"The Gauntlet Assassin is another wonderful thriller by a writer you can always count on to deliver the goods."--Mystery Scene magazine
"A top-notch thriller... a 5-star, can't-put-down read."--Richard Adin,The American Editor.com
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Just over a decade into our future, America is a stricken country where
jobs are scarce, health care is a luxury for the wealthy, and hope rides
on the annual Gauntlet games--a punishing physical and mental
competition where the victor brings not only pride but an economic
windfall back to his or her home state.
In the 2023 games,
former police detective turned paramedic Lara Evans represents Oregon.
But the contest's notorious obstacles and cutthroat rivalry may be the
least of her challenges. After saving a government bureaucrat's
life--and literally dodging a bullet--she finds herself in the
crosshairs of a relentless hit man. And when another Gauntlet contestant is murdered, a stroke of bad luck puts Lara on the wrong end of damning evidence.
Still, the games must go on. And with the country, the law, and a
killer watching her every move, Lara must use all her strength and savvy to beat the odds, claim the prize, and win back her life in the most dangerous game of all.
***
"L. J. Sellers is again in top storytelling form... with twists and turns you won't see coming."--OverMyDeadBody.com
"L.J. Sellers weaves an intricate web of action, intrigue, and romance
in this near-future thriller."--Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of
Liquid Fear
"Another great read from one of my favorite authors." --Bookbitch.com
Author's note: This book was formerly titled The Arranger.
"A top-notch thriller... a 5-star, can't-put-down read."--Richard Adin,The American Editor.com
***
Just over a decade into our future, America is a stricken country where
jobs are scarce, health care is a luxury for the wealthy, and hope rides
on the annual Gauntlet games--a punishing physical and mental
competition where the victor brings not only pride but an economic
windfall back to his or her home state.
In the 2023 games,
former police detective turned paramedic Lara Evans represents Oregon.
But the contest's notorious obstacles and cutthroat rivalry may be the
least of her challenges. After saving a government bureaucrat's
life--and literally dodging a bullet--she finds herself in the
crosshairs of a relentless hit man. And when another Gauntlet contestant is murdered, a stroke of bad luck puts Lara on the wrong end of damning evidence.
Still, the games must go on. And with the country, the law, and a
killer watching her every move, Lara must use all her strength and savvy to beat the odds, claim the prize, and win back her life in the most dangerous game of all.
***
"L. J. Sellers is again in top storytelling form... with twists and turns you won't see coming."--OverMyDeadBody.com
"L.J. Sellers weaves an intricate web of action, intrigue, and romance
in this near-future thriller."--Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of
Liquid Fear
"Another great read from one of my favorite authors." --Bookbitch.com
Author's note: This book was formerly titled The Arranger.
