Gayle Lynds

Assigned to retrieve a convicted espionage operative who has escaped from his high-security prison, CIA agent Elaine Cunningham uncovers clues that suggest the workings of a dangerous conspiracy.

Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense! Originally published in THRILLER (2006), edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson. New York Times bestselling writer Gayle Lynds has been called the "queen of the spy novel." And for good reason. In this tense Thriller Short, Lynds's character Liz Sansborough is put to the ultimate test, one that involves a character who goes by the rather ominous sobriquet of the...

"In this incredible follow-up to the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller FaceOff, twenty-two of the world's most popular thriller writers come together for an unforgettable anthology. MatchUp takes the never-before-seen bestseller pairings of FaceOffand adds a delicious new twist: gender. Eleven of the world's best female thriller writers from Diana Gabaldon to Charlene Harris are paired with eleven of the world's best male thriller writers, including...

For days, U.S. scientists have been trying to unlock the secrets of a virus known as "Hades". When Lt. Col. Jon Smith returns home after a meeting, he finds his partner dying of the virus. Convinced she was murdered, Smith joins forces with the CIA, and uncovers a horrifying plot.

This "highly recommended" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) collection edited by New York Times bestselling author Lee Child pairs the beloved characters of twenty-two internationally bestselling writers in "a must-read for fans of the thriller genre" (The Real Book Spy).
The incredible follow-up to FaceOff features twenty-two of the world's bestselling and critically acclaimed thriller writers pairing their...