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Cassandra Fierce
Series · 7 books · 2024-2025

Books in series

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#1

Rising Tide

2024

When an opulent yacht appears crewless off Miami's coast, brilliant Coast Guard investigator Cassandra Fierce is summoned to follow the trail of murder. Cassandra must outmaneuver peril at every turn as she discovers an operation bent on claiming more victims—including herself. RISING TIDE is book #1 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The Cassandra Fierce series delivers a pulse-pounding suspenseful thriller led by a complex and talented heroine. This gripping mystery series combines non-stop action with nail-biting tension, offering readers a roller coaster of shocking revelations and unforeseen turns. With its breakneck pace and addictive storytelling, these psychological thrillers are guaranteed to keep you engrossed until the wee hours. For fans of crime fiction writers such as Lee Child, Teresa Driscoll, and Rachel Caine, the Cassandra Fierce series is a must-read. Future books in the series are now available!
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#2

Rising Fear

2024

When a Coast Guard crew is brutally slaughtered aboard their cutter, Coast Guard Investigator Cassandra Fierce plunges into a fog-shrouded mystery. With each clue vanishing like sea spray, she must navigate treacherous waters to unmask a military-precise killer before the body count rises.
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#3

Rising Abyss

2024

As a vengeful predator turns North Carolina lighthouses into murder scenes, Coast Guard Investigator Cassandra Fierce races against the tide to solve a mystery where past and present collide. Can she decipher the clues hidden in centuries of lore before the killer strikes again?
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#4

Rising Terror

2025

Off the foggy Maine coast, a grisly discovery pulls Coast Guard Investigator Cassandra Fierce into a whirlpool of deception. With each crashing wave, she uncovers more of a sinister plot lurking beneath the surface. Can Cassandra stay afloat long enough to solve the case, or will she be swept away by a rising tide of danger?
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#5

Rising Darkness

2025

When a murderer turns Alcatraz into a deadly historical reenactment, Coast Guard Investigator Cassandra Fierce must use all her skills to stay one step ahead. Cut off from the mainland by a vicious storm, can she unravel the killer's intricate plan before time runs out?
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#6

Rising Doubt

2025

When uncharted hazards off the coast of Seattle start claiming ships and lives, Coast Guard Investigator Cassandra Fierce dives into murky waters to uncover a deadly conspiracy. Can she unmask the saboteurs of Puget Sound before more lives are lost to the depths?
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#7

Rising Night

2025

A dredging operation stirs up more than silt when it uncovers Cassandra Fierce's father's missing boat. The Coast Guard investigator dives into a haunting past, but someone is determined to ensure this case stays cold—even if it means silencing Cassandra permanently.

Author

Molly Black
Author · 104 books

Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books; of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eight books; of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting), and of the CAITLIN DARE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting). An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch. BOOKS BY MOLLY BLACK GRACE FORD FBI THRILLER NEARLY MINE (Book #1) NEARLY SAFE (Book #2) NEARLY FREE (Book #3) NEARLY GONE (Book #4) NEARLY HIS (Book #5) CAITLIN DARE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER COME GET ME (Book #1) COME FIND ME (Book #2) COME TAKE ME (Book #3) COME CATCH ME (Book #4) COME SAVE ME (Book #5) RUBY HUNTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER IF I RUN (Book #1) IF I TELL (Book #2) IF I LIVE (Book #3) IF I FORGET (Book #4) IF I RETURN (Book #5) MAYA GRAY MYSTERY SERIES GIRL ONE: MURDER (Book #1) GIRL TWO: TAKEN (Book #2) GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (Book #3) GIRL FOUR: LURED (Book #4) GIRL FIVE: BOUND (Book #5) GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN (Book #6) GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED (Book #7) GIRL EIGHT: HUNTED (Book #8) GIRL NINE: GONE (Book #9) RYLIE WOLF FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER FOUND YOU (Book #1) CAUGHT YOU (Book #2) SEE YOU (Book #3) WANT YOU (Book #4) TAKE YOU (Book #5) DARE YOU (Book #6) TAYLOR SAGE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER DON’T LOOK (Book #1) DON’T BREATHE (Book #2) DON’T RUN (Book #3) DON’T FLINCH (Book #4) DON’T REMEMBER (Book #5) DON’T TELL (Book #6) DON’T HIDE (Book #7) DON’T BLINK (Book #8) KATIE WINTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLER SAVE ME (Book #1) REACH ME (Book #2) HIDE ME (Book #3) BELIEVE ME (Book #4) HELP ME (Book #5) FORGET ME (Book #6) HOLD ME (Book #7) PROTECT ME (Book #8) REMEMBER ME (Book #9) CATCH ME (Book #10) WATCH ME (Book #11)

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