Iconoclast: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book Two by Laurie Buchanan (English) Paperb

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In this second installment of the Sean McPherson series, a whale-watching cruise goes terribly wrong: two lovers on deck, one sniper on shore, and no way out.

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Burdened by the pressing weight of survivor's guilt, Sean McPherson, an ex-cop, is desperate for redemption. At Pines & Quill, a writer's retreat in the Pacific Northwest, he and his fiance, Emma Benton, are planning their lives together. He wants to go back into law enforcement. She plans to walk again.Georgio "The Bull" Gambino, head of a Seattle-based crime family, has a long reach. Like cockroaches, his minions infiltrate even the most inaccessible of places to do his bidding. With Seattle to the south, the Canadian border a stone's throw to the north, and Bellingham Bay-a gateway to the Pacific Ocean-immediately to the west, Bellingham is the ideal location for the Gambino crime family to traffic drugs, weapons, and humans. But McPherson's in Gambino's way, which means he must be eliminated.The writers in residence at Pines & Quill include an Afghanistan War veteran, a professional photographer, a civil rights attorney, and a gourmet chef. But McPherson suspects that there's more going on than the joy of creating plot twists. Is one of them conspiring murder outside the pages of their manuscript?

Author Biography

A cross between Dr. Dolittle, Nanny McPhee, and a type-A Buddhist, Laurie Buchanan is an active listener, observer of details, payer of attention, reader and writer of books, kindness enthusiast, and red licorice aficionado. Her books have won multiple awards, including a Silver Nautilus, the International Book Award Gold Winner, and the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys long walks, bicycling, camping, and photography—because sometimes the best word choice is a picture. To learn more, please visit Laurie's website at

Review

"Buchanan shows a sure hand as an action writer . . . A smooth, ultra-professional read." —Booklist"An involving thriller with compelling characters. This propulsive novel ably expands Buchanan's entertaining series, which is built primarily on engaging characterization."—Kirkus Reviews"An absolute page-turner… Not the one to be missed. With its atmospheric setting, page-turning suspense, and luminous insights into trauma, resilience, recovery, and friendship, this thriller will hook readers and keep them hooked."—The Prairies Book Review"I savored every page of Iconoclast, turning the pages viciously because I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next."—Online Book Club"Buchanan has knocked it out of the park with this one. The descriptions pull the reader right into the middle of the action. Plan to stay up late!" —InD'tale MagazinePraise for The Sean McPherson series:2021 15th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards: Winner, Crime Fiction/Suspense2021 Eric Hoffer Awards: Finalist"The author of this impressive novel has poured elements from radically different genres into the blender and set it on high spin . . . The last page promises further surprises in a sequel, which Buchanan better deliver soon."—Booklist"Buchanan's narrative is well paced, flying right along. . . . the author has delivered an exciting beginning to an intriguing series."—Kirkus Reviews"A captivating cast, an isolated location, a raging storm, and the threat of death in every dark corner. Indelible reads like the best crime fiction with a shot of adrenalin. Get ready to stay up late because you won't want to put it down."—Ann Garvin, USA Today best-selling author"I was hooked from the first sentence. Buchanan's Indelible is a delicious look at what can happen when you create a writing retreat in the bucolic Pacific Northwest and then populate it with many intriguing characters, including a grieving ex-cop, a beautiful woman in a wheelchair, an intuitive, and a serial killer. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire wild ride."—John Dedakis, author of the Lark Chadwick Mysteries, and former Senior Copy Editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer""Indelible is for the reader who loves a fast-paced page-turner; for the reader who likes some sweet romance mixed in with riveting suspense; and for the reader who enjoys getting deeply involved with each character in a well-written book. Indelible is for the writer who fantasizes about an enchanting writing retreat like Indelible's Pines & Quill."—Pamela S. Wright, author of The Right Wrong Man and Twin Desires"Indelible is a delightful read! The perfect book for an escape on a rainy afternoon. The literary hooks Laurie weaves into the end of each chapter, make Indelible a novel hard to put down. Laurie's vivid character descriptions remind me of the Nancy Drew books I loved to read so many years ago. Indelible makes any reader want to stay at Pines & Quill! I'm looking forward to reading the next Sean McPherson novel!"—Ann Margaret Johns, author of Clarkston's Curse: One Child's Quest to Explain the Series of Tragedies in Her Hometown"Secrets lie deep behind the pages of this gripping story. Indelible offers readers an expertly drawn cast of characters in an equally dramatic setting. Watching the next move will keep you on the edge of your seat."—Sherry Biscoe, author of Mists of Garibaldi-Tales of the Supernatural and The Man In Number 7"Early in Indelible, I realized I was in the hands of a gifted storyteller. Through flawed characters and a vivid setting, tension mounts in this fast-paced thriller, leading to a riveting climax."—Greg Renz, author of Beneath the Flames"Smart and sassy, Laurie Buchanan's Indelible is a fast-paced mystery with deftly drawn characters and a palpable sense of place. I couldn't put it down!"—Ashley E. Sweeney, author of Answer Creek"Indelible hits a truly sweet spot in an idyllic setting at a writing retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Just when you get comfortable, it turns from cozy to thriller. This is a fantastic debut of what will surely be an addictive series."—Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author of Copy Boy: A Novel"Like a killer in the night, Laurie Buchanan's descriptive prose lures the unsuspecting reader into this chilling mystery. She has created a complex cast of characters in this ripping yarn, and her final reveal leaves the reader hungry for more. I look forward to the next installment!"—Diane Demetre, author of The Diana Daniels Mysteries"Buchanan creates characters I couldn't help but care for and a setting so beautiful I'd love to visit. The story sucked me right in, and the suspense kept me reading. I can't wait for my next chance to visit Pines & Quill!"—Elizabeth Anne Wood, author of Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story"Buchanan has given us a new hero in Sean McPherson, a man struggling with his past who is touching and sensitive, yet ready to hunt down evil to defend those who need him. Amid a cast of engaging characters, the suspense builds in a crescendo along the Pacific Northwest coast."—Sharon Dukett, author of No Rules: A Memoir"The pace is a roller coaster ride. The tension builds from the first page and doesn't let up until the very end."—Chris Norbury, author of Straight River and Castle Danger"If you're an adrenaline junkie like I am, you'll love this book!"—Gail Cushman, author of the Breaking Barrier and Wrinkly Bits series"Hold on to your seat: the ride is fast and furious. Be ready to stay up all night."—Tower Lowe, author of No Way Out"Fast-paced and with plenty of plot twists, you're sure to be swept up into the story."—Debbie Herbert, USA Today best-selling author of southern suspense"Unputdownable! Buchanan reels the reader in with descriptions of the setting—a writers' retreat in the breath-taking natural preserves of Washington State. Each of the writer-guests has a personal agenda and style, and the characters are relatable. The tension of the plot contrasts starkly with the peacefulness of the surroundings, so the reader is led repeatedly through crisis and calm, building up to the climax of the book. Simply captivating!"—Saralyn Richard, author of A Palette for Love and Murder"Author Laurie Buchanan has written entertaining and believable characters in her debut novel, Indelible. The investigator McPherson is likable and will carry the series along with a wide fan base! A fun read!"—Jennifer Greer, author of A Desperate Place: A McKenna and Riggs Novel"Indelible is a fantastic start to what one hopes is a long-running series. Buchanan has created a fascinating thriller set in a writers' retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Atmospheric and delicious, Buchanan treats her readers' senses while taking them on a roller-coaster of emotion. Cleverly balancing humor, romance, and a healthy dose of thrill, Buchanan delivers a perfect mystery. You won't be able to put it down!"—Michelle Cox, author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series

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Long Description

--Award-winning author: Laurie Buchanan's previous books have been recognized with multiple awards, including a Silver Nautilus, the International Book Award Gold Winner, and the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold. --Author has excellent connections: Laurie has been published in McHenry County Woman Newspaper, Mindful Metropolis, Monthly Aspectarian , Power of Positivity, Sibyl Magazine, Spirituality & Health, Manhattan Book Review, Aspire Magazine, Heartfulness Magazine, Unbound Northwest, Working Mother Magazine, Idaho Magazine, UpJourney, San Diego Voyager , Women Writers, Women['s] Books, and Evolving Your Spirit . --For readers who liked . . . : The Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny and The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine.

Review Text

Praise for The Sean McPherson series : 2021 15th Annual National Indie Excellence

Review Quote

"An involving thriller with compelling characters. This propulsive novel ably expands Buchanan''s entertaining series, which is built primarily on engaging characterization." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS "An absolute page-turner... Not the one to be missed. With its atmospheric setting, page-turning suspense, and luminous insights into trauma, resilience, recovery, and friendship, this thriller will hook readers and keep them hooked." --THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW Praise for The Sean McPherson series: 2021 15th Annual National Indie Excellence

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--Award-winning author: Laurie Buchanan's previous books have been recognized with multiple awards, including a Silver Nautilus, the International Book Award Gold Winner, and the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold.--Author has excellent connections: Laurie has been published in McHenry County Woman Newspaper, Mindful Metropolis, Monthly Aspectarian , Power of Positivity, Sibyl Magazine, Spirituality & Health, Manhattan Book Review, Aspire Magazine, Heartfulness Magazine, Unbound Northwest, Working Mother Magazine, Idaho Magazine, UpJourney, San Diego Voyager , Women Writers, Women['s] Books, and Evolving Your Spirit .--For readers who liked . . . : The Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny and The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine.

Details ISBN1684631254 Author Laurie Buchanan Short Title Iconoclast Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1684631254 ISBN-13 9781684631254 Format Paperback Pages 312 Series A Sean Mcpherson Novel Publisher SparkPress Imprint SparkPress Place of Publication Tempe Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-06-16 US Release Date 2022-06-16 UK Release Date 2022-06-16 Publication Date 2022-06-16 Subtitle A Sean McPherson Novel, Book Two DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-08-08 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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