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'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave' KARIN SLAUGHTER, Sunday Times bestselling authorEx-White House intern Hayley Chill is in training as an MMA fighter, trying to leave her past behind her. But hard as she may try to escape it, the past finds her. Under the floorboards of her father's house, she uncovers a ciphered document titled ‘The Storm’. More Clues lead her into the Deeper State.  What begins as incidental evidence of a subculture of white supremacy within the US military emerges as a much more extensive and dire threat. Hayley’s lonely and often violent investigative pursuit travels up a mysterious cabal’s chain of command, leading to the revelation of a fully-realized conspiracy to break off several southern states from the US, forming a new country and one founded on white nationalist ideals. It is up to Hayley Chill alone to stop a second civil war before it starts, while at the same time revealing the ultimate truth about her own father’s role in this harrowing chapter of American history.A political mystery for our time, Storm Rising is perfect for fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes and series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor.   Praise for Chris Hauty'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’ TIMES‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing… the twists just keep coming’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB'The ending is a jaw-dropper''This is going to be THE book for 2020''The definition of a great political thriller’'It’s unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens… SUPERB! 10/10''This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it'

'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave' KARIN SLAUGHTER, Sunday Times bestselling authorEx-White House intern Hayley Chill is in training as an MMA fighter, trying to leave her past behind her. But hard as she may try to escape it, the past finds her. Under the floorboards of her father's house, she uncovers a ciphered document titled ‘The Storm’. More Clues lead her into the Deeper State.  What begins as incidental evidence of a subculture of white supremacy within the US military emerges as a much more extensive and dire threat. Hayley’s lonely and often violent investigative pursuit travels up a mysterious cabal’s chain of command, leading to the revelation of a fully-realized conspiracy to break off several southern states from the US, forming a new country and one founded on white nationalist ideals. It is up to Hayley Chill alone to stop a second civil war before it starts, while at the same time revealing the ultimate truth about her own father’s role in this harrowing chapter of American history.A political mystery for our time, Storm Rising is perfect for fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes and series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor.   Praise for Chris Hauty'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’ TIMES‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing… the twists just keep coming’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB'The ending is a jaw-dropper''This is going to be THE book for 2020''The definition of a great political thriller’'It’s unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens… SUPERB! 10/10''This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it'

The latest in the nationally bestselling 'edge-of-your-seat' (Book Riot) Hayley Chill series.  WHEN JUSTICE FALLSNO ONE IS SAFEAn associate justice of the Supreme Court is dead, killed by the very police officer assigned to protect him. As shockwaves ripple through the country, Hayley Chill’s superiors suspect the assassination is only one part of a major conspiracy.  When a busload of children is taken hostage in Maui, and a vacationing justice’s death is demanded as ransom, Hayley leaps into action. Together with a deputy US marshal, she embarks on the monumental task of rescuing the children while also protecting the justice. But with danger around every corner and no one to trust, has she finally bitten off more than she can chew?A tense, twisty political thriller, perfect for fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes.   Praise for Chris Hauty'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW 'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave' KARIN SLAUGHTER'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES 'Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB

THE UPRISING HAS BEGUN Hayley Chill has twenty-four hours to stop a violent revolt. The insurrection, taking the form of a storming of the Capitol Building, appears to be wholly spontaneous and disorganized. But is it? As the situation spirals out of control, authorities on the ground are utterly unprepared to protect the nation's elected representatives from the crowd's vengeance.   When Hayley Chill rescues a powerful senator and his staff from the mob’s clutches, she discovers shocking evidence that the uprising is led by one of the country’s longstanding adversaries. Non-stop action shifts from Capitol Hill to a pursuit across Washington DC as Hayley chases down foreign operatives to make them answer for their crimes.   Partly inspired by true events, this is a blistering novella featuring much-loved series character, Hayley Chill, and her fight against the powerful forces that threaten to overthrow democracy.  Praise for Chris Hauty   'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave in this twisty, electrifying thriller' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW 'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES ‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB  The HAYLEY CHILL thriller series #1 DEEP STATE #2 SAVAGE ROAD #3 STORM RISING

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'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES'Full of twists'  JAMES SWALLOW Sunday Times bestselling author of Nomad‘The twists just keep coming’  SUNDAY TIMES Crime ClubTHE DEEP STATE – noun A covert state hidden within a government;a secret organisation of high-level operatives;  exerts control through manipulation and a culture of pain and fear.It is entrenched.It is hidden.It is deadly.  Who can you trust?***The White House Chief of Staff is dead, discovered collapsed in his home. Paramedics say it was a heart attack, but something's not right - and only his intern, Hayley Chill, can see it. After her fears are dismissed by police, Hayley uncovers an organisation buried in the furthest reaches of government. Now she has no way of knowing who she can trust. Then things get really dangerous.There is a plot to assassinate the president, one they are ruthless about hiding. They know that someone is on to them, and soon they will know that it’s her. So Hayley must work like the Deep State:Infiltrate.Trust no one.Kill – or be killed.For anyone that binge-watched The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor, who is looking for a thriller with a twist they won't see coming - fans of James Swallow, Terry Hayes, Gregg Hurwitz and Rob Sinclair will love this.***WHY READERS HAVE BEEN FLOORED BY DEEP STATE . . . 'Full of twists . . . This one will keep you hooked to the very end'  JAMES SWALLOW Sunday Times bestselling author of Nomad‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’  The Times‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing . . . the twists just keep coming’  Sunday Times Crime Club'Deep State has just become the first author since Sarah Pinborough to completely floor me with a pitch perfect unexpected resolution. Brilliant' 'The best political thriller that I have read in a long time. 5*''Its a cracking read it really is . . . Its unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens . . . SUPERB! 10/10, 5 Stars''The ending is a jaw-dropper''This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it' 'This is going to be THE book for 2020''Somewhere between David Baldacci's Absolute Power and Vince Flynn's Tern Limits. Timely set ups makes this page turner unputdownable . . .''The definition of a great political thriller'

A CONSPIRACY TO KILL THE PRESIDENTAND ONE WOMAN’S FIGHT TO STOP IT  'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW   'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES  ‘Trust no one’   The warning is loud and clear. Shortly after uttering it, the White House Chief of Staff is found dead in his home. It’s ruled as a heart attack. Only his intern, former soldier Hayley Chill, knows something is not right.   Starting her own investigation, Hayley uncovers a secret organisation buried in the furthest reaches of government.  THE DEEP STATE – noun A covert state hidden within a government; a secret organisation of high-level operatives;   exerts control through manipulation and a culture of pain and fear.   When she discovers the plot to assassinate the president, they realise someone is on to them. How long will it be until they know that it’s her?   So Hayley must work like the Deep State:Infiltrate. Trust no one. Kill – or be killed. Fans of series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor, or books by of James Swallow, Terry Hayes, Gregg Hurwitz and Rob Sinclair will love this stunning debut. With twists you won’t see coming, this thriller is a true page-turner.  PRAISE FOR DEEP STATE 'The ending is a jaw-dropper' 'This is going to be THE book for 2020' 'The definition of a great political thriller’ ‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’ THE TIMES ‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing… the twists just keep coming’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB 'It’s unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens… SUPERB! 10/10' 'This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it'

A CONSPIRACY TO KILL THE PRESIDENTAND ONE WOMAN’S FIGHT TO STOP IT  'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' JAMES SWALLOW   'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' NEW YORK TIMES  ‘Trust no one’  The warning is loud and clear. Shortly after uttering it, the White House Chief of Staff is found dead in his home. It’s ruled as a heart attack. Only his intern, former soldier Hayley Chill, knows something is not right.  Starting her own investigation, Hayley uncovers a secret organisation buried in the furthest reaches of government.  THE DEEP STATE – nounA covert state hidden within a government;a secret organisation of high-level operatives;  exerts control through manipulation and a culture of pain and fear.  When she discovers the plot to assassinate the president, they realise someone is on to them. How long will it be until they know that it’s her?  So Hayley must work like the Deep State:Infiltrate.Trust no one.Kill – or be killed.Fans of series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor, or books by of James Swallow, Terry Hayes, Gregg Hurwitz and Rob Sinclair will love this stunning debut. With twists you won’t see coming, this thriller is a true page-turner.  PRAISE FOR DEEP STATE'The ending is a jaw-dropper''This is going to be THE book for 2020''The definition of a great political thriller’‘A gripping tale of political skulduggery that is deeper than it initially appears’ THE TIMES‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing… the twists just keep coming’ SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB'It’s unique, fresh and the word ‘twist’ is just not acceptable to cover what happens… SUPERB! 10/10''This one had great twists and turns. When I thought we were headed in one direction, it would veer off into another and I loved it'

AMERICA IS THREATENED BY CYBER ATTACKS ONLY ONE WOMAN CAN PUT A STOP TO THEM  Running a double agent from inside the White House to spy on the Russians is not easy, but Hayley Chill has never backed down from a challenge.  Then suddenly her whole operation is at risk as a series of cyber-attacks are launched on Washington, D.C. Tasked by the covert organisation she works for to solve the situation, her hunt for the hacker takes her straight to the heart of the intelligence community.  SAVAGE ROAD – address  The location of Fort Meade, headquarters for the NSA and Cyber Command.  Hayley must stop the hacker quickly, before global politics is disrupted and World War III breaks out. But when she uncovers dark truths about her own past, her characteristic calm is threatened…  Nothing is as it seems.Nobody can be trusted.  Hayley Chill is on her own.  Savage Road is a political thriller of our time, perfect for fans of Gregg Hurwitz and Terry Hayes and series like The Bodyguard and Designated Survivor.   Praise for Chris Hauty'Hayley Chill is relentlessly smart and brave in this twisty, electrifying thriller' Karin Slaughter 'Full of twists, this one will keep you hooked to the very end' James Swallow'One of the most surprising double-reverse plot twists I have seen in some time' New York Times‘Brilliantly fast-moving and absorbing’ Sunday Times Crime Club

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THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER “One of the more surprising double-reverse plot twists...in some time.” —The New York Times In this “propulsive, page-turning, compelling, fragmentation grenade of a debut thriller” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a deadly plot against the president’s life emerges from the shadows of the Deep State. Recently elected President Richard Monroe—populist, controversial, and divisive—is at the center of an increasingly polarized Washington, DC. Never has the partisan drama been so tense or the paranoia so rampant. In the midst of contentious political turf wars, the White House chief of staff is found dead in his house and West Wing intern and ex-Army grunt Hayley Chill is positive that it’s not from natural causes. Determined to find the truth, Hayley uncovers shocking evidence that a wide-ranging conspiracy is running beneath the surface of DC in an effort to undermine the rule of law—and democracy itself. Soon, Hayley is in a race against time to reveal the truth and save the life of the next victim: the president. “Deep State rings eerily true [and] will keep you turning pages well into the night” (Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL and author of The Terminal List).

Nationally bestselling author Chris Hauty, one of the high-octane writers ';to take the thriller world by storm' (The Real Book Spy), returns with a riveting stand-alone novel that explores what might have really happened at the JFK assassination.Set in the present day, a disgraced former Secret Service officer and a Jesuit professor join forces to delve into the mysteries surrounding the events of November 22, 1963. Fixated on deciphering the conspiracies behind the history-changing assassination, they are oblivious to the fact that the cabal is still activeand may face an end as bloody as the carnage in Dealey Plaza. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time? Or will they become two more footnotes in history?

Nationally bestselling author Chris Hauty, one of the high-octane writers ';to take the thriller world by storm' (The Real Book Spy), returns with a riveting stand-alone novel that explores what might have really happened at the JFK assassination.Set in the present day, a disgraced former Secret Service officer and a Jesuit professor join forces to delve into the mysteries surrounding the events of November 22, 1963. Fixated on deciphering the conspiracies behind the history-changing assassination, they are oblivious to the fact that the cabal is still activeand may face an end as bloody as the carnage in Dealey Plaza. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time? Or will they become two more footnotes in history?

Hayley Chill descends even deeper into the dangerous political web of Washington, DC, in this “twisty, electrifying thriller” (Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author) and sequel to the national bestseller Deep State.When a series of devastating cyber attacks rock the United States, Hayley Chill is tasked by the “deeper state” to track down their source. NSA analysts insist that Moscow is the culprit, but that accusation brings plenty of complications with Hayley directing the president as a double agent against the Russians. With increasing pressure on the president to steer him towards a devastating war, it’s up to Hayley to stop the mysterious computer hacker and prevent World War III—while also uncovering some shocking truths about her own life. Magnificently crafted and perfectly timed, Savage Road “is a brilliantly plotted thriller with plenty of edge-of-the-seat moments, twists, and turns to satisfy the most ardent of fans” (Mystery & Suspense Magazine).

This instant national bestseller leads a young intelligence operative into the depths of a dangerous white supremacy conspiracy that threatens to tear the country apart in a “high adrenaline adventure” (Booklist).Intelligence operative Hayley Chill is pursing the truth about her father’s mysterious fate, which government officials seem determined to hide from her. But when she stumbles upon a ciphered document under the floorboards of her father’s house, it becomes impossible to ignore the questions about his death. Was it suicide, or was it murder, designed to protect a deeper secret? She fears what she’s discovered may be connected to current rumors of a dark conspiracy, one that no one will substantiate. Hayley’s been loyal to Washington; has it been as loyal to her? With permission from her handler to probe deeper, Hayley is led into a terrifying subculture of white supremacy within the United States military. As her investigation intensifies, she uncovers an expansive conspiracy to bring about the secession of several states from the country. It’s up to Hayley to stop a second Civil War before it starts while also confronting the ultimate truth about her father’s harrowing deeds in this “timely and terrifying read” (Nick Petrie, author of The Runaway).

A Supreme Court justice is murdered and a conspiracy with potentially cataclysmic effects is uncovered in this adrenaline-charged entry in the nationally bestselling “propulsive, page-turning, compelling” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Hayley Chill series.When a justice of the Supreme Court is killed by the police officer assigned to protect him, the country is shocked. Hayley Chill’s superiors suspect the assassination is part of a major conspiracy. In Maui, where one member of the Supreme Court owns a vacation home, a busload of children is taken hostage with the justice’s death as ransom. Together with a deputy US marshal, Hayley embarks on the monumental task of rescuing the children while also protecting the justice. “With plot twists that keep you guessing, and a heroine who makes you stand up and cheer, The Devil You Know is a knockout” (Don Bentley, New York Times bestselling author).

THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER “One of the more surprising double-reverse plot twists...in some time.” —The New York Times In this “propulsive, page-turning, compelling, fragmentation grenade of a debut thriller” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a deadly plot against the president’s life emerges from the shadows of the Deep State. Recently elected President Richard Monroe—populist, controversial, and divisive—is at the center of an increasingly polarized Washington, DC. Never has the partisan drama been so tense or the paranoia so rampant. In the midst of contentious political turf wars, the White House chief of staff is found dead in his house and West Wing intern and ex-Army grunt Hayley Chill is positive that it’s not from natural causes. Determined to find the truth, Hayley uncovers shocking evidence that a wide-ranging conspiracy is running beneath the surface of DC in an effort to undermine the rule of law—and democracy itself. Soon, Hayley is in a race against time to reveal the truth and save the life of the next victim: the president. “Deep State rings eerily true [and] will keep you turning pages well into the night” (Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL and author of The Terminal List).

Hayley Chill descends even deeper into the dangerous political web of Washington, DC, in this “twisty, electrifying thriller” (Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author) and sequel to the national bestseller Deep State.When a series of devastating cyber attacks rock the United States, Hayley Chill is tasked by the “deeper state” to track down their source. NSA analysts insist that Moscow is the culprit, but that accusation brings plenty of complications with Hayley directing the president as a double agent against the Russians. With increasing pressure on the president to steer him towards a devastating war, it’s up to Hayley to stop the mysterious computer hacker and prevent World War III—while also uncovering some shocking truths about her own life. Magnificently crafted and perfectly timed, Savage Road “is a brilliantly plotted thriller with plenty of edge-of-the-seat moments, twists, and turns to satisfy the most ardent of fans” (Mystery & Suspense Magazine).

This instant national bestseller leads a young intelligence operative into the depths of a dangerous white supremacy conspiracy that threatens to tear the country apart in a “high adrenaline adventure” (Booklist).Intelligence operative Hayley Chill is pursing the truth about her father’s mysterious fate, which government officials seem determined to hide from her. But when she stumbles upon a ciphered document under the floorboards of her father’s house, it becomes impossible to ignore the questions about his death. Was it suicide, or was it murder, designed to protect a deeper secret? She fears what she’s discovered may be connected to current rumors of a dark conspiracy, one that no one will substantiate. Hayley’s been loyal to Washington; has it been as loyal to her? With permission from her handler to probe deeper, Hayley is led into a terrifying subculture of white supremacy within the United States military. As her investigation intensifies, she uncovers an expansive conspiracy to bring about the secession of several states from the country. It’s up to Hayley to stop a second Civil War before it starts while also confronting the ultimate truth about her father’s harrowing deeds in this “timely and terrifying read” (Nick Petrie, author of The Runaway).

A Supreme Court justice is murdered and a conspiracy with potentially cataclysmic effects is uncovered in this adrenaline-charged entry in the nationally bestselling “propulsive, page-turning, compelling” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Hayley Chill series.When a justice of the Supreme Court is killed by the police officer assigned to protect him, the country is shocked. Hayley Chill’s superiors suspect the assassination is part of a major conspiracy. In Maui, where one member of the Supreme Court owns a vacation home, a busload of children is taken hostage with the justice’s death as ransom. Together with a deputy US marshal, Hayley embarks on the monumental task of rescuing the children while also protecting the justice. “With plot twists that keep you guessing, and a heroine who makes you stand up and cheer, The Devil You Know is a knockout” (Don Bentley, New York Times bestselling author).