Face-Look is the world's largest social media company. When that company's president is brutally murdered, the FBI investigates. As more people are killed, former Special Forces soldier John (J.T.) Ryan and FBI Assistant Director Erin Welch are assigned to the case. Ryan and Erin delve into the mystery and begin to uncover a vast criminal conspiracy behind the murders. A conspiracy involving not just Face-Look, but also the world's other social media and high-tech corporations. As more people are murdered, Ryan pursues the secret cabal of criminals across the USA, Japan, and Europe. The dangerous and harrowing journey takes him from the mansions of the super-rich to the gritty back streets of the criminal underworld. There he learns the ultimate goal of the secret group, known only as Viper. A goal so explosive it will cause the collapse of the American economy. Can John Ryan and Erin Welch capture the murderous criminals before they themselves are killed?

Crossfire

Gimenez, Lee

Literature & Fiction

River Ridge Press

The Sigma Conspiracy: a J.T. Ryan Thriller

While investigating the murder of a U.S. Senator, FBI agent Erica Blake uncovers a drastic, top-secret operation led by rogue American generals. Named Blacksnow, the operation plans to free the USA from the crushing debt owed to the Chinese government. In their quest to become the world's leading power, China has bought massive amounts of American debt. By bankrolling the USA's deficit spending, the Chinese are controlling America's domestic and foreign policy, making the U.S. President a puppet of the Chinese government. But as Erica's investigation deepens, she realizes Blacksnow could plunge America into a world war. Her own life is threatened when she learns top-level people at the FBI are also involved in Blacksnow. Not knowing who to trust, she enlists the help of her lover, CIA agent Steve McCord. Can Erica and Steve expose the conspiracy before the USA is plunged into a worldwide war?

Blacksnow Zero

When ten suitcase-size nuclear weapons are stolen from the U.S. stockpile, the American President suspects terrorists are involved. He also thinks U.S. rogue government agents are colluding with the terrorists. Not knowing who to trust, he turns to his secret, hand-picked team to hunt down and catch the criminals. On the team are former Special Forces commander John (J.T.) Ryan, FBI Assistant Director Erin Welch, and CIA agent Rachel West. Suddenly, one of the nuclear devices is detonated in a rural area of Pennsylvania. Although the explosion kills few people, it causes a massive Electronic Magnetic Pulse. The EMP knocks out all data transmission for hundreds of miles – television, telephone, internet, cell phones, 911 communication, and electronic banking cease completely. The information shutdown causes panic among the population in Philadelphia and nearby cities. As Ryan and the team race against time to find the terrorists, the trail leads them to a sinister group of Russians. Can Ryan, Erin, and Rachel stop the criminals before the U.S.’s nationwide communication system is destroyed and the country collapses into chaos?

Tripwire: a J.T. Ryan Thriller

Rogue CIA agent Angel Stone sets off a ‘dirty bomb’ in Honolulu, Hawaii, killing thousands and creating widespread panic. She threatens to do the same to several other American cities, including Washington DC, unless she and her shadowy group of terrorists are paid one billion dollars. The FBI launches a massive worldwide manhunt to find the elusive, ruthless criminals. Leading the search is FBI Assistant Director Erin Welch. She hires ex-Special Forces operative J.T. Ryan to help hunt down the terrorists. As the clock winds down to disaster, Ryan sets off in a frantic, heart-pounding chase that takes him across the U.S. and Europe. Can he and Erin foil the deadly plot and avert catastrophe in time?

The Washington Ultimatum

Three of America's most prominent people are murdered on the same night: A Supreme Court Justice, a key Senator, and a famous religious leader. The U.S. President suspects rogue government agents are behind the murders, in an attempt to cause national chaos and bring down the American government. Not knowing who to trust, he turns to a secret, hand-picked team to find and stop the treasonous conspiracy. Former Special Forces soldier turned private investigator John (J.T.) Ryan is on the team, along with FBI Assistant Director Erin Welch and CIA agent Rachel West. As the team investigates they uncover a shocking truth: The criminals will stop at nothing to bring down the U.S. government, even if it means pushing the country to the brink of nuclear war. The stakes grow even higher when the woman Ryan loves is kidnapped. Can Ryan stop the conspiracy and save the woman he loves? Or does the country collapse into chaos?

Fireball

When rumors surface that Chinese billionaire Zhao Deng is secretly buying American tech companies, CIA operative Rachel West is dispatched to investigate. Rachel's search leads her to China, then Russia, and across Europe. As she unravels the truth, she's thrust into a deadly global jigsaw puzzle, facing assassins, corrupt politicians, and betrayal by her own agency. After surviving several harrowing attempts on her life, Rachel finally uncovers the shocking truth. Billionaire Zhao is only the front man in a plot to control the world's Internet. But can she expose the secret conspiracy before she's assassinated?

Killing West

A series of mysterious murders have taken place in Atlanta. As the body count mounts, FBI Assistant Director Erin Welch hires private investigator J. T. Ryan to help. What he finds is stunning – the murders are linked to a new illegal drug showing up on America’s streets. Named ‘Skyflash’, the powerful drug gives users a breathtaking burst of intelligence, strength, and confidence. But Skyflash has a horrifying dark side. Once the initial rush is over, the narcotic turns users into deranged killers. And the problem is growing, as usage of the drug spreads across the U.S. As Ryan closes in on the criminal masterminds behind Skyflash, he learns a shocking secret about the drug. A secret so explosive it exposes some of America’s most powerful people. Can Ryan blow the lid off the conspiracy before hired assassins kill him and the woman he loves?

Skyflash

Before breaking an explosive story, a famous New York Times reporter dies under suspicious circumstances. Then a well-known TV reporter commits suicide. Suspecting foul play, the FBI’s John Ryan and Erin Welch investigate. As they probe the mysterious deaths, they uncover a shocking truth: Reporters are being murdered to suppress the news. More shocking is who they suspect is responsible for the killings. Can John Ryan and Erin Welch survive as they try to expose the conspiracy? Or will they be murdered by the assassins sent to keep them from revealing the truth?

The Media Murders

A secret conspiracy is leaving a deadly trail of murders in its wake. When John (J.T.) Ryan, a decorated war hero and the FBI’s best investigator is assigned to the murder case, he becomes the conspiracy’s next target. Ryan narrowly evades the killers, then finds himself inexplicably put on the FBI’s Code Red watch-list. His world is turned upside down as the FBI undertakes a massive manhunt for his capture. The Bureau’s Assistant Director Erin Welch, Ryan’s friend and boss, is put in charge of the manhunt. Ryan is forced to flee the USA and go to China to evade capture and clear his name. There he teams up with smart and beautiful CIA agent Rachel West. Their smoldering relationship goes to the next level as they attempt to find the criminals behind the conspiracy. Can John Ryan evade his assassins, prove his innocence, and catch the deadly conspirators who set him up? Or will he be murdered to suppress the truth?

FBI Code Red

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