Raised to kill by her father, a convicted serial killer, Morgan’s problems aren’t those of the average teen. She wants only one thing: to protect her freedom and not get locked away. So, despite ongoing temptation and a bloody past, Morgan swears off murder. Seeking to tame her sociopathic instincts, Morgan cons her way into working with security consultants Jenna Galloway and Andre Stone. For their first case, Morgan goes undercover to infiltrate ReNew, a treatment center for troubled teens, to investigate the suicide of a fourteen-year-old girl sent there by her wealthy parents. While Jenna and Andre search for evidence from the outside, Morgan endures her own worst nightmare posing as an inmate. It isn’t long before she discovers that ReNew’s unstable patients are the ones who are really in charge—and that some of their psychopathic tendencies rival her own. Even if Morgan can discover the truth behind the girl’s death and escape ReNew alive, what—or who—might be waiting for her on the outside?

Just your average Pittsburgh soccer mom, baking brownies and carrying a loaded forty-caliber Glock... Until recently Supervisory Special Agent Lucy Guardino was a shining star in the FBI's roster. But after killing a man and disobeying orders, Lucy's been sidelined, chained to her desk. When a mysterious letter arrives hinting that, thanks to Lucy, the wrong man was blamed for a string of serial rapes, kidnappings, and killings four years ago, Lucy jumps at the chance to re-open the case—despite orders to leave well enough alone. Her unofficial investigation takes her back to the small town that thrust her into the spotlight four years ago when she saved the killer's last victims—before the killer took his own life and the life of one final victim, a mother who left a ten year old son and loving husband behind. What Lucy doesn't know is that what happened four years ago was all a lie, fueled by sacrifice and betrayal, designed to shield the real killer. With the lives of her family, a group of innocent children, and the future of one desperate boy at risk, Lucy races to stop an innocent from killing and a killer from butchering more innocents.

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CJ Lyons: Morgan Ames never expected to survive when she threw herself and her serial killer father off a cliff. She was fine with that—as long as it stopped his killing spree. But she did live. After being in a coma, she’s awakened to a nightmare worthy of her sadistic father’s tortures: she’s trapped in the Pediatric unit at Angels of Hope Rehab Center. Not only do the authorities now know that she’s only fifteen, but she’s been made a ward of the hospital until the legal system figures out what to do with her. Helpless, dependent on others…a fate worse than death. Her body weak, her mind broken, but her will as strong as ever, she fights for her new life and freedom. Unfortunately it seems her father wasn’t the only sadistic serial killer on the loose…someone is preying upon the innocent children of Angels and their families. Only Morgan sees the pattern, only Morgan glimpses the truth behind the horror. And only Morgan has what it takes to put a stop to it…even if it means sacrificing her own second chance at life. A note to those who are also fans of the Lucy Guardino Thrillers: the Renegade Justice stories take place in the year between Lucy’s adventures in KILL ZONE and AFTER SHOCK. The complete chronology for those who enjoy reading in order is: SNAKE SKIN: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #1 BLOOD STAINED: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #2 (Morgan and Jenna are introduced as well as Clinton Caine) KILL ZONE: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #3 (features Morgan and Jenna; Andre is introduced) FIGHT DIRTY: Renegade Justice Thrillers, featuring Morgan Ames #1 RAW EDGES: Renegade Justice Thrillers, featuring Morgan Ames #2 ANGELS WEEP: Renegade Justice Thrillers, featuring Morgan Ames #3 LOOK AWAY: Renegade Justice Thrillers, featuring Morgan Ames #4 (coming soon!) AFTER SHOCK: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #4 HARD FALL: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #5 BAD BREAK: Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers #6 LAST LIGHT: Beacon Falls Mysteries, featuring Lucy Guardino #1 DEVIL SMOKE: Beacon Falls Mysteries, featuring Lucy Guardino #2 OPEN GRAVE: Beacon Falls Mysteries, featuring Lucy Guardino #3 GONE DARK: Beacon Falls Mysteries, featuring Lucy Guardino #4 (available 9/17/17) Want to read Book #1, SNAKE SKIN for FREE? Sign up for CJ’s Thrillers with Heart newsletter at CJLyons. net and receive a FREE copy of SNAKE SKIN!