Author: James Scott Bell

His face did not twitch. In fact, its normally ruddy tones had disappeared. Now there was a dull grayness to the skin. His lips were the color of old plums. Which was when the first chill winds of disquiet blew inside her. “Pinky?” Nothing. She grabbed his jaw. His face was cold to the touch. She turned his head from side to side. And then Keely Delmonico—the former Rachel Fisk of Bismarck, … from side to side. And then Keely Delmonico—the former Rachel Fisk of Bismarck, North Dakota—backed away from the bed and tried to catch her breath. For call…

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Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there’s the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing … the ever-changing publishing industry. That’s why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for…

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Mike Romeo is living off the grid — until a bombing draws him into a one-man crusade for justice. “Mike Romeo is a terrific hero. He’s smart, tough as nails, and fun to hang out with… There’ll be no sleeping until after the story is over” (John Gilstrap).

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A lawyer gets one last shot at redemption… but can he win a hopeless case? Jake must prove an old friend’s innocence in this gripping legal thriller from a Christy Award–winning author. “A fresh take on the territory of Chandler and Hammett” (Booklist starred review) with over 400 five-star Goodreads ratings!

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Law clerk and devoted Christian Rachel has just been handed a major career opportunity. But when a key witness is found dead, Rachel will have to battle for justice with everything she has. A Christy Award–winning legal thriller!

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A Navy chaplain returns from Afghanistan reeling from trauma — and finds himself fleeing a dark enemy while striving to save his brother. This breathless thrill-ride from “a master of suspense” (Library Journal) will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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