multiple books by and...

God’s Eye

Amanda, Goodreads reviewer

Just when you think you have things figured out, a twist takes you in another fun direction. Anyone who enjoys an action packed thriller should not miss this book....

The Tempest

William - Amazon reviewer

After having read three of her books, I'd say she's in the top five of my best writers list. I have a list of King, Grisham, Koontz...you know, those guys. They are the authors you know will deliver....

The Shadow Constant

The Lit Critic

DAMN! Right into the action. My heart is already breaking for...

The Swarm

Eli - beta reader

**I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**

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It’s kind of a creepy cover isn’t it? I think it’s pretty cool though. I love the Nightshade Forensic FBI Files part. It looks really cool.

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Under Dark Skies

Chels, Goodreads Reviewer

Just when you thought you've read every possible global disaster scenario... Move aside global warming, volcanos, earthquakes and asteroids. Magnetic pole reversal is here, and it's scary. This book will have you carrying a compass, watching for stra...