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Cassie Quinn #8
Return to Ashes: Cassie Quinn, Book 8
When the past refuses to stay buried, Cassie Quinn is forced to confront her darkest fears.
Still bearing the scars—both physical and emotional—from a brutal attack that nearly claimed her life, Cassie Quinn has learned to hide her pain behind a mask of resilience. But when a desperate call from Apex Publicity forces her to leave the safety of Savannah for the bustling streets of Nashville, Cassie realizes that some wounds never truly heal.
Blackmailed into working for the powerful Apex Publicity firm, Cassie must navigate a maze of lies and danger. At the heart of her new assignment is the disappearance of Millie Abrahms, a case that has haunted Apex's resident medium, Don Carver, to the brink of madness. With the dark presence that clings to Don now threatening to consume Cassie as well, she must use her unique abilities to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Reunited with FBI Agent Chris Viotto, Cassie finds herself delving deeper into a conspiracy that spans from the highest levels of power to the shadows lurking in her own soul. As she uncovers the dangerous forces at play, Cassie must decide how far she's willing to go to protect those she loves—even if it means sacrificing herself.
Full of suspense, dark twists, and a touch of the supernatural, Return to Ashes will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final tick. Will Cassie Quinn rise from the ashes of her past, or will she be consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf her?
Still bearing the scars—both physical and emotional—from a brutal attack that nearly claimed her life, Cassie Quinn has learned to hide her pain behind a mask of resilience. But when a desperate call from Apex Publicity forces her to leave the safety of Savannah for the bustling streets of Nashville, Cassie realizes that some wounds never truly heal.
Blackmailed into working for the powerful Apex Publicity firm, Cassie must navigate a maze of lies and danger. At the heart of her new assignment is the disappearance of Millie Abrahms, a case that has haunted Apex's resident medium, Don Carver, to the brink of madness. With the dark presence that clings to Don now threatening to consume Cassie as well, she must use her unique abilities to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Reunited with FBI Agent Chris Viotto, Cassie finds herself delving deeper into a conspiracy that spans from the highest levels of power to the shadows lurking in her own soul. As she uncovers the dangerous forces at play, Cassie must decide how far she's willing to go to protect those she loves—even if it means sacrificing herself.
Full of suspense, dark twists, and a touch of the supernatural, Return to Ashes will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final tick. Will Cassie Quinn rise from the ashes of her past, or will she be consumed by the darkness that threatens to engulf her?
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L.T. Ryan
153 books1,410 followersL.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)
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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
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
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
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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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.
Lo e the series, even though thus INE felt a tad s!ow it still had great suspense with unexpected twist and turns.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! ☺️
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! ☺️
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!!
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!!
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!!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
I look forward to putting Apex to bed and moving on.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'!
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'!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 4, 2025
Return to Ashes (Cassie Quinn Book 8)
How close is to close and what answers will be seen as the search continues with this great group of people looking for answers that are needed...
How close is to close and what answers will be seen as the search continues with this great group of people looking for answers that are needed...
July 7, 2024
This one was kind of slow. It sure I’ll remember it when the next comes out in a year
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
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
July 16, 2024
Such a great book! Can't wait for the next one!
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.
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.
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!
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!
July 27, 2024
GREEEEEAAAAAAATTTTTT!!!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
Enjoyed the story. Kept me guessing all the way. Never seen the ending coming. Great way to spin the story.
February 3, 2025
Loved this series look forward to.more
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..
Enjoyed the shifting dynamics of the story. Nice to have an opportunity to be entertained for a while in this mad world..
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