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

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:

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

Looking For Your Next Summer Read?

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:  

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!

PEPPER RYAN MUSIC RELEASED TODAY!

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!

Heard the New Pepper Ryan Song yet?

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