Special Agent Patrick Bowers never met a killer he couldn't catch.   
Until now.   
  
Called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, Bowers finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Cunning and lethal, the killer is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. It will take all of Bowers's instincts and training to stop the man who calls himself the Illusionist.   
  
Thrilling, chilling, and impossible to put down, The Pawn will hold you in its iron grip until the very last page.  
  
"A captivating look at the fine line between good and evil. The Pawn is not to be missed."--Ann Tatlock, author of Every Secret Thing  
  
"Steven James combines 21st-century high-tech law enforcement techniques with 18th-century Sherlockian deduction to craft an exciting, suspense-filled story."--Dr. Kim Rossmo, Center for Geospatial Intelligence and Investigation, Texas State University  
  
Critically acclaimed author Steven James is one of the nation's most innovative storytellers. Since developing his skill as a performer at Eat Tennessee State University (MA in Storytelling), he has spoken more than 1,500 times throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Now harnessing his ability to build suspense with his vivid imagination and evocative writing, Steven is launching his first series of high-octane thrillers, the Bowers Files. Steven lives with his wife and daughters in the hills of Tennessee.

Critically acclaimed author Steven James has written more than thirty books, including Story, A Heart Exposed, and the bestselling Patrick Bowers thriller series. He is considered one of the nation's most innovative storytellers and versatile authors, and is a contributing editor to Writer's Digest. Steven lives in Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

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It happened upstairs at her house after school on a Tuesday afternoon. Her parents were still at work, just like always. So Aaron Jeffrey Kincaid and Jessica Rembrandt had the house to themselves. Just like always. Most afternoons found them here, making out, fooling around in the basement. But today was different. Today was the day. Jessie smiled at her boyfriend as she unlocked the front door. "Aaron Jeffrey Kincaid," she breathed, "I love you." Her voice sounded so alluring, so alive. It said more than I love you; it said, I believe in you. "I love you, too, Jessie." He stepped past her and swung the door open. "I'll always love you." He said the words smoothly, convincingly, but he wondered if he really meant them. He wondered if he did love her; if he'd ever loved anything at all. He took her hand as they stepped into the living room. Then, with one smooth motion with his free hand, he shut the door behind them.

Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid. Until now. When he's called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, he finds himself in a deadly game.  
Cunning and lethal, the killer is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. It will take all of Bowers's instincts and training to stop this man who calls himself the Illusionist. And just when the pieces start to come together, Bowers realizes they're not quite adding up. Can he unravel the pattern and save the next victim? Or will the Illusionist win the game by taking one of his opponent's pieces? Thrilling, chilling, and impossible to put down, The Pawn will hold suspense lovers in its iron grip until the very last page.

A chilling debut mystery from critically acclaimed author and professional storyteller Steven James.

James, Steven

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Special Agent Patrick Bowers is called to in to consult on the case of a serial killer. Cunning and lethal, the killer, who calls himself the Illusionist, is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. Can Bowers unravel the pieces in the pattern and save the next victim? Or will the Illusionist win the game?

Special Agent Patrick Bowers had only met one man who made him truly afraid. Until now. When he's called to North Carolina to consult on the case of an area serial killer, he finds himself in a deadly game. Cunning and lethal, the killer is always one step ahead of the law, and he's about to strike again. It will take all of Bowers' instincts and training to stop this man who calls himself the Illusionist. And just when the pieces start to come together, Bowers realizes they're not quite adding up. Can he unravel the pattern and save the next victim? Or will the Illusionist win the game by taking one of his opponent's pieces? Thrilling, chilling, and impossible to put down, "The Pawn" will hold suspense lovers in its iron grip until the very last page.

Steven James is a full-time speaker and the critically acclaimed author of more than twenty books. One of the nation's most innovative storytellers, Steven has appeared more than 1,500 times throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Now harnessing his ability to build suspense with his vivid imagination and evocative writing, Steven is launching his first series of high-octane thrillers, The Bowers Files. When not speaking or writing, Steven spends time with his wife and kids in the hills of Tennessee.

Eden Customer

This is the first in Steven James' Patrick Bowers Thriller series. A fast-moving, multi-angle, American set thriller with a subtle injection of Christian perspective. Addictive reading material with clever &amp; unpredictable plot twists &amp; turns. Made me eager to read the next in the series.

Refreshingly unpredictable thriller

The Good Book Stall

Good fiction can tackle questions in ways that other authors and speakers struggle to do. The Pawn is an American thriller in the style of CSI and Patricia Cornwell that does just that to effect – the question here being when does evil start and good stop? Is motivation a real excuse? Does the end really justify the means if the detective breaks the law? The strength of Steven James’ book is that it doesn’t preach, instead it takes the reader on a roller coaster ride where the detective’s daughter is in danger. One where he will do anything to protect her. While this book is a page turner it is not a comfortable to read – while I am not a parent can I either condone or condemn the hero’s actions? The Pawn does not give easy answers, but challenges us to consider our behaviour in a world which lacks moral certainties.

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