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Now on Sale: HAVANA FEAR, a Pepper Ryan Mystery Thriller

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Need your next fun summer book?

I hope so, because the next Pepper Ryan mystery-thriller, Havana Fear, is on sale today.

If you are lucky enough to live near an independent bookstore, you can shop there for the paperback (they will have it or quickly can order it for you).

Or if you prefer to get your ebooks or paperbacks at Amazon.com, you can buy here:

HAVANA FEAR at Amazon.com

So, What’s Havana Fear all about?

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 Mystery Thriller Series, is a page-turner full of suspense, twists, and humor that will keep you guessing until its killer finish. 

If you give Havana Fear a try, I hope you enjoy it! Either way, have a sensational summer! –Timothy Fagan

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Looking For Your Next Summer Read?

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Hello, fans of Pepper Ryan and his mystery-thrillers!

Do you remember what it feels like to arrive in a foreign city for the first time with the love of your life? What would you do if, only minutes later, your loved one vanished in a crowd?

That is the premise of my new mystery-thriller, Havana Fear. And I’ll tell you more about the plot in a second. But first, here’s the latest news about its launch:

Presale for E-book is Now Open: 

If you prefer reading e-books, you can preorder that format now (for auto-delivery on July 16, 2024) by clicking here:  

Click here to join Amazon E-book Presale

Paperback and E-book Sales Launch on July 16, 2024

Havana Fear will be on sale in paperback and e-book formats on July 16, 2024 at Amazon.com and select independent bookstores. (Sorry, no presale for paperback format.)

So, what’s Havana Fear actually about?

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 Mystery Thriller Series, is a page-turner full of suspense, twists, and humor that will keep you guessing until its killer finish. 

How about a peek at the cover?

I just finalized the cover earlier this month. Tell me what you think.

And if you give Pepper Ryan Book #3 a try, I hope Pepper brings some extra fun and excitement to your summer plans!

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PEPPER RYAN MUSIC RELEASED TODAY!

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Readers of Pepper’s mystery-thriller series know that sometimes Pepper takes a break from chasing baddies to perform as a singer and musician. Have you ever wondered what Pepper sounds like as a singer, or wanted to hear a song that he performed in one of his books?

I was curious myself.

So I spent some time at Zippah Recording Studio in Boston during the pandemic with one goal: to bring some Pepper Ryan music to life. I wrote the lyrics and the original melodies, then worked with some amazing talent in the New England music community to improve the songs to a level that Pepper would be proud of. It was an intimidating experience for me, but wicked fun.

1000 thanks to Brian Charles, Paul Bohne, Annie Hoffman, Chris Anzalone, Jim Haggerty, Cody Nilsen, Houston Bernard, DJ Charles, Davina Yannetty and Tyler Simco–all among the brightest lights of New England’s rich music scene!

The final result is an EP album called CHERRY SUN with four country/pop songs. The first single, “Whatever Happened to You” is now live on Spotify and most music sites. Featuring Houston Bernard — what a voice!

Here is a sample, and if you like it, you can use the Spotify link to hear the whole song. Or listen wherever you love music!

And if you are moved to “Heart” or “Thumbs Up” or “Like” the song, I appreciate your support!

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Heard the New Pepper Ryan Song yet?

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Pepper Ryan Mystery-Thriller fans!

You know that Pepper likes to take a breather from chasing baddies to occasionally perform as a singer and musician.

Did you know I recently spent time with Brian Charles and Annie Hoffman at Zippah Recording Studio in Boston, bringing to life four Pepper Ryan country music songs?

It was scary but hella fun. My lyrics, my original melodies, but then I got a ton of help from friends and legends of the Boston studio session scene to make the songs something I’m very proud of.

Tragically, the night after those songs were mastered, Zippah Recording Studio burned down in an eight-alarm fire.

If you’d like to listen to a special preview of the first Pepper Ryan single “Whatever Happened to You”, click below–it’s part of a compilation of artists trying to support Brian Charles and Zippah. That’s Houston Bernard on lead vocals (a rising star nationally in country music)…does his sound match what you imagined for Pepper?

Please enjoy! And if you decide to donate to help rebuild this legendary recording studio, thank you from me, Pepper Ryan and the Boston music community!

Click the image below to check it out now:

Zippah Benefit Compilaton, by Donate Hear
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KILL TIDE Audiobook is now available

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Kill Tide, the second Pepper Ryan mystery-thriller, is now available on Audible, Amazon and iTunes. A prequel to Killing Shore, this book tells the story of when police cadet Pepper Ryan earned the nickname Wonderboy and became a hero to almost everyone on Cape Cod, except himself.

Back by popular demand is narrator Lyle Blaker. I think he knocked this one out of the park.

I hope you enjoy it on a road trip, a commute, or wherever you choose to listen. And don’t hesitate to send me an email to let me know what you think at tim@timothyfagan.com!

You can start listening for FREE with Audible’s 30 day FREE trial by clicking on this link:

CLICK HERE FOR FREE TRIAL

Don’t need the free trial?

CLICK HERE TO SEE THIS AUDIOBOOK ON AMAZON

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KILLING SHORE NOW AVAILABLE AS AUDIOBOOK

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Did he pull it off? What do you think?

Readers have been asking for the Pepper Ryan mystery-thrillers to be available on audio book. I agreed, with one condition—I needed to find the perfect voice to voice to bring Pepper Ryan to life.

Then I found Lyle Blaker.  Lyle is a full-time voice talent and Audie-nominated audiobook narrator. He has performed on approximately 100 audiobook titles and has a warm, playful narrative style.

And he just completed narrating and producing the award-winning KILLING SHORE, first in the Pepper Ryan series. I think Lyle killed it. 

But check it out and decide for yourself. It’s available at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. And send me an email to let me know whether you enjoyed this audio book.

You can start listening FREE with Audible’s 30 day FREE trial by clicking on this link:

Click here for free trial

Don’t need the free trial?

Here is a direct link to the new KILLING SHORE audio book at Amazon. Enjoy!

click for amazon

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KILLING SHORE selected by AMAZON PRIME Reading

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If you are an Amazon Prime member in the U.S., you can now get an e-book copy of Killing Shore for free. Yes, all 100 million of you (according to Statista.com).

Amazon Prime Reading is a private library that lets Prime members read free from a curated selection of e-books and e-magazines. It’s a great way to find a new favorite author while saving money.

Killing Shore, book one in the Pepper Ryan Mystery-Thriller Series, will be included in the Amazon Prime Reading program from March 22, 2021 until June 21, 2021. So if you are looking for a fun novel full of suspense, humor, and twists, give it a try!

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“Fans of amateur sleuth stories and beach reads will be captivated”

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I am humbled and grateful for Publishers Weekly’s BookLife review of Kill Tide, the second book in the Pepper Ryan Mystery-Thriller series. The review appeared in the August 31, 2020 edition of Publishers Weekly.

Highlights of the review include:

“The narrative is fast-paced and intensifies with the introduction of a myriad of suspects and red herrings, and readers will eagerly turn the pages as they try to identify the culprit. The riveting conclusion and hints of future installments will thoroughly satisfy returning series fans as well as new readers.”

“Fans of amateur sleuth stories and beach reads will be captivated by this magnetic mystery set amid the beauty of a Cape Cod summer.”

The full review is also available online at booklife.com:

https://booklife.com/project/kill-tide-a-pepper-ryan-thriller-46343