The Blade

While investigating the theft of a 4000-year-old biblical artifact, a federal agent finds herself confronted with an international fugitive who threatens to destroy Las Vegas with a nuclear device if a multi-million-dollar ransom from the casinos is not paid. 


Advance praise for THE BLADE:


"Sholes & Moore are at the top of their game in this dark, chilling cat-and-mouse race to stop an unimaginable act of terrorism. THE BLADE is full-throttle thriller writing." -- David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of MURDER AS A FINE ART.


"Completely kept me guessing. THE BLADE delivers a razor edge of suspense. As fast as you think you know what's going on, you're wrong. An absolute thrill ride." -- Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CATCH ME


"History and suspense entangle from page one, forming a plot rife with deceit and deception. Sholes & Moore write with a confident, assured hand --- always keeping the reader primed and ready for the gut punch. This is another terrific outing. I highly recommend that you sink your claws into this entertaining nugget." -- Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE COLUMBUS AFFAIR


"THE BLADE by Sholes & Moore is an epic thriller, combining contemporary suspense and historical mystery. From the opening scene in Iraq to the final explosion at Big Bear Lake in Colorado, this is one hell of a thrill ride. Well-crafted, with vivid settings and a premise that will blow your mind, this thriller is not to be missed! Highly recommended." -- Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE


"Fast. Fresh. Fascinating. THE BLADE is another razor-sharp thriller from one of my favorite writing teams!" -- Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BLACK LIST


About the Authors:

As a native Floridian, Lynn Sholes was intrigued by the prehistoric people of Florida which birthed the seed ideas of her first six novels, writing as Lynn Armistead McKee. Now writing as Lynn Sholes, she has teamed up with Joe Moore writing international bestselling thrillers. Lynn has presented numerous fiction writing workshops and has been a writing trainer and coach for schools in Broward and Citrus County, Florida. She now writes full time from her home in the Sunshine State.


Joe Moore is a former marketing & communications executive and two-time EMMY® winner with 25 years’ experience in the television postproduction industry. Joe is president emeritus of the International Thriller Writers. He writes full time from his home in South Florida.