Synopses & Reviews
and#160;A Chinese National working for an American-owned construction company is grabbed off the streets of Shanghai in broad daylight. and#160;His one-man security detail goes missing as well. and#160;
Rutherford Risk is a firm specializing in extraction: the negotiation for, and the recovery of hostages. Private investigation is illegal in today's China. Operating within her borders will be difficult at best.The security company recruits two unique outsiders to do their bidding. Grace Chu is a forensic accountant hired to follow the money; John Knox is a civilian with unparalleled training in both combat and culture. Graceandrsquo;s top-notch American education and Chinese military service make her an unassuming, but effective, operative, while Knoxandrsquo;s take-no-prisoners attitude brings them perilously close to harm. Following the money leads to more complex andndash; and dangerous andndash; consequences than either anticipated. Who is actually behind the kidnapping? And more important, can Knox and Grace locate the two hostages ahead of the deadline?Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghai and crackling with tension-filled suspense, Pearson's latest introduces two compelling new charactersandmdash;and heralds in the start of a brilliant new series.
Review
"A multi layered thriller with enough surprises to keep readers rooting for Walt and anxious about personal safety in Sun Valley....
In Harm's Way delivers a likable protagonist with relationship problems, kid issues, job challenges and the nagging suspicious that he'll never live up to his parents' expectations. Now, who among us can't relate?"
-Houston Chronicle
"Pearson manages to team up the heroes from both his suspense series fro a transfixing tale filled with secrets both large and small. At the center of the story lies Sheriff Walt Fleming, and this book in particular explores the relationships in his life. With a Pearson novel, you can always expect to get riveting suspense, excellent characterization and a well-crafted plot!"
-Romantic Times Book Review
"Sherriff Fleming makes for good company...He's terse, efficient and a font of common sense."
-St. Louis Dispatch
"The plotting is tight, the requisite scarlet herrings show up in biblical multitudes and the resolution will surprise all but the most hardcore genre aficionados."
-Bookpage.com
"The multi-layered plot and fast pacing makes this edge-of-your-seat crime novel crackle with suspense and unexpected twists."
-Tucson Citizen.com
Review
"A gripping page-turner of a novel."
-ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS
"Tension-filled...Will have readers furiously turning pages until the end."
-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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and#160;Praise for CHOKEPOINT
"John Knox and Grace Chu (The Risk Agent) return in another high-stakes international thriller set this time in Amsterdamand#8230;. Pearson has written another compelling thriller. Knox and Chu are protagonists who engage the readerand#8230;. A winner.and#8221;
and#8212; Library Journal
"[Chu and Knox] make a good team, with his brawn and her brains, as they fight and kill their way to the top of the child-abuse cabal. Plenty of action and some steamy sex help make the pages fly by." and#160; and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;
"It's obvious why Pearson has earned praise as thriller grand master; the pacing is flawlessly anxiety ridden, and the investigative elements are richly layered."
and#8212;Booklist
and#160; and#160;Praise for THE RISK AGENT
and#160; and#160; and#8220;Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghaiand#8230;and filled with breathtaking suspense. and#8230;Famous for his plotting and attention to details, Pearson is off to a great start with his compelling and multilayered new protagonists.and#8221; and#8212;Library Journal (starred)and#160;
and#8220;A cunning thriller worthy of the promised seriesand#8230; Exotic locale. Credible heroics. Vicarious thrills. Fans will want more, and soon.and#8221;and#160;
and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Pearson, who lived with his family in Shanghai for a year, has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draw readers into a new world.... With and#8220;The Risk Agent,and#8221; he has a great start to what appears to be a new series.and#8221; and#8212;Associated Press
"Forensic accountant Grace Chu is a cool, whip-smart beauty trained in the Chinese military. John Knox is a combat veteran with focus and ferocity in equal measure....Pearson renders steady suspense and a vibrant portrait of a city that blends history, mystery, and a remarkably resilient citizenry." and#8212;Booklistand#160; and#160;
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andnbsp;Praise for THE RISK AGENT
andldquo;Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghaiandhellip;and filled with breathtaking suspense. andhellip;Famous for his plotting and attention to details, Pearson is off to a great start with his compelling and multilayered new protagonists.andrdquo;andmdash;Library Journal (starred review)
andldquo;A cunning thriller worthy of the promised seriesandhellip; Exotic locale. Credible heroics. Vicarious thrills. Fans will want more, and soon.andrdquo;andnbsp;
andmdash;Kirkus Reviewsandnbsp;
andldquo;Pearson, who lived with his family in Shanghai for a year, has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draw readers into a new world.... With andldquo;The Risk Agent,andrdquo; he has a great start to what appears to be a new series.andrdquo;andmdash;Associated Press
andquot;Forensic accountant Grace Chu is a cool, whip-smart beauty trained in the Chinese military. John Knox is a combat veteran with focus and ferocity in equal measure....Pearson renders steady suspense and a vibrant portrait of a city that blends history, mystery, and a remarkably resilient citizenry.andquot;andmdash;Booklist
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and#8220;Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghaiand#8230;and filled with breathtaking suspense. and#8230;Famous for his plotting and attention to details, Pearson is off to a great start with his compelling and multilayered new protagonists.and#8221;
and#8212;Library Journal (starred) onand#160;The Risk Agent
and#8220;A cunning thriller worthy of the promised seriesand#8230; Exotic locale. Credible heroics. Vicarious thrills. Fans will want more, and soon.and#8221;and#160;
and#8212;Kirkus Reviewsand#160;onand#160;The Risk Agent
and#8220;Pearson, who lived with his family in Shanghai for a year, has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draw readers into a new world.... With and#8220;The Risk Agent,and#8221; he has a great start to what appears to be a new series.and#8221; and#8212;Associated Press on The Risk Agent
"Thriller fans will want this, too."
and#8212;Library Journal onand#160;Choke Point
"Forensic accountant Grace Chu is a cool, whip-smart beauty trained in the Chinese military. John Knox is a combat veteran with focus and ferocity in equal measure....Pearson renders steady suspense and a vibrant portrait of a city that blends history, mystery, and a remarkably resilient citizenry." and#8212;Booklist on The Risk Agent
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and#160;Praise for CHOKEPOINT
[Chu and Knox] make a good team, with his brawn and her brains, as they fight and kill their way to the top of the child-abuse cabal. Plenty of action and some steamy sex help make the pages fly by. and#160; and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;
"Thriller fans will want this, too."
and#8212;Library Journaland#160;
and#160; and#160;Praise for THE RISK AGENT Novels
and#160; and#160; and#8220;Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghaiand#8230;and filled with breathtaking suspense. and#8230;Famous for his plotting and attention to details, Pearson is off to a great start with his compelling and multilayered new protagonists.and#8221; and#8212;Library Journal (starred)and#160;
and#8220;A cunning thriller worthy of the promised seriesand#8230; Exotic locale. Credible heroics. Vicarious thrills. Fans will want more, and soon.and#8221;and#160;
and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Pearson, who lived with his family in Shanghai for a year, has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draw readers into a new world.... With and#8220;The Risk Agent,and#8221; he has a great start to what appears to be a new series.and#8221; and#8212;Associated Press
"Forensic accountant Grace Chu is a cool, whip-smart beauty trained in the Chinese military. John Knox is a combat veteran with focus and ferocity in equal measure....Pearson renders steady suspense and a vibrant portrait of a city that blends history, mystery, and a remarkably resilient citizenry." and#8212;Booklistand#160; and#160;
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and#160;Praise for CHOKEPOINT
"John Knox and Grace Chu (The Risk Agent) return in another high-stakes international thriller set this time in Amsterdamand#8230;. Pearson has written another compelling thriller. Knox and Chu are protagonists who engage the readerand#8230;. A winner.and#8221;
and#8212; Library Journal
[Chu and Knox] make a good team, with his brawn and her brains, as they fight and kill their way to the top of the child-abuse cabal. Plenty of action and some steamy sex help make the pages fly by. and#160; and#8212;Publishers Weeklyand#160;
and#160; and#160;Praise for THE RISK AGENT Novels
and#160; and#160; and#8220;Rich with the atmosphere of Shanghaiand#8230;and filled with breathtaking suspense. and#8230;Famous for his plotting and attention to details, Pearson is off to a great start with his compelling and multilayered new protagonists.and#8221; and#8212;Library Journal (starred)and#160;
and#8220;A cunning thriller worthy of the promised seriesand#8230; Exotic locale. Credible heroics. Vicarious thrills. Fans will want more, and soon.and#8221;and#160;
and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
and#8220;Pearson, who lived with his family in Shanghai for a year, has created an intense and realistic thriller. The atmosphere and culture of China draw readers into a new world.... With and#8220;The Risk Agent,and#8221; he has a great start to what appears to be a new series.and#8221; and#8212;Associated Press
"Forensic accountant Grace Chu is a cool, whip-smart beauty trained in the Chinese military. John Knox is a combat veteran with focus and ferocity in equal measure....Pearson renders steady suspense and a vibrant portrait of a city that blends history, mystery, and a remarkably resilient citizenry." and#8212;Booklistand#160; and#160;
Review
Praise for the Risk Agent Novels “A new reading addiction...” —BookReporter.com
Choke Point
“Plenty of action and some steamy sex help make the pages fly by.”—Publishers Weekly
“Another compelling thriller…a winner.”—Library Journal
“The action is…nonstop.”—Kirkus Reviews
The Risk Agent
“Brace yourself for a thrilling afternoon.”—Chicago Tribune
“A stunning new international thriller series.”—St. Augustine News
“A cunning thriller…Fans will want more, and soon.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Thriller fans will look forward to seeing more of Knox.”—Publishers Weekly
“Rich with the atmosphere…breathtaking suspense.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“The perfect summer read.”—Christian Science Monitor
“Full of action, twists and turns, double crosses, and good old-fashioned thrills.”—BookReporter.com
Further praise for Ridley Pearson and his novels:
“A multilayered thriller.”—Houston Chronicle
“[A] page-turner.”—The Seattle Times
“[An] edge-of-your-seat crime novel.”—Tucson Citizen
“Pearson can plot a heist with ingenuity and delicious complexity.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“A gripping page-turner of a novel.”—Rocky Mountain News
“A master of that all-too-rare book: the read that is both exciting and intelligent.”—The Associated Press
“Ridley Pearson has outdone himself.”—James Patterson
“Ridley Pearson writes thrillers…that try to yank you to the edge of your seat and keep you there.”—Boston Sunday Globe
“Ridley Pearson…[is] fully worthy of comparison to Michael Connelly.”—Scott Turow
“Consummate entertainment.”—The Baltimore Sun
“Ridley Pearson packs a wallop.”—The Cincinnati Enquirer
“If we had a Thriller Hall of Fame, Ridley Pearson would be a first-ballot certainty, both for his technical virtuosity and his intensely human stories.”—Lee Child
“Youll never go through a faster three hundred pages.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Irresistible, pulse-pounding.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Synopsis
The New York Times-bestselling author delivers another extraordinary Walt Fleming thriller.
Sun Valley sheriff Walt Fleming's budding relationship with photographer Fiona Kenshaw hits a rough patch after Fiona is involved in a heroic river rescue and she attempts to duck the press. Despite her job and her laudable actions, she begs Walt to keep her photo out of the paper, avoiding him when he can't.
Then Walt gets a phone call that changes everything: Lou Boldt, a police sergeant out of Seattle, calls to report that a recent murder may have a Sun Valley connection. After a badly beaten body is discovered just off a local highway, Walt knows there is a link-but can he pull the pieces together in time? Watch a Video
Synopsis
When a skier goes missing from a Sun Valley mountaintop, Sheriff Walt Fleming's crack search and rescue team becomes a target. Waist-deep in snow and neck-deep in lies, Walt suspects that people of great wealth and power-including a former state senator-want to keep him where he started: out in the cold.
Synopsis
When an award-winning foreign journalist reveals the existence of an Amsterdam-based sweatshop known as a andldquo;knot shopandrdquo; that employs and enslaves young girls as laborers, private security firm Rutherford Risk is hired by a philanthropist to find it and shut it down.
David andldquo;Sargeandrdquo; Dulwich, Knoxandrsquo;s former boss from their government contractor days, knows that Knox's cultural knowledge, combat skills, and sympathy for the abused make him right for the job. Joined by Grace Chu, whose more subtle skills for acquiring sensitive tech information help to balance Knox's improvisational style, he heads to Amsterdam in an attempt to dismantle the child labor operation and rescue the girls. In their way is a crime organization that has permeated the neighborhoods with goodwill turning even the victims' parents against their would-be saviors. With enemies around every corner, Knox and Grace can't tell the good from the bad.
Synopsis
The new Risk Agent novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Private security firm Rutherford Risks new client is a philanthropist with a headline-making cause: to locate and shut down an Amsterdam-based sweatshop that uses enslaved girls as forced labor. Enter import/export entrepreneur John Knox, with his former combat experienceand forensic accountant Grace Chu, who can trap and trace even the most sensitive financial information.
Working through the picturesque streets and canals of Amsterdam, Knox and Grace face Middle Eastern mobsters, the owner of a local brothel and police officers they dont trust. Pursuing one young girl who holds the key to their investigation, but is either too afraid or in too deep to help them, they encounter the dark side of a secret world where would-be allies are enemies, and the victims themselves dont want to be saved.
About the Author
Ridley Pearson is the author of more than twenty novels, including the New York Times bestseller Killer Weekend; the Lou Boldt crime series; and many books for young readers, including the award-winning children's novels Peter and the Starcatchers, Peter and the Shadow Thieves, and Peter and the Secret of Rundoon, which he cowrote with Dave Barry. Pearson lives with his wife and two daughters, dividing their time between Missouri and Idaho.