C.J. Lyons's Blog, page 6

Tea with Tess Gerritsen

In this video Tess and I chat about the origins of Rizzoli and Isles, Tess’s greatest fear, the impact of her mother on her writing, and behind the scenes on the set of the TNT hit TV show.

Tess also has a FREE short story featuring Rizzoli and Isles that you can find HERE

You can learn more about the TV show HERE or catch up with Tess HERE including info on her latest release, LAST TO DIE.

Lee Child: Exclusive Interview

Welcome to my exclusive interview with Lee Child! In this two part interview (both videos posted below), he discusses:

*How he created Reacher

*What is Jack Reacher afraid of?

*Who is Reacher’s perfect woman?

*Why do women fall in love with Reacher?

 

Part One:



 

Part Two:



 

Want to know what role Lee had in the new Jack Reacher movie? Check this out:

Enjoy!

CJ

Behind the Scenes with Sandra Brown

Right click HERE and “save as” to download your issue of THRILLERS with HEART (pdf format), featuring an exclusive interview with #1 New York Times Bestseller Sandra Brown.

Not everything fits into each issue of THRILLERS with HEART so click below for BONUS Content:

From Sandra Brown:

BLACK SHEEP, coming soon!

Order today:

BLACK SHEEP: Book #2

The thrilling sequel to New York Times Bestseller BLIND FAITH, coming February 26th

It’s the one mystery Supervisory Special Agent Caitlyn Tierney has never solved: her father’s unexplained suicide after arresting his best friend for murder. It drove Caitlyn to become one of the FBI’s best agents—and often the most unorthodox.




Her latest case is no exception when the man she holds responsible for her father’s death asks for help in finding his missing daughter. Caitlyn’s search brings her back to her North Carolina hometown, now vibrant with new money, old lies, and an unknown enemy who will do anything to keep Caitlyn from the learning the truth—and who will kill to keep it buried…

Double Feature with HUNTER!

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve partnered with bestseller Robert Bidinotto to create a thriller Double Feature including two complete novels: SNAKE SKIN and Robert’s HUNTER.

 

That’s right for $5.99 (the price of most single books) you can get both! Check it out HERE

 

Happy reading!

CJ

KILL ZONE: A Best Book of 2012!

KILL ZONE, the third Lucy Guardino FBI Thriller, hasn’t even been on the shelves for a full month, yet it’s already been selected by the editors of Suspense Magazine as one of their Best Books of 2012!

Haven’t met Lucy yet? Check out this video short story to see if you’ve got what it takes to handle her world:

BookingIt Grade: A+ In true CJ Lyons fashion, this book pulls no punches. It’s an in-your-face, no-holds-barred story depicting the cruel world of murder and drugs. As with all of her other books, CJ Lyons never disappoints. She is a brilliant writer and storyteller both, which is not often found in an author. ~BookingIt.net

Today, YOU are a HERO!

We did it! Last night KILL ZONE hit the Amazon Top 100! And you know what that means: THREE police officers will receive scholarships for forensic training and $3,000 dollars to charity via the Buy a Book, Make a Difference program!

When you look into the mirror this morning, smile knowing that you are a Hero! I hope it makes the smile last all day for you…I know it will for me!

Thank you!

CJ

PS: Want to help out? Spread the word by using the Buy a Book, Make a Difference pdf press release OR pick up a copy of KILL ZONE today. It’s available HERE at Amazon and coming soon to stores everywhere.

 

SNAKE SKIN now an Audiobook!

Check it out! SNAKE SKIN, the first of the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers, is now available as an audiobook!

You can find it HERE and soon on iTunes.

The coolest thing is that the narrator sounds exactly like the Lucy in my mind! Here’s more about her:

LAUREN ROTH is an New York City based actress. NYC credits: Play Nice! (59E59), Reckless (The Gallery Players), Sex & Violence (Mint Theater), Lavender Lizards and Lilac Landmines: Layla’s Dream(New Federal Theater), Land Escaping (The Flea) Tape (Medicine Show Theater), Billy Carver and the Children in Mind (Manhattan Theater Source, 2011 NYIT Best Performance by a Supporting Actress nod), Rhinoceros (UglyRhino).  TV: 30 Rock.  Lauren studies improv (UCB, PIT) and is a “Regular” company member/ writer for Project Theater’s monthly show OUR BAR (ourbarnyc.com).  MFA: University of Florida.  For more information visit www.LaurenJRoth.com.

Lucy’s Back: KILL ZONE available Now!

WARNING: the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers are NOT for the faint of heart! They depict adult situations, realistic violence with consequences, and delve deep into the darkness of the human heart and mind.

Coming soon to BN.com as well!

Here’s what readers said about Lucy’s first adventure in SNAKE SKIN:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great FBI Story: “Very well researched with most details spot on. It is a compelling story. The characters were real, to the point of reminding me of an agent, who, was every bit as dedicated, smart, and fearless as Lucy Guardino. I highly recommend it.” ~Mark B. Lewis, Former FBI Special Agent

Lucy’s back! In a story ripped from the headlines, the violence is the worst she’s ever seen, the stakes are higher than ever, and then…things get personal.

It’s a vicious, horrific crime: the brutal killing of a teenaged girl. When Pittsburgh detectives call FBI Supervisory Special Agent Lucy Guardino to the scene, their focus is on who and why?

Was it the girl’s Afghan father striving to regain his honor after she became too Westernized? Her Jewish boyfriend? Someone from Afghanistan settling an old grudge? Or one of the many drug cartels the father helped the DEA bring down seeking revenge?

Former Marine Sergeant Andre Stone has been home a month, but he has yet to leave the safe haven of his grandmother’s house—other than to go to his appointments at the VA’s burn clinic. Andre’s disfiguring physical scars are the least of his worries. The emotional wounds of seeing his men massacred in a DEA raid gone horribly wrong have left him a walking dead man, numb to anything.

All he can think about is revenge. On Rashid Raziq, the man behind the raid. When Andre is offered a chance at vengeance, the only question left is: How far will he go to get it?

The answers seem clear when Pittsburgh becomes engulfed in flames as a violent narcoterrorist turns the city into a kill zone…But in the dark of night, surrounded by men intent on destroying the truth, Lucy and Andre both learn that secrets hide in shadows.

Think you have what it takes to handle Lucy? Order KILL ZONE today.

Lucy’s Back: KILL ZONE available for pre-order

WARNING: the Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers are NOT for the faint of heart! They depict adult situations, realistic violence with consequences, and delve deep into the darkness of the human heart and mind.

Think you can handle Lucy’s World? Check out the facts behind the fiction HERE

Coming soon to BN.com as well!

Here’s what readers said about Lucy’s first adventure in SNAKE SKIN:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great FBI Story: “Very well researched with most details spot on. It is a compelling story. The characters were real, to the point of reminding me of an agent, who, was every bit as dedicated, smart, and fearless as Lucy Guardino. I highly recommend it.” ~Mark B. Lewis, Former FBI Special Agent

Lucy’s back! In a story ripped from the headlines, the violence is the worst she’s ever seen, the stakes are higher than ever, and then…things get personal.

It’s a vicious, horrific crime: the brutal killing of a teenaged girl. When Pittsburgh detectives call FBI Supervisory Special Agent Lucy Guardino to the scene, their focus is on who and why?

Was it the girl’s Afghan father striving to regain his honor after she became too Westernized? Her Jewish boyfriend? Someone from Afghanistan settling an old grudge? Or one of the many drug cartels the father helped the DEA bring down seeking revenge?

Former Marine Sergeant Andre Stone has been home a month, but he has yet to leave the safe haven of his grandmother’s house—other than to go to his appointments at the VA’s burn clinic. Andre’s disfiguring physical scars are the least of his worries. The emotional wounds of seeing his men massacred in a DEA raid gone horribly wrong have left him a walking dead man, numb to anything.

All he can think about is revenge. On Rashid Raziq, the man behind the raid. When Andre is offered a chance at vengeance, the only question left is: How far will he go to get it?

The answers seem clear when Pittsburgh becomes engulfed in flames as a violent narcoterrorist turns the city into a kill zone…But in the dark of night, surrounded by men intent on destroying the truth, Lucy and Andre both learn that secrets hide in shadows.

Think you have what it takes to handle Lucy? Order KILL ZONE today.