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Mystery/thriller/police procedural, Wolfpack Publishing. "The Squad was like the pilot episode - a grand introduction, a little clunky but showcasing the potential of the characters and the setting and laying a foundation for greatness ahead. "The Storm was like a superb mid season episode that greatness achieved, giving us more of the characters, making the most of the Phoenix setting, and paying off threads laid in The Squad while showing us a series firing on all fronts. "The Castle is like a great season finale. The mystery is good, but it’s just a vehicle that leads us to two threads that are both timely and thrilling. The secondary story is very well done, giving a meaty story to a secondary character that will hopefully become a regular 'next season.' Everyone gets a moment to shine, and we get a great balance of action, detective work, romance, and even a wonderful crossover if you’re a fan of Mariotte’s earlier work. "This is a real gem - a story that’s modern, written by an author that achieves a wonderful sense of character and setting (and it’s a nice thing to be in Phoenix, an uncommon mystery setting)." --Adam Holmberg
Horror/thriler, WordFire Press. "Season of the Wolf is a quick read, but it's one that imparts an important message about the delicate balance between our actions and nature. Mariotte turns the tables, and shows us what it's like to be among the hunted, not one of the hunters -- having our safe places invaded and taken away, friends and family killed and shown no mercy." --Rebecca Lovatt
Thriller, Malevolent Books. "This is a classic thriller, with the stakes rising higher with every move Jessie makes. Almost impossible to put down, this book keeps you turning the pages. Jessie must rely on her wits, courage and every resource to fight her way out of the bad situation she finds herself in." --Tracy Sharp
Historical/biographical Western, Sundown Press. "The legend of Joaquin Murrieta is the origin story of the Chicano identity. Before that there were just Mexicans and Americans. This novel crystalizes it for the 21st century, in a way that will satisfy both aficionados of gory shoot'em ups, and scholars of ethnic studies and California history. Going beyond the simple revenge story, it shows how being a messianic folks hero leads to a bloody sacrifice. And still, it somehow manages to pull off a happy ending. Amazing." -- Ernest Hogan, author, "The father of Chicano science fiction."
Horror, HarperCollins. "7 Sykos is a wild and crazy ride that smashes through barriers and roadblocks and drives way the hell out into new territory for the zombie genre. Inventive, fun (in a dark, weird, twisted way), filled with twists and turns, and packed with characters you'll love --even if you also hate some of them. I loved it!" -- NYT Bestselling author Jonathan Maberry The Walking Dead meets Suicide Squad and The Andromeda Strain in this fast-paced mix of science fiction and horror.
Dark thriller/police procedural, WordFire Press. "Empty Rooms is a searing, no-holds barred journey into darkness. Jeffrey J. Mariotte knows the key is character, character, character and has delivered a story about men who relentlessly work the case at the same time the case works them. I was pulled in from the start on this one and it never let up. I highly recommend it.” -- Michael Connelly, BOSCH/BALLARD
Horror/thriller, Penguin Random House/WordFire Press. ""Based on actual government programs, Jeffrey Mariotte's RIVER RUNS RED is a fascinating blend of espionage and the occult with several jaw-dropping plot twists and one of the best action sequences I've read in a long time." --David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of FIRST BLOOD (Rambo), THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE, and CREEPERS
Missing White Girl (horror/thriller, Penguin Random House/WordFire Press). "MISSING WHITE GIRL is frequently enthralling. Mariotte hits upon some fascinating topics, including those of immigration and the Border Patrol, Mexican and American patriotism, and the terrible things people will do when they feel maligned and desperate. He throws in just enough grit and gore to appease action junkies, but doesn't use it as an easy selling point to the Saw crowd. But his true masterpiece is Buck Shelton. In his hero, he's crafted one of the finest new sleuths in fiction: a very real man who finds solace in the challenges of his job when things get rough at home, who isn't so hardened that a dead family of four can still shake him to the core--and who isn't afraid to make solving a crime a little bit personal. It would be a pleasure to see Buck again." -- Tucson Weekly
Cold Black Hearts (horror/thriller, Penguin Random House, WordFire Press). "This is Mariotte's great talent: His writing hooks you, and you just have to see how things end. And Annie, much in the vein of the maverick lady investigators and interrogators that populate cable television, is sassy, interesting and smart—and not afraid to risk her reputation, her relationships or even her life to get to the bottom of something." -- Tucson Weekly
Year of the Wicked (y/a horror, Simon & Schuster). In the tradition of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Riverdale, this magical bind-up includes all four novels in the Witch Season series filled with spellbinding romance, revenge, and of course, witches! "Fans of magical fantasies will enjoy this series, especially "girl power" fantasy fans such as watchers of television shows like Charmed or Buffy." -- Kliatt
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