From finding and returning a Derringer used by John Wilkes Booth used to kill Abraham Lincoln, to rescuing a Hollywood movie star from a kidnapper in Mexico, GunKiss by Khaled Talib has it all!
Praise for Gun Kiss
"From Washington, D.C. to Hollywood and Veracruz, Gun Kiss byKhaled Talib is a terrific adventure involving the FBI, drug lords, moviestars, and Russian generals. Grab yourcopy, drop into your favorite reading chair, and prepare yourself forbreathless suspense." -- Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Assassins.
"Gun Kiss is a whip smart thriller that brings to mindDon Winslow's masterful work that includes, most recently, THE FORCE. Khaled Talib rockets to the top of the popculture pack with a tale in which every page is chock full of angst-riddledaction and searing suspense. Gun Kissmanages to be hot and cool at the same time, a genre bender that breaks a hostof rules while crafting new ones in their place. Featuring both a classic man-of-mystery heroand an equally classic femme fatale, this is reading entertainment of thehighest order." -- Jon Land, USAToday bestselling author of The Rising.
"Talib's wisecracking hero in Gun Kiss propels readers on anunforgettable ride across several continents.This blockbuster thriller offers the perfect mix of elements to satisfyany reader, including the quest for historic artifacts, a fierce battle againstdrug lords, and a memorable romance with a Hollywood starlet. Add it to yourmust-read list. -- K.J. Howe, author ofThe Freedom Broker.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.