“Lars Emmerich is right up there with James Patterson, David Baldacci, Nelson DeMille, and Frederick Forsyth.” – Gene GeRue, Amazon
THE INCIDENT BOX SET: Save 50% on the complete collection. Contains all 8 episodes of the international sensation THE INCIDENT, a Sam Jameson Serial Thriller.
Where do you run when even the good guys want you dead?
Special Agent Sam Jameson is having a bad week. … dead?
Special Agent Sam Jameson is having a bad week. People are trying to kill her. That would be business as usual in the counterespionage world, except that it’s the good guys who have her in the crosshairs.
Why are the DC Metro police trying to kidnap her? Do her bosses at Homeland want her in a body bag, too?
And why does everyone she talks to seem to end up in the morgue?
Will a ruthless mercenary, a hapless American traitor, and a dead man’s cryptic clue hold the key to Sam’s survival? As the noose tightens around her neck, Sam must uncover a brutal and deadly conspiracy before she becomes its next victim.
Interview with author Lars Emmerich
Q – So, what makes the Special Agent Sam Jameson series special?
A – It’s a mix of things, really. When I set out to write these books, I wanted to create something that mirrored exactly the kind of books I like to read. My top picks are usually espionage and private detective novels, any of the thousands of thrillers and mysteries best sellers, and, of course, books featuring classic pulp heroes. I also like heroes with problems and villains who are frighteningly human, maybe a little too much like us.
The Sam Jameson books are a mix of these genres. The series focuses on the mystery and thriller / espionage genre overall, with a couple of themes borrowed from financial thrillers thrown in for good measure, a healthy dose of the stuff that makes political thrillers great, and a serial killer novel or two to keep things interesting. Why such a mixing of themes? Because life isn’t monolithic and book genres are arbitrary. There’s murder in spy novels and there’s espionage in political conspiracy thrillers.
Overall, the Sam Jameson series is designed to keep you turning the pages. I’ve done my best to make sure there’s never a dull moment, and I think Sam’s chutzpah and attitude makes for good entertainment. But I’m probably a little biased.
Q – What order should I read the books in?
A – I’ve written the series so you can read the books in any order, and all the story threads will tie up nicely by the time you’re finished. The Incident is a standalone story, and it occurs before the Devolution series. If you do want to read them in order, I’d suggest the following sequence:
– The Incident Season 1
– The Incident Season 2
– Devolution
– Meltdown
– Mindscrew
– Balls Deep (A Peter Kittredge espionage and suspense thriller)
Q – So, why should readers give these books a try?
A – Because the Sam Jameson series is a fast, fun thrill-ride that never lets up! Each of the books has hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Women Sleuths, and each have been featured on Amazon’s Thrillers 100 Must Reads list – which is no mean feat.
Ultimately, readers who enjoy a blazing pace, characters with depth and distinctive voices, and a plot that twists and turns all the way to the end will enjoy this series.
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– Female Espionage Thrillers
– Female Suspense Thrillers
– Women Sleuths
– Female Mystery Series
– Female Crime Thrillers
– Private Investigator Series
– Female Political Thrillers
– Female Conspiracy Thrillers
– Thrillers and Mysteries Best Sellers
– Thrillers 100 Must Reads
– Thriller Female Detective Seriesmore
Inferno Rising: I love Sam Jameson, a Homeland Security agent extraordinaire. There are lots (almost too many) moving puzzle pieces in this harrowing tale of violent spies versus spies. When everyone seems to be a bad guy, who do you dare trust? This is a page turner but the ending isn’t really an ending; you have to read the second book (The Reckoning) to get satisfaction.
The Reckoning: This is the real conclusion to The Incident: Inferno Rising” and it’s quite a thrilling ride. Be warned that there are murderous violence and even torture.
Sam Jameson Novels – Lars Emmerich
The Incident, a two volume set
Book One – Inferno Rising
Emmerich builds a labyrinthine plot in this action-packed novel that starts the excitement from the first chapter and keeps it up through to the very last page.
If you’re considering picking this up – it really is a well written story with some great characters, even the ones you don’t like – I’d suggest grabbing them both together so that your run through is uninterrupted. See my full review on Book Two.
Book Two – Reckoning
‘”I love this spy shit, ” Brock said. “Where do we get our ninja stars and exploding pens? ”
‘”Sorry, ” Sam said. “We spend all our money hiring people to write emails to each other. “‘
So, Book 2. While I was at first put off by the cliff hanger ending in the first book, all is forgiven. And, as I mentioned above, you can easily grab them both. Treat it as one extra long book. Worth it.
Not for the faint of heart, The Incident is about the brutality of today’s corporate run world. There were myriad places where I stopped and told myself “It’s only fiction!” But in the climate today, it rings all too real!
I love that Sam is a tough broad, takes no nonsense, is at the top of her game, and when she knows what’s right, she goes no holds barred. She doesn’t need a man to “rescue her”, she’ll rescue herself – and her man – thank you very much!
This is a convoluted tale of treachery, double dealing, revenge, and avarice . . . rapacious avarice. Masterfully written, the sordid tale plays out well. The characters are larger than life, but captivating none the less. I would advise reading it when you have plenty of time. Each time I had to put this down, I raced back to continue. I highly recommend!
[Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to read these books. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. ]
This is one of the most exciting and terrifying series I have ever read. Lars gives us a look into the dark underbelly of the government agencies we take for granted. Is it real? Is it fiction? You’ll wonder after you read this series because it’s believable yet horrifying. I hope there’s more in store for Sam Jameson. She’s a strong courageous woman who leads a life few could imagine. Exceptional! Thank you Lars.