The story is set in north california where a special agent patrick bowers is called for consultation on an area serial killer. Steven james books list of books by author steven james. I found opening moves very interesting and i loved getting to see patrick bowers in the way that we do and finding out more about this case which was mentioned in other patrick bowers books. Steven james is the author of more than thirty books, including the. Author bio steven james is the author of more than thirty books, including the critically acclaimed thrillers the pawn, the rook, and the knight. The series will end with the book checkmate that is rumoured to be released in 2014, the eighth book in the series. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Steven james steven james is the best selling author of more than three dozen books, including the patrick bowers and jevin banks thriller series. The rook the patrick bowers files, book 2 by steven james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Steven james is the author of more than thirty books, including the critically acclaimed thrillers the pawn, the rook, and the knight. Steven james has created a fast moving thriller with psychological depth and gripping action. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. But patrick bowers, working as a homicide detective for the milwaukee pol. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Taking place a decade or so before events depicted in the pawn, opening moves introduces bowers as a detective in milwaukee before he joined the fbi. In a city still reeling from the crimes of jeffrey dahmer, a womans body is found with the lungs removed. Taking place a decade or so before events depicted in the pawn, opening moves introduces bowers. Opening moves is the book that fills in the gaps between bowers, homicide det, to bowers, fbi agent. Steve berry, new york times bestselling author of the columbus affair steven james has created a fast moving thriller with psychological depth and gripping action. Books by steven james authors like steven james what.
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Other writings besides the bowers files series include inspirational nonfictions novels. Other works span a variety of genres including non fiction, fantasy and drama. Below is a list of steven james books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order. In a city reeling from the crimes of jeffrey dahmer. Opening moves is a blisteringly fast and riveting read. It also should contain the warning that if you have a busy weekend coming up dont start the book as it may cause you to miss something important, like work, a business meeting or breathing.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. It contains three of the most frightening scenes ive ever. Steven james made his fiction debut in 2005 with never the same, a short story collection. Michael connelly, new york times bestselling author of the drop. But in this book, and even the one before it, james has changed the styletone. Opening moves by steven james should come with a warning on it. Opening moves steven james 9780451237767 netgalley. Im sure there are implications from this book that will come to play in the next patrick bowers book, the king. From the first chapter, it sets its hook deep and drags you through a darkly gripping story with relentless power. Opening moves patrick bowers files, book 6 by steven james. But heres the thing im pretty sure the other books involved villains just as brutal. I have been a steven james fan for some time and really enjoy the bowers series. Sep 01, 2012 opening moves by steven james should come with a warning on it. Young detective patrick bowers battles his own demons as he uses his intellect and experience to track twisted killers.
The story was pretty good, but i may be done with this series. His work has been optioned by abc studios and praised by publishers weekly, library journal, the new york journal of books, and many others. He is best known for his books featuring patrick bowers. For steven james, his latest book, opening moves, is. See all books authored by steven james, including the pawn the patrick bowers files, book 1, and the king. The bowers files steven james bowers, patrick fictitious character serial murder investigation detective and mystery stories criminologists. Steven james has created a fastmoving thriller with psychological depth and gripping action. Books by steven james authors like steven james what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Steven james is currently considered a single author. Now, in the latest excitinginstallment, author james takes readers back to bowers terrifying. James novels have been nominated for various awards and honors. Opening moves addresses one of patrick bowers first big cases.
Steven james audio books, best sellers, author bio. In the bowers files novels, fbi special agent patrick bowers has stopped some. Opening moves patrick bowers files, book 6 by steven james book cover, description, publication history. The pawn is the first book of the patrick bowers files series. Opening moves is a smart, taut, intense novel of suspense that reads like a cross between michael connelly and thomas harrisopening moves is a blisteringly fast and riveting read. Here he investigates a chilling case that will shape his character and put him on his way. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read opening moves. Opening moves is a smart, taut, intense novel of suspense that reads like a cross between michael connelly and thomas harris. Steven james is the author of more than thirty books, including the critically acclaimed bowers files, an eleven book series of psychological thrillers which includes opening moves, every crooked path, every deadly kiss, every wicked man, the pawn, the rook, the knight, the bishop, the queen, the king, and checkmate. In the bowers files novels, fbi special agent patrick bowers has stopped some of. See all books authored by steven james, including the pawn the patrick bowers files, book 1, and the king, and more on. Steven james wielding groundbreaking investigation techniques in 1997, milwaukee homicide detective patrick bowers must face off with a killer who will stop at nothing to get his message out to the world. His latest novel, synapse, a nearfuture thriller, released on october 8, 2019.
Opening moves by steven james overdrive rakuten overdrive. For the last few years, the penguin group, under various imprints, has reprinted the books in mass market format. Fbi special agent patrick bowers has stopped some of the most vicious serial killers ever imagined. Suspense magazine join james in this fastmoving, intense thriller that has as many demented twists and turns as the crimes themselves to its unforeseen conclusion. Buy opening moves by steven james online at alibris. Opening moves fbi agent patrick bowers first major murder investigation. Download read opening moves 2012 by steven james in. Steven james is the critically acclaimed, national bestselling author of sixteen novels. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
In this one, he is a homicide detective in milwaukeeabout to be discovered by the fbi. I cant wait to pick that novel up and dive into it. Nice lot of 5 books from the bowers files series by steven. Synapse is an unforgettable, gripping story of dreams shattered, truth revealed, and hope reborn. Chilling, gritty, and packed with twists and turns, opening moves is steven james s most heartpounding novel yet.
That is pretty much how the whole novel went for me. But patrick bowers, working as a homicide detective for the milwaukee p. So if you have read other james s novels this may answer some of your questions. Buy a cheap copy of opening moves book by steven james. Steven james an exciting thriller series featuring patrick bowers, an fbi agent. Read full product description mass market paperback.
He has won three christy awards for best suspense and was a finalist for an international thriller award. The story is set in an isolated town of wisconsin, beldon. One of the best works by steven, the pawn has won several awards and recognitions for steven. Patrick bowers, an fbi agent specializing in environmental criminology in the us. Below is a list of steven james patrick bowers books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronology.
Also, the author has written dramas, prayer collections, young adult series titled blur and a nine book series about creative storytelling. Wielding groundbreaking investigative techniques, bowers must now face off with a killer who will stop at nothing to get his message out to the world. This novel does have its moments steven james knows how to spin a plot. Opening moves steven james paperback books online raru. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
He has a masters degree in storytelling and has taught writing and creative communication on three continents. During the trial, ted recounted that james was going to have me. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. His first novel would come the next year with quest for celestia. Steven james ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Previously, foul language was mentioned, but never actually spoken. Opening moves became especially personal to me since, according to ted oswald who was eighteen when he was apprehended, one of their future targets was his high school physics teacher whod given him a grade his father, james, didnt like. Chilling, gritty, and packed with twists and turns, opening moves is steven jamess most heartpounding novel yet. Synapse by steven james audiobook download christian.
Blur is the first book of the blur trilogy released in 2014, one of the best books ever written in the suspense genre and beating all the books authored by steven, the book is a marvel to read. Deftly weaving suspense and intrigue into a rich, resonant tale that explores faith and what it really means to be human, steven james offers us a glimpse into the futureand into our own hearts. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Steven james fbi special agent patrick bowers has stopped someof the most vicious serial killers ever imagined. In the bowers files novels, fbi special agent patrick bowers has stopped some of the most vicious serial killers ever imagined.
Now, in the fifth exciting installment, author steven james takes readers back to bowerss terrifying beginning. As i acknowledge in the note to the reader at the beginning of the book, this story gave me nightmares. The bowers files book online at best prices in india on. Now, author steven james takes readers back to bowers. Read opening moves the bowers files by steven james available from rakuten kobo. The other books all deal with james as an fbi agent. Sadly, legalism devours opening moves christian books.
Steven james is an american author of psychological thriller novels, in addition to writing many christianthemed nonfiction books and being a playwright. Steven james is the national bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the critically acclaimed thrillers the king, opening moves, and the queen. Twotime christy award winner steven james set the publishing world ablaze with his riveting patrick bowers thriller series, which began with the pawn. Mark greaney, new york times bestselling author of ballistic. Steven james is a national bestselling novelist whose awardwinning, pulsepounding thrillers continue to gain wide critical acclaim and a growing fan base. Bowers and his partner stumble into a crime that is caused by a killer trying to copy famous serial killers. Opening moves marks the first book in the series to be published only in mass market by penguin. Sep 04, 2012 twotime christy award winner steven james set the publishing world ablaze with his riveting patrick bowers thriller series, which began with the pawn. His thriller, the bishop, was named suspense magazines book of the year. I think opening moves might be one of steven james most chilling and creepy patrick bowers book yet although all of them are creepy in their own way. His book on the craft of writing, story trumps structure, has been out for about a year. Mitch galin, producer of stephen kings the stand and frank herberts dune praise for the bishop the novel moves swiftly, with punchy dialogue but gruesome scenes.
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