Havana Fear: A Pepper Ryan Mystery Thriller (The Pepper Ryan Thriller Series)

Havana Fear: A Pepper Ryan Mystery Thriller (The Pepper Ryan Thriller Series)

Mojitos, music, and…murder? FBI Special Agent Pepper Ryan takes an unofficial detour to Cuba after his buddy Angel Cavada’s romantic vacation turns to nightmare. Angel’s filmmaker girlfriend, Marisol, disappeared from a Havana street market, leaving only a broken high-heeled shoe. And a bizarre serial killer has been targeting Cuba's top artists—is Marisol the latest victim? With a quick-fisted policeman dogging his path and the country’s hottest actress complicating his future, Pepper goes on a thrill ride of lies, love, and shattering revelations in Cuba's city of secrets. As the body count rises and a hurricane looms, can Pepper outsmart the killer before time runs out? Or will he be the next victim in Havana’s deadly dance? Havana Fear , the third book in the Pepper Ryan Thriller Series, is a page-turner full of suspense, twists, and humor that will keep you guessing until its killer finish. Buy it today! PRAISE FOR TIMOTHY FAGAN AND THE PEPPER RYAN SERIES: “Entertaining and compulsively readable…on the beach or anywhere.” -- Kirkus Reviews “Fagan manages the impressive feat of balancing humor and suspense.” --Booklife "Exciting and witty missing-person thriller, with a Cuban twist." --BookLife Reviews [ EDITOR'S PICK ] In Fagan's gripping, fast-paced third installment of the Pepper Ryan Mystery Thriller Series, FBI Special Agent Pepper Ryan is on a "losing streak"—he's recovering from a break up with his girlfriend and his job with the Bureau is at risk. But when his friend Angel calls him to ask for help finding his girlfriend Marisol, who mysteriously disappeared from a street market in Cuba, Pepper doesn't hesitate to board a plane. With only Marisol's broken pink high-heeled shoe to go on, he finds himself on a dangerous unauthorized mission that leads him into a risky web of secrets in Cuba's capital. Fagan brings Havana to life, weaving its landmarks, vibrant culture, and menacing political landscape seamlessly into Pepper's exploits. As his investigation deepens, the lively cast of supporting characters infuses the story with energy: Hector, Angel's Elvis-loving cousin, reluctantly shepherds Pepper through Havana's dicey underworld; grizzled, tenacious Cuban detective Juan Guiteras sets himself against Pepper at every turn (even in the boxing ring); laconic Belarusian filmmaker Victor Beriev's camera is always watching; and gorgeous actress Dayana de Melina distracts Pepper with her sensual beauty even as her charm opens doors in his investigation. While the arc of their relationship occasionally feels predictable, their romance is disrupted when Pepper discovers that Dayana knows more about Marisol's disappearance than she claimed. With a hurricane approaching and tensions escalating, Pepper must make a crucial decision that will impact this case - and the rest of his life. Though readers may find some of his initial discoveries too convenient, as Pepper's investigation deepens and he finds himself on the trail of a serial killer who is targeting Cuba's well-known artists, his trademark intelligence, wit, and resourcefulness create exciting confrontations and thrilling revelations. The story's relentless pace and action-packed twists and turns through Havana's dark underbelly will have fans of international thrillers on the edge of their seats. Takeaway: Exciting and witty missing-person thriller, with a Cuban twist. Comparable Titles: Carl Hiaasen, Janet Evanovich. ( BookLife ) Timothy Fagan brings twenty years of high-stakes financial industry experience to his crime thriller writing, having navigated securities law across three continents as an attorney and investment management industry executive. Born in British Columbia and now living near Boston, Fagan writes "page-turner crime thrillers that make you laugh out loud in public"-a unique blend of dark suspense and sharp wit. His debut novel Killing Shore won the 2019 Best Thriller Award from Top Shelf Magazine, launching the popular Pepper Ryan series.Havana Fear marks the third installment in the Pepper Ryan series, which has garnered praise for its smart plotting, quick wit and memorable characters. Fagan's creative pursuits extend beyond novels-he collaborates with Nashville musicians on song lyrics and has produced an EP of country music for his fictional protagonist Pepper Ryan, available on Spotify and other major streaming platforms.When he's not crafting his next thriller, Fagan can be found exploring Cape Cod's coastline, always on the lookout for the perfect setting for his next crime thriller scene.Visit timothyfagan.com for news on upcoming releases.