For readers of Tess Gerritsen, Douglas Preston, F Paul Wilson: 
 Fatal Insomnia Book One 
 In the chaos of the ER, functioning without sleep is a prized skill. But even Dr. Angela Rossi will admit that five months is far too long, especially when accompanied by other worrisome symptoms: night sweats, tremors, muscle spasms, fevers. Then a dead nun speaks to her while Angela is holding the nun’s heart in her hand. 
 “Find the girl,” the nun commands―although no one else in the trauma room can hear, the words drilling directly into Angela’s brain. “Save the girl.”
 Aided by a police detective fallen from grace, Angela searches the midnight catacombs beneath the city, facing down a ruthless gangleader and stumbling onto a serial killer’s lair. Her desperate quest to save the girl leads her to the one thing she least expected to find: a last chance for love. 
 As her symptoms escalate in bizarre and disturbing ways, Angie realizes exactly how serious her illness is. She might be dying, but she’s finally choosing how to live…

Farewell To Dreams (Fatal Insomnia)

Literature & Fiction

Lyons, CJ

United States

Edgy Reads

An average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies andcarrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... From New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons comesan irresistible read that's "everything a great thriller should be--actionpacked, authentic, and intense" (Lee Child). With over 400 five-starreviews! A loving mom andwife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent,Lucy is living the perfect life as a Supervisory Special Agent running theFBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement squad. Until the day shecomes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she's evertackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the youngvictim she is fighting to save and her own daughter's....and Lucy's dream lifeis shattered. WARNING: the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers are NOT forthe faint of heart! They depict adult situations, realistic violence withconsequences, and delve deep into the darkness of the human heart and mind. SNAKE SKIN is thefirst novel in the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers series. If you enjoy captivatingsuspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and afreight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-poundingthriller. Join the millions of readers who've fallen for CJ'sThrillers with Heart and grab your copy of SNAKE SKIN today! Want to readit for FREE? Sign up for CJ's Thrillers with Heart newsletter at CJLyons.netand receive a FREE copy of SNAKE SKIN! Lucy Guardino FBIThrillers in order: SNAKE SKIN BLOOD STAINED KILL ZONE (aSuspense Magazine Best Novel of the Year!) AFTER SHOCK HARD FALL (aThriller Award winner!) BAD BREAK Praise for CJ Lyons' FBI Thrillers: "A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~NewYork Times bestselling author Steve Berry "A compelling new voice in thriller writing...I love howthe characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be--action packed,authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Timesbestselling author Lee Child "Highly engaging characters,heart-stopping scenes...one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stoppinganytime soon." ~Bookreporter.com "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters aremagnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner 5 out of 5 stars: "CJ Lyons imparts suchrealism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy.Believable. Highly recommend!" ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK!4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you mightend up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons' hospital-set series will love thechange of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakesshould pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won't be able to put thisone down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN "Anaction packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story withcharacters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!" ~MyBook Addiction on BLOOD STAINED "In trueCJ Lyons fashion, this book pulls no punches. It's an in-your-face,no-holds-barred story depicting the cruel world of murder and drugs. As withall of her other books, CJ Lyons never disappoints. This book was a truepage turner and I didn't want to put it down. She is a brilliant writerand storyteller both, which is not often found in an author. I am alreadylooking forward to her next novel!" BookingIt.neton KILL ZONE "Thistale is not for the faint of heart, for this is a tale of dark human emotions.A must read for anyone who enjoys high-octane emotions with realisticcharacters and an intriguing storyline." ~My Book Addiction on HARD FALL "A powerful taut thriller" ~Mystery Gazette "Lyonsproves once again that she is a master of suspense." ~RT Book Reviews

Snake Skin: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

For readers of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson:
 Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers Book #2
 Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... Until recently Supervisory Special Agent Lucy Guardino was a shining star in the FBI's roster. But after killing a man and disobeying orders, Lucy's been sidelined, chained to her desk. When a mysterious letter arrives hinting that, thanks to Lucy, the wrong man was blamed for a string of serial rapes, kidnappings, and killings four years ago, Lucy jumps at the chance to re-open the case―despite orders to leave well enough alone. Her unofficial investigation takes her back to the small town that thrust her into the spotlight four years ago when she saved the killer's last victims―before the killer took his own life and the life of one final victim, a mother who left a ten year old son and loving husband behind. What Lucy doesn't know is that what happened four years ago was all a lie, fueled by sacrifice and betrayal, designed to shield the real killer. 
 With the lives of her family, a group of innocent children, and the future of one desperate boy at risk, Lucy races to stop an innocent from killing and a killer from butchering more innocents.
 Other books in the series:
 Snake Skin (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers Book #1)
 Kill Zone (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers Book #3)

Blood Stained (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Lyons, C. J.

Kill Zone: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

For readers of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson:
 A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #3
 Lucy’s back! In a story ripped from the headlines, the violence is the worst she’s ever seen, the stakes are higher than ever, and then…things get personal. It’s a vicious, horrific crime: the brutal killing of a teenaged girl. When Pittsburgh detectives call FBI Supervisory Special Agent Lucy Guardino to the scene, their focus is on who and why?
 Was it the girl’s Afghan father striving to regain his honor after she became too Westernized? Her Jewish boyfriend? Someone from Afghanistan settling an old grudge? Or one of the many drug cartels the father helped the DEA bring down seeking revenge? Former Marine Sergeant Andre Stone has been home a month, but he has yet to leave the safe haven of his grandmother’s house―other than to go to his appointments at the VA’s burn clinic. Andre’s disfiguring physical scars are the least of his worries. The emotional wounds of seeing his men massacred in a DEA raid gone horribly wrong have left him a walking dead man, numb to anything. All he can think about is revenge. On Rashid Raziq, the man behind the raid. When Andre is offered a chance at vengeance, the only question left is: How far will he go to get it? 
 The answers seem clear when Pittsburgh becomes engulfed in flames as a violent narcoterrorist turns the city into a kill zone…But in the dark of night, surrounded by men intent on destroying the truth, Lucy and Andre both learn that secrets hide in shadows.
 Other books in the series:
 Snake Skin (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #1)
 Blood Stained (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller, #2)

Nerves of Steel: A Hart and Drake Thriller (Hart and Drake Medical Thrillers)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons. For readers of Lisa Gardner, Tess Gerritsen, Iris Johansen, and Debra Webb: Hart and Drake Medical Thrillers, #1 Dr. Cassandra Hart is fighting a war. And losing. A deadly drug epidemic, a killer stalking her hospital...meet the ER doctor who never gives up. Cassie's Pittsburgh ER has been deluged by young patients who have overdosed on a new drug, FX. After Cassie discovers that the source of the FX on the streets is her own hospital, her best friend is killed, and Cassie's life is threatened. She is forced to place her trust in Detective Mickey Drake. Drake's irascible charm eventually penetrates the barriers Cassie has built around herself, and their relationship progresses from professional to passionate. After Cassie discovers the truth behind the thefts, she and Drake must confront a killer. In the end, their only weapons are their new-found love and the courage it gives them. Other books in the series Sleight of Hand (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #2) Face to Face (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #3) Eye of the Storm: the Hart and Drake Christmas Wedding Finale (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #4)

"A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read." ~New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown "Tensions sizzle in this hot new medical thriller by CJ Lyons. Think you know what's going to happen next? Guess again..." ~New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner "Pulse-pounding suspense and hair-raising chills...a story of danger and intrigue that defies any reader to put it down." ~New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs "A page-turner of a story. NERVES OF STEEL is taut, gripping and nonstop. Don't miss it!"~New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers Additional Praise for CJ Lyons' thrillers with heart: "CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers...pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine "This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping ...This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale." ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons' characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled...a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won't want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read....Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb...riveting drama...a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!" ~Lisa Gardner "Tense, whip-smart medical scenes." ~Tess Gerritsen "Packed with adrenalin. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "...Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller...(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner "Fantastic, fast-paced." ~Genre Go Round "The characters are real and I'm now addicted to this series. Five stars!" ~Readaholic "Fast-paced &amp; exciting, the characters are compelling." ~Jenn's Bookshelves A "gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion." ~ Pittsburgh Magazine "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette "Riveting." ~Publishers Weekly "A cinematic...high-speed thriller." ~Kirkus Reviews A "suspenseful thriller laced with medical intrigue." ~Booklist

Sleight of Hand: A Hart and Drake Thriller

Face to Face: A Hart and Drake Thriller

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons. For readers of Lisa Gardner, Tess Gerritsen, Iris Johansen, and Debra Webb: the third in the Hart and Drake Medical Thriller series #1 NYT Bestseller Sandra Brown called NERVES OF STEEL, the first Hart and Drake novel, "A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read." In the second book, SLEIGHT OF HAND, you saw Hart and Drake risk everything to save a child and you knew they were meant to be together. Now, see what happens when they lose it all... Drake hunts a stalker with deadly intentions. Hart fights for justice for one special victim while also fending off her ex and his family as they try to destroy everything she holds dear. Neither realizes the real danger lies with an old enemy whose fury has grown and will not be satisfied with anything less than Hart and Drake's blood. New York Times Bestseller CJ Lyons explores the depths of obsession and passion in the third Hart and Drake book, FACE TO FACE. Other books in the series: Nerves of Steel (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #1) Sleight of Hand (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #2) Eye of the Storm: the Hart and Drake Christmas Wedding Finale (Hart and Drake Thrillers, #4) Praise for Hart and Drake: "A perfect blend of romance and suspense. My kind of read." ~New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown "Tensions sizzle in this hot new medical thriller by CJ Lyons. Think you know what's going to happen next? Guess again..." ~New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner "Pulse-pounding suspense and hair-raising chills...a story of danger and intrigue that defies any reader to put it down." ~New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs "A page-turner of a story. NERVES OF STEEL is taut, gripping and nonstop. Don't miss it!"~New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers Additional Praise for CJ Lyons' thrillers with heart: "CJ Lyons continues to mesmerize readers...pulse-pounding." ~Fresh Fiction Lyons "is a master within the genre." ~Pittsburgh Magazine "This exhilarating medical thriller gets the blood pumping ...This is a terrific thriller and fans of Michael Palmer will enjoy this fine tale." ~The Mystery Gazette "A powerful and dramatic look into the frenzied world of emergency medicine...Lyons' characters are dynamic and genuine. Readers need only shut their eyes to imagine this group on the big screen." ~Suspense Magazine "Sure to keep readers enthralled...a suspenseful and engaging tale that comes to an exciting conclusion. Readers won't want to miss this one." ~Romance Reviews Today "A great fast-paced read....Not to be missed for fans of ER and Grey's Anatomy." ~4 ½ Stars, Book Addict "Lyons delivers a breathtakingly fast-paced medical thriller." ~Publishers Weekly "A winner!" ~Romantic Times, Top Pick "Simply superb...riveting drama...a perfect ten." ~Romance Reviews Today "Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions." ~Newsday "A pulse-pounding adrenalin rush!" ~Lisa Gardner "Tense, whip-smart medical scenes." ~Tess Gerritsen "Packed with adrenalin. I can't recall a hospital novel that so thrilled me." ~David Morrell "...Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized. CJ Lyons writes with the authority only a trained physician can bring to a story, blending suspense, passion and friendship into an irresistible read." ~Susan Wiggs "An intense, emotional thriller...(that) climbs to the edge of intensity." ~National Examiner A "gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion." ~ Pittsburgh Magazine "Adrenalin pumping." ~The Mystery Gazette "Riveting." ~Publishers Weekly "A cinematic...high-speed thriller." ~Kirkus Reviews A "suspenseful thriller laced with medical intrigue." ~Booklist

For readers of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson:
 A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #1
 Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... 
 Lucille Teresa Guardino. A woman of many identities. Lucille to her doting mother, Lulu to her devoted husband, Mom to her pre-teen daughter, Lucy to her friends, LT to her co-workers, and Supervisory Special Agent Guardino to the criminals she captures for the FBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement squad. A loving mom and wife, dutiful daughter, consummate professional, and kick-ass federal agent, Lucy is living the perfect life.
 Until the day she comes up against a predator more vicious and cunning than any she's ever tackled before, one who forces Lucy to choose between the life of the young victim she is fighting to save and her own daughter's....and Lucy's dream life is shattered.
 Other books in the series:
 Blood Stained (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #2)
 Kill Zone (A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller #3)

Hard Fall: Special Edition: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller with a BONUS novella - After Shock (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons, Hard Fall: Special Edition with Bonus Novella, After Shock After Shock (Lucy Guardino Thriller #4): As head of the FBI's Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement Squad, Agent Lucy Guardino has made a name for herself bringing the lowest of lowlifes to justice. Rapists, serial killers, pedophiles―she's faced them all down with her signature grit and determination. But today is different. Because the man who has taken her prisoner has promised Lucy three things: that before this day is over, she will be dead; that someone in her family will also die; and that he always wins. Trapped inside her worst nightmare, Lucy faces a ruthless killer as he plays Russian roulette with the lives of those she loves. Wounded and unarmed, how can Lucy defeat a psychopath who doesn't play by any rules? After Shock is a heart-pounding, lightning-paced thrill ride that will leave readers breathless as they root for the ultimate superheroine next door. Hard Fall (Lucy Guardino Thriller Book #5): 59 days ago FBI Special Agent Lucy Guardino had a perfect life...and almost lost it all. There comes a time in every hero's life when they fall harder and father than ever before and they face a choice that changes everything: to give up or claw their way back again. Lucy thought she'd made her choice two months ago when she sacrificed everything to save her family, but now she has to decide whether or not she can save herself... When honor, duty, and family collide...who would you save? Praise for CJ Lyons' FBI Thrillers: "A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." ~New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry "A compelling new voice in thriller writing...I love how the characters come alive on every page." ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver "Everything a great thriller should be--action packed, authentic, and intense." ~#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child "Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes...one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." ~Bookreporter.com "Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." ~National Examiner 5 out of 5 stars: "CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!" ~Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons' hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, you won't be able to put this one down. ~RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN "An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!" ~My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED "In true CJ Lyons fashion, this book pulls no punches. It's an in-your-face, no-holds-barred story depicting the cruel world of murder and drugs. As with all of her other books, CJ Lyons never disappoints. This book was a true page turner and I didn't want to put it down. She is a brilliant writer and storyteller both, which is not often found in an author. I am already looking forward to her next novel!" BookingIt.net on KILL ZONE "This tale is not for the faint of heart, for this is a tale of dark human emotions. A must read for anyone who enjoys high-octane emotions with realistic characters and an intriguing storyline." ~My Book Addiction on HARD FALL "A powerful taut thriller" ~Mystery Gazette "Lyons proves once again that she is a master of suspense." ~RT Book Reviews

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Farewell To Dreams (Fatal Insomnia)

Snake Skin: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Blood Stained (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Kill Zone: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Nerves of Steel: A Hart and Drake Thriller (Hart and Drake Medical Thrillers)

Sleight of Hand: A Hart and Drake Thriller

Face to Face: A Hart and Drake Thriller

Snake Skin: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Hard Fall: Special Edition: A Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller with a BONUS novella - After Shock (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers)

Nerves of Steel: A Hart and Drake Thriller (Hart and Drake Medical Thrillers)