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Cassie Quinn #8

Return to Ashes

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Book 8 in the bestselling Cassie Quinn series from Wall Street Journal bestselling author L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought.

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 27, 2024

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L.T. Ryan

190 books1,402 followers
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.

Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.

BOOKS IN THE JACK NOBLE SERIES
The Recruit (prequel short story)
The First Deception (prequel)
Noble Beginnings
A Deadly Distance
Thin Line
Noble Intentions
When Dead in Greece
Noble Retribution
Noble Betrayal
Never Go Home
Noble Judgment
Never Cry Mercy
Deadline
End Game

BOOKS IN THE BEAR LOGAN SERIES
Ripple Effect
Blowback
Takedown
Deep State (coming January, 2020)

BOOKS IN THE CLARISSA ABBOT SERIES
Beyond Betrayal

BOOKS IN THE MITCH TANNER SERIES
The Depths of Darkness
Into the Darkness
Deliver Us From Darkness (coming soon)

Social Media Links

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Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
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Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com
About the Author
L.T. RYAN is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. The new age of publishing offered L.T. the opportunity to blend his passions for creating, marketing, and technology to reach audiences with his popular Jack Noble series.

Living in central Virginia with his wife, the youngest of his three daughters, and their three dogs, L.T. enjoys staring out his window at the trees and mountains while he should be writing, as well as reading, hiking, running, and playing with gadgets. See what he's up to at ltryan.com.

Social Media Links

Facebook (L.T. Ryan): facebook.com/LTRyanAuthor
Facebook (Jack Noble Page): facebook.com/JackNobleBooks/
Twitter: twitter.com/LTRyanWrites
Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/6151659.L_T...

Contact L.T. Ryan at contact@ltryan.com

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35 reviews
December 10, 2024
Love the serues

Lo e the series, even though thus INE felt a tad s!ow it still had great suspense with unexpected twist and turns.
45 reviews
July 3, 2024
Welcome back Lee!

After the Biden debate-worthy Jack Noble installment, it was nice to see some skilled writing and plot development again! Other than the never-ending bouts of teeth grinding the verbiage remained in character and successfully advanced the story line. Some sections were clearly created to expand the page numbers, and the rationale behind some of the investigative sequences, the story hung together well. There were instances of Cassie acting irrationally, but as they say in the trade, that's how drama is created. The Perils of Pauline ending is frustrating, but understandable when viewed from a book sales perspective. The characters were three-dimensional and fleshed out making them engaging throughout the entire book. Really missed more action with Bear and his feline chum, but perhaps they'll have better parts in the next chapter of this continuing saga. All in all, this was a nice return to Lee's standards. Keep it up!
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49 reviews
July 11, 2024
Wow!

If you are a Cassie Quinn fan you will be glued to this book til you finish it!! I love this series, and this one has an ending you will definitely not be expecting, trust me. Cassie is an amazingly strong character with unique abilities that make you glad she's on the side of good and all that goes with helping people. I can almost never put these books down once I start one. My only regret now is having to wait until June for the next installment for this series - that seems way too far off to find out what happens next.
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1,324 reviews1 follower
July 3, 2024
Return to Ashes

APEX blackmailed Cassie into doing a case for them, she solved it but they felt she was to close in figuring everything out so they sent Chris to kill her. He did shoot her but he was shot and killed by another. She's now listed as deceased but is recovering in a private clinic.
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553 reviews1 follower
July 8, 2024
Intriguing, suspenseful thriller!

Another exceptional Cassie Quinn book! L.T. Ryan and K.M. Rought weaves this story to keep the readers attention to see what will happen next. There are surprises and twists and turns in this book. If you liked the other Cassie Quinn books, you will love this one. Happy reading! ☺️
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536 reviews5 followers
July 25, 2024
SO GOOD!

I have been waiting for this book and finally it’s here. It was excellent! Cassie is working at Apex and trying to take them down, while trying to solve a case with a ghost that attaches itself to people. The fast pace kept me turning pages and unable to put it down! I can’t wait for the next book!!
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99 reviews1 follower
September 6, 2024
Didn’t See That Coming

Wow! This is the Cassie Quinn book we’ve come to love. Great plot, great pace, and… plenty of Cassie’s “gift” on display and put to use. Didn’t see the ending coming, at all; and not sure how I feel about its ramifications, but … damn sure can’t wait for the next book!!
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842 reviews8 followers
October 31, 2024
Edge of seat seven star. Cassie is blackmailed to help Apex solve a murder

Cassie is being blackmailed. Apex has fixed a tape of Jason killing someone. They will release it unless she helps find what happened to Millie and on the side what happened to her sister Maxine. It involves a governor and several other big whigs and could change the face of America.
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518 reviews28 followers
November 12, 2024
I’m a gal who loves a mystery of the week as well as an overarching story. I am. But this was just exhausting. The “mystery of week” is unsatisfying and bogged down by the overarching mystery/story, which is a huge slog. The writing here is still top notch but this installment just wasn’t nearly as enjoyable as previous ones.

I look forward to putting Apex to bed and moving on.
98 reviews2 followers
December 5, 2024
These books are great, but ...

These books are very very good. However, the way each book ends with a cliffhanger makes it seem more like each book is simply a very long chapter. Were I not able to read one book right after the other, I would be extremely frustrated. As it is I still find it rather annoying.
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365 reviews2 followers
July 9, 2024
Excellent as always!

A great story. I can't wait for the next one. Burn Apex to the ground! I hope Adelaide and Lorraine get on board. Gonna be fun reading how that nasty Anastasia goes down.
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82 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2024
Exciting Read

Exciting until the end. Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I didn't expect the way this installment ended. I can't wait until the next installment comes out.
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267 reviews3 followers
August 15, 2024
I Love These Books!

Hard to put down! So well written, with well developed characters and stories that move fast enough to keep them interesting. I don't know what I'll do when Cassie takes down Apex for good. I guess I will have to read more of their series'!
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1,255 reviews4 followers
August 30, 2024
Best New Characters

Return to Ashes, book 8 of L.T. Ryan's Cassie Quinn series has the best new characters yet. This series gets deeper with each new book. Love the paranormals in the story. Can't wait to see how Apex finally fails.
2 reviews
October 2, 2024
Cassie Quinn Series

This book series by L. T. Ryan is addicting and each book is hard to put down to go to go to sleep. Each book got me not wanting to put it down. Can't wait for book 9.
195 reviews
October 16, 2024
horrible ending

I hate reading a book that has no ending at all. Wait a year for the next book is BS!!!
Don’t waste your time on this one.
I enjoy the writer, BUTit was a waste of my reading time. I may not live till next year!
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726 reviews5 followers
December 23, 2024
Cassie is in trouble again

Apex Publicly is after Cassie to work for them. They play dirty to force her hand. She wants to tear down Apex and is finding it to be very difficult. This is a very intense story.
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Author 5 books11 followers
May 28, 2025
Now we’re getting somewhere

The storyline in this instalment of the Cassie Quinn series is superb. The pace is great, and the surprises numerous. The cast of characters is fabulous. The suspense is always bubbling just beneath the surface. A fabulous read.
235 reviews1 follower
September 10, 2025
Return to Ashes

I have enjoyed every book in this series. Each one has continued the interesting plots with very exciting twists and turns. Each one leaves you with a hunger for the next book.
538 reviews
July 7, 2024
This one was kind of slow. It sure I’ll remember it when the next comes out in a year
65 reviews5 followers
July 8, 2024
Can wit for next book

The usually great story continues. Wonderful twist and turns that make u want to flip to next page. Looking toward to mire adventure in next book
483 reviews2 followers
July 19, 2024
My First Read

This is my first book in this series. It was a bit hard at times which leads me to say -- read the books in series in order.
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49 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2024
Politics, blech!

I hope this apex/ Anastasia storyline wraps up quickly. Also, Jason is less enjoyable every book. Its like Cassie is his whole life. I'm ready for a breakup!
19 reviews
July 30, 2024
Cassie Quinn doesn't again!

In typical fashion, Cassie becomes involved with strong spirits in the after life. Very few places where you'll be able to put this book down.
35 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2024
Intriguing story line. Keeps you guessing from start to finish.

Enjoyed the story. Kept me guessing all the way. Never seen the ending coming. Great way to spin the story.
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7 reviews1 follower
March 29, 2025
Fun Read

Enjoyed the shifting dynamics of the story. Nice to have an opportunity to be entertained for a while in this mad world..
308 reviews3 followers
June 13, 2025
Lots of twist and turns

Very good story. Definitely keeps you guessing. Not a predictable book at all. Definitely recommended reading. Anxious to read the next book in the series.
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