Mia is available now!
Mia is the origin story of retired inspector Jack Bertolino as a young undercover, NYPD narco-busting detective and his relationship with Mia, his confidential informant.
“Mia is dark, gritty and dangerous. A standout as a standalone, but even better as a prequel to the outstanding Jack Bertolino series. Readers get to see the man Bertolino was and how he became the man he is today. A must read for Bertolino fans!”
—Matt Coyle, bestselling author of the Rick Cahill crime series
“The plotting is tight, the dialogue is convincing, and Mia is eminently capable and surprisingly upright, making this novel an entertaining read.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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Additional praise for Mia:
“Mia is the way thrillers ought to read: unforgettable characters, non-stop action, and explosive scenes. Jack Bertolino is a perfect hero—relentless and smart; and Mia is thoroughly intriguing. I highly recommend it.”
—Terry Shames, Macavity Award-winning author of Perilous Waters
“Readers of John Lansing’s Mia better grab their G-suits because he duck-tapes you into a luge on page one and sends you straight down the face of the Matterhorn. A breathless and welcome prequel to the Jack Bertolino series.”
—Craig Faustus Buck, award-winning author of Go Down Hard
“Jack Bertolino’s back—so slide over, Reacher and Bosch and Keller. Fans already familiar with this series will know exactly what I’m talking about. John Lansing has created such a believable, formidable hero that readers will be left wanting more Bertolino for years to come. This high-octane prequel is so filled with action and unexpected turns, you won’t be able to put it down.”
—Dietrich Kalteis, best-selling author and winner of the Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence for Best Crime Novel
“John Lansing blurs the lines between good and evil, victim and villain in this complex, high-octane thriller. Crime writing at its best. I read this in a day.”
—Lisa Towles, award winning author of Terror Bay
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“Razor-sharp characters propel a taut, suspenseful thriller.”
—Kirkus Reviews on 25 to Life
“Lansing crafts a compelling hero in Jack… When action erupts, Lansing doesn’t hold back, and the explosive finale reads like something that blockbuster director Michael Bay might dream up. A pulse-pounding thriller with a charming protagonist.”
—Kirkus Reviews on The Devil’s Necktie
“A fantastic read…This extremely fast and well-thought-out thriller will remind some of James Patterson’s early works.The action is great right up to the end.”
—Suspense Magazine on Blond Cargo
“A real page turner… perfect for the crime or mystery fan who appreciates pace and terrific subplots that weave into a smart and complex tale with characters that are pop-off-the page real. Lansing gives us the kind of book that’s hard to put down.”
—Criminal Minds on Dead is Dead
“Five stars! John Lansing delivers another intense, well crafted and fast paced plot, as well as creating a relatable, engaging protagonist… The main storylines and subplots of the intriguing and complex narrative all blend together perfectly, pulling the reader along as the tension mounts.”
—Between the Lines on The Fourth Gunman
John Lansing, Author
John spent 15 year writing for network TV. He writes #Crime Thrillers #Detectives, #Mystery&Suspense
