REVIEWS FOR THE LISA OWENS SERIES
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Treasure Coast
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The Kirkus Review
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“Numerous noteworthy elements fuel Foley’s narrative, including an impressively diverse cast of secondary characters, including a politician with twisted sexual proclivities, a naïve marine biologist, and a sleazy realtor. They effectively flesh out the multilayered mystery, and the author also explores environmental issues, such as global warming and marine plastic pollution, with subtlety and compassion. Infrequent moments of social commentary add brass-knuckle impact... A strong start to what could be an entertaining series featuring a well-developed, sympathetic cop protagonist.”
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BestThrillers.com
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“When it comes to Lisa’s quest for justice, Foley is wisely planting the seeds for a series. While a satisfying measure of closure is achieved, not everything is wrapped up in a neat bow, and that’s something that will serve fans well over the long term. That doesn’t stop Foley, however, from advancing Lisa’s love life. Readers who value multidimensional character development will be quite pleased with Lisa’s arc. An engrossing, character-driven crime thriller that thoughtfully explores grief, atonement, and post-loss romance alongside gritty police work. Recommended for Karin Slaughter fans.”
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Matt Coyle, best selling author of the award-winning Rick Cahill crime series
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“Treasure Coast is everything you’d want in a thriller: action, intrigue, high stakes and even some heart. James Foley has splashed onto the crime writing scene with a promising debut. Bravo!”
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Mystery Review Crew
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“Treasure Coast is a fast-paced crime thriller that is unpredictable, with a magnetic draw that begs you to continue reading. The novel’s strength lies in Foley’s descriptive writing style and his careful construction of the complex criminal enterprise that is intertwined throughout the Stypman Island community. His character development is so thorough that I found myself cringing as if for a friend in danger... Treasure Coast delivers a special type of treasure cache: a jewel of a book and a promising new author.”
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Cam Torrens, author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series
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“James Foley’s talent in penning twists, tension, and interleaving dark secrets, makes for a brisk paced read that’s impossible to put down. Fans of David Baldacci’s bestselling Atlee Pine series will love this one! Five stars!”
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Amazon Review
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"Foley really brings this dichotomy to life. Loved the character development, really felt like I knew what motivated each character which made this a very compelling story. Fluid writing - easy to read; tense, suspenseful plot - hard to put down."
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Amazon Review
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"I loved this book! The author has brilliantly woven these characters into this story, creating surprises and excitement the whole way through. If you love quick action, fun dialogue, and smart storytelling, you’ll love this book as much as I did."
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Amazon Review
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"James Foley’s “Treasure Coast” was a thriller that you can’t put down. Love the Florida setting and the characters development with all the twists and turns. Perfect book to read on the Jersey shore and no I won’t be going on the beach at night! Love the book…..keep them coming!"
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Amazon Review
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"I found this book to be a page turner. I became really immersed in the Florida vibe. The story has many interesting, well drawn characters whose stories intertwine. The narrative switches back and forth between them and kept me constantly wanting to know what happens next. Highly Recommend!"
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Amazon Review
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"I love a good crime novel ala David Baldacci or James Patterson, so I was hopeful when I picked up Treasure Coast. I tore through this book in record time; it's a solid thriller. This isn’t your typical, predictable crime novel. Lisa Owens, the detective, isn't just another cardboard cutout tough cop. She's has emotional depth and real pain, with a drive for justice that feels realistic and authentic. The idyllic setting of Stypman Island sharply contrasts with the suspenseful plot, which is packed with unexpected twists that unfold naturally, maintaining a perfect pace. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!"
Blue Ridge
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BestThrillers.com
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"Foley demonstrates through character and action how prejudice survives through families and institutions, and how people seeking power can turn inherited grievance into a weapon. The novel is equally interested in trust: the difficulty of earning it, the damage caused when it is manipulated, and the possibility of connection across histories designed to divide. That depth is likely to keep readers coming back for future series books."
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Cam Torrens, author of the Tyler Zahn thriller series
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"James Foley’s sophomore thriller, Blue Ridge, brings the same atmospheric precision that made Treasure Coast sizzle—this time trading Florida humidity for Appalachian mist and mountain menace.
Foley’s plot ricochets between FBI agent Lisa Owens’s Washington, DC bombing case and her friends’ local issues at their mountain retreat in North Carolina, creating a taut interplay of danger and coincidence. As the threads tighten, the author peels back layers of political corruption and rural secrets, revealing stakes at the highest levels of the government.
Propulsive, immersive, and human (wait until you meet mini-goldendoodle Marley), Blue Ridge cements Foley’s place as a compelling new voice in crime fiction."
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Gary Gerlacher, author of the best-selling AJ Docker & Banshee Thriller Series
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“Blue Ridge is an expansive crime thriller, seamlessly combining story lines from fifty years ago with plots that could be taken from today’s headlines. The tension, action and pace increase throughout as Foley leads you from a hunt for the perpetrators to the masterminds behind the crime spree. Just when you think you have it figured out, Blue Ridge delivers a new layer of intrigue and suspense. You will enjoy every minute of this action-packed thriller set in the mysterious Blue Ridge Mountains.”
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D.L. Mitchell, award winning author of the Coral Shores Veterinary Mystery series
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"Rookie FBI agent Lisa Owens—still finding her footing and thrust into a high-stakes case—must unravel a string of coordinated bombings in Washington, DC. What begins as a frantic investigation soon exposes a dangerous network that leads straight to the Blue Ridge Boys, a white-supremacist organization backed by powerful political financiers. At great personal cost, Owens persists until every last corrupt player is brought down. Just when you think the story will let you breathe, another twist snaps you right back in. “
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Arc Reviewer
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Jim Foley has crafted a real page turner. It starts with a bang - literally - and the pace never lets up. Packed with twists and turns, I finished this in 48 hours and can’t wait until the next installment. Five Stars!
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Arc Reviewer
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Blue Ridge, the second book in this series absolutely delivers. The character development is every bit as compelling as it was in the first installment, the plot is packed with twists I never saw coming, and the themes hit hard. Blue Ridge is everything I want in a thriller—tense, emotionally resonant, and impossible to put down.