Rachel Hatch

Series · 14

books · 2019-2024

By Brian Christopher Shea, Fiona Ryan, Ryan

Books in series

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Fractured

2019

Facing a seemingly insurmountable enemy, Rachel Hatch risks everything for her team. While serving as an interrogator attached to an elite group of Army Green Berets, Rachel Hatch's team comes under heavy fire. She has to rely on grit and instinct to keep herself, and her team, alive. But her actions will leave her forever changed... Fractured.

Drift

2019

They killed the wrong girl. Rachel Hatch will make them pay. New from USA Today & Amazon two-million copy bestselling author L.T. Ryan with Brian Shea. Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left fifteen years ago. Convinced her sister’s death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line. Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills—forged on the field of combat—if she ever plans to learn the truth about her sister and brings those responsible to justice.

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Proving Ground

2020

Fractured left her burned and damaged. Now Hatch seeks to return to her unit. To do so, she must prove herself. Everything’s harder the second time around... Hatch was at one point in time the second female to ever pass the Army’s rigorous Special Forces Selection Course. Now she’s put to the test and must return to do it all over again. A challenge made that more difficult due to the injury to her right arm. Join Hatch as she proves what she’s made of and in doing so, that she’s in a class all by herself.

Downburst

2020

An address scribbled on a piece of paper leads Rachel Hatch to New Mexico. It's the only lead she has in the two-decade old mystery shrouding her father's death. It should be a simple in-and-out investigation, but her plans change when she finds herself in the cross hairs of a local gang. She could cut and run, but her actions have put a family in danger. And Hatch is the only one willing to protect them. Hatch gets more than she bargained for when she realizes danger comes from all sides. Her cunning and skills can save her and the family. If she doesn't run out of time first.

Fever Burn

2020

Seeking justice for her father’s murder Leads Hatch halfway across the world A ruthless warlord stands in the way Hatch is forced to take a stand And it very well could be her last On the trail of her father’s killer, Hatch finds the path leads to a remote village in Africa. A vicious warlord controls the area in a stranglehold of violence. Hatch finds a fight she never sought, but one her personal code won’t let her walk away from. Outnumbered and outgunned, Hatch is forced to hold nothing back if she ever hopes to get out alive.

Smoke Signal

2020

Some people can't start over. Some pasts you can't outrun. And when Rachel Hatch's past comes back to haunt her, The only thing she can do is what she does best. Fight. Rachel Hatch returns to Hawk's Landing after closing the chapter on her father's death. She wants nothing more than to reconnect with her family and to find a new sense of normal. But sometimes the gap between what you want and what you get is as wide as a canyon. A death on a neighboring reservation has Sheriff Dalton Savage and his small department working overtime to figure out the truth. Hatch tries to maintain her distance from the case. As the case investigation progresses, Hatch's past comes crashing back. To save the people who matter most in her life, Hatch must make the ultimate sacrifice.

Firewalk

2020

Starting over is never easy. For Hatch nothing ever is. Seeking a connection to her past, Hatch crosses paths with a girl in need. And she'll risk everything to save her. In the most intense novel to date, ex-military police officer Rachel Hatch faces off with a criminal enterprise trafficking girls. Hatch can't look the other way and is called by her code of justice to seek resolution. With her back against the wall and innocent lives held in the balance, Hatch does what she does best and brings the fight to the enemy. Only this enemy is unlike any she's ever faced. And she'll have to walk through fire if she plans to come out alive.

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The Gauntlet

2020

To return to her former team Hatch must face the ultimate test Designed to challenge the soldier elite But it's her second time around And this time it's personal The first assessment used by Task Force Banshee when selecting its members. Hatch was the first woman to pass it. That was years ago. Now, just after completing the rigors of the Special Forces Q Course for a second time, she must face The Gauntlet. The course is uniquely different for each candidate, designed to specifically test the individual strengths and weaknesses. Hatch's former team commander, Chris Bennett, has designed the series of obstacles specially for her. Join Rachel Hatch as she sets out to prove herself. With the odds stacked against her, Hatch will either rise to the occasion or fail. In The Gauntlet, there are no second chances.

Whitewater

2021

Hatch sets out in relentless pursuit To save the one that got away. She finds herself surrounded by a sea of enemies, And the price for keeping her promise Might just cost Hatch her life. Don't miss the explosive sixth installment of the Rachel Hatch thriller series! Failure has never been an option for Rachel Hatch. A promise made to a teenage girl trapped by a powerful human trafficking ring must be kept. Hatch's search takes her deep into Mexico where the rules are different and the enemies are numerous. Finding the girl is only half of the problem. Getting her back home proves to be just as difficult, if not more so. With two rival cartels on the brink of war and Hatch caught in the middle, she must use everything in her arsenal to survive.

Aftershock

2021

A US Marshal is held hostage. An ex-convict on a mission Holds a small Alaskan town under siege Hatch looks to set things right, And must be careful not to get swept up in the After Shock. Rachel Hatch closes a major chapter in her life. A new one begins with an offer from an old friend. This offer puts Hatch at odds. The agency responsible for her father’s murder and who nearly took her life in the mountains of Colorado is now offering her a job opportunity. Lives hang in the balance as Hatch sets out to honor her code. She quickly finds that things are not what they seem in the small town of Breakneck, Alaska. Hatch finds an ally in the most unlikely of places. An explosive new addition in the Rachel Hatch saga. Brace yourself for the Aftershock!

Whirlwind

2021

When Hatch is tasked with finding a missing girl, she finds a small town's dark secret holds the key. To expose it, Hatch must put everything on the line. The Wall Street Journal bestselling series continues! For Hatch, normal is never easy. But in the months since surviving a deadly encounter atop an Alaskan glacier, she's settled into her life in Coronado. With Cruise's team still physically recovering and out of commission, Hatch receives her first mission. To find a missing girl who disappeared after a church picnic. Hatch finds herself in Jericho Falls, a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee. The small town carries a dark secret. As she seeks to expose it, Hatch finds that there are forces willing to do anything to keep that from happening. To save the missing girl, Hatch must face her past as it catches up to her and forces her to make a choice that will forever change her future. A series of tornadoes threaten to rip through town as Hatch goes on the hunt. Forces of nature and man set out to stop her. And Hatch finds that honoring her code may come at a cost. Her life. Set at the relentless pace readers have come to love, Hatch is back and better than ever. Try not to get swept up in the Whirlwind!

Tsunami

2022

Hatch seeks closure to her past For the woman who walked through fire Redemption comes at a price For Hatch, that could mean her life. Hatch looks to heal the invisible wound beneath the twisted scar stretching her right arm. A moment's hesitation on a sand-swept battlefield left her friend and teammate Graham Benson dead. His death leaves a wife without a husband and a child without a father. Hatch sets out to face her greatest fear. Her past. Hatch finds Benson's widow Jessica and her daughter Layla living in a small coastal town in Oregon. When she arrives, Hatch discovers the family in dire straits. Her bank accounts had been cleaned out by her brother, a low-end criminal who'd found himself in deep with the wrong people. He stole the money with promises of returning it after a big score. An offshore nuclear plant comes under siege. And Hatch, honoring her code, sets out to right a wrong while redeeming her past. As the waters rise, so do the stakes. Hatch is a force of nature. And she's about to hit like a Tsunami!

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Fastrope

2023

Hatch closed a major chapter in her life. Drifting between everywhere and nowhere, she seeks to find her new path. Like any pathfinder, Hatch cuts through the pain of her past by one step at a time. A desperate call from an old friend brings her to Florida's panhandle. Before Hatch can connect, tragedy strikes. A helicopter training accident off the shore of Naval Air Station Pensacola takes the life of her friend and seasoned operator. All she has to go on is the cryptic message, leaving her with more questions than answers. When the pieces of the puzzle don't fit, Hatch must satisfy her own curiosity. There are some who don't want the truth to be exposed and will do everything in their power to stop it from coming to the surface. As Hatch turns every stone, she slips deeper into dark territory. Surrounded by enemies. Hatch must deploy the skills that have made her legend. Follow Hatch down the Fastrope and prepare for yourselves for the hell she brings upon those who force her to once again honor the code instilled by her father. Protect those who can't protect themselves and punish those responsible.

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Sidewinder

2024

In a shadowy world where covert operations and secret agendas rule, a top-tier team of private contractors vanishes. They leave behind a chilling trail of breadcrumbs that point to a cache of advanced, portable missiles gone rogue. Rachel Hatch, a warrior with a steel spine and a heart of grit, is called upon to find the lost operatives. As she peels back layers of deception, she realizes that the stakes are far higher than anyone could have guessed. Lives hang precariously in the balance, and a malevolent organization emerges from the shadows, hungry for the lethal firepower. With every tick of the clock, Hatch races to outmaneuver her relentless adversaries. When an innocent family is dragged into the whirlwind of chaos, Hatch senses a connection. To expose it, she must shield them from a deranged mastermind who shows no mercy. She is a woman caught between duty and danger, ethics and survival. A treacherous conspiracy webs around her, and with every step, the truth seems to slip further away. Her father’s creed, to put others' lives above her own, is the compass guiding her every move. But in this deadly game, her unwavering loyalty could become her downfall. Beneath the sweeping sands of the southwest, a vicious enemy waits, ready to strike when least expected. SIDEWINDER is a pulse-pounding thriller that will grip Rachel Hatch's fans to the very last page. In this nerve-fraying adventure, Hatch is pushed to the edge, testing the very limits of her endurance. With each twist and turn, prepare to question everything you thought you knew about bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Authors

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.

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. 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