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Nick Lawrence
Series · 6 books · 2018-2019

Books in series

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#0.5

Unkillable

2019

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found [here](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43506618-unkillable). Nick Lawrence’s near-death experience while serving overseas had a lasting impact, redirecting his life’s path. Join Nick as he leads a small group of Rangers on a support mission for a CIA operation. This short story gives a glimpse into the Nick’s early days and the defining moment that guided his decision to join the FBI. This prequel short story includes a sample of The Camel’s Back, the first full-length novel in the Nick Lawrence series.
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#1

Kill List

A Nick Lawrence Novel

2018

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. Three people, each at their own breaking point, collide. The resulting impact will forever change their lives…if they can manage to survive it. Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached a breaking point in his life. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his termination, Declan makes a desperate move to stabilize his situation for the benefit of his wife and three young daughters. Tapping into his ingrained skill set, forged during his time as an operator in the Navy’s most elite special operations unit, Declan crosses over the line of right and wrong, discovering that nothing is black and white. All while maintaining the balance of family and the needs of his non-communicative, three-year old Autistic daughter, Laney. Nicholas Lawrence, an accomplished investigator with the FBI, voluntarily takes a reassignment from his human trafficking unit in Austin, Texas. His transfer brings him to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut’s New Haven field office. Nick’s decision to relocate, stemming from the recent death of his father, is done in effort to care for his aging mother suffering from the onset of dementia. The burden of this decision is only slightly alleviated by the support of his partner, Isabella Martinez. Khaled, a man who suffered an unimaginable loss several years back, makes the decision to leave his small village set in the foothills of Iraq’s Cheekha Dar Mountain. He has traveled to the United States in the hope of seeking closure to the event that haunts his daily existence. Khaled’s concept of closure is wrought with devastating consequences, plunging the country into a state of fear. The best chance at thwarting this threat rests in the unlikely alliance formed between Declan, Nick and Isabella.
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#2

Pursuit of Justice

2018

For a young victim of human trafficking, FBI Agent Nick Lawrence is the only hope. Nick Lawrence rejoins his old unit, the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children task force. The career move puts him in Austin, Texas—and onto the case of a young girl on the run. She’s been thrust into a foreign land against her will. Armed only with a set of skills bestowed by her father, she embarks on a perilous journey to keep a promise—as she is hunted by a ruthless human trafficking ring. Nick teams up with local law enforcement, intent on saving the girl and dismantling the criminal organization trying to reach her first. But as a greater conspiracy unfolds, Nick finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The opposition is more powerful than he could have imagined—and they’re intent on silencing him, and the girl, forever. With his second installment in the Nick Lawrence Series, Shea delivers a fast-paced, thrill-filled sequel to its well-received predecessor, KILL LIST.
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#3

Burning Truth

2018

FBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence is in hot pursuit of a brilliant serial killer. He’s also the next target on the killer’s list. The serial killer is known as The Ferryman. His series of unpredictable and horrific murders have terrified the residents of Austin, Texas, and stymied local law enforcement. Special Agent Cheryl Simmons of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit is known throughout the Bureau as a legend among their elite profilers. For the better part of the last four years, she’s devoted herself to tracking The Ferryman, and this may be her best chance to catch him. For the killer has chosen fellow FBI Agent Nick Lawrence as his next victim. Why? No one knows. When will he attack? No one knows that either. But the Ferryman is coming. Soon. And using Nick as bait is the only way to catch him... Shea’s third book in the Nick Lawrence series delivers the knockout punch fans have come to expect. BURNING TRUTH is a fast-paced thrill ride filled with twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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#4

Targeted Violence

2019

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found [here](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43535290-the-wolf-s-door). A group bent on the destabilization of the government has targeted the U.S. population’s most innocent to deliver their message. One unit, operating outside the normal boundaries of federal bureaucracy, is tasked with stopping this event. Shea delivers a knockout punch with his fourth installment in the Nick Lawrence series. Hold on tight. It’s going to be a wild ride!
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#5

Murder 8

2019

A powerful new drug has hit the streets of Massachusetts, and overdoses are skyrocketing to epidemic proportions. Nick Lawrence and the Valhalla Group are tasked with taking down the distribution network, and must partner with Boston’s elite Tactical Narcotics Team to get the job done. But as tensions between the units mount and the drug ring comes within reach, Nick begins to realize the true extent of the corruption… MURDER 8 is a hard-hitting timely thriller encapsulating our country’s battle with opioid addiction. Shea’s experience as a former narcotics detective shines through in this bold story. You’ll get an up close and gritty look at the drug trade, but with the stylistic flare and relentless pacing of his previous works. This thriller will have you burning the midnight oil.

Author

Brian Christopher Shea
Brian Christopher Shea
Author · 28 books

Author also writes under Brian Shea BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SHEA has spent most of his adult life in service to his country and local community. He honorably served as an officer in the U.S. Navy. In his civilian life, he reached the rank of Detective and accrued ten years of law enforcement experience between Texas and Connecticut. Somewhere in the mix he spent five years as a fifth-grade school teacher. Brian’s myriad of life experience is woven into the tapestry of each character’s design. He resides in New England and is blessed with an amazing wife and three beautiful daughters. Writing has always been a dream, but life seemed to find a way of interrupting. It wasn’t until recently that he dedicated time to this passion. His first book, The Camel’s Back, gave him a much-needed mental break from his work investigating atrocities against children. He allotted time in the morning each day. Usually waking at 5 to bang away on his manuscript. The second round of daily writing would occur after his children were asleep. He proved that working full-time and raising a family were no longer valid excuses to putting off his novel.

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