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The Wrong Side of Dead

Book 2

Facing the nightmare of their past is the only way out . . .

Mysterious computer wizard Seth Harper awakens in a bloody motel room to find he’s not alone. The vacant eyes of a grisly corpse stare accusingly at him—the body of a young woman. Seth becomes the prime suspect of a heinous murder. If only he could remember what happened.

His former employer, bounty hunter Jessie Beckett, is determined to prove his innocence despite his gaps in memory. But when Seth is reluctant to reveal his own dark secrets, she must earn his deepest trust. Against all odds, she’s in an uphill battle to save him—the man she hasn’t stopped thinking about since he disappeared from her life.

But his plight is not what it seems. And both Jessie and Seth must confront the demons of their past—in the place where their nightmares began—before Seth becomes a sacrificial lamb to a ruthless killer. With one fatal mistake, more innocent lives could wind up on the wrong side of dead.

Excerpt

 

Hotel Palma Dourada

Cuiabá, Brazil

Gripping his 9-millimeter Beretta, Nicholas Charboneau peered through the peephole of the penthouse suite, responding to a soft knock. The red and black uniforms of hotel personnel should not have given him any cause for alarm. And yet, the hair at the nape of his neck reacted to a rush of adrenaline. Two men stood by a rolling cart of white linen, covered with food platters and a bottle of Brazilian Merlot with a distinctive label.

Compliments of the house…or a Trojan Horse?  The bottle of wine told the tale.

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A lazy smile curved his lips.  At his age, he relied more on wit and cunning, leaving the chest thumping to younger men.  He had no intention of answering the door, making himself vulnerable.

“No way,” he scoffed, muttering under his breath.  “Nice try, but never would’ve happened.”

“Who is at the door?”  The voice of his young bodyguard, Jasmine Lee, drew his attention.  Towel drying her black hair, she stood near the wet bar dressed only in the white robe of the hotel. “Did you order room service, Nicky?”

He raised his hand and shook his head, silently mouthing the word, “No.”

Her body tensed, dark eyes flared in alert.

The sound of shattered glass from across the room broke his concentration.  Jasmine darted from his sight, heading toward the noise.

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Praise

“Author Jordan Dane presents a dangerous, gripping tale with page-turning pacing. Hang on, cuz you’re going on a thrilling ride! SPECTACULAR!”
—Beth Solheim, Pop Syndicate

The Wrong Side of Dead is an exciting suspense thriller that pulls no punches from start to finish. Bounty hunter Jessie Beckett is a strong lead who holds the exhilarating story line and herself together through a dangerous scenario that includes her heart as much as her life. Fans will enjoy this taut Sweet Justice thriller as the investigative suspense grips the reader throughout.”
—The Mystery Gazette 

“Recommended reading for anyone who likes people who overcome their pasts, are stronger for them even if they don’t think so, and who would love to see a happy ending—even if it may not be the one they think will happen.”
   —TOP PICK 4.5 Stars—Night Owl Romance