Cj Lyons

She held her baby in her arms and she knew in that moment that he'd be coming for her. She couldn't tell anyone her name, she couldn't let him find her. She had to keep her child safe. In the summer heat at the Craven County Fair in rural Pennsylvania, Dr Leah Wright is shocked to find a pregnant woman hiding from view and in labor. Leah manages to deliver the baby safely, but the woman won't reveal her name. She's terrified, running from someone, and days later both she and her newborn son go missing... Desperate to save them, Leah turns to Detective Luka Jericho for help. Eager for Leah's help with a complex case of his own, Luka asks Leah to interview the widow of a man who has just been murdered. Soon they uncover a shocking connection between the two cases: the widow's lawyer, a local minister, Reverend Harper, was spotted driving the missing mother away from hospital. Is this the man she was so afraid of? When Reverend Harper refuses to talk, Luka and Leah turn to the only person who he might speak to: his daughter and Luka's newest detective, Naomi Harper. But Naomi's childhood in her father's stark white house up in the mountains was more painful than Luka and Leah could ever have imagined. Is it already too late to save the woman and her baby? Fast-paced and utterly gripping from the very first chapter, Save Her Child will keep you up all night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen will love New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. What readers say about Save Her Child: "Absolutely fantastic... From the beginning the twists and turns began. But the twist at the end is the best. An unputdownable book. I read it in a day." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Wow right from the first page its go go go... never a dull moment with plenty of twists and turns that leave you wanting more... can't wait for the next book in this brilliant series." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I was hooked from the beginning, and it was a page-turner I didn't want to put down... I can't wait to read the first two books and another other books that come out in this series " Dani Reads 87, 5 stars "Such excitement on every page means non-stop reading... loved it." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Page-turning... I was hooked and siting on the edge of my seat, all the time asking myself are they going to find the girl and her new born child." Spooky's Maze of Books, 5 stars

Her eyes fluttered open as the first splash of frigid water crashed through the open window beside her. She shook her head, startled to be awake-to be alive. She was in her car, in the river. She blinked, tried to focus. And then it came back to her. He'd tried to kill her...One month since she lost her husband, Dr Leah Wright knows it's time to return to her family home. Though the crime scene tape and blood stains are gone, she will never feel safe with her daughter there again. Receiving a call from Detective Luka Jericho to assist with a police investigation is a welcome distraction, until she sees the scene: a wife dead, another family ripped apart.As Leah is the new head of the Crisis Intervention Center, Luka knows she can help him speak to the victim's traumatized husband, who he suspects might have had something to do with his wife's death. But when Leah interviews the woman who lives across the hall, they uncover evidence of a serial killer in their rural Pennsylvania town. The same person who claims responsibility for drowning Luka's fianc e seventeen years ago...With danger closer to home than ever before, Leah realises that to find the killer they may need to dig into Luka's past. But the killer is already taunting Luka, promising to kill again. Is it already too late to save another innocent life?Brilliantly suspenseful until the very last page, The Drowned Woman is perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen. An addictive new thriller in the Jericho and Wright crime series from New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons.What readers say about CJ Lyons: "I starting reading at bedtime, I was so enthralled in the story, next thing I knew it was 3am as I was turning the last page on my Kindle. The story was compelling, captivating, suspenseful, heart-wrenching, all the good stuff you want in a crime thriller." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Wow, this book grabbed my attention from the first chapter, it was so well written and kept me guessing till the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait for the second book, am definitely going to read it." Goodreads reviewer"Definitely a great start to new series... Cannot wait for the next one... Kept me on the edge-of-my-seat from the very beginning until the end." Goodreads reviewer

In the distance Leah heard sirens. She ignored them. Right now, her daughter needed her and Emily was just out of reach, curled up under the bed, her eyes closed, desperately shaking. Leah did the only thing any mother would do. She crawled through the blood to get to her daughter. Dr Leah Wright returned to her childhood home in rural Pennsylvania with her husband to find peace and quiet, start afresh and raise her six-year-old daughter Emily. But when she gets home one dark winter night, clutching roses in her hand, she finds her daughter huddled under her bed and her husband's blood all over the floor... When Detective Luka Jericho is called to investigate, he's shocked to learn that the killer left a witness behind - the victim's young daughter. The scene is a painful reminder of his fianc 's unsolved death, and he is desperate to find out what Emily saw that night. He knows that the killer could still be out there, waiting to strike again. But growing up, Leah learned the hard way that the only person she could rely on was herself. And it's not until she and Emily are attacked again that she realizes just how close the killer is. Can she trust Luka to keep her daughter safe? Fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen will devour this fast-paced and chilling new crime series from New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. You won't be able to put this book down. What readers say about The Next Widow "I starting reading at bedtime, I was so enthralled in the story, next thing I knew it was 3am as I was turning the last page on my Kindle. The story was compelling, captivating, suspenseful, heart-wrenching, all the good stuff you want in a crime thriller." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow, this book grabbed my attention from the first chapter, it was so well written and kept me guessing till the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good thriller, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait for the second book, am definitely going to read it." Goodreads reviewer "Definitely a great start to new series... Cannot wait for the next one... Kept me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning until the end." Goodreads reviewer "Wow I had no idea that I was going to love this book as much as I have. I have been completely unable to put this one down... There is absolutely no predicting where the author is taking the story which has made this a gripping and exciting read." Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars "This book has more twists and turns than a mountain road but eventually the truth comes out in an exciting climax... One of the best mysteries of the season." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Such a page-turner and gripping and so gritty, I loved how the story progressed with all its twists turns and mysteries. Definitely recommend." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "From the first chapter right till the last one you are hooked... I am a big fan of CJ Lyons but this book is something else... Wow what a rollercoaster of a ride this book is... Red herrings galore, brilliantly written and keeps you on your toes."

A gripping young adult suspense novel drenched in color, mystery, and lies. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons grabs you and won't let go, keeping you guessing until the very last page of The Color of Lies.When you can see emotions in color, motives become black and white. Even murder.Ella Cleary has always had an eye for the truth. She has synesthesia, which means she is able to read people via the waves of colors that surround them. Her unique gift has led her to trust very few people outside her family since her parents died in a fire. So when a handsome young journalist appears with no colors surrounding him at all, her senses go on high alert.But while Alec is a mystery, Ella feels a connection to him she can't ignore. Something about him feels familiar, and she is able to talk with him in ways she can't with anyone else. Then just as feelings develop between them, Alec drops a bombshell: he believes her parents' deaths were no accident. And she may be in more danger than she's ever realized.Soon Ella doesn't know who she can trust or even who she really is. As family secrets begin to unravel and fact and fiction collide, it becomes clear that the only way for Ella to learn the truth about her past is to find a killer.The Color of Lies: YA suspense with themes of mystery, romance, and friendshipBy New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller writer CJ Lyons, whose adult suspense novels have sold over 2 million copies in print and digitalFeatures a protagonist with synesthesia, which can allow people to see sounds, taste words, or feel sensations on their skin associated with certain scentsPerfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Jennifer Brown

July 1st, the most dangerous day of the year... A gripping behind-the-scenes drama of four women who face life and death every day... New ER doctor Lydia Fiore finds herself losing the wrong patient--the Chief of Surgery's son. To save her career, Lydia must discover the truth behind her patient's death, even if it leads her into unfamiliar--and risky--territory, finding new friends, new love, and new enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Drawing from her own experiences as a pediatric ER doctor, New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons reveals the secrets of an urban trauma center in a novel Lisa Gardner called "a pulse-pounding adrenaline rush" and Publishers Weekly proclaimed a "a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller."

"A great fast-paced read....Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." 4 1/2 Stars, Book Addict A medical student investigating the mysterious deaths of patients begins to experience the same deadly symptoms herself. On rotation at Pittsburgh 's Angels of Mercy Hospital and struggling to finish medical school, Amanda Mason can't afford to make any mistakes--or to reveal a troubling secret. Mysterious symptoms that defy diagnosis have been affecting her performance, and as she struggles to keep control, the only person who seems to notice is the irritatingly observant and sexy Dr. Lucas Stone. But when one patient showing the same strange symptoms dies and another slips into a coma, Amanda realizes the clock is ticking on her own survival. With the help of her friends--Gina, a roommate recovering from her own trauma; Lydia, a streetwise ER attending; and Nora, a by-the-book charge nurse--Amanda must solve this medical mystery before she becomes the next victim... (previously published as Warning Signs)

"A great fast-paced read....Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." 4 1/2 Stars, Book Addict A medical student investigating the mysterious deaths of patients begins to experience the same deadly symptoms herself. On rotation at Pittsburgh 's Angels of Mercy Hospital and struggling to finish medical school, Amanda Mason can't afford to make any mistakes--or to reveal a troubling secret. Mysterious symptoms that defy diagnosis have been affecting her performance, and as she struggles to keep control, the only person who seems to notice is the irritatingly observant and sexy Dr. Lucas Stone. But when one patient showing the same strange symptoms dies and another slips into a coma, Amanda realizes the clock is ticking on her own survival. With the help of her friends--Gina, a roommate recovering from her own trauma; Lydia, a streetwise ER attending; and Nora, a by-the-book charge nurse--Amanda must solve this medical mystery before she becomes the next victim... (previously published as Warning Signs)

July 1st, the most dangerous day of the year... A gripping behind-the-scenes drama of four women who face life and death every day... New ER doctor Lydia Fiore finds herself losing the wrong patient--the Chief of Surgery's son. To save her career, Lydia must discover the truth behind her patient's death, even if it leads her into unfamiliar--and risky--territory, finding new friends, new love, and new enemies who will stop at nothing to silence her. Drawing from her own experiences as a pediatric ER doctor, New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons reveals the secrets of an urban trauma center in a novel Lisa Gardner called "a pulse-pounding adrenaline rush" and Publishers Weekly proclaimed a "a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller."

This New Year's resolution? Stay alive.... "Harrowing...irresistible." New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsWith Pittsburgh snarled by a New Year's Eve blizzard and Angels of Mercy Hospital cut off from the outside world, staff and patients are at the mercy of armed gunmen. Their target is Dr. Gina Freeman, who is holding vigil over her wounded fianc , Detective Jerry Boyle.Trapped inside with her are ER charge nurse Nora Halloran and fourth-year medical student Amanda Mason, on the last night of her ICU rotation--if not her life. Stranded outside the hospital walls is ER physician Lydia Fiore, whose past holds the secret the hitmen are willing to kill for.With patients, staff, and loved ones held as hostages, the power out, and cold-blooded killers in control, who will live to see the New Year?(previously published as Critical Condition)

This New Year's resolution? Stay alive.... "Harrowing...irresistible." New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsWith Pittsburgh snarled by a New Year's Eve blizzard and Angels of Mercy Hospital cut off from the outside world, staff and patients are at the mercy of armed gunmen. Their target is Dr. Gina Freeman, who is holding vigil over her wounded fianc , Detective Jerry Boyle.Trapped inside with her are ER charge nurse Nora Halloran and fourth-year medical student Amanda Mason, on the last night of her ICU rotation--if not her life. Stranded outside the hospital walls is ER physician Lydia Fiore, whose past holds the secret the hitmen are willing to kill for.With patients, staff, and loved ones held as hostages, the power out, and cold-blooded killers in control, who will live to see the New Year?(previously published as Critical Condition)

Keeping secrets can be murder. "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons' characters are dynamic and genuine." Suspense Magazine Angels of Mercy ER charge nurse Nora Halloran has been living with a painful secret for three long years. But when a coworker is brutally assaulted and killed, she knows she can no longer remain silent. Determined to unmask the murderer, Nora teams up with her friends-- Lydia, an ER attending with a secret of her own; Gina, the once-cocky resident now struggling to strike a balance between her family and her job; and Amanda, a med student caught between her career and her conscience. As the victim count grows, Nora must face her deepest fears and reveal all her secrets to save the man she loves in order to stop a monster...before he returns to silence her forever. (previously published as Urgent Care)