Shannon Ames

They have been judged. The verdict - guilty. The sentence - death. Two beautiful young women are found strangled, their bodies meticulously washed and groomed. The only thing they have in common: Both worked as reporters for local TV stations. A coincidence? Or something more sinister? Rookie Special Agent Shannon Ames is assigned to the case and soon impresses with her brilliant intuition and startling ability to think outside the box. But as Shannon takes a more prominent role in the investigation, she finds herself drawn into a deadly dance with a master of deception, a serial killer whose victims all work in media-journalists, influencers, reporters. Shannon's superiors are convinced it's a part of some grand attack on the free press, but she has a hunch these killings are much more targeted. And she follows that hunch straight into the heart of darkness... Into Darkness is a gripping mystery thriller that will keep you up all night as it races toward its shocking conclusion. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Robert Dugoni, and Lisa Regan.

A brutal abduction. Two scared kids. One desperate fugitive. Struggling with the guilt she feels for shooting and killing a drug dealer during her freshman case, Special Agent Shannon Ames is thrown back in the deep end when former federal prosecutor Lucy Donato goes missing. The case takes a surprising turn when Lucy's bookish husband Bob is caught on camera fleeing the state with his two small children. Has he done something to his wife? Is he a danger to the kids? There's definitely something off about Bob, because it soon becomes clear he isn't stopping for anyone. He's smart, he's ruthless, and he steamrolls over anyone who gets in his way. Desperate to protect the kids, Shannon pursues Bob cross-country, following a trail of stolen cars, brutal bar fights, and dangerous drug dealers. But something isn't sitting right with her-why would a meek office worker suddenly blaze a trail of chaos across several states? What does he want? Where is he going? The answers to those questions are truly shocking, and put Shannon at the heart of a case she'll never forget. Road to Mercy is a gripping mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it races towards its electrifying finish. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci, Robert Dugoni and Lisa Regan.

They came looking for pleasure. They found only pain. A serial killer in New York's South Bronx district is targeting clients of local sex workers. The victims, all male, are either burned alive or beaten to death. With the body count mounting and no real leads, the FBI decides to put someone in undercover. Enter rookie agent Shannon Ames. Suited for deep cover work because she is single and without family ties, Shannon is young enough to pass herself off as a working girl. More importantly, she is smart, energetic, and determined. Her superiors know she'll do whatever it takes to crack the case. But spending her nights on the streets as she hunts for the killer takes its toll. Shannon's personal life is falling apart. and her strong moral core is being tested as never before. She begins to feel as if the case is eating her alive. As it becomes clear that she herself is on the killer's radar, Shannon realizes she's up against something truly terrifying-a monster who wants to see her forever marked with his sign of evil.

One small town. An ice storm. Two deadly killers. FBI Agent Shannon Ames is headed to the north country for some much-needed R&R when a sudden ice storm traps her in the small hamlet of Long Lake, NY. But the storm isn't her only problem: As she rolls into town, she finds a body by the side of the road. As Shannon begins to investigate, she realizes she's not the only person trapped here; there are two vicious killers stalking the town. With no way in or out, it's up to Shannon to stop them before they hurt someone else. Thus begins a deadly game of cat and mouse, with Shannon relentlessly closing in on the two criminals. But what she doesn't know is that this little town has secrets that must stay hidden at all costs. And when Shannon gets a little too close to the terrible truth, she goes from hunter to hunted. And in her moment of greatest danger, she finds she has nowhere to hide.

She must uncover the truth, or a young woman will die. A quiet Manhattan street. Kristie Fain is walking to the train when she is snatched by a couple of strangers. Special Agent Shannon Ames has just been reassigned to the New York Field Office, the biggest in the country. Since Kristie Fain is an aide to a US Senator, Shannon and her FBI team are given the case. It's immediately clear it's anything but straightforward. Fain's boyfriend, a rich Peruvian musician, is hiding something. Senator Nickerson's staff are cooperative, but don't seem to be sharing all they know. And who is the mystery man, masquerading as a cop, beating up potential witnesses? As Shannon gets deeper, she finds herself caught up in a web of lies and deceit. Someone powerful is pulling the strings and they will do anything - including murder - to stop her investigation. This time, she can't afford to play by the rules. If she does, Kristie Fain will die. So Shannon risks everything to save the young aide. And finds herself trapped - with no way back. No Way Back is book five in the acclaimed Shannon Ames FBI series.