Wayward

The terrorist threat has changed. The consequences haven't. When her fiancé, a CIA operative accused of treason, is killed overseas, intelligence analyst Maggie Jenkins smells cover-up and sets out to clear his name. Maggie disobeys direct orders and travels to Tbilisi, Georgia, to follow a trail littered with secrets and lies, corruption and deceit, risking her own life to expose the terrorist threat at the intersection where the Russian Mafia, Chechen rebels, Al Qaeda and … US government officials meet. From the halls of power in Washington, D.C. to the political chaos of the former Soviet Union, Maggie must confront players from the intelligence, political, and criminal worlds who will do anything to stop her. How far will Maggie go to uncover the truth? Short Summary: When her fiancé, a CIA operative accused of treason, is killed overseas, intelligence analyst Maggie Jenkins smells cover-up. To clear his name, Maggie follows a trail littered with secrets, lies, corruption and deceit. How far will Maggie go to expose the terrorist threat at the intersection where the Russian Mafia, Chechen rebels, Al Qaeda and . . . US government officials meet? "Susan Ouellette has written a well-crafted page-turner that benefits not only from her imagination and way with words-but from her experience. She has walked the halls of the House Intelligence Committee and the CIA and knows those institutions as very few novelists do." -Dr. Mark M. Lowenthal, Former CIA Assistant Director for Analysis; Former Staff Director, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence "[A] gripping debut and series launch . . . Ouellette, a former CIA analyst, brings plenty of authenticity to this fast-paced spy thriller. Readers will look forward to Maggie's further adventures." -Publishers Weekly "Every once in a decade you read a book like The Wayward Spy, which is thrilling, addictive, and sends you reading more thrillers, but you'll go back to this stunning book by Susan Ouellette and reread this tour de force." -The Strand Magazine, a Top 12 Book of the Year When her fiancé, a CIA operative accused of treason, is killed overseas, intelligence analyst Maggie Jenkins smells cover-up and sets out to clear his name, following a trail littered with corruption and deceit, leading straight to a terrorist threat looming where the Russian Mafia, Chechen rebels, Al Qaeda and … US government officials meet.

A chronically ill teen trades her hospital bed for a world of adventure, intrigue, and magic in the first installment of this imaginative LitRPG series. For as long as she can remember, Phoenix Fraser has been stuck. Stuck in the wrong body, losing both friends and family, and no future to plan for. So when a mysterious entity known as the Night Witch appears in her room, offering her a new start in a strange land, she can't believe the opportunity to fulfill her ever-elusive potential. At first, Phoenix is enraptured by the second chance at life into which she's been transported. Equipped with a new body that matches her spirit and, with it, discovering exciting new abilities-like respawning-she's suddenly on the sort of quest she'd only ever read about. But surviving the world of Makera isn't all fun and MMO-style games . . . True danger lurks in every direction: namely, uncanny monsters, jealous nobles, and other cruel creatures who would destroy everything Phoenix cares about, including her very soul. Now, she'll have to rely on her wit and intuition alone to determine who to trust and befriend-before she finds herself at the mercy of mages, mercenaries, rivals, and even gods. The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Revenge knows no deadline. Although told to stand down now that the Chechen rebel who killed her fiancé is dead, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins believes otherwise and goes rogue to track down the assassin. Soon it becomes clear that failure to find Zara will have repercussions far beyond the personal, as Maggie uncovers plans for a horrific attack on innocent Americans. Zara is the new face of terrorism–someone who doesn't fit the profile, who can slip undetected from attack to attack, and who's intent on pursuing a personal vendetta at any cost. Chasing Zara from Russia to the war-torn streets of Chechnya, to London, and finally, to the suburbs of Washington, D.C., Maggie risks her life to stop a deadly plot. Susan Ouellette is the author of The Wayward Spy, a thriller that Publishers Weekly calls a "gripping debut and series launch. She was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, where she studied international relations and Russian as both an undergraduate and graduate student. As the Soviet Union teetered on the edge of collapse, she worked as a CIA intelligence analyst. Subsequently, Susan worked on Capitol Hill as a professional staff member for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). Since her stint on Capitol Hill, she has worked for several federal consulting firms. Susan lives on a farm outside of Washington, D.C. with her family. Short Summary: A year after her fiancé's murder, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins tracks down Zara, the terrorist who killed him. Maggie pursues Zara from Russia, to Chechnya, to London, and finally to Washington, D.C. In the process, she uncovers a threat against the most innocent of targets. Can Maggie stop Zara from unleashing a horrific attack without sacrificing her integrity? Or her life? "Ouellette, herself a former intelligence analyst for the CIA, imbues the exciting action with authenticity. Readers will want to see more of the wily Maggie . . ." -Publishers Weekly "The Wayward Assassin is one of the best books I've read this year. The action is gripping, the plot full of twists and turns [that] draws you into a roller coaster ride. A must read that should be on every thriller fan's bookshelf. Ouellette has hit this one out of the park." -The Strand Magazine "VERDICT An enjoyable spy thriller from an authentic source." -Library Journal Although told to stand down now that the Chechen rebel who killed her fiancé is dead, Maggie Jenkins follows the assassin's cold trail convinced it will lead to a terrorist plot, only to realize Maggie herself is the target.

A teen transported to a world of magic and mayhem must navigate new alliances, strange abilities, and found family in the second book of this LitRPG series. One wouldn't think that getting magically whisked away to a new world would make someone suddenly feel at home, but that's exactly what being transported to Makera has done for Phoenix Fraser. Gone are the ailments that kept her bedridden, the body that didn't fit her soul, and the endless loneliness. Reborn are her strength, passion, and hopes of building the community she never knew she needed. But while the burdens of Phoenix's old life have been lifted, that doesn't mean her new existence is without its struggles. As bonds with her adventuring party and mentor grow, so too does the weight of her secrets. The more Phoenix reveals about her true abilities, the more she could put those she's come to care about in danger. Because there are those who would do anything to stop her from reaching her full potential-even if it means destroying all of Makera to get what they want . . . The second volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!

Evil Triumphs Only if Good Women Do Nothing A year after hunting down the terrorist who killed her fiancé, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins finds herself with a price on her head. In retaliation for chasing and killing an elite member of a terrorist cell, Maggie now is on the hitlist of the mastermind behind numerous terrorist attacks. With Maggie's movements severely restricted by the presence of a round-the-clock security detail, it's up to her boss, Warner Thompson, and CIA officer Roger Patterson to find and eliminate the terrorist who stalks her. But when a shadowy Russian operative surfaces and presents Maggie with intel that might lead her to the man who orchestrated her fiancé's death, she can no longer watch from the sidelines. Is she willing to risk her growing relationship with Roger, Warner's career, and her own life to finally get justice and bring down a major terrorist cell? Short Summary: When CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins lands in the crosshairs of a terrorist mastermind, Maggie and CIA officer Roger Patterson devise a plan to capture this man. But when Roger puts himself in danger to protect Maggie's life, she must choose between saving him or betraying the CIA's new director, the man who stood by her even in her darkest days. When a price is placed on her head, Maggie must face the terroristic mastermind to save her lover's life without betraying her most loyal friend.

Evil Triumphs Only If Good Women Do Nothing A year after hunting down the terrorist who killed her fiancÉ, CIA analyst Maggie Jenkins finds herself with a price on her head. In retaliation for chasing and killing an elite member of a terrorist cell, Maggie now is on the hitlist of the mastermind behind numerous terrorist attacks. Despite the threat against her, Maggie and CIA officer Roger Patterson, jump into action to bring down the terrorist network. When a shadowy Russian operative surfaces and presents Maggie with an impossible choice, she must decide whether she will save the man she loves even if it means betraying the man who stood by her in her darkest days.

Phoenix faces her greatest threat yet, all the while juggling dresses and dancing, monsters and maniacal politicians, in the third book of this LitRPG series. After reclaiming the reality rift and saving Tulimeir from annihilation, Phoenix finds herself in a world of nobility and political intrigue. Joining the illustrious House Wayland, she's thrust into the spotlight, struggling to fight against a completely different type of enemy and discovering even more about herself in the process. While her mentor and adoptive father, Lord Paul Wayland, hunts down traitors from within the walls of the capital, Phoenix and her party, King's Dream, join an expedition to chase whispers of an enemy from beyond the eastern walls. Forced to work with other adventuring parties, tensions climb as jealousy and suspicion threaten to tear them apart-and not everyone will survive this time . . . When King's Dream learns the immortal Soul Reapers are a greater imminent danger than they originally thought, they'll have to quickly adapt to the realities of war against a force far stronger than theirs. With an army of Caged monsters and interdimensional Casters advancing on their home, only Phoenix and her father have the power and support to stand against the biggest threat either of them has faced before. Will Paul have the fortitude to protect his family? And can Phoenix maintain the determination to be the daughter and adventurer she's always strived to be? The third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!