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Montana doesn’t have an official nickname, but one of the best known unofficial names is Big Sky Country. As with many good names, it might have derived from a book: A.B. Guthrie’s 1947 novel, The Big Sky. Other states, too, are sometimes called Big Sky Country, from Wyoming to the Dakotas — and they definitely also offer stunning vistas. These northwestern states, with their low populations and they’re epic landscapes, are perfect settings for mystery and thrillers. Here are some of the best Big Sky books that capture the mood of the land.
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She trusted the system to keep her safe.
Now it might get her killed.
Hideout
The FBI Tampa Mystery Series Book 2
by A.M. Holloway
Genre: Clean Romantic Suspense, Mystery Thriller
She trusted the system to keep her safe. Now it might get her killed.
She vanished into Witness Protection. Now, she’s running for her life.
When FBI Agent Ray Smithson gets a frantic call in the dead of night, he knows exactly who it is—Mary Beth, the woman he once swore to protect. It’s been over two years since she disappeared under a new identity, but her terrified voice rips open feelings Ray thought he’d buried for good.
With his trusted partner, Micah French, Ray races across Florida to find her before the
people hunting her close in.
But nothing makes sense—how did they track her down?
Why has her former handler gone missing?
And could Mary Beth unknowingly be holding the key to something even more
dangerous?
As long-hidden truths
surface, Ray must face his past and protect the woman who never left his heart.
Enemies are closing in, trust is fragile, and the only chance at survival may
be a hideout in Tampa—if they can reach it in time.
Hideout in Tampa delivers gripping Christian suspense packed with danger, loyalty, and second chances—perfect for fans of fast-paced FBI thrillers with clean romance and enduring faith.
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Revenge
The FBI Tampa Mystery Series Book 1
Love, Bullets, and a
Second Chance — Will They Survive the Crossfire?
When FBI Special Agent Micah French joins
a high-risk pursuit through the streets of Tampa, he never expects the day to
end with his partner shot and the woman he once loved holding his partner’s
life in her hands.
Finley Herald, the surgeon who broke his heart a decade ago, now lives in
Tampa. She’s saving lives at Tampa General and possibly risking her own when a
vengeful cartel leader wages war against the agents involved in his brother’s
death.
As bullets fly, allies fall, and a trail of revenge stretches from Mexico to
Florida, Micah must navigate a storm of violence, betrayal, and second chances.
Every decision could be his last, and Finley’s reappearance threatens to
shatter the emotional defenses he’s spent years building.
This book is a gripping blend of action,
faith, and romance, where love may be the deadliest risk of all.
A.M. Holloway is an author of clean murder mysteries where crime and suspense take hold. Her catalog spans five series. A.M., who is married, relies on her husband’s expertise in the CSI field to ensure accuracy in her books. She was born and raised in Georgia but now lives in Central Florida. When not writing, you will find her with her family, enjoying the outdoors, or sitting in her favorite chair, daydreaming about her next book.
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Two Friends.
One Shattered World.
And a choice that could change everything.
Protopia
by John Calia
Genre: Dystopian Thriller
#1 Amazon Bestseller!
America’s cultural divide turns deadly.
When lifelong friends Olivia
and Alexandra find themselves in opposing camps, the bonds of their friendship
are tested like never before.
Olivia seeks solace in a socialist utopia that promises protection and
belonging, but at what cost?
Meanwhile, Alexandra chases freedom. But can she survive in a community with
few, if any, rules?
As their worlds collide and tensions escalate, secrets and lies threaten to
destroy the foundation of their relationship.
Can they bridge the gap between them, or will their differences tear them apart
forever?
In this gripping tale of loyalty, adventure, and human connection, the stakes
are higher than ever. Protopia is a thought-provoking thrill ride that explores
the power of friendship in a world on the brink.
If you devour the complex characters of Emily St. John Mandel or the visionary
world-building of Octavia Butler, you’ll be captivated by this latest
masterpiece by the author of the Amazon best-seller The Awakening of Artemis.
A Brooklyn-born, second-generation American, and the eldest of three boys, writing is his third career and the one about which he is most passionate. Following graduation from the US Naval Academy and active duty in the Navy, he embarked on a career in business. He began writing his blog “Who Will Lead?” in 2010 attracting over 120,000 readers. It inspired him to write his first book, an Amazon five-star rated business fable titled “The Reluctant CEO.” His fascination with artificial intelligence and its impact on society was the inspiration to write a science fiction thriller, The Awakening of Artemis. Currently, he makes his home in Fairport, NY, a village on the Erie Canal.
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