Bad Break

An empty house is covered in blood. Who was the victim?Lucy Guardino thought she was on holiday, but when a local boy disappears, everything starts going wrong in this edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from CJ Lyons

FBI Agent Lucy Guardino is ready for a well-deserved break from chasing the worst of the worst. She's hunted serial killers, violent child predators, and vicious psychopaths but nothing has prepared her for spring break alone with her teenaged daughter in a secluded beach resort in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

When Megan stumbles into a crime scene, Lucy tries her best not to get involved. But there's no body, the local police are jumping to conclusions, and Megan will never trust her again if she doesn't find her friend before it's too late.

It's up to Lucy to decide who to trust, figure out who the real perpetrators are and prevent her daughter from playing amateur sleuth. All while trapped on a tiny island with no backup. CJ Lyons and Lucy Guardino return in this adrenaline and suspense fuelled thriller that will keep you hooked until the very last page.

Watch out for more Lucy GuardinoLucy Guardino will do whatever it takes to stop violent predators

1. Snake Skin
2. Blood Stained
3. Kill Zone
4. After Shock
5. Hard Fall
6. Bad Break

The Beacon Falls Novels, featuring Lucy Guardino1. Last Light
2. Devil Smoke
3. Open Grave

What people are saying about Bad Break and CJ Lyons'An intense emotional thriller...(that) climbs to the edge of intensity.' - National Examiner

'Very well written as usual. CJ Lyons does a perfect job leaving you wanting more!' - LoriLou

'Harrowing, emotional, action-packed and brilliantly realized' - Susan Wiggs

'I have never read a C J Lyons book that I didn't absolutely LOVE! This is another one of those books! If you've read CJ before, you will LOVE this book. If you've never read CJ before you are in for a great story!' - Reader

'CJ Lyons has definitely hit a home run with this series. She is right up there with Vince Flynn and Lee Child.' - Red48

'CJ Lyons does it again. I'm never disappointed with this author.' - Lesa Moody

'Instant immersion into the story, and, with a pace that doesn't allow for wandering attention... Well written in a way we've come to expect. No disappointments here, except when you realize that the tale is complete and patience is required to wait on the next one.' - T. Christison