Fatal Chaos. Marie Force

      

      First the calm. Then the storm...

      Escaping DC during the dog days of summer is one of the smartest moves Washington metro police lieutenant Samantha Holland ever made. Beach walks aren’t quite as romantic with the Secret Service in tow, but Sam and her husband, Vice President Nick Cappuano, cherish the chance to recharge and reconnect—especially with a scandal swirling around the administration.

      No sooner are they back home than a fatal drive-by shooting sets the city on edge. The teenage victim is barely older than Sam and Nick’s son, Scotty. As more deaths follow, Sam and her team play beat the clock to stop the ruthless killers. With Nick facing his greatest challenge—one that could drastically change all their lives and even end Sam’s career—will the mounting pressure deepen or damage their bond?

       Also By Marie Force

      The Fatal Series by New York Times bestselling author Marie Force

      Suggested reading order

      One Night with You (the Fatal Series prequel novella)

      Fatal Affair

      Fatal Justice

      Fatal Consequences

      Fatal Destiny

      Fatal Flaw

      Fatal Deception

      Fatal Mistake

      Fatal Jeopardy

      Fatal Scandal

      Fatal Frenzy

      Fatal Identity

      Fatal Threat

      Fatal Chaos

      And look for the next sizzling Fatal book

      Fatal Invasion

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      Fatal Chaos

      Marie Force

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-07047-8

      FATAL CHAOS

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      Published in Great Britain 2018

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      Praise for the Fatal Series by New York Times bestselling author Marie Force

      “Force’s skill is also evident in the way that she develops the characters, from the murdered and mutilated senator to the detective and chief of staff who are trying to solve the case. The heroine, Sam, is especially complex and her secrets add depth to this mystery… This novel is The O.C. does D.C., and you just can’t get enough.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Fatal Affair (4½ stars)

      “Force pushes the boundaries by deftly using political issues like immigration to create an intricate mystery.”

      —RT Book Reviews on Fatal Consequences (4 stars)

      “The romance, the mystery, the ongoing story lines…everything about these books has me sitting on the edge of my seat and begging for more. I am anxiously awaiting the next in the series. I give Fatal Deception an A.”

      —TheBookPushers.com

      “The suspense is thick, the passion between Nick and Sam just keeps getting hotter and hotter.”

      —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews on Fatal Deception

      “The perfect mesh of mystery and romance.”

      —Night Owl Reviews on Fatal Scandal (5 stars)

      For Emily & Jake

      Class of 2017

      I’m so proud to be your mom.

      Contents

       Cover

       Back Cover Text

       Booklist

       Title Page

       Copyright

       Praise

       Dedication

       CHAPTER ONE

       CHAPTER TWO

       CHAPTER THREE

       CHAPTER FOUR

       CHAPTER FIVE

       CHAPTER SIX

       CHAPTER SEVEN