Praise for Lori Armstrong’s Blood Ties:

“A fascinating tale of intrigue that will sweep you into a world of horror and suspense.” – Clive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author

“This engrossing tale of murder and deceit – with its razor-sharp characterization and well-defined sense of place – delivers from beginning to end.” – Romantic Times Book Reviews

Dear Editor,

Allow me to introduce you to Mercy Gunderson – a straight-shooting, sharp, tough former Army sniper bursting on the scene in the gripping first novel of a new mystery series by Lori Armstrong, a real life female weapons expert. Armstrong previously published the four book Julie Collins mystery series with a small press, including Blood Ties which was nominated for the Shamus Award. No Mercy (Touchstone Hardcover; January 12, 2009; 9781416590958; $25.00) will grab readers from the start and send them through a labyrinth of gruesome murders, deceit, and excitement lasting through the very last page.

Mercy Gunderson never imagined Iraq was a safer place than her family ranch in western South Dakota. A frank yet unshakable woman, Mercy thrived in the deadly, male-oriented career of an Army sniper. Returning home on medical leave, Mercy is faced with the realities of the life she had been avoiding for so long: the recent death of her father, her irresponsible sister and teenage nephew, and the decision of whether to keep or sell her family ranch.

Mercy suddenly becomes embroiled in a deadly killing spree targeting Native American teens when a mutilated body shows up on her land. But the murders quickly become personal and Mercy sets her sight on seeking justice on her own terms. As she digs up the truth behind the murders, Mercy uncovers dangerous secrets that threaten to destroy everything she has come to love.

The harshly beautiful and wild lands of western South Dakota are the vivid backdrop for this fast-paced novel where the rules can be bent and the law taken into your own hands. Lori Armstrong has crafted an engrossing plot laced with intrigue and deception featuring an amazing new heroine that readers are sure to love.

Enclosed please find a galley of No Mercy for your consideration.Please let me know if you planning to feature this title or if you need any additional information.

Best regards,

Kelly Bowen