[Tucker Mystery 01] • Terminated

Uber-geek Tucker and his beautiful wife, Carol, developed controversial security software together until the day he was fired and she was murdered. Now, six months later, another software engineer is dead, bringing new clues to light in Carol's cold case.

Shocked by the brutal violence he's witnessed, Tucker is determined to track down the truth behind the killings-no matter what the cost. Hired as a consultant by his old company, Tucker discovers their most important project is in danger of being corrupted . . . and there are people willing to kill to get their hands on it.

Praise: "A smart, snappy, suspense-filled entertainment that knows just when to ratchet up the action, just when to turn the plot, just when to twist the knife."-WILLIAM MARTIN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LINCOLN LETTER

"An authentically riveting thriller, with wit and skill and a voice you can't forget. Terrific."-HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN, ANTHONY, AGATHA, AND MACAVITY AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

"A suspenseful, twisty, action-packed yarn. . . . A terrific debut for a promising new series."-STEVE ULFELDER, AUTHOR OF WOLVERINE BROS. FREIGHT & STORAGE