LynDee Walker

Front Page Fatality

When two rookie cops are killed in a suspicious crash near Richmond, Virginia, crime reporter Nichelle Clarke is sent in to investigate.

A Nichelle Clarke Crime Thriller

A human sacrifice unlocks a chilling mystery, and leads Nichelle Clarke into a world of unimaginable danger. "...You won't be able to read fast enough..." Perfect for fans of James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Melinda Leigh. When Richmond Police find a young woman's bloody remains spread across a candle-lit altar in an abandoned power plant on the banks of the James River, they give crime reporter Nichelle Clarke an all-access pass in exchange for her help. But the information Nichelle gets from the victim's friends only draws her deeper into the mystery. Where did Jasmine come from? How did she end up on the streets of Shockoe Bottom? And why doesn't she have any dental records? The answer trail stops at the front doors of a sprawling compound in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, where Nichelle finds a secretive cult leader and his devoted following. It is a world where lies become truth, and money is the true idol. Money some people would do anything to keep collecting... Even if it means murdering a nosy reporter. What people are saying about DEVIL IN THE DEADLINE: ★★★★★ "I would give this 10 stars..." ★★★★★ "A thrilling read that knocked me off my feet." --Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings ★★★★★ "Devil in the Deadline has it all...From the moment I picked it up, I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★ "LynDee Walker never disappoints. She has developed these characters so well that you get the distinct feeling you are actually part of their lives. " ★★★★★ "I loved Devil in the Deadline...LynDee Walker's journalistic background fuels snappy dialogue [and] thrill-of-the-chase plotting."--New York Times bestselling author Julia Spencer-Fleming A murder mystery series taut with gripping, authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Nichelle Clarke Crime Thrillers can be read in any order. Start here!

Devil in the Deadline

Two dead girls. One determined Texas Ranger. Three horrifying truths. INTRODUCING A RIVETING NEW CRIME THRILLER SERIES FROM AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AND BESTSELLING THRILLER AUTHOR LYNDEE WALKER: It's been months since Jessa DuGray left her dorm for a study date and disappeared, her charred, disfigured remains discovered outside a cave after weeks of exhaustive searching. Tenley Andre is the poster child for the perfect life: Gorgeous. Brilliant. Champion athlete. Until her broken body is found on the drought-ravaged shores of Lake Travis one sunny April morning, igniting a firestorm of shock and speculation in one of Texas' most affluent communities. How did a young woman with everything to live for meet such a tragic end? Texas Ranger Faith McClellan is itching to shake her 'new girl' status--and her famous father's shadow--and get back to real police work. Tenley's case is the perfect path: Faith doesn't buy the easy verdict of another privileged, pressured teen suicide, and no one else wants to look beyond it. But when the intricate web of lies surrounding Tenley and her family ensnares Jessa's high-profile unsolved murder, secrets that could destroy reputations and relationships in powerful circles are laid bare. Now, Faith must examine old loyalties and topple ingrained biases in a race to unmask evil lurking in Austin's most sacred institutions before another life is lost. But the insidious truths at the heart of this case are darker and more dangerous than even she can imagine. A heart-pounding mystery perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Robert Dugoni, Mary Burton, Linda Castillo, Lisa Regan, and Anne Frasier. ________________________________________ Praise for Fear No Truth: "LynDee Walker weaves a tight, wonderfully-complex plot with Fear No Truth, and Texas Ranger Faith McClellan is a capable, shining heroine you'll love to root for." --Jeff Carson, nationally bestselling author of the David Wolf series "Terrific. Surprisingly edgy and with a twist around every corner, the skilled and talented LynDee Walker sets the reader on an unstoppable ride. Authentic, witty and compelling--I could not put it down." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally bestselling author of Trust Me ________________________________________ What Readers are Saying: ★★★★★ "I was hooked from the start and couldn't stop turning pages long into the night." ★★★★★ "Strong plot, twists and turns and distractions galore, with a great ending Highly recommended " ★★★★★ "Top-notch dialog, relatable characters, a methodically escalating pace, and a satisfying conclusion that doesn't resolve until the very end."

A Faith McClellan Novel

Fear No Truth

Bruce Robert Coffin

A treasure so priceless, it's worth killing for. When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off... Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure-and the truth. From Florida to Maine, and from the mountains of Virginia to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, they face treacherous gangs, man-eating sharks, and a world of deception and double-crosses. As they navigate hidden clues and uncertain allies, Avery and Carter must outwit their deadly adversaries and unravel the mystery surrounding the General's Gold. But in this high-stakes game, losing the treasure could cost them their lives. Unearth the year's most exhilarating treasure-hunting thriller. Join bestselling authors LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin in a pulse-pounding action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you love the action of Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt series and the intrigue of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, dive into The General's Gold today!

The General's Gold

Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke ventures out to a tiny Chesapeake Bay island community, helping a friend search for answers in the wake of unthinkable tragedy. But in small towns like this, some rocks are never meant to be overturned... "...a page-turner right from the start." Perfect for fans of James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Melinda Leigh. T.J. had the world in the palm of his hand. He was handsome. Popular in school. Smart. A stellar athlete. The son of superstar pro quarterback Tony Okerson, he seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps to a career of gridiron glory. That bright, shining dream ends when T.J.'s lifeless body is found on a rocky shoreline near his family's Chesapeake Bay home. Due to his father's past fame, the tragedy ignites a media frenzy in the normally serene island community. Through a mutual friend, the grieving parents turn to reporter Nichelle Clarke for help. Nichelle agrees to write the story herself and attempt to quell the national media circus. But as Nichelle begins to explore the facts surrounding the death, she discovers some shocking details. Something doesn't fit. And while the local sheriff wants to stamp the case a drug overdose and move on, Nichelle becomes convinced that foul play may have been involved. To the townsfolk, Nichelle is an outsider, putting her nose where it doesn't belong. But in her experience, that's exactly where the most damning secrets are kept. And the further she follows the evidence trail, the more Nichelle realizes that this sleepy coastal village is anything but innocent... What people are saying about LynDee Walker and SMALL TOWN SPIN: ★★★★★ "LynDee Walker is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors... " ★★★★★ "I could not put it down, and found myself reading late into the night. There were many twists and turns and it had me guessing until the end." ★★★★★ "A rollercoaster ride that starts with a bang and only gains speed as you arrive at an explosive conclusion..." A murder mystery series taut with gripping, authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Nichelle Clarke Crime Thrillers can be read in any order. Start here

Small Town Spin

Cryptic online messages and a murder in a swanky condo complex don't strike crime reporter Nichelle Clarke as related--until a gunman sends a hospital into chaos. "...if you're a fan of mystery, you simply must read this series..." Perfect for fans of James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Melinda Leigh. When a body is discovered in a high-rise in Richmond, Virginia, crime reporter Nichelle Clarke races to the scene. The victim is a brilliant doctor with an unusual past. But before Nichelle can decide what to make of the murder, the local police radio is filled with a dreaded distress call. There is an active shooter at a nearby hospital. The gunman has taken hostages on a patient floor, and gives the police a single demand: He wants to speak with Nichelle. In person. What readers are saying about COVER SHOT: ★★★★★ "...I devoured this book..."--Murder by Death Reviews ★★★★★ "...a spider web of twists and turns that will keep you reading until the end." --Suspense Magazine ★★★★★ "The suspense and action kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through to the exciting reveal."--Dru's Book Musings A murder mystery series taut with gripping, authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Nichelle Clarke Crime Thrillers can be read in any order. Start here

Cover Shot

The groom is the prime suspect in a murder at his own rehearsal dinner. Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke doesn't believe he's the killer--but now it's up to her to find out who is. "...kept me on edge the entire time..." Perfect for fans of James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Melinda Leigh. When Nichelle Clarke is invited to be the maid of honor in her friends' Virginia Vineyard wedding, she looks forward to the celebration. The storybook ceremony has been planned to the tiniest detail, and the rehearsal dinner is going off without a hitch. Until a dead body is found in a barrel of award-winning Riesling. But when the dust settles, the corpse is no longer Nichelle's biggest worry. There is a growing list of evidence pointing to her friend the groom as the killer. Nichelle doesn't buy it, but finds herself the lone skeptic. Wading through skeletons of past love and loss, Nichelle sets out to prove the groom's innocence. But the journey forces her to face hard truths about how well she really knows her closest friends. Can Nichelle track down the truth in time to save her friend from life in prison--or worse? Assuming he is innocent, who is the real killer? And more importantly, will they strike again? What readers are saying about LETHAL LIFESTYLES: ★★★★★ "I loved this book. Read it in one day." ★★★★★ "Wish I could give this 10 stars!!! This is a well-written, absolutely fascinating suspense mystery!" ★★★★★ "I cannot get enough of Nichelle Clarke!...Walker spins a mystery so well it could be considered a spider web!" ★★★★★ "What a gutsy heroine Walker has created in Nichelle! The mystery is top notch; I promise you will not be guessing the ending of this one." A murder mystery series taut with gripping, authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Nichelle Clarke Crime Thrillers can be read in any order. Start here!

Lethal Lifestyles

A letter from a dead man catapults Nichelle Clarke into the biggest story of her career...if she can stay alive long enough to report it.

Hidden Victims: A Nichelle Clarke Crime Thriller

A suspenseful tale of crime, conspiracy, and murder. Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke jumps at the chance to write a special feature about a remote, abandoned fairground-but a dead body and a nearby tragedy will leave Nichelle and her friends wondering who they can trust; and who the next victim will be!

A Nichelle Clarke Novella

Fatal Features

A MISSING WOMAN. A SADISTIC SERIAL KILLER. AND A TEXAS RANGER RUNNING OUT OF TIME... Shortly after a young mother mysteriously disappears, a serial killer begins leaving corpses and clues across the Texas Hill Country. Texas Ranger Faith McClellan and her mentor, veteran Ranger Archie Baxter, are assigned to the case. But this killer is more clever--and sadistic--than any they've ever encountered, and the list of seemingly unrelated female victims is growing by the day--an attorney, a pastor, a stay-at-home mom. Each murder features a missing ring finger, severe head trauma, and a cryptic message carved into the corpse. But these gruesome calling cards provide more questions than answers, and with the best coroner in the state unable to identify the murder weapon, Faith and Archie are flying blind. With the young mother still missing and a mounting body count, it's up to Faith and Archie to solve the mystery. Before the killer strikes again... LynDee Walker, acclaimed author of the NICHELLE CLARKE CRIME THRILLERS, offers a pulse-pounding second installment to her new and wildly popular FAITH MCCLELLAN series.

Leave No Stone

When a serial killer leaves a string of victims with political ties, it sends Texas Ranger Faith McClellan into a desperate race to save lives-even the ones she's not sure deserve saving. While on special assignment to the bank fraud unit, Texas Ranger Faith McClellan accidentally stumbles upon a raging fire consuming the back of a nearby house. When partially-cremated remains are pulled from the ruins, she finds herself back on homicide-and on the trail of a ruthless killer. As she races to identify the victims, the sadistic murderer strikes again-this time against state politicians with ties to Faith's father, a former governor of Texas. Faith is forced to face shocking and long-buried family secrets as she questions her confidence in the justice system-and those she thinks she knows best. Soon, Faith and her colleagues realize they're hunting a killer with a personal vendetta, whose ferocious methods of murder are punishment for unimaginable sins of the past. Everyone is a suspect. The pressure is on. Now Faith must piece together clues from the ashes...before her whole life goes up in flames. From AMAZON CHARTS BESTSELLING author LynDee Walker, NO SIN UNPUNISHED is the third book in the heart-pounding and wildly popular FAITH MCCLELLAN mystery series.

No Sin Unpunished

Called to a dusty little town to investigate a murder, Texas Ranger Faith McClellan finds a victim unlike any she's seen in her impressive career as a homicide detective. Samson, the (formerly) runt hog, half-ton star of the YouTube Channel "High on the Hog", has been slaughtered slasher-film style just yards from where his teenage co-star and keeper sleeps. While farm animals aren't Faith's wheelhouse, the scene is disturbing enough to make her fear for the safety of Kelsey Marie and everyone else in the sleepy, nobody-locks-doors-at-night community. Agreeing to help, Faith figures she can locate the killer in a weekend and get back to her real job, but when her worst fears materialize and the body count begins to climb, she becomes enmeshed in a desperate game of cat and mouse with a criminal far more clever than she expected. It will take every trick and skill in her arsenal to clear this case-it might even cost Faith her life. _____________________________ Praise for LynDee Walker and the Faith McClellan series: "Faith McClellan is fast becoming a fan favorite with a loyal following." -Raven Award Winner Kristopher Zgorski, BOLO Books "LynDee Walker is a modern voice in crime fiction with a southern belle's charm...if you like Tami Hoag or Nora Roberts, you will love her work." -S.A. Cosby, Anthony Award-winning author of Blacktop Wasteland "Lyndee Walker can take you into the darkness of a killer's mind like few can, leaving you shaking off its lingering effects" -Brian Shea, author of the Boston Crime Thriller Series

Nowhere to Hide: A Faith McClellan Novel

A young female reporter uncovers a dark web of political corruption. A discovery so big the conspirators will do anything to keep it a secret. "...I started reading and just couldn't stop. The rest of the world fell away as I chased down the clues with Nichelle..." A pulse-pounding, wickedly entertaining crime thriller perfect for fans of James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Melinda Leigh. When an Armani-clad body turns up in a shallow forest grave, Nichelle Clarke is the first reporter on the scene. She soon discovers the victim is a tobacco lobbyist with powerful connections. Local politicians are pushing for a quick arrest. Nichelle thinks they seem nervous. Even more so after a second victim is found dead. Nichelle's search for the killer soon uncovers a jaw-dropping trail of malfeasance and debauchery that stretches all the way to Washington, D.C. It's the kind of story that can make a crime reporter's career. But the power players at the center of this conspiracy have everything to lose, and as Nichelle's quest for the truth nears its end, she lands squarely in the crosshairs of the killer. Can her wits alone can get her out alive, or will these secrets stay buried for good? What people are saying about BURIED LEADS: ★★★★★ "Nichelle Clarke has become my newest addiction." ★★★★★ "...held me captive from beginning to end."--Dru's Book Musings ★★★★★ "A must read for any mystery fan." --Literary, etc. A murder mystery series taut with gripping, authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Nichelle Clarke Crime Thrillers can be read in any order. Start here

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