Blog Tour: SWITCH by Lisa Towles
A fast-paced techno thriller that brings a grippingconclusion to the E&A Investigations series as Mari Ellwyn faces her past,her nemesis, and a web of high-stakes crimes.
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E&A Investigations Book 3
by Lisa Towles
Genre: Mystery Crime Thriller, Suspense
A body vanishedfrom the morgue. A coastal town gripped by bank heists.
The only link is apast that someone will kill to keep buried.
In Book 3 of the E&A Investigations series, Mari Ellwynand Derek Abernathy return to track a string of unsettling bank robberies.Their case takes a dark turn with the bizarre disappearance of a body from thelocal morgue, a mystery connected to the vanishing of the previous MedicalExaminer, Dr. Camille Bota. Their investigation plunges them into the dangerousworld of a multi-national organization involved in suspected fraud and fringetechnology research. For Mari, the case ignites a personal quest, forcing herto confront the long-unresolved disappearance of her father, CIA operativeRichard Ellwyn.
The deeper she digs, the more Mari realizes that both sheand her father are inextricably linked to their lifelong nemesis, the notoriousinternational crime boss Jacques Martel. The missing body and the secretssurrounding Dr. Bota become entangled with her father's shadowy past andMartel's deadly machinations. In a high-stakes collision of family secrets andcriminal enterprise, Mari must confront her father and their shared enemybefore they both become casualties in Martel's lethal game.
REVIEWS:
“A taut, high-intelligence thriller with real emotionalteeth…” - The Prairies Book Review
Fast-paced, smart, and full of twists, this is a thrillerthat delivers both heart and heat." —Scott Olsen, San FranciscoBook Review
“A breakneck techno-thriller that crackles with smart dialogue, raw emotion,and relentless tension.” – Literary Titan
This exhilarating, action-infused crime thriller deftly incorporates suspensewith harrowing drama to keep readers turning the pages. – The BookCommentary
**Releases on Sep 30th!!**
Salt Island
E&AInvestigations Thriller Series Book 2
"Thisbook is an intricate, immersive, and riveting thriller, with plenty ofsurprising twists and turns." — Readers' Choice
In the heart-pounding international thriller Salt Island, MariEllwyn, a former-CIA private investigator, finds herself thrust into a perilousworld of high-stakes corporate espionage and ecoterrorism. As her newly formedpartnership with Derek Abernathy is put to the ultimate test, Mari faces adaunting challenge that forces her to confront powerful ghosts from her past.
When billionaire CEO Jack Darcy's reputation and IPO deal are under threat,Mari finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies and corporate fraud. Thedisappearance of Jack's glamorous wife, coupled with the unraveling of a darksecret within his esteemed environmental startup, leaves Mari with unansweredquestion and a thirst for Justice.
While Mari's partner Derek goes undercover to investigate a series ofsuspicious deaths on a local farm in California's Central Valley, Mari grappleswith the haunting truth about her missing father—a man with a double identityand secret agenda. Determined to uncover the depths of her father's involvementwith her case, Mari embarks on a solo journey to the British Virgin Islands, ahidden Caribbean refuge that holds the key to her own identity and future.
With Derek gone and time running out, Mari must decide whether to riskeverything to uncover the truth or succumb to the powerful forces that seek tobury it forever. Get your copy of Salt Island now and braceyourself of a relentless rollercoaster. Secrets can't stay buried forever, butnow Mari is alone, exposed and fighting for her survival.
What readers are saying about theaward-winning Salt Island:
"An often engaging tale of money, danger, and family." - Kirkus
"An intricate, gorgeously written, character-driven page-turner with someshocking twists." - Prairies Book Reviews
"An intoxicating read, hugely entertaining." - The Book Commentary
"An exceptional thriller and a riveting work of espionage, wrongdoing, anddiscovery." - Midwest Book Review
Hot House
E&AInvestigations Book 1
Who killed Sophie Michaud? Stay up all night readingthis award-winning psychological thriller that has readers obsessed.
Shot in the line of duty, exCIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing adrenaline, when she reinventsherself as a private investigator on a quest to find the killer of collegestudent Sophie Michaud. Every door Mari opens proves to be more perilous thanthe last, but she’s hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie,students, and all women.
Teaming up with seasonedinvestigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pairdiscover Sophie’s journal, which is filled with names and controversialsecrets—listed among them is Mari’s own father.
What secrets was Sophiehiding?
As they connect the dotsleading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing of a federal judge, and Mari’s ownfamily, Sophie’s murderer is closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversarylike none she’s ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father andreconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next victim.
A multiple award-winningnovel, Hot House is a page-turning psychological thrillerpacked with tension, secrets, suspense, and surprises. If you like BlakeCrouch, Harlan Coben, and Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Seriestoday.
· First Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery &Crime category
· Literary Titan Gold Award for Fiction
Escape into this devious mindmystery by getting your copy of Hot House now, so you cansolve the puzzle of who killed Sophie Michaud.
What readers are saying:
“A dark,edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly recommended!”Chanticleer Reviews
“Memorable characters make for a winsome, absorbing detective tale.” - KirkusReviews
“Towles does a fantastic job of pacing thestoryline so that the reader hangs on to every clue... I recommend this forfans of crime fiction writersBaldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” San Francisco Book Review
“Award-winning author Lisa Towles delivers again and again withher gripping thrillers…” SarahLovett, Bestselling author
“The plot is propelledforward by the clever use of suspense,measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is amoving and delightful read with cinematicscenes and characters that will stick with readers for a long afterthey turn the last page.” - The Book Commentary
“Hot House is an intricatemaze of blackmail, surprise and suspense delivered byquirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by my favorite thriller writer, Lisa Towles.”- Ana Manwaring
“Fans of investigative thrillers and mysteries will be the audience forHot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun series of dialogues andinspections... creates an exceptionalread with a powerfully unexpectedconclusion... This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres." -Midwest Book Review
“Towles has produced aknockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is as twisted and unpredictable... Nowhere will thriller fans find a moreengaging keep-you-on-your-toes read.” -Literary Titan
“This meticulouslyconstructed, remarkable mystery deftlyexplores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hiddenworkings of the world. A fast-pacedand psychologically astute thriller.” Prairies Book Review
“Hot House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open anddoesn't relent until you've reached the end. Good luck getting Mari out of your head!” - Benjamin Bradley
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Lisa Towles is anaward-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker onthe topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has 11crime novels in print with her newest title Specimen freshly released inNovember 2024. The first two books of her E&A Investigations Series (HotHouse and Salt Island) were both #1 Amazon Kindle Bestsellers. Lisa also writesstandalone thrillers, such as her 2022 political thriller, The Ridders, whichwon an American Fiction Award. Lisa is an active member and frequentpanelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, andInternational Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and worksfull-time in the tech industry.
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