Gunning for Trouble: A Character Driven Thriller Series (A Jo Gunning Thriller Book 1)

Name: Gunning for Trouble: A Character Driven Thriller Series (A Jo Gunning Thriller Book 1)
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Rating: 4.4 (2648 reviews)
Author: Renee Pawlish

by Renee Pawlish

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.4 (2,648)

4.4 stars from 2,648 reviews. Top 74% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

Published by Independently PublishedPublished 2022-10-26

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy smart, capable protagonists who solve problems through cunning rather than firepower.
You like thrillers that keep you guessing about who's actually trustworthy.
You appreciate action-driven plots with minimal graphic content but maximum tension.

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You want graphic violence and explicit language as part of the thriller experience.
You prefer romantic subplots to be central rather than secondary to the main plot.
You're looking for standalone thrillers rather than series starters.

About this book

Jo Gunning is a former Army Civil Affairs specialist living as a loner with no commitments or fixed address. While enjoying her anonymity in Virginia, she encounters a runaway teenage girl who needs help. After assisting the girl in returning home, Jo receives a phone call in which the girl claims her father is holding her hostage. As Jo investigates, she discovers that the situation is far more complicated than it initially appears, and multiple parties are being dishonest. She finds herself under surveillance by both assassins and a shady government agency. To navigate this dangerous situation, Jo must draw on the skills she learned during her military service, as well as abilities beyond her formal training. Despite the risks, Jo chooses to stay involved and help rather than walk away.

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Currently 4.4★ from 2,648 reviews

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