“Boy, did it deliver! Chock-full of action, both shoot-’em-up and of the sensual variety, this book keeps you rockin’ from the get-go. Come along for an intense, sensuous ride with the Ghost Walkers, and hold on.”
—Fresh Fiction

“One of the best in Christine Feehan’s . . . romantic suspense saga.”
—Midwest Book Review

“Feehan’s at the top of her game with this explosive, scintillating novel!”
—Romantic Times

DEADLY GAME

“I loved this one and I’ll bet you will too.”
—Fresh Fiction

“The fastest-paced, most action-packed, gut-wrenching, adrenaline-driven ride I’ve ever experienced. I wanted to start at the beginning and read it all over again. If you crave a gripping thriller that seeps edgy sensuality from its very pores,
Deadly Game
is the rush you’ve been waiting for.”
—Romance Junkies

“Wow! . . . Made me hungry for more.”
—The Best Reviews

NIGHT GAME

“Suspenseful . . . captivating.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Packed with adventure . . . Not only is this a thriller, the sensual scenes rival the steaming bayou. A perfect 10.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Terrific . . . Christine Feehan is on her A-game with her latest paranormal thriller.”
—The Best Reviews

MIND GAME

“Sultry and suspenseful . . . as swift-moving and sexually charged as her best vampire romances. In short, it is an electrifying read.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Fabulous paranormal twists.”
—Midwest Book Review

“Brilliant. The sexual energy . . . is electrifying. If you enjoy paranormal romances, this is a must-read.”
—Romance at Heart Magazine

“In one word,
Mind Game
is explosive! The sexual chemistry is literally a scorcher.”
—Fallen Angel Reviews

“Exciting, sensuous, and hard to put down . . .
Mind Game
is one you will have to read.”
—The Best Reviews

SHADOW GAME

“Sensational . . . The sultry, spine-tingling kind of read that [Feehan’s] fans will adore.”
—Publishers Weekly

“One of the best current voices in the darker paranormal romance subgenre . . . intense, sensual, and mesmerizing.”
—Library Journal

“[An] erotically charged romance.”
—Booklist

“Feehan packs such a punch . . . it will leave one gasping for breath . . . A must-read book.”
—The Best Reviews

“A very fast-paced, action-packed thriller/love story all wrapped up into one.”
—Escape To Romance

More praise for the novels of Christine Feehan

“Just as I begin to think the romance genre has nowhere else to run, I get to read something that takes another giant leap down a totally unknown road. Romance, suspense, and intrigue, and the paranormal . . . combined to make one of the most delicious journeys I have had the pleasure of taking in a long, long time . . . Definitely something for everyone.”
—Romance and Friends

“Feehan’s newest is a skillful blend of supernatural thrills and romance that is sure to entice readers.”
—Publishers Weekly

“If you are looking for something that is fun and different, pick up a copy of this book.”
—All About Romance

“This one is a keeper . . . I had a hard time putting [it] down . . . Don’t miss this book!”
—New-Age Bookshelf

“Vibrant characters, suspense-filled plot . . . and just the right touch of the supernatural . . . a must-read, especially on those dark rainy nights, when the wind howls its anger at the world. Kudos, Ms. Feehan, you have penned a page-turner—good to the last drop.”
—Romance Reviews Today

“Christine Feehan is a magnificent storyteller.”
—Romantic Times

Titles by Christine Feehan

MURDER GAME
PREDATORY GAME
DEADLY GAME
CONSPIRACY GAME

NIGHT GAME
MIND GAME
SHADOW GAME

TURBULENT SEA
SAFE HARBOR
DANGEROUS TIDES
OCEANS OF FIRE

WILD RAIN

DARK CURSE
DARK HUNGER
DARK POSSESSION
DARK CELEBRATION

DARK DEMON
DARK SECRET
DARK DESTINY
DARK MELODY
DARK SYMPHONY
DARK GUARDIAN
DARK LEGEND
DARK FIRE
DARK CHALLENGE

DARK MAGIC
DARK GOLD
DARK DESIRE
DARK PRINCE

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Acknowledgments

As always I have to thank the people who really helped me. So much research goes into a book like this one, and many of the scenes or the technical data are complicated. Morey Sparks walked two miles in the Iraqi heat to get information to me. I can’t thank him enough for his dedication and his help. Stay safe! Thanks to Brian Feehan, who gave up so many hours to work action scenes with me, making certain each stroke of the knife and each scene would not only work, but would be the best possible way to actually carry out the mission. For my SF team, you know who you are, thank you for all the information to help me make my men real. If there are any mistakes, they are solely mine.