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I discovered John Gilstrap through a daily blog called The Kill Zone where he posts regularly. The blog is intended for thriller writers, to help them hone their craft, through daily posts about writing and the author life. However, I find the posts are relevant to writers of all genres, so I never miss reading it. In fact, I read it a day late so I don't miss any of the excellent comments from other writers.
What fascinates me about John Gilstrap is that he is lives in my hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia. (Okay, I have more than one hometown. We split our time between Florida and West Virginia.) I haven't met him, but he's a superstar, and I'm proud our state can claim him.
When the first book of his new series, a thriller with a female protagonist set in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, launched recently, I had to read it!
These days, I tend to read in the genres I write including fantasy, mystery, and romance. However, I like thrillers and have enjoyed many over the years. Burned Bridges is one of the best! It's a page-turner that grabs you and won't let go until you reach the end! I devoured it in a couple of days, and I can't wait for the next book in the series! Congratulations, Mr. Gilstrap! Five Stars!
Author Bio:
John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of Total Mayhem, Scorpion Strike, Final Target, Friendly Fire, Against All Enemies, End Game, High Treason, Damage Control, Threat Warning, Hostage Zero, No Mercy, Nathan’s Run, At All Costs, Even Steven, Scott Free and Six Minutes to Freedom. In addition, John has written four screenplays for Hollywood, adapting the works of Nelson DeMille, Norman McLean and Thomas Harris. He is contracted to write and co-produce the film adaptation of his book, Six Minutes to Freedom.
Back Cover Copy:
An electrifying new series featuring Irene Rivers (code name: Wolverine), the unforgettable FBI Director from New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap’s blockbuster, award-winning Jonathan Grave thrillers. Fans of action-packed page-turners by Catherine Coulter, Patricia Cornwell, and Tess Gerritsen are in for a treat, as Irene escapes the treacherous power games of Washington—only to face a new and equally deadly enemy in a rural West Virginia town . . .
She thought she and her loved ones would be safe here. The lovely farm nestled in the heart of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle looks like the perfect refuge from the backstabbing maelstrom of DC politics. But this seemingly peaceful new home is anything but safe for former FBI director Rivers and her children.
Troubles begin when Irene’s 12-year-old nephew finds a dead body in a cave on the property. Grim evidence points to a long-ago murder and cover-up. Powerful forces will do anything—including kill again—to protect their interests. Soon Irene’s family is the target of the kinds of threats and intimidation she’s seen before from major crime syndicates . . . but this time, the enemy determined to tear them down is homegrown.
Then comes the attack she most fears. With everything she cares about at risk and an impossible deadline looming, Irene knows she won’t get any help from the local police force. And she’s burned too many bridges in Washington to get help from the FBI. This time, Irene Rivers is on her own.
Packed with nail-biting suspense, gripping drama, and searing intrigue, Burned Bridges takes readers into a compelling world of unseen dangers and unexpected heroes.
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