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Lesser Evil: A Beacon Falls Novel (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by CJ Lyons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 558 ratings
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The search for a missing baby unmasks a sadistic killer . . . “A compelling new voice in thriller writing.” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times–bestselling author of The Never Game  

Lucy Guardino has fought and defeated evil before—but nothing like the case Dr. Cassandra Hart brings to the Beacon Falls team: a missing infant, his mother dead.

Alina was only nineteen, full of hope—despite being raped, left for dead, and finding herself pregnant with the rapist’s child. Then Alina kills herself. The world thinks she also killed her newborn baby. No one will investigate further, not without forensic evidence. No one believes there is a link between Alina’s case and the brutal murders of other women.

No one except Dr. Cassandra Hart and former FBI Special Agent Lucy Guardino. Two women, both fiercely passionate about justice for the victims they serve. And both just as determined to defeat the evil stalking the streets of Pittsburgh, even if it means risking everything. But when justice fails them, where will they draw the line? Is there ever a time when taking the law into their own hands is the lesser evil?

Praise for CJ Lyons’ Thrillers with Heart:

“A high stakes adventure with dire consequences.” —Steve Berry, New York Times–bestselling author of The Kaiser’s Web

“Everything a great thriller should be—action packed, authentic, and intense.” — Lee Child, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels

“Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes . . . one great rollercoaster ride.” —Bookreporter

“Hypnotic.” —National Examiner
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"A high stakes adventure with dire consequences." New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry"A compelling new voice in thriller writing...I love how the characters come alive on every page." New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver


"Everything a great thriller should be-action packed, authentic, and intense." #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child


"Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes...one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon." Bookreporter


"Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic...(Lyons) delights and satisfies." National Examiner


5 out of 5 stars: "CJ Lyons imparts such realism, it is hard not to become emotionally invested. Intense. Edgy. Believable. Highly recommend!" Best Fiction Books on SNAKE SKIN


TOP PICK! 4 1/2 Stars: Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. You won't be able to put this one down. RT Book Reviews on SNAKE SKIN


"An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!" My Book Addiction on BLOOD STAINED


"As with all of her other books, CJ Lyons never disappoints. This book was a true page turner and I didn't want to put it down. She is a brilliant writer and storyteller both, which is not often found in an author. I am already looking forward to her next novel!" Booking It on KILL ZONE


"This tale is not for the faint of heart, for this is a tale of dark human emotions. A must read for anyone who enjoys high-octane emotions with realistic characters and an intriguing storyline." My Book Addiction on HARD FALL

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels, former pediatric ER doctor CJ Lyons has lived the life she writes about in her cutting-edge Thrillers with Heart. CJ has been called a "master within the genre" (Pittsburgh Magazine) and her work has been praised as "breathtakingly fast-paced" and "riveting" (Publishers Weekly) with "characters with beating hearts and three dimensions" (Newsday). Her novels have twice won the International Thriller Writers' prestigious Thriller Award, the RT Reviewers' Choice Award, the Readers' Choice Award, the RT Seal of Excellence, and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense. Learn more about CJ's Thrillers with Heart at www.CJLyons.net

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098JJXSZT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Edgy Reads (May 11, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1783 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 251 pages
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 558 ratings

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels, former pediatric ER doctor CJ Lyons has lived the life she writes about in her cutting edge Thrillers with Heart. She also writes YA SF and thrillers under the pen name Cat Lyons.

Two time winner of International Thriller Writers' prestigious Thriller Award, CJ has been called a "master within the genre" (Pittsburgh Magazine) and her work has been praised as "breathtakingly fast-paced" and "riveting" (Publishers Weekly) with "characters with beating hearts and three dimensions" (Newsday).

Sign up for CJ's Thrillers with Heart newsletter at www.CJLyons.net and never miss a new release!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Diana Baca
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely entertaining.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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This book was so hard to put down .So many twists and turns that it made you want to keep on reading to see what was going to happen next.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scary
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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Had to read it in a room with someone else breathing near me. Preferably in daylight. Scary start and throughout. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
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Michael K. Lappin
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great Guardino book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020
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Moves at warp speed and very exciting. The Beacon Falls group keep you guessing and sets one up for their next adventure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars lesser evil
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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I always love books by C J Lyons.. I find them so well written and hard to put down,, captivating!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021
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I have read all twelve books of Lucky Guardino. They were easy reads, just one-more-chapter type of book. I loved Lucy’s care for her victims and her doggedness. I would sometimes get upset with her when she would leave her family, time and time again, but she is who she is. She is very lucky to have such a loving family. And has such a great and smart support staff. CJ Lyons is now my favorite author. She writes like I like to read, one chapter leads right into the next.
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R.H. McCort
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 12 and you still read all night
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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This 12th book in the series finds the Beacon Group being asked by an ER doctor and her detective husband to investigate and death of Alina who jumped naked off the Pittsburgh bridge. As only Ms. Lyons can do, the story twists and turns, grabbing the reader and pulling them into the story. I did begin to suspect Ms. Alina's baby but wasn't sure when the story twists around and who I thought were the good guys were not. Spoiler Alert: Be prepared for many unexpected turns and especially towards the end of the book.
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TSteinyRN
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
I hope Morgan, Jenna and Andre come back SOON!!!!!! There are so many creative angles CJ could use - I would so enjoy a Morgan/Megan story! PLEASE CJ!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Lucy Guardino thriller series worthy of a 5-star rating
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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While searching my Kindle library for FUN thrillers, I came across an author I have not read. The author is C.J. Lyons and The thriller series is the Lucy Guardino thriller series. The are 12 novels in the series. What is unique in This series is, although each novel builds on the last the and the story line continues to evolve by adding new adventures and characters. In each of the 12 novels the characters are well defined, and the action is non stop.I am looking forward to the next installment in the series "Stand Alone" she out in 2021.
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samanthagirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2020
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Lucy is back in action this time in a search for a missing baby. The case takes her right into the midst of danger and suspense. Just who is the mastermind behind this and how can Lucy solve this mystery.

This is an extremely well written, addictive and intriguing story which kept my attention from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it to you.
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