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Reign Of Fire: LIES, CORRUPTION, AND MURDER––An NCIS thriller with a whisper of supernatural (Deep State Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Casi McLean (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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★★★★★"Reign of Fire is a gripping thriller with a scorching romance and a bit of paranormal. From the first page, I was hooked. The plot moves at a fast pace with twists and turns I didn't see coming. The characters are so realistically drawn, I found myself clinging to their every word. I whispered helpful hints to Emily so she'd stay out of danger. Yes, I was that immersed in the story. " --NN Light Book Heaven

★★★★★"Suspense, danger, a touch of the paranormal and enough action to keep readers turning page after page. I love a good conspiracy where money and power hide in the shadows eating away at all we hold dear. Tossing in a special twin connection makes Reign of Fire a near perfect read. Romance when you least expect it puts this one over the top!" --ToMeTender

★★★★★ "Romance, intrigue, conspiracy, murder and a spirit. An entertaining, unique, page turner! I highly recommend Reign of Fire to anyone who love mysteries/thrillers––Darlene

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Emily Rose joins forces with a the detective investigating her sister, Alyssa's murder, but she never expects to fall in love--or communicate with her twin's spirit.

Ashton Frasier accepts his detective career choice means a life of bachelorhood--until Emily Rose blows into his world. The spitting image of his latest victim holds a mysterious allure he can't deny.

Surrounded by danger, Emily and Ash must expose a dangerous faction threatening to infiltrate the government before the Deep State discovers their sting––a task made more difficult by a mystical passion burning between them.

Can Alyssa fan the flames of romance between Emily and Ash while she helps them defeat the corruption that led to her death?

WHEN LOVE SPARKS DANGER EVEN ASH BURNS.

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5+ stars for Reign of Fire--N. N. Light's Book Heaven WHEN LOVE SPARKS DANGER--EVEN ASH BURNS!

My Review:
Unease floods Emily's veins and she worries about her twin sister's safety. When her brother, Wyatt, delivers the horrible news of her sister's murder, her life spins out of control. She flies to DC and teams up with Detective Ash to bring her sister's murderer to justice. The more they uncover, the more she realizes she and Ash are in mortal danger. The Deep State has infiltrated the American government and they will stop at nothing to cover their tracks. Can Emily trust her gut and her sister's spirit guiding her, even if it means right into Ash's embrace? Or will Emily be the next victim in the Deep State's long list of murders?

Reign of Fire is a gripping political thriller with a scorching romance plus a bit of paranormal thrown in. From the first page, I was hooked. The premise of the Deep State is ripped from today's headlines and if you look close enough, it rings true to what is happening with a certain government. The plot moves at a fast pace with twists and turns I didn't see coming. The characters are so realistically drawn, I found myself clinging to their every word. I whispered helpful hints to Emily so she'd stay out of danger. Yes, I was that immersed in the story. A satisfying ending but still kept it open for the next book in the series. Casi McLean is a superb suspense author who blends suspense, romance and paranormal so seamlessly, the reader doesn't even notice it. A political thriller not to be missed!

Favorite Character/Quote:
Emily. Not only is she a strong heroine, but her grief over her sister also adds a fragility to her that connected me with her right from the start. She's on the hunt to find her sister's killer but also can't deny her attraction to Ash. She's brave and takes risks to save those she cares for. I hope she's in more books.

ToMeTender ReviewTwins have a special connection, a sixth sense, so when Emily started "feeling" that something had happened to her sister, Alyssa, she couldn't have been more right. Alyssa was dead, murdered, and Emily will move heaven and earth to find her killer. What she uncovers is a powerful conspiracy group making a play to destroy America's democracy.

Aided by the handsome detective, Ashton Frasier and her twin's ghost, Emily may uncover more than she could have dreamed, out of the ashes of death, she may even find love.

Casi McLean's REIGN OF FIRE combines suspense, danger, a touch of the paranormal and enough action to keep readers turning page after page. I do love a good conspiracy where money and power hide in the shadows eating away at all we hold dear. Tossing in that special twin connection, (which I have seen first-hand, more than once), makes this a near perfect read. Romance when you least expect it puts this one over the top!

Great world building, dark secrets and machinations, abuse of power, this is a must read for anyone who loves well-told suspense! And it all started with a spilled cup of coffee and an innocent woman just trying to do the job she loved.

--ToMe Tender Book Blog Reviews

About the Author

USA Today & Amazon Best Selling Author, Casi McLean, pens novels to stir the soul with romance, suspense, and a sprinkle of magic. Her writing crosses genres from ethereal, captivating shorts with eerie twist endings to believable time slips, mystical plots, suspense thrillers and sensual romance all sprinkled with a dusting of supernatural mystery.

Known for enchanting stories with magical description, McLean entices readers with fascinating hooks to hold them captive in storylines they can't put down. Her romance entwines strong, believable heroines with delicious, hot heroes to tempt the deepest desires, then fans the flames, sweeping readers into their innermost romantic fantasies.

With suspenseful settings and lovable characters you'll devour, you'll see, hear, and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night. You'll swear time travel could happen, be mystified by other worldly images, and feel the heat of romantic suspense, but most of all you'll want more.

Casi's latest series, Deep State Mysteries, enters the realm of political/military thrillers with a sprinkle of romance and supernatural in Reign Of Fire, and The List: Alyssa's Revenge. Watch the trailers: YOUTUBE Trailers: youtu.be/VIFw5gDxlv8 and youtu.be/VDpPBiEuwwk

*USA Today Best Selling Author
*First Place Winner 2019 Paranormal Romance Guild Reader's Choice Award for Best Time Travel novel
*Chicago Fire and Ice Award
*Won 2016 Best Romantic Suspense 
*Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MBCJ4JM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Casi McLean, Inc (January 31, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 554 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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USA Today & Amazon Best Selling Author, Casi McLean, pens novels to stir the soul, crossing genres from ethereal captivating shorts with eerie twist endings to believable time slips, ghostly encounters, mystical plots, heart-pounding thrillers, and sensual romantic suspense--all dusted with a sprinkle of magic. Subscribe to Casi’s newsletter on the top bar of her website at CasiMcLean.com

Known for enchanting stories with magical description, Casi McLean entices readers with fascinating hooks to hold them captive in storylines they can't put down. Her romance entwines strong, believable heroines with delicious, hot heroes to tempt the deepest desires. She fans the flames, sweeping readers into their innermost romantic fantasies. With suspenseful settings and lovable characters, you'll devour, you'll see, hear and feel the magical eeriness of one fateful night. You'll swear time travel could happen, be mystified by a touch of supernatural, feel the heat of romantic suspense, and drawn into gripping thrillers––but most of all you'll want more.

*Casi’s newest series, Three Sisters Island Mysteries, is a new Lake Lanier saga presented in a cozy mystery platform. Book one, TIMELESS SECRETS, begins a new time slip journey revisiting a time travel portal beneath Atlanta’s famous Lake Lanier. Book two, TIMELESS TREASURES, spins Summer and the reader back to 1692 Salem during the Salem Witch Trials. Book Three, TIMELESS MYSTERIES, takes Meadow on a wild ride to thwart another time traveler who want to erase Nikola Tesla from existence.

* IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS–– A THREE SISTERS ISLAND MAGICAL MOMENT–– a unique time travel romantic suspense––a mystical, romantic Christmas story you'll never forget.

* A SWITCH IN TIME––THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING, is a time travel stunner where Casi teams up with her mother's never before published manuscript in a unique novel that spans sixty-years in the making--creating a story ripped from today's headlines.

* Twins unite when a cutting-edged medical mystery merges with high-tech crime solving, creating a pulse-pounding thriller in VIRTUALLY TIMELESS.

* Casi's Deep State Mysteries series enters the realm of political thrillers, combined with NCIS Military and a hellastrong ghost you'll root for in REIGN OF FIRE, and THE LIST—ALYSSA’S REVENGE. Her newest work in progress, CHINA STORM completes the three-book series.

* Casi's signature series, Lake Lanier Mysteries, features a unique spin on romantic suspense time travel. Inspired by freak accidents, strange phenomena, and eerie lore attached to Atlanta's man-made Lake Sidney Lanier, Casi weaves together page-turning suspense and star-crossed lovers in this three-book series, BENEATH THE LAKE, BEYOND THE MIST, and BETWEEN THE SHADOWS. Toss in an almost believable time portal and Lake Lanier Mysteries will draw you in and hold you spellbound.

Find your destiny in Casi's DESTINY COLLECTION--five short stories with twists you'll never see coming. myBook.to/DestinySeries

For a more personal look at Casi McLean, read her memoir, WINGLESS BUTTERFLY––HEALING THE BROKEN CHILD WITHIN: myBook.to/WinglessButterfly. Uniquely qualified to write self-help and inspiration, Casi tops the scale with her powerful memoir, sharing an inspirational message of courage, tenacity, and hope, while displaying her unique ability to excel in nonfiction and self-help as well as fiction.

A few of Casi’s Lake Lanier Mysteries Awards:

Lake Lanier Mysteries Book #1

A RONE AWARD Finalist, Beneath The Lake

Winner 2019 PRG Reader's Choice Awards for Best Time Travel

2016 Best Romantic Suspense Alabama Romance Writers

2016 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence

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LeMiliere
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and Well Written
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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I loved this book, I enjoyed it so much that I downloaded the audio version so I wouldn't have to stop enjoying the story when I had other things to do. So my review is written after both reading and listening to this immensely enjoyable and intriguing story.

Alissa Rose was a twin so when she was murdered her twin sister Emily decides to try and find out why someone would kill Alissa who was interning in Washington DC, did she discover something she shouldn't?

Ashton Frasier, a handsome detective, found Alissa's body so he's the first person she goes to see after arriving in DC. When these two meet there is an instant connection - will this lead to romance?

She, her older brother Wyatt and Ash make a plan to find out the truth behind Alyssa’s murder and they get some unexpected help from Alissa - the connection between twins is strong!

This leads to the discovery of cover-ups and rogue officials, as well as lots of intrigue and so many surprises. There's also Duke a German Shepard they find during their investigation, I was sold by then if I hadn't been before, as I love dogs. But how does he fit in?

I could tell you so much more but that would involve spoilers which I refuse to do. What I will say is that if you, like me, enjoy a good mystery, lots of intrigues, palpable chemistry, great writing and hot romance, then this compelling and engaging tale is one you will enjoy.

The writing style is great, easy to follow and descriptive, the characters are well-drawn, and we have the spiritual world too, what more could we ask for?

The narration by Kristin James is well done and added to my enjoyment of the story.
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Enrico Grafitti
5.0 out of 5 stars A bold, original thriller with a touch of the supernatural
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022
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When I’m looking for a genre-busting thriller, there’s no better author than Casi McLean. I was intrigued by the solid storyline announced for the second book in her Deep State Mysteries series. However, I realized that I had not read the first. I quickly remedied that. ‘Reign of Fire’, the germinal book in the series, is aimed at YA readers, according to its listing, and I think that is a disservice to the tale. As in many of her other novels, under the guise of a romantic thriller, author McLean tackles the erosion of the democratic system in the United States, and the behind-the-scenes manipulation of both the elected government and the voting public in general. Indeed a lofty subject for younger readers.

The key characters in this series are twins. Identical twins who have enjoyed passing themselves off as each other whilst growing up. However, life has now taken the adult sisters and set them on very distinct paths. Alyssa is working as an intern for the political campaign of a US Congressman, and her twin, Emily, is an investigative journalist who thrives using her unique insights, almost premonitions. A fortuitous accident places Alyssa in a situation where she sees something that she should never have witnessed, and sets off a deadly response by dark forces.

Thus far, the tale might seem to be intriguing, yet with a theme exploited in many previous political thrillers. Yet that is the moment when Casi McLean’s genius as a writer kicks in, and she throws a twist that immediately hooks the reader further. From this point onward, the tale unfolds with fast-paced action, credible characters and a unique supernatural vibe. I confess, I finished the book almost in one sitting. So, if you are looking for a different, highly-original, political-romance thriller with big stakes, this is the series for you. Highly recommended!
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Elysian Fields
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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This story was a thrill ride. We get transported deep into a murder mystery, politics, action and a hint of romance. The story was well written and detailed; I could have just walked into the story and been another character. I liked the development of the relationship and how the plot played out. I was thrilled along with questioning the mystery. I didn’t guess anything so that was nice. There was a hint of supernatural (or at least otherworldly belief). I liked the mixture of the two; I think it was a nice balance in the story. I also liked the characters, they were detailed and real, yet not over the top or out of place, if that make sense.

I think this was a nice read. My only issue what they I had no connection to the characters so I didn’t “feel” for them or their relationship. It was like reading their adventure rather than feeling their connection. Not a major issue, I just prefer to be connected to those I read. I am interested in this series now. 3.75 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!!
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2022
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Absolutely loved this thriller!! Mystery abounds with all the intrigue you could want. I found the interaction with all the characters well woven into the plot. Need to read more from this author. Caught my attention from the start and would not let me put this novel down!
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Sprag
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2019
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Another great story from Casi McLean. I have read and enjoyed her lake Lanier series, so jumped into this one and she didn’t disappoint.
Emma, an investigative journalist, had a bad feeling when her twin sister didn’t answer her calls they would talk often since Alyssa moved to the Capitol to start out in the world of politics. It was so unlike her to not keep in contact. Emma’s ‘six sense’ was telling her something was wrong.
When the police arrived at her apartment with her brother Wyatt she knew already that the news was bad, she knew that her beloved twin sister was dead but she wasn’t ready to be told she has been murdered.
She traveled to identify the body this is where she met Ash the detective working on her sister's case. Together and with the help of Wyatt, they uncovered a web of corrupt politicians that went deeper than anyone could imagine.
A plan was put together to find out the truth about Alyssa’s murder. Love and magic would be there to help Emma.
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