John has been like a father to her since she was 16. Now she is missing.He's still grieving the loss of a close friend and co-worker and he's not prepared for this.Carla Pearson vanishes from a river camp cabin after her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Mason Hayes, leaves her there following an argument. The cabin is only accessible by boat and beyond it are thousands of acres of jungle-like swamps and dense, nearly impenetrable woods. What happened to Carla and who is responsible for her disappearance? Is it Mason Hayes? Is it her ex, Easton Stevens? His jealous wife? Or someone John hasn't even thought of?John is in no condition to work this case but has no choice. He must find Carla before it's too late. He can't lose another loved one."Brilliantly conceived and executed. An impressive blend of procedural and fair-play whodunit. Lister expertly balances emotion and detection while doling out logical, gut-wrenching twists." Publisher's Weekly Starred...

Who took Magdalene Dacosta? Why? Where is she now?On the night of her parents' Winter Solstice party, three-year-old Magdalene Dacosta vanishes in the night, never to be seen again. But how did this happen? The home was locked up securely, and security cameras show no one entering or leaving the residence. Detective John Jordan must figure out how this seemingly impossible crime was committed and who is capable of such wickedness before it's too late for another innocent.John Jordan has never had a more baffling case, and the stakes for him have never been higher! Inspired by the real-life case of Madeleine McCann. Blood and Sand is a heartstopping, thought-provoking standalone mystery thriller. Compelling. Thrilling. A whodunnit with a soul! Grab your copy of Blood and Sand today. "Michael Lister is a master storyteller." Michael Connelly 

The body of a young woman propped against a prison fence. A series of suicides with a unique calling card. A stolen body. A young man fighting for his life. A single mother who has lost her only child. Perplexing puzzles and people in need are John Jordan’s specialties.