Released: A Measure of Madness by @KimMcMahill

I would like to thank Lynette for hosting me once again on her blog so soon. I last visited a couple months ago and discussed the Progression of a Series, specifically my Risky Research Series. In that post I mentioned the upcoming April 9, 2021 release of the fourth installment in the series, A Measure of Madness. I would also like to mention that I also recently released a prequel micro-read to the series, Midnight in Montana, which is free to download from the usual sources. But for now, here’s a bit more on the latest novel, A Measure of Madness.

After a Washington, D.C. fundraiser exposes members of Coterie, a deadly organization that has been manipulating the diet and nutrition industries, the pursuit by FBI agent Devyn Nash heats up. The FBI locates the mastermind behind Coterie in Puerto Rico, but despite help from local agents, their attempt to bring him in results in a shootout that sends Coterie’s members scrambling for cover, Devyn’s partner fighting for his life, and Devyn more determined than ever to bring them to justice. Her decision to pursue the head of Coterie to Brazil puts her job and her relationship with Wyoming Sheriff, Gage Harris, in jeopardy, but she is unwilling to allow those responsible for so much death to live out their lives in paradise.

Excerpt

Devyn did as ordered as tears streamed down her checks. She felt like a coward running, but knew it was retreat or die.

Bullets rained around her as she ran in a zig-zag pattern, trying to avoid being hit. She had almost reached the truck when a bullet grazed her ankle, sending her tumbling to the ground. She scrambled to her feet. Fueled with adrenaline, she ignored the pain as she hobbled the last twenty feet to the truck.

Sliding into the driver’s seat, she locked the doors and fished the keys out of her pocket. She dared a glance back. Sofia was still firing at Ramon and J.R., but was clearly too far gone to get off an accurate shot. But she had effectively given Devyn the time she needed to get to the truck.

As Sofia’s arm lowered, J.R. walked toward her. He knelt on the ground and placed his lips to hers for a long and tender moment. He then slowly rose to his feet and pointed the gun at Sofia.

Devyn couldn’t watch. She threw the truck into reverse and hit the gas. The truck’s tire’s spun and skidded on the dirt and gravel as she raced backwards until she reached a spot wide enough to turn around. Cranking the wheel hard, she spun the vehicle and barreled toward BR-116.

About the Author

Kim McMahill grew up in Wyoming which is where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. She started out writing non-fiction, but her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival, and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense and adventure fiction. Along with writing novels Kim has also published over eighty travel and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel story anthology. She has had the opportunity to live in Hawaii, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, and Colorado, but has finally returned home to Wyoming. When not writing she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, puzzles, playing games, and spending time with family.

Connect with Kim at:

Kim's Blog

Follow Kim on Twitter 

Kim's Facebook Page

Find Kim on Instagram

Kim's Goodreads author page 

You can check out the Risky Research Series video trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clZIRJ1s-Fo&feature=youtu.be

To learn more about the author or to purchase the Risky Research Series or other novels by Kim McMahill, visit her page on 

AmazonUK

or 

 AmazonUS

Progression of a Series by Guest Author @KimMcMahill

I know many readers love to know that when they've finished a great novel, they don't have to say goodbye to their favourite characters, and I've always admired authors who have the vision to plan a whole series of novels along with the skill and dedication to write them.  One such author is Kim McMahill, and I'm delighted to welcome her to my blog to share some of the secrets involved in series writing.  So enough from me, let me hand you over to Kim:

"There are many reasons to love a series. A series gives the reader the opportunity to really get to know the characters on a personal level. We get to see the recurring protagonists and antagonists progress emotionally, evolve into better or worse people, and sometimes we see them grow old. We may even connect to the characters as we share some of the same personal experiences—a challenge at work, a bully, a crisis of faith, a health issue, or relationship woes or wows.

"I started my Risky Research Series with a clear vision of how the series would develop and end, but I soon realized I may not be in total control. When, and if, FBI agent Devyn Nash dismantles a deadly organization obsessed with controlling the multi-billion-dollar diet product industry and brings them to justice, she still has more to accomplish. Will her next case be strong enough to carry the series past nabbing Coterie? Will she still have a job with the FBI after A Measure of Madness? Honestly, I’m not sure yet, but in the mean time she has some very dangerous individuals to track down.

"The series begins with A Dose of Danger when a call to FBI agent Devyn Nash from Wyoming Sheriff Gage Harris exposes connections between a string of crimes occurring across the country, drawing the FBI into the investigation. Book 2, A Taste of Tragedy, brings them closer to the killers and to Nick’s ex-wife as they follow clues involving a deadly sweetener to Arizona. In book 3, A Foundation of Fear, Devyn closes in on one member of Coterie in Washington D.C. at a political fundraiser, allowing the reader to get inside the head of an assassin.

"In the fourth installment of the Risky Research series, A Measure of Madness, the FBI locates the mastermind behind Coterie, but attempts to bring him in result in a shootout that sends Coterie’s members scrambling for cover. And, when Devyn’s partner is left fighting for his life in a Puerto Rican hospital, she becomes more determined than ever to bring them to justice. A Measure of Madness, will be released on April 9, 2021.

"Will there be a book 5? Since Devyn still has a promise to keep and she needs to figure out what to do about the handsome sheriff who has stolen her heart, it’s likely, so stay tuned."

So there we have it.  It sounds very much like this series has a little longer to run, and readers won't be saying Goodbye to Devyn just yet.  Thank you, Kim.

About the Author

Kim McMahill grew up in Wyoming which is where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. She started out writing non-fiction, but her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival, and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense and adventure fiction. Along with writing novels Kim has also published over eighty travel and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel anthology and cookbook. When not writing she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family. Connect with Kim at:

Kim's Blog 

Follow Kim on Twitter 

Kim's Facebook Page

Find Kim on Instagram

Kim's Goodreads author page 

Learn more about the Risky Research Series by checking out the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clZIRJ1s-Fo&feature=youtu.be

To learn more about the author or to purchase the Risky Research Series or other novels by Kim McMahill visit her page on:

 AmazonUK 

Amazon US