{"product_id":"the-king-isbn-9780451239785","title":"The King","description":"\u003cb\u003eFBI Special Agent Patrick Bowers has matched wits with some of the most violent serial killers in history—and one of them has never forgiven him....\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePatrick Bowers has pursued the nation’s fiercest serial killers—and now one elusive foe is back for revenge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSettling into a new post at the FBI academy, Patrick and his fiancée, Lien-hua Jiang, are planning their future together with his stepdaughter, Tessa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut just when his life seems normal, a demon from the past returns to draw him down a dark road he hoped had closed forever. Forced into a desperate hunt to save the two women he loves most, Patrick is in a race against time to stop an international conspiracy from becoming the most widespread act of terrorism in U.S. history.\u003cb\u003ePraise for the work of Steven James\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mesmerizing read. From the first chapter, it sets its hook deep and drags you through a darkly gripping story with relentless power. My conclusion: I need to read more of Steven James.” —Michael Connelly, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Drop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With a multidimensional quality, Steven James writes with a confident, assured ease. Just good, old-fashioned, gimmick-free storytelling that pushes the envelope to the edge and beyond.”—Steve Berry, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Columbus Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Steven James has created a fast-moving thriller with psychological depth and gripping action. \u003ci\u003eOpening Moves\u003c\/i\u003e is a smart, taut, intense novel of suspense that reads like a cross between Michael Connelly and Thomas Harris. Young Detective Patrick Bowers battles his own demons as he uses his intellect and experience to track twisted killers. Full of twists and enjoyable surprise, \u003ci\u003eOpening Moves\u003c\/i\u003e is a blisteringly fast and riveting read.” —Mark Greaney, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThreat Vector\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven James\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than thirty books, including the critically acclaimed Bowers Files thriller series. He has a master’s degree in storytelling and has taught writing and creative communication on three continents. When he’s not writing or speaking, you’ll find him trail running, rock climbing, or drinking dark roast coffee near his home in eastern Tennessee.","brand":"Berkley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300138635493,"sku":"NP9780451239785","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780451239785.jpg?v=1767740053","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-king-isbn-9780451239785","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}