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Bitter Truth (Lucy Guardino FBI Thrillers) Kindle Edition

by CJ Lyons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A former FBI agent must save her husband from a killer in the Idaho mountains in this thriller by the New York Times bestselling author.

As an FBI Special Agent, Lucy Guardino faced horrors of all kinds. But now she must face turning forty. Her birthday features black balloons, gag gifts, and a visit to her surgeon who isn’t happy with the way her leg has healed. Then she finds a missed message from an old friend, a sheriff in a remote region of Idaho’s Bitterroot mountains, who needs her help.

Lucy calls back only to learn he’s missing, presumed dead. Was it an accident? Suicide? Murder? The grieving widow and stunned community have no answers. Now Lucy and her husband Nick are heading into the wilderness to solve the mystery. But when Nick ends up in a killer’s crosshairs, will Lucy still have what it takes to save the day?
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Praise for CJ Lyons' Thrillers with Heart:

"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.com

"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. Fans of Lyons' hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. One note: readers with a fear of snakes should pick up this story carefully. Regardless, 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

"In true CJ Lyons fashion, this book pulls no punches. It's an in-your-face, no-holds-barred story depicting the cruel world of murder and drugs. 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!" BookingIt.net 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

"A powerful taut thriller" Mystery Gazette

"Lyons proves once again that she is a master of suspense." RT Book Reviews

"Tinged with a compelling sense of dread, there are echoes of Kathy Reichs here, but Lyons has her own distinctive voice, and one that is a little more compassionate. She allows her female protagonist to become much more than just a woman in peril." Daily Mail

"Smart and intriguing, and her character development is so incredible that she leaves me literally breathless waiting to see what will happen next." Becky Lejeune, Bookbitch.com

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

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098JKGL46
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Edgy Reads (April 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1967 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 466 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 698 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).

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Most Popular Titles/Series:

LUCY GUARDINO FBI THRILLERS

*Snake Skin

*Blood Stained

*Kill Zone

*After Shock

*Hard Fall

*Bad Break

BEACON FALLS MYSTERIES featuring Lucy Guardino

*Last Light

*Devil Smoke

*Open Grave

*Gone Dark

RENEGADE JUSTICE THRILLERS featuring Morgan Ames

*Fight Dirty

*Raw Edges

*Angels Weep

*Look Away

HART AND DRAKE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

*Nerves of Steel

*Sleight of Hand

*Face to Face

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*Farewell to Dreams

*A Raging Dawn

*The Sleepless Stars

SHADOW OPS ROMANTIC THRILLERS

*Chasing Shadows

*Lost in Shadows

*Edge of Shadows

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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698 global ratings

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prabha v
5.0 out of 5 stars bitter truth
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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This book makes the characters so human. I felt I was actually there, and that’s very unusual in a book. I look forward to reading the next book and all the others written by Ms Lyons.
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Jewell
4.0 out of 5 stars Action-packed in the wilds of Idaho
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021
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I soon realized I was reading a later episode of a “Beacon Falls Thriller” series about one Lucy Guardino, FBI agent, or here, former one with a bad foot injury she’s recovering from. It’s set mostly in Idaho and the author is really familiar with the wild territory in this story. I wonder if she’s from there or had a good in-depth visit doing research for the novel. She’s also impressively familiar with high-tech. I couldn’t follow some of it! A subplot is her relationship with her husband Nick and whether she should have her foot amputated. To me the basic plot was what I was most interested in—the hunt for a missing person. The novel is told from different points of view, and what I most liked was that some of it was told from the unidentified first-person view of the killer. I was eager to find out who that killer was.
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Susan1
5.0 out of 5 stars “You Lose That Will to Survive, You’re a Goner For Sure”
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
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Getting mauled by a vicious dog 🐕 stays with you for a long time, maybe forever. That’s what happened to Lucy eight months ago when she was chasing after a serial killer. Now, in “Bitter Truth” her doctor is saying she needs an amputation below the knee. All the hardware in the ankle and the massive rehab she has done hasn’t taken away the pain. Nick and Lucy haven’t been communicating about her treatment and her mind set. Nick is very worried. “Her passion for victims and pursuing the truth has gotten her kicked out of the FBI.” Lucy is a born hunter of killers.....the human kind. She worries how her work is affecting Nick and their daughter, Megan. What should she do and who will she be?

Lucy can put off even thinking about her leg when a good friend of theirs goes missing near Poet Springs, Idaho. Lucy discovers he maybe identified a serial killer is working in their small town. There are some suspicious men in town, also. Search parties are not finding Bill, and time is running out for Lucy. Someone has her on their radar! Lucy just attracts trouble, like bears to honey.

An emotionally complex plot thread added to a suspenseful who-done-it, with wonderful characters brings the reader a very entertaining and engaging book. A frequent result with Author C.J. Lyons!
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Margie Mull
5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one sitting.
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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I have not read a book in one sitting in a very very long time. Lucy is mesmerizing (and so stubborn) in how she thinks and behaves.
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R.H. McCort
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 5 Lucy and Nick search for their missing friend
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
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Book 5 of the Beacon Falls starts with a mysterious phone call from Sheriff Bill Beachey. Trying to call back their friends Bill and his wife Deena, Lucy learns Bill is missing. Packing quickly, she and Nick make plans to fly to Idaho. Their daughter Meagan is with Nick’s parents on a camping trip, so while the book is primarily about searching for Bill, it also provides for a time for Nick and Lucy to realize that her injuries back in January and the possible amputation of her leg. Very good story and gets you into how scared Lucy is of losing who she is and not being able to be out in the field.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great As Usual
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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I love anything written by C J Lyons. The storyline is believable the characters realistic and the writing style superb. The story flows along well with no weak spots. This is not to be missed if you're looking for a good who done it.
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Anne Kuter
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
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Thoroughly exciting novel that kept me reading to the end. A very unexpected ending that the reader did not see coming. Excellent writer, I look forward to reading more of her novels.
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VAM
3.0 out of 5 stars Solid Series Continues
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
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I greatly enjoy this series, particularly the characters. While the storyline and writing were up to expectations, the secondary characters seemed to be less developed than usual. The background of the villains was somewhat superficial, and the story seemed somewhat rushed, thus only 3 stars. I Hope the next will return to her usual excellence.
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Simdriver
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Lucy Guardino story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2018
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The character of Lucy Guardino is great, and CJ just writes it perfectly. This is another brilliant instalment in Beacon Falls stories however it does not involve the rest of the team.
Lucy and Nick, go to help search for a missing friend and as usual nothing turns out simple.
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