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"You get us what we want. Or your wife dies. And we will make it hurt." Jerome Prentice is a good guy. Loyal to a fault, he always stays on the right side of the law.But everything changes the night he is awoken by the sound of masked kidnappers entering his home. Holding him at gunpoint, they drag his beloved wife Alicia out of the house with a promise to kill her if he goes to the police. Their demand: betray the company he's worked for his entire adult life.They think he'll do anything to save his wife. But they don't know that they're messing with the wrong man. Because Jerome might be a good guy. But betrayal doesn't come easily to him. And he's not a man who will go down without a fight.What's more, he will hunt the people who've taken Alicia to the ends of the earth. And if they've hurt even one hair on her head, he's going to make them pay...This utterly page-turning, jaw-dropping thriller is perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci and Mark Dawson.Readers love John Ryder:"Wow, wow, wow. This is by far the best book this author has written, I was on the edge of my seat wondering what the hell was going to happen next. Fast paced, gritty, twists and turns, it's got the lot. I thought I had ants in my pants when I was reading this because I couldn't sit still. Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Outstanding... Grips you from the start to the end... A fantastic book... Move over Jack Reacher." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my gosh one hell of a ride. It's breathtaking and fast moving... Truly grips you right from the first page... One of the best thrillers I've read... if you like 24 and Taken, then you're going to love this one... Rollercoaster edge of your seat action." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Electrifying... Time to strap in again as this action packed, adrenaline fuelled thrill ride will keep you totally engrossed and well and truly hooked till the very last page... An absolute belter of a read... LOVED IT!!!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I was giddy with excitement... WooOoo HooOoo! I wanted to jump up, stop everyone around me and tell them what a great book I'd just read... Tense and compelling... It put me on the edge of my seat and had me reading well past bedtime.... Readers will love the adrenaline rush." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... Grabs you and pulls you full throttle into this pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

"Find my daughter in twenty-four hours. Or she's dead."Kyle Roche is a man whose job it is to stay invisible. Dark, mysterious, and only sometimes on the right side of the law, only a lucky few know how to reach him: Kyle can fix their problems, however dangerous.Now he's been hired to save a woman in Witness Protection, one who doesn't officially exist anymore. But before he can keep her safe, he has to find her. And he has less than twenty-four hours to do it...Savannah Nicholls is in hiding because of a tragic mistake. Her mother insists her daughter is just a nice girl, from a good family, that she's never gotten in trouble in her life. But she also says someone knows where her daughter is. And they want to kill her.If he's going to keep Savannah safe, Roche needs to know who is after her, as well as what she witnessed, who her enemies are, and if they have really been able to find her. But how can he protect a woman who is as invisible as he is?Because the clock is ticking...This totally gripping, pulse-pounding thriller is perfect for fans of David Baldacci, JB Turner and Mark Dawson.Readers are loving The Witness:"Wow, wow, wow. This is by far the best book this author has written, I was on the edge of my seat wondering what the hell was going to happen next. Fast paced, gritty, twists and turns, it's got the lot. I thought I had ants in my pants when I was reading this because I couldn't sit still. Amazing must read book." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A heart pounding thriller.... I seriously enjoyed the heck outta this book! Wow!... Just outstanding in every way possible. It was one of those 'I for real cannot put my Kindle down' sorta things!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I was giddy with excitement at finding an author who likes to write the way I like to read. WooOoo HooOoo! I wanted to jump up, stop everyone around me and tell them what a great book I'd just read... Tense and compelling... It put me on the edge of my seat and had me reading well past bedtime.... Readers will love the adrenaline rush." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

In a city of sinners, a killer is hunting...Las Vegas, Nevada: a killer is on the hunt.When two of the city's crime bosses are found brutally murdered within days of each other, the fragile balance of Sin City threatens to collapse. It's exactly what the killer wants...But there is one thing this killer hasn't counted on...Grant Fletcher has been sent to Vegas by a shady government agency. He has one job: find the killer, and stop them before more people die. Stop them, by any means.Would you send a desperate man to find a vigilante killer?It looks like a dangerous gamble. But what neither the killer-nor the government agency-know is that the odds are never good unless you've got Fletcher on your side.Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and J.B. Turner's Jon Reznick will love the Grant Fletcher series.Readers love John Ryder's thrillers:"I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller... John Ryder you nailed it!... Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action Packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!" The Secret Book Sleuth ¿¿¿¿¿"Step aside Jack Reacher, there is a new action hero in town and his name is Grant Fletcher!" Once Upon a Time Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿"Why oh why did I start this when it was already way past my bedtime?! With a prologue that grabbed me and pulled me under, I knew sleep would have to wait a while!... The pace is fast, it drags you along at breakneck speed... It keeps you guessing all the way through. I kept on thinking I'd worked it all out, only for the rug to be pulled from under my feet!... Action packed, taut, cleverly crafted and heart-stoppingly exciting! Don't miss it!" Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... Grabs you and pulls you full throttle into this pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller." NetGalley Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Sometimes it takes a stranger to find a killer…In a small farming town in rural Wisconsin-where generations of families have lived in peace for decades-no one expects trouble to come calling.But then a farmer's beautiful young wife is found brutally murdered, with a chilling calling card that suggests she's just the first victim of a serial killer. And the FBI elect not to send one of their own. Instead they send a stranger to town-former Royal Marine turned mercenary, Grant Fletcher. And they're giving him no choice. Find the killer. Because we know what you've done.With the threat of the executioner's chair hanging over him, Fletcher finds himself in an impossible situation-and a race against time. Catch a murderer whose killings are escalating with every day that passes. Or face certain death…Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and David Baldacci's Amos Decker will love the Grant Fletcher series. What readers are saying about Final Second:"Why oh why did I start this when it was already way past my bedtime?! With a prologue that grabbed me and pulled me under, I knew sleep would have to wait a while!… The pace is fast, it drags you along at breakneck speed… It keeps you guessing all the way through. I kept on thinking I'd worked it all out, only for the rug to be pulled from under my feet!… Action packed, taut, cleverly crafted and heart stoppingly exciting! Don't miss it!" Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Just mindblowing… Final Second is a fast moving thriller, that will take your breath away. Highly Recommended. A outstanding blockbuster series in the making, all in all a brilliant outstanding masterpiece. One of the best serial killer thrillers out there.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"John Ryder follows up his fabulous and electrifying debut novel First Shot with another captivating and brilliantly written novel Final Second… Time to strap in again as this action packed, adrenaline fuelled thrill ride will keep you totally engrossed and well and truly hooked till the very last page is turned. An absolute belter of a read and I can't wait for the next in the series. LOVED IT!!!" NetGalley Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

First Shot, a gripping thriller novel by John Ryder, was first published in 2020 by Bookouture. This page-turner takes you on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue, keeping you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Ryder, known for his compelling storytelling and well-crafted characters, does not disappoint in this riveting tale. The book, set in the backdrop of a tense atmosphere, explores themes of courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. Published by Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the crime, thriller and women’s fiction genres, First Shot is a testament to their commitment to bringing high-quality, engaging content to readers. If you're a fan of heart-stopping thrillers, First Shot by John Ryder is a must-read.

The Things in Heaven and Earth is a development and application of the Columbia Naturalism of John Dewey, John Herman Randall, Jr., and Justus Buchler. The chapters deal with systematic ontology, epistemology, constructivism and objectivity, philosophical theology, art, democratic theory, foreign policy, education, humanism, and cosmopolitanism.